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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 an International Business Management Degree
You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.
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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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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, role and significance of management activities as undertaken by managers in a range of organisations with particular focus on the development in global business arena.
- An opportunity to develop well-researched, logical and integrated solutions to multi-faceted problems in uncertain and dynamic global contexts.
- Vocationally relevant exposure enabling students to become operationally effective in management either domestically or internationally.
- A wide-range of employment skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and interpretive skills, effective written and oral communication, using IT in business applications, and the ability to conduct research into international business management issues.
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Degree Level 1
Students will learn fundamental skills required by every business management professional, and the basic understanding of the context within which business operate – Management, Law, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, People Management and Accounting. We will also expose you towards business & communication skills, computing & IT skills and quantitative skills, independent learning. All Business Management programmes have a common first year so that they will get a solid grounding in business management theories and practices.
Common Modules
- Introduction to Management
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Quantitative Skills
- Business and Communications Skills
- People Management
- Business Economics
- Accounting Skills
- Marketing
- Business Law
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Degree Level 2
A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain better understanding of functional management and international business management, such as international culture & communications, operations management, employee development etc. They will gain further understanding of core business processes through the industry-leading software supported by SAP. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further researches.
Common Modules
- Behavioural Science in Organisation
- Managing Finance
- Innovation Process
- Delivering Customer Value
- Business Research Methods
- Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP Platform
Specialised Modules
- Operations Management
- International Culture & Communications
- Business Ethics and Governance
- International Business
Elective Modules (Choose 2)
- Business Management OR Employee Development
- Critical Thinking in Management OR Regulatory Policy for Investment Markets
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 extend their familiarity in tackling more practical and modern issues of business management and managing for enterprise performance and problem solving that are focused on the international context, with aims to groom them as an international business leader. A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate their academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.
Common Modules
- Strategic Management
- Venture Building
Specialised Modules
- International Human Resource Management
- Asian Economics
- Investigations in International Business Management
- International Strategic Management
- Managing International Supply Chain
- Leadership Theory and Practice
- Global Marketing
- International Business Management Project
Elective Modules (Choose 2)
- Global Banking and Finance OR Corporate Finance
- Managing People and Performance OR Digital Finance
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.)
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