1. Programme Overview
The Diploma in Business Administration equips students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to succeed in today's dynamic business environment. Designed to develop future business leaders, this programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business operations, management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and organisational behaviour.
Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience through industry-relevant learning, case studies, presentations, and business projects, preparing them to solve real-world business challenges and adapt to an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
This programme provides students with a strong foundation in:
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- Business Law & Ethics
- Entrepreneurship
- E-Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Business Communication
Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress directly into Year 2 of selected bachelor's degree programmes at Sunway University (subject to entry requirements) or pursue careers across various business sectors.
2. Programme Highlights
- Approved and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- Develop comprehensive knowledge across key business disciplines including management, finance, marketing, economics, human resources, and entrepreneurship.
- Gain practical business skills through case studies, presentations, business projects, and collaborative learning.
- Build essential soft skills including communication, leadership, critical thinking, digital literacy, and problem-solving.
- Learn from qualified and experienced lecturers with strong academic and industry expertise.
- Prepare for careers in a rapidly changing global business environment.
- Direct progression into Year 2 of selected bachelor's degree programmes at Sunway University (subject to entry requirements).
3. Why Study Business Administration?
- Business Administration is one of the most versatile qualifications, opening career opportunities across almost every industry.
- Develop strong leadership, management, communication, and analytical skills highly valued by employers.
- Gain practical knowledge in marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, business law, and entrepreneurship.
- Prepare for leadership roles while developing the confidence to manage businesses or start your own enterprise.
- Progress seamlessly into a wide range of business-related bachelor's degree programmes.
4. Industry Relevance
Businesses today require professionals who possess broad business knowledge, digital competency, and strong decision-making skills to navigate an increasingly competitive marketplace. This programme is designed to equip students with practical business competencies that meet current industry expectations.
The programme incorporates current industry practices including:
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Accounting & Finance
- Human Resource Management
- E-Commerce
- International Business
- Business Strategy
Students gain practical experience through presentations, business projects, case studies, and collaborative learning activities that prepare them for both employment and further academic studies.
5. Progression Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the programme, students may progress directly into Year 2 of selected bachelor's degree programmes at Sunway University (subject to entry requirements), including:
- BSc (Hons) in Marketing
- BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance
- BSc (Hons) Business Management
- BSc (Hons) Business Studies
- Bachelor of Business Analytics (Hons)
- BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship
- BSc (Hons) International Business
- Bachelor (Hons) in Finance
- BSc (Hons) Financial Analysis
- BSc (Hons) Financial Economics
Students may also progress to the Victoria University Bachelor of Business programme with specialisations such as:
- Accounting
- Banking & Finance
- Financial Risk Management
- Marketing
- International Trade
- Management & Innovation
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management
(Subject to entry requirements.)
6. Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers as:
- Business Executive
- Operations Executive
- Sales & Marketing Executive
- Human Resource Executive
- Retail Management Executive
- Logistics & Distribution Executive
- Business Development Executive
- Entrepreneur
- Administrative Executive
- Customer Relationship Executive
Intake
January, April, August
Duration
2 Years
Assessments
Continuous Assessment & Final Examination
Entry Requirements
SPM / O Level: Pass with a minimum of 3 credits.
UEC: Pass with a minimum of 3 Grade Bs.
Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Programme Structure
Year 1
- Basic Accounting
- Business Mathematics
- Business Studies
- Microeconomics
- Principles of Marketing
- Statistics for Business
- Macroeconomics
- Human Resource Management
- English for Business Communications
- The Entrepreneur
- Business Ethics
- Principles of Finance
- Financial Accounting
- Critical Thinking
Year 2
- Cost Accounting
- Negotiation Skills
- Marketing in Practice
- Organisational Behaviour
- E-Commerce
- Marketing Research & Information
- Principles of Management
- System Analysis and Design
- Business Environmental
- Final Project
- International Business
- Business Law
- Marketing Communications
Additional MOHE Compulsory General Studies Subjects
Local Students
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Study Skills (for students who obtained a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Community Service Learning
International Students
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
- Study Skills
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Community Service Learning
