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Diploma in Business

Study level : Diploma
Programme : MAIC

The 2.5 years programme emphasises the importance of understanding how organisations function operationally and financially. It also establishes a solid foundation for students wishing to gain an insight into business. The Diploma in Business will help you recognise opportunities and take advantage of the changes that occur. This specially designed programme covers business-related knowledge and skills to produce a global entrepreneur mindset. Moreover, it fulfils the industrial requirements by incorporating disciplines such as management, marketing, accounting, operations management, human resources, entrepreneurship, and soft skills embedded into the curriculum. It also teaches students to think critically and reflect creatively on the opportunities, challenges, and innovations for self-development and professional advancement in their future careers.

Entry Requirements

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum of FOUR (4) GCE O Level Credits (Grade A-C), OR - Minimum of FOUR (4) IGCSE (Grade A-C), OR - Minimum of FOUR (4) GCSE O Level (Grade A-C), OR - MAIC Certificate in Business / Creative Design, OR - UMS *Certificate in Electronic Media Production/ *Certificate in Art and Design OR [Note: (*) - Applicants using the UMS qualification are subject to approval from the MAIC] - BDTVEC Pre-National Diploma, OR - BDTVEC Skill Certificate 3, OR - National Technical Certificate (NTEC), OR OTHER EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS ACCREDITED BY BDNAC: - SQA National Certificate, OR - NCC Education International Certificate, OR - NCC Education Level 3 Diploma, OR - Sijil Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (SPUB) (*), OR [Note: (*) Subjected to an interview] - BTEC Level 2 from relevant courses (from IPTS), OR - Any other qualifications accredited by the BDNAC/MKPK FOR MATURE STUDENTS/APPLICANTS: - At least THREE (3) years of working experience in the relevant field with THREE (3) subjects GCE O`Level with Grade 1-7 / A-D) in any subject, AND - Pass in the Interview. - Letter of approval from the employer - CV and written personal statement CREDIT TRANSFER FROM "CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS" TO "DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS" FOR MODULES: 1. Fundamentals of Management 2. Fundamentals of Economics 3. Principles of Marketing 4. Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 5. Human Resource Management 6. Introduction to Accounting 7. Business Communication 8. Business Ethics NOTE: - Credit transfer applications must be submitted in Semester 1 and subject to the approval from MAIC. - Total Credit hours eligible for credit transfer from MAIC Certificate in Business is 24 credits.

Course Structure

Semester 1 :
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Fundamentals of Economics
Semester 2 :
  • Communicative English
  • Co-Curricular Project
  • Essentials of Modern Age Digital Skills
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business Mathematics
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Melayu Islam Beraja
Semester 3 :
  • Pengajian Islam
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resource Management
  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Public Relations
  • Qualitative and Creative Thinking
Semester 4 :
  • Business Communication
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Ethos of Life for Self and Society
Semester 5 :
  • Introduction of Strategic Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Digital Business
  • Introduction to Business Law
  • Business Analytics
  • Business Ethics
Semester 6 :
  • Business Process Management
  • Principles of Design
  • Introduction of International Business
  • Management Information Systems
Semester 7 :
  • Industrial Training

Career Opportunities

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