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Overview
A hands-on programme in new-venture creation: business planning, small-business finance, innovation, sales and startup marketing. Built for aspiring founders and family-business successors.
Our entrepreneurship students run real pop-up businesses, pitch at showcases, and build a fundable business plan as their capstone.
Learning outcomes
- Identify market opportunities and design viable business models
- Plan startup operations including legal setup, finance and marketing
- Pitch business ideas confidently to potential investors and partners
- Apply small-business financial management to a real or simulated venture
- Use digital tools and e-commerce platforms to launch and grow a business
- Complete a startup practicum or industry internship
Career Pathways
Career information
Graduates launch their own ventures or take on roles such as business owner, startup associate and business development executive.
Professions
- Business owner / founder
- Startup associate
- Family business successor
- Business development executive
- Product manager
- E-commerce specialist
- Sales executive
- Innovation associate
- Small business consultant
Program
Year 1 — Business Foundation
| Module | Sem | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Management | Sem 1 | 3 |
| Microeconomics | Sem 1 | 3 |
| Financial Accounting 1 | Sem 1 | 3 |
| Business Mathematics | Sem 1 | 3 |
| Business Communication | Sem 1 | 3 |
| General Studies (MPU) | Sem 1 | 2 |
| Principles of Marketing | Sem 2 | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | Sem 2 | 3 |
| Financial Accounting 2 | Sem 2 | 3 |
| Business Statistics | Sem 2 | 3 |
| Information Systems & Digital Business | Sem 2 | 3 |
| General Studies (MPU) | Sem 2 | 2 |
Year 2 — Venture Core & Industry
| Module | Sem | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| New Venture Creation | Sem 3 | 3 |
| Small Business Finance | Sem 3 | 3 |
| Business Model Design & Innovation | Sem 3 | 3 |
| Digital Marketing for Startups | Sem 3 | 3 |
| Human Resource Management | Sem 3 | 3 |
| General Studies (MPU) | Sem 3 | 3 |
| Sales & Negotiation | Sem 4 | 3 |
| Operations & Supply Chain for SMEs | Sem 4 | 3 |
| E-Commerce & Digital Business | Sem 4 | 3 |
| Business Plan Capstone Project | Sem 4 | 3 |
| Industrial Training / Startup Practicum | Sem 4 | 6 |
| General Studies (MPU) | Sem 4 | 2 |
Fees
Tuition fees are payable per semester. Please contact our admissions office for the current fee schedule and information on scholarships, PTPTN, and MyBrainSc eligibility.
Detailed fee structure is provided upon application. Programme fees include all tuition for the full programme. Additional costs (textbooks, exam fees, professional body memberships) may apply.
Note
- All fees are quoted in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) and payable per semester.
- PTPTN, MyBrainSc and other study loans / scholarships may apply — contact admissions for details.
- A non-refundable registration fee is payable on enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change; current schedule available from the admissions office.
entry requirements
Academic requirements
Academic requirements
A pass in SPM with a minimum of 3 credits in any subjects, including a pass in Bahasa Melayu and a pass in Sejarah (for SPM holders from 2013 onward); or equivalent. A mature-entry route is available for applicants aged 20 and above.
Academic pathway
This diploma articulates directly into Year 2 of our Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) with credit transfer for foundation modules.
English requirements
All teaching is conducted in English. Basic English proficiency is required for admission; SPM English credit or equivalent is recommended.
- SPM English credit (or equivalent) recommended for entry.
- International students: IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 35 / MUET Band 2 or equivalent.
- English proficiency support modules are available for students who need them.
What you need to apply
Your application will require certified copies of the following documents:
- 1. Completed application form
- 2. Certified copies of SPM / O-Level / UEC results (or equivalent)
- 3. Copy of NRIC (Malaysian) or passport (international)
- 4. 2 recent passport-size photographs
- 5. Application fee (where applicable)
Steps to apply
- 1. Choose your programme
- 2. Check entry requirements
- 3. Prepare your supporting documents
- 4. Submit your application online or in person
- 5. Attend interview / orientation
