Overview
The Diploma in Business is a 2-year HELP University programme that prepares students for admission into the second year of business-related degree programmes at internationally-recognised universities. It is widely accepted by Australian, British and New Zealand universities as being equivalent to their first year course of studies.
This is a fast track programme to complete a bachelor degree in business at HELP University and some of its overseas partner universities as students will only require about another 1.5 years instead of 2 years to complete a bachelor degree in business after completing a Diploma in Business programme. The saving in duration to complete a bachelor degree in business will enable the graduates to enter the workforce about 6 months ahead of others.
This programme has been structured and developed in consultation with, and is moderated by, foreign universities to ensure that it is of an acceptable international standard. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a sound background in accounting, finance, marketing, management and related business subjects.
Apart from preparing students for entry into business degree programmes, the Diploma in Business adequately prepares students for the job market as well. Upon completion of this programme, graduates will have acquired the knowledge and practical skills in business which will enhance their competency to complete their assigned tasks
Why study Diploma in Business at HELP?
This is a fast track programme to complete a bachelor degree in business at HELP University and some of its overseas partner universities.
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More than 40% of our lecturers have doctoral degrees in their specialised fields and most of our lecturers have more than 10 years of teaching experience at HELP University and substantial corporate work experience.
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The Industry Advisory Board ensures that the Business programmes offered by the faculty are relevant and meet the expectation of the industry.
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Our students have won various competitions such as CPA AustraliaKMPG Case Competition, CIMB ASEAN Stock Challenge, Maybank Go Ahead. Challenge, EY Young Tax Professional of the Year, OSK Stock Market Challenge and many others.
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HELP University has strong partnerships with many international universities. Our links extend to universities in Australia, UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Our diploma students can plan for a 2+2 or 2+1 1⁄2 or even a 2+ 1⁄2+ 1 or 2+1+1 arrangements.
Programme Overview
Structure
These are the subjects and electives that you will take as part of the programme.
Year 1
- DIP1ACC03 Basic Accounting
- DIP1BUS01 Introduction to Business Administration
- DIP1ENG01 English 1
- DIP1ENG02 English 2
- DIP1ITC03 Digital Information Technology
- DIP1MAT01 Basic Business Mathematics I
- DIP1MAT02 Basic Business Mathematics II
- DIP1SSK04 Elementary Law
Year 2
- D2ACC100 Financial Accounting
- D2ACC110 Accounting for Business Decisions
- D2BAN100 Introduction to Business Analytics
- D2ECO110 Microeconomics
- D2ECO120 Macroeconomics
- D2FIN100 Introduction to Finance
- D2HRM100 Introduction to Human Resource Management
- D2LAW110 Business Law
- D2MGT100 Organisations & Management
- D2MGT120 Introduction to Business Ethics
- D2MKT110 Marketing Principles
- D2QBM117 Business Statistics
Elective (Choose 1)
- DIP1PR01 Introduction to Public Relations1
- D2PSY101 Introduction to Psychology2
- D2TRM101 Introduction to Tourism and Leisure Management3
- D2BIP200 Diploma Internship Programme
* For all other pathways
** For Business Psychology pathway
*** For Tourism Management pathway
MPU
3 COMPULSORY MPU SUBJECTS MPU1 (choose 1)
- MPU2183 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- MPU2193 Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- MPU2133 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
MPU2 / MPU3
- MPU2213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A***
- MPU2313 Introduction to Malaysian Tourism
*** For Malaysian students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu. MPU4
- MPU2412 Co-curriculum – Sports 1
- MPU2422 Co-curriculum – Community Service 1
Assessment
MOST SUBJECTS FOLLOW THE ASSESSMENT PATTERN BELOW:
Continuous assessment – 40%
Final assessment – 60%
Entry Requirements
Any one of the following:
- Possesses SPM with at least credit in THREE subjects
- Possesses SKM Level 3 in the related field
- A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the related field with at least CGPA of 2.00
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject
- A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least Grade Maqbul
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Requirements (International Students)
- Minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent International English Language qualification
Career Pathways
Here are the career pathways for graduates who complete the Diploma in Business programme. The graduates can further their studies and do a postgraduate degree to further unlock more career pathways.
Possible Career Pathways
- Office Manager
- Administrator
- Retail Manager
- Business Owner
- Team Leader
- Programme Coordinator
- Business Development Manager
- Sales Representative
- Marketing Executive
- Telemarketer
- Human Resource Manager
- Assistant Manager
- And many others
