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About APU
Why choose APU?
Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2025)
5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
100% Employability Rate
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
More than 80,000 Graduates & AlumniDual Degree
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.Learn MoreAccreditation
More than just a Business Management Degree
APU’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in Business Analytics degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
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Upon completion of one of the above degree(s), you will gain added advantage with a Certificate of Participation in the SAP University Alliances.
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
General RequirementsDirect Entry to Level 1 of the DegreeSTPM- 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) and a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent.
A-Level- 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level with a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent.
UEC- 5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Pass in Mathematics and English.
Matriculation/ Foundation- Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0).
Entry to Level 2 of the DegreeDiploma- Successful completion of the APU Diploma or
- Successful completion of studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree
(Subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board)* The requirement to pass Mathematics and English subjects at STPM, A-Level and UEC can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the “Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)” published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
English RequirementsInternational Students- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL IBT : 46
- Pearson (PTE) : 51
- MUET : Band 4
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Programme OutlineWhat We Teach
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- An understanding of the context, nature and implications of analytics and its application to business decisions from stakeholder perspectives.
- A comprehensive understanding and application of business analytics across functional areas including finance, accounting, marketing and human resource management.
- Exposure to the theoretical and practical issues of conducting business in a contemporary and future setting with data at the centre of managerial decision making.
- Developing employment skills such as business analysis, problem solving, evidenced based written and oral communication, using data in decision making, and the ability to conduct research into contemporary business analytical issues.
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Degree Level 1
Students will gain basic understanding of the context within which business operate – Management, Law, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Marketing. We will also expose them towards business & communication skills, computing & IT skills, quantitative skills, and independent learning. All Business Management programmes have a common first year so that they will get a solid grounding in core business management theories and practices.
Common Modules
- Introduction to Management
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Quantitative Skills
- Business and Communications Skills
- Business Economics
- People Management
- Accounting Skills
- Marketing
- Business Law
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Degree Level 2
Students will be exposed to more advanced level of curriculum including behavioral science, business ethics & governance, critical thinking in management, and international culture & communications. In-depth understanding in functional management in various areas will be developed as well. They will gain further understanding of core business processes through the industry-leading software supported by SAP and data management. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further research.
Common Modules
- Behavioural Science in Organisation
- Innovation Process
- Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP Platform
- Business Ethics and Governance
- Delivering Customer Value
- Business Research Methods
Specialised Modules
- Operations Management
- E-Business Management
- Critical Thinking in Management
- Data Analytics in Accounting & Finance
- Data Management
Elective Modules (Choose 1)
- Managing Finance OR Financial Management
Internship (16 Weeks)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
Degree Level 3
Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to learn about the business management specialize in business analytics, with aims to groom them as a leader in business analytics.
Common Modules
- Strategic Management
- Leadership Theory and Practice
- Venture Building
Specialised Modules
- Data Strategy and Analytics
- Managing Change
- Asian Economics
- Investigation in Business Management
- Contemporary Management
- Global Marketing
- Business Management
- Project
Elective Modules (Choose 2)
- Behavioural Science & Marketing Analytics OR HR Analytics
- Strategic Marketing Planning OR International Strategic Management
MQA Compulsory Subjects*
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Skills
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)
Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.
