Graduate Diploma in Business Management

(R-DL/345/6/0956) (MQA/FA0762) (8/26)

Graduate Diploma in Business Management
The programme is recognised as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. The programme is specially designed to develop student’s solid grounding in both foundational business and management knowledge.
This qualification allows learners to upgrade their skills and qualifications. It is exclusively designed for aspiring individuals who have work experience and eager to advance their careers with an accredited academic qualification.

Programme Highlights

  • The programme is internationally benchmarked, approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
  • Interactive learning activities, assignments, online discussions.
  • Easy access to the learning portal, myPLS anytime, anywhere, any device.
  • Access to the physical and digital library comprising of around 190,000 e-books, 95,000 e-journals, and 2.4 million e-theses titles accessible anywhere anytime.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, students are able to:

  • Assess in-depth theories and concepts in business administration.
  • Apply in-depth and comprehensive business knowledge to manage complex problems in business organisations using different approaches.
  • Organise task ethically and flexibly within business organisations.
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication and collaborative skills with diverse stakeholders.
  • Apply relevant digital skills in the workplace
  • Analyse numerical and graphical data to assist decision- making in workplace.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and responsibility in managing business organisation.
  • Identify self-improvement for academic and career development.
  • Demonstrate broad entrepreneurship skills in resolving business problems.
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Programme Facts
MQA Code:
Programme Code:

(R-DL/345/6/0956) (MQA/FA0762) (8/26)

Modes of Study:

Part-Time

  • Fully Online
  • Blended Learning

Duration: 2 years 4 months (7 semesters)

Duration:

Full-Time
Duration: 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)

Frequency of Tutorials:

Once a month

  • Saturday & Sunday (3 Tutorials Per Subject)
Assessment:

Coursework: 70%
Final Exam: 30%

Core

  • Principles of Management
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Management Information System
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Principles of Economics
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Business Statistics
  • Business Law
  • Human Resource Management

Concentration Subjects

Choose one (1) only

1) Marketing

  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Internet Marketing
  • Marketing Management

2) Supply Chain Management

  • Production Planning and Control
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Purchasing Supply Management

General Subjects

Applicable to Malaysian Students only

  • Islamic and Asian Civilisations
  • Ethnic Relations
  • Academic Writing
  • Comparative Ethics
  • Social Responsibility Project

Applicable to International Students (in Malaysia)

  • Malay Language and Communication 2
  • Malaysian Studies 3
  • Academic Writing
  • Comparative Ethics
  • Social Responsibility Project 2

Applicable to International Students (Abroad)

  • Fundamentals of English Grammar
  • The Web Economy
  • Academic Writing
  • Comparative Ethics
  • Social Responsibility Project

University Compulsory Subjects

  • Information Literacy and Research Skills
  • Entrepreneurship in Asia
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Programme Facts
MQA Code:
Programme Code:

(R-DL/345/6/0956) (MQA/FA0762) (8/26)

Modes of Study:

Part-Time

  • Fully Online
  • Blended Learning

Duration: 2 years 4 months (7 semesters)

Duration:

Full-Time
Duration: 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)

Frequency of Tutorials:

Once a month

  • Saturday & Sunday (3 Tutorials Per Subject)
Assessment:

Coursework: 70%
Final Exam: 30%

For Malaysian and International Students:

Regular Entry

  • STPM / ‘A’ Level or equivalent qualifications with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in two (2) subjects AND Pass in Mathematic and English Language at SPM / ‘O’ Level or equivalent; OR
  • STAM with minimum Grade Jayyid AND Pass in Mathematic and English Language at SPM level or equivalent; OR
  • A Diploma / Advanced Diploma OR equivalent qualifications; OR
  • A Matriculation / Foundation Programme or equivalent qualifications with minimum CGPA of 2.00; OR
  • UEC with minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects AND Pass in Mathematic and English Language; OR
  • Other recognised equivalent qualifications; AND
  • 2 years of working experience; OR
  • A Graduate Certificate in the relevant field.

For Malaysian students only:

Flexible Entry

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Entry Requirements:

  • Minimum 21 years of age.
  • Possess relevant working experience.

Minimum English Language Requirements for International Students:

  • IELTS 5.5; OR
  • TOEFL IBT 46
  • Other recognized equivalent qualification.

*The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Applicants are responsible to verify the requirements by contacting the University’s Admission Unit.

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Programme Facts
MQA Code:
Programme Code:

(R-DL/345/6/0956) (MQA/FA0762) (8/26)

Modes of Study:

Part-Time

  • Fully Online
  • Blended Learning

Duration: 2 years 4 months (7 semesters)

Duration:

Full-Time
Duration: 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)

Frequency of Tutorials:

Once a month

  • Saturday & Sunday (3 Tutorials Per Subject)
Assessment:

Coursework: 70%
Final Exam: 30%

For Malaysian and International students:*

  • Merit Scholarship available for top-performing students
  • 10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme

For Malaysian students only:*

  • 50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 60 years of age & above
  • 75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
  • EPF withdrawal assistance
  • PTPTN loan assistance

*Terms and conditions apply

For more details on the discounts and financial incentives, click HERE.

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Programme Facts
MQA Code:
Programme Code:

(R-DL/345/6/0956) (MQA/FA0762) (8/26)

Modes of Study:

Part-Time

  • Fully Online
  • Blended Learning

Duration: 2 years 4 months (7 semesters)

Duration:

Full-Time
Duration: 1 year 4 months (4 semesters)

Frequency of Tutorials:

Once a month

  • Saturday & Sunday (3 Tutorials Per Subject)
Assessment:

Coursework: 70%
Final Exam: 30%