Diploma in Business Studies
(R/340/4/0772)(03/28)(MQA/FA9259)
Diploma in Business Studies
(R/340/4/0772)(03/28)(MQA/FA9259)
About Diploma in Business Studies | The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan, Penang
Business Studies tackles the finer details of business operations from a local and global perspective. Students enrolled in our diploma in business will learn to analyse business information while developing plans to execute business solutions for various scenarios.
Study Mode / Duration
Full-time (2 years)
Delivery Location
- The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan, Penang
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Fee
Approximate RM 26,100
Entry Requirements*
- SPM / IGCSE: Pass with 3 credits
- UEC: Pass with 3 B6
Career Opportunities
- Customer Service
- Personal Assistant
- Procurement Officer
- Sales/Marketing Executive
- Human Resources Assistant
Programme Structure
Year 1
4 Months
- English Language Proficiency
- Business Mathematics
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Information Technology and Applications
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Marketing
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Quantitative Methods
- Business Communication
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A** / Public Speaking
- Business Economics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Financial Accounting
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1*
* for international students only.
** for individuals who did not meet the minimum grade C in their SPM results or hold equivalent qualifications from other examinations.
- Personal Development Skills
- Business Law
- Human Resource Management
- Business Finance
- Operations Management
- Taxation 1
- E-Business
- Consumer Behaviour
- Business Planning
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Management Information System
- Business Ethics
- International Business
- Community Service 1
Year 1
- English Language Proficiency
- Business Mathematics
- Introduction to Economics
- Introduction to Information Technology and Applications
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Marketing
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Quantitative Methods
- Business Communication
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A** / Public Speaking
- Business Economics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Financial Accounting
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1*
* for international students only.
** for individuals who did not meet the minimum grade C in their SPM results or hold equivalent qualifications from other examinations.
Year 2
- Personal Development Skills
- Business Law
- Human Resource Management
- Business Finance
- Operations Management
- Taxation 1
- E-Business
- Consumer Behaviour
- Business Planning
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Management Information System
- Business Ethics
- International Business
- Community Service 1
Changes to the programme structure are at Peninsula College Georgetown‘s discretion as approved by MQA
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
To pursue a Diploma in Business Management in Malaysia, the entry requirements typically include:
- SPM: Obtain a pass in Bahasa Melayu and Sejarah with minimum 3 credits.
- UEC: Minimum 3B6s.
- O-Level: Minimum 3Cs.
- STPM: Minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject.
The cost for a Diploma in Business in Malaysia starts from RM26,100. Our programme has Intake in January, May, and September.
The Diploma in Business program takes 2 years to complete.
Our programme requires around 90 to 120 credit hours.
Graduates of the Diploma in Business programme can pursue a variety of career opportunities in the business and management fields, such as:
- Management & Admin: Administrative Executive, Human Resources Assistant, Management Consultant.
- Marketing & Development: Marketing Assistant, Business Development Assistant, Sales/Marketing Executive.
- Operations & Analysis: Trade Compliance Assistant, Business Analytics Assistant, Inventory Control Assistant.
- Billing & Payroll Officer, Customer Service Executive, Personal Assistant.
- Entrepreneur, Retail Manager.
- Customer Service Executive, Project Coordinator
Yes, Peninsula College Malaysia offers a range of scholarship and financial aid options. Additionally, external financial aid, such as PTPTN loans and other education financing options, is available to support your studies.
To apply, complete the online application form on the Peninsula College Malaysia website, select the BA (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management Studies programme, upload your academic transcripts and supporting documents, and submit. Once we receive your applications, we will contact you with the next steps in registration.
Yes, most institutions offering the Diploma in Business in Malaysia are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). This ensures that the diploma is valid for employment and further studies both locally and internationally.