Faculty of Business and Information Science

BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship

Intakes
January, May and September
Course Duration
3 years (9 semesters)
Course Location
Kuala Lumpur
Course Mode
Full-time
Approval Code
N/340/6/0788, 11/2024
Accreditation Code
MQA/PA 11342


Overview

This programme prepares students to acquire an entrepreneurial mind-set, and act in more creative, innovative, opportunistic and proactive ways. Be equipped with in-depth knowledge and competent skill sets to analyse and interpret the current business environment in context of entrepreneurial development and management. Build a life on your own terms and make a change in the world. 

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

​UCSI Foundation year

CGPA 2.0

UEC

Minimum 5 credits (B6) and pass (C8) in Mathematics and English

​IB

Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects

Canadian Pre-U

Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects

AUSMAT/HSC/ SACE/TEE/WACE

Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects

​Other STPM equivalent qualifications

Minimum overall average of 60%

STPM

Pass with minimum grade C (GPA 2.0) in any 2 subjects and pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level, or equivalent
or

STAM

Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid and pass in Mathematics or English at SPM level
or

Diploma or Advanced Diploma

(Level 4, MQF) with at least CGPA of 2.0
or

Matriculation/ Foundation

Minimum CGPA 2.0 or equivalent

Other qualification deemed equivalent by Government of Malaysia.

Note / Legend:

The requirement to pass Mathematics and English at SPM level in first and second items can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.

English Language Requirements

Local Students

Minimum B+ in the English Language subject at SPM or Minimum A2 in UEC level or Minimum C in SPM English Language 1119/ O Level English/ IGCSE or MUET Band 3. If English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses English Language as a medium of instruction can be granted an exemption from the University English requirements and MQA requirement.

International Students

  • IELTS minimum Band 5.5 
  • TOEFL iBT46
  • Cambridge English Qualification and Test minimum score of 160
  • Pearson Test of English 51
  • MUET minimum Band 3 
International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929).

Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.

Courses Offered

Year 1
  • University Life
  • Hubungan Etnik (Local)/ Pengajian Malaysia (International)
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
  • Basic Entrepreneurship
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Statistics and its Applications
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Business Communication
  • Business Accounting
  • Introduction to Public Speaking
  • Business Information System
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Cooperative Placement I
Year 2
  • Tamadun Islam and Tamadun Asia (Local) / Bahasa Komunikasi 3 (International)
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
  • Business Research Methods
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Operations Management
  • Business Law – Malaysian Perspective
  • New Product Development
  • Family Business
  • Managing People
  • Cooperative Placement II
Electives One(Choose two courses
  • Management Science
  • Corporate Communication
  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Introduction to Multimedia
Year 3
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 3
  • Developing Entrepreneurship Skills 1
  • Developing Entrepreneurship Skills 2
  • Entrepreneurship Project I
  • Entrepreneurship Project II
  • Strategic Management
  • Franchising
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • SME and Public Policy
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship
  • Cooperative Placement III
Electives Two(Choose two courses
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Web Design
  • Basic Photography

Career Opportunities

  • Retail Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Business Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Management Analyst
  • Start-up Consultant
  • Business Development Manager
  • Business Planner
  • Business Owner

Programme Learning Outcomes

PLO1
Apply substantive knowledge gained in the chosen area of specialisation and to critically evaluate and analyse literature in business. (MQF1)
 
PLO2
Apply the skills pertaining to management of job functions within the domain of Entrepreneurship. (MQF2)
 
PLO3
Demonstrate effective social skills with ability to work within diverse groups and be capable to manage individual and group behavioural perspectives. (MQF3)
 
PLO4
Display professional and ethical business code of conduct. (MQF4)
 
PLO5
Communicate effectively and efficiently both in written and oral forms. (MQF5)
 
PLO6
Perform systematic and critical analysis of problems pertaining to entrepreneurial job functions. (MQF6)
 
PLO7
Apply the skills and principles of lifelong learning in academic and career development. (MQF7)
 
PLO8
Show leadership and entrepreneurial skills as a domain of choice in addressing business issues. (MQF8)
 

Tuition Fees

Local Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 71,690

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International Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 82,060

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