Diploma in Business Studies

Diploma in Business Studies is a Diploma program taught at Raffles University, Malaysia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Diploma in Business Studies at Raffles University is a foundation for business knowledge and includes creativity and innovation in business. Students study core business subjects across the programme, including Management Essentials, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Marketing, Business Communication, Human Resource Management, and Strategic Management.

The programme runs for 2 years and includes 90 credit hours. It is organised into Year 1 and Year 2, with modules delivered across multiple semesters. Modules include Business Mathematics, Business Communication, Financial Accounting, E-Marketing Strategy, Microeconomics, Fundamentals of Finance, Business Portfolio, and Strategic Management. Credit transfer is available.

This diploma can prepare students to be job-ready and/or to opt for advanced standing in degree programmes in Raffles University’s Business School. Career opportunities listed for the diploma include Business Developer, Business Administration Officer, Marketing Officer, and Sale Consultant.

Modules

• 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

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Business Studies at Raffles University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Raffles University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Raffles University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Business Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

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

Programme Admission Criteria through APEL.A

• At least 20 years old in the year of application.
• Have relevant work experience.
• Pass the APEL.A assessment for Diploma level.

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.

Please check detail of study units at https://raffles-university.edu.my/programme/diploma-in-business-studies/

• Business Developer
• Business Administration Officer
• Marketing Officer
• Sale Consultant

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.