Diploma in Business

Course Overview

The Diploma in Business is a 2-year HELP University programme that prepares students for admission into the second year of business-related degree programmes at internationally recognised universities. It is widely accepted by Australian, British and New Zealand universities as being equivalent to their first year course of studies.

Furthermore this is a fast track programme to complete a bachelor degree in business at HELP University and some of its overseas partner universities as students will only require about another 1.5 years instead of 2 years to complete a bachelor degree in business after completing a Diploma in Business programme. The saving in duration to complete a bachelor degree in business will enable the graduates to enter the workforce about 6 months ahead of others.

This programme has been structured and developed in consultation with, and is moderated by, foreign universities to ensure that it is of an acceptable international standard. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a sound background in accounting, finance, marketing, management and related business subjects.

Apart from preparing students for entry into business degree programmes, the Diploma in Business adequately prepares students for the job market as well. Upon completion of this programme, graduates will have acquired the knowledge and practical skills in business which will enhance their competency to complete their assigned tasks

Curriculum

Subject Listing (Year 1)

• DIP1ACC03 Basic Accounting
• DIP1BUS01 Introduction to Business Administration
• DIP1ENG01 English 1
• DIP1ENG02 English 2
• DIP1ITC03 Digital Information Technology
• DIP1MAT01 Basic Business Mathematics I
• DIP1MAT02 Basic Business Mathematics II
• DIP1SSK04 Elementary Law

Subject Listing (Year 2)

• D2ACC100 Financial Accounting
• D2ACC110 Accounting for Business Decisions
• D2BAN100 Introduction to Business Analytics
• D2ECO110 Microeconomics
• D2ECO120 Macroeconomics
• D2FIN100 Introduction to Finance
• D2HRM100 Introduction to Human Resource Management
• D2LAW110 Business Law
• D2MGT100 Organisations & Management
• D2MGT120 Introduction to Business Ethics
• D2MKT110 Marketing Principles
• D2QBM117 Business Statistics

Subject Listing (Elective - Choose 1)

• DIP1PR01 Introduction to Public Relations1
• D2PSY101 Introduction to Psychology2
• D2TRM101 Introduction to Tourism and Leisure Management3
• D2BIP200 Diploma Internship Programme

* For all other pathways
** For Business Psychology pathway
*** For Tourism Management pathway

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:

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  • SPM / O-Levels
    At least 3 credits (including a pass in SPM Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah)
  • Senior Middle 3 (UEC)
    At least 3 B’s
  • SKM Level 3 in related field
• Certificate (Level 3, MFQ)
  Minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
• Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM)
  Minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject
• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
  Minimum grade of Maqbul
• Equivalent qualification

English Requirements (International Students): equivalent to CEFR (High B1)**

Career Prospects

• Office Manager
• Administrator
• Retail Manager
• Business Owner
• Team Leader
• Programme Coordinator
• Business Development Manager
• Sales Representative
• Marketing Executive
• Telemarketer
• Human Resource Manager
• Assistant Manager
• And many others

Study Abroad Pathway

HELP University has strong partnerships with many international universities. Our links extend to universities in Australia, UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Our bachelor’s degree students have the flexibility to plan for a 1+2 or 2+1 arrangements with many high-ranking universities that have collaborations with HELP University while our diploma students can plan for a 2+2 or 2+1 1⁄2 or even a 2+ 1⁄2+ 1 or 2+1+1 arrangements.