Certificate in Business

Study level : Certificate
Programme : MAIC

The 1.5-year Certificate in Business focuses on understanding the ways organisations function operationally and financially. This programme establishes foundation aspects for students wishing to gain an insight into business and those planning to progress to Diploma. This specially designed programme nurture students with fundamental business knowledge and skills. It instils innovative entrepreneurial competencies and develops critical thinking skills in an experiential learning environment. The programme fulfils the industry`s requirements by incorporating disciplines like management, marketing, accounting, human resources, entrepreneurship, and soft skills in the curriculum. Students will reflect creatively on opportunities, challenges, and innovations for self-development and professional advancement.

Entry Requirements

Minimum 'O' Level/ IGCSE and equivalent qualifications Requirements:
- TWO (2) GCE O`Levels Credits (Grade A-C) in any subject, OR
- TWO (2) IGCSE (Grade A-C) in any subject, OR
- FOUR (4) O-Level/IGCSE Passes (Grades D-E) [2 Malay subjects and 2 English Medium subjects], OR
- Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate (360 GLH) from Secondary Schools* OR
- Sijil Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (SPUB) (*), OR
- BDTVEC Skill Certificate 2, OR
- Other equivalent qualifications accredited by BDNAC

Note: * Additional Requirements for Pearson Extended Certificate (360 GLH) from Secondary Schools & STPU:
 - Pass the interview and written tests (where applicable)

FOR MATURE STUDENTS/APPLICANTS:
- At least two (2) years of working experience in the relevant field with ONE (1) subject GCE 'O' Level with Grade 1-7/A-D) 
   in any subject,
               AND
- Pass the English Proficiency Test
- Pass in Interview
- Additional Requirements/documents for applicants:
      -To Submit the Letter of approval from the employer
      -To submit Curriculum Vitae (CV) and personal statements

Course Structure

Semester 1 :

English for Academic Purposes
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
Fundamentals of Management

Semester 2 :

Melayu Islam Beraja
Fundamental of Information Technology
Professional Image Building
Principes of Marketing
Fundamentals of Economics
Human Resource Management
Introduction to Business
Organizational Behaviour

Semester 3 :

Pengajian Islam
Principles of Societal Living
Introduction to Advertising
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Brand Management
Introduction to Human Resource Development
Introduction to Accounting
Business Statistics

Semester 4 :

Extra-Curricular Activity
Business Communication
Digital Business
Business Ethics

Career Opportunities

- Business Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Administrative Executive
- Marketing Executive
- Academician
- Accounting and Finance Executive
- Human Resources Executive
- Customer Service Executive
- Business Development Executive

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