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Diploma In International Business

Intakes
January, May and September
Course Duration
2 Years (14 weeks per semester)
Course Location
Kuching
Course Mode
Full-time
Approval Code
R/340/4/0691; 08/2026
Accreditation Code
MQA/FA5300


Overview

This programme equips students with the core international business competencies that are vital in this globalised world, aiming to familiarise learners with components in management, marketing, finance, economics and business law from an international perspective.

* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

​SPM/O-Level

Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C)

UEC

Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B)

​STPM

Minimum 1 principal (C)

A-Level

Minimum 1 principal (D)

​Computing Related Certificate SKM, SKK (MQF Level 3)

Pass Level 3 and pass SPM with at least 1 credit

English Language Requirements

For Local Students
MUET
Band 2
SPM English
Grade B+
UEC English Language
Grade A2
TOEFL IBT
30-31
IELTS
4.0
1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C
Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill
140
Pearson Test
36
CEFR
B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)

  • In the event that the 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 the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University English Language requirements.
  • Entry qualifications for Foundations or Diplomas with areas of specialization, e.g. medicine, engineering, accounting and any other programmes requires credit in additional subject (e.g. English, Additional Mathematics, Science and other subjects) at SPM/SPMV/O-Level or as per described in the MQA Programme Standard requirements.
For International Students
IELTS
Band 5.0
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154
TOEFL IBT
42
Pearson Test of English
47
MUET
Band 3
CEFR
B1 (High B1)
1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C

  • 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
  • Financial Accounting 1
  • Computing Studies
  • Introduction in Management
  • Basic and Practices of Marketing
  • Introduction to Business Communication
  • Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Business Ethics
  • Introduction to International Business
  • Quality Management and ISO
Year 2
  • International Management
  • Cross cultural Management
  • Management Accounting
  • International Business Law
  • International Marketing
  • Global Franchising
  • International Economics
  • International Finance
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Co-operative Placement
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
For Malaysian students:
  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
    (Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)
For foreign students:
  1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)

All students:

  1. U2 - Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah)
  2. U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience I
  3. U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience II

Career Opportunities

  • International business development officer
  • Distribution and marketing
  • International sales and marketing
  • International relations
  • International brand management
  • International trade officer
  • Logistic officer
  • Supply chain officer

Fees

Local Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 24,038

International Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 41,650

Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.

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