FACULTY OF BUSINESS
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Diploma in Business Studies
study pathway
Diploma in Business Studies
RU DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN BUSINESS
3 Years
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1 Year 4 Months / Part-Time
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
3 - 6 Years / Part-Time
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES
MQA/FA 4740 | KPT/R2/0414/4/0317 (10/2029)
Our Diploma in Business Studies provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate business working knowledge, as well as creativity and innovation in business. The programme is designed to prepare students to be job-ready and/ or opt for advanced standing in any of the degree programmes in RU’s Business School.
Programme Length:
2 Years
Programme Credit:
90 Credit Hours
Intakes:
January / May / September
Career Opportunities
Diploma in Business Studies
– Business Developer
– Business Administration Officer
– Marketing Officer
– Sale Consultant
Programme Modules
Diploma in Business Studies
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|
| – Management Essentials – Business Mathematics – English for Communication – Learning Skills | – Ethics Appreciation and Civilisation / Malay Language Communication 1 – Business Communication – Statistics – Introduction to Business – Introduction to Marketing | – Teamwork and Leadership/Bahasa Kebangsaan A – Human Resource Management – Financial Accounting – Information Technology Essentials |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|
| – Integrity and Anti-Corruption – Business Ethics – E-Marketing Strategy – Organisational Behaviour – Microeconomics | – International Business – Fundamentals of Finance – Introduction to Business Law – Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operation | – Macroeconomics – Consumer Behaviour – Business Portfolio – Introduction to Logistics – Strategic Management |
*The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.
*The MPU Modules are translated to English. Please visit [here] for the original module name.
Tan Shi Ying
Business Studies (2024)
“RU taught me to be more confident, and most of the things I learned were used at work. My favourite module at RU is Business Portfolio. It helped us gain a lot of information before we entered society. Additionally, the lecturer was kind and helpful during class times.”
Entry Requirements
Diploma in Business Studies
SPM: Credits in 3 subjects
O-level: Credits in 3 subjects
UEC: 3Bs
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis
Malaysian Student
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
No Minimum English Requirement
* A Learning Assistance Session (LAS) (from Week 7 to Week 12) will be provided at no cost if the student fails the English assessment in week 4.
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International Student
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
TOEFL iBT: 40
PTE: 47
MUET: Band 3.5
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154
*International Students who did not meet the International English Requirement are required to enrol the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.
Application Fee: RM4,500
Admission Fee: RM10,000
Administration Fee: RM1,000
Indicative Tuition Fee: RM39,500
Total Fee: RM55,000
(Approx. USD 12,500)
Contact us to receive the latest information about tuition fees.
Click here to check the available scholarships.
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