Highlights about course

Program Level

Diploma

Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 28,900

Intake

January, July, September

Introduction

Diploma in Digital Business
N/0414/4/0021 (08/27) (MQA/PSA16049)

+ THIS IS BEST FOR

Student who has completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), O-Level, IGCSE, UEC, or other equivalent qualifications recognised by Government of Malaysia. Keen interest in Business Studies field of study. May complete education at Diploma level or may pursue any of these degree programmes with credit transfers:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Marketing
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Human Resource
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Entrepreneurship & Venture Management
  • Bachelor of International Business (Hons)

+ PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Mode of Study : Full Time (Yes) | Part Time (Yes)

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies and industries while giving students the competitive edge. Emphasis is on the application of knowledge through teamwork, case studies, simulations and real life projects.

The Department of Foundation and Diploma Studies (COBA-FDS) offers Diploma in Digital Business. The courses offered are being specifically structured to equip students with a strong foundation in Basic Accounting, Basic Business Administration, Basic Finance as well as other related courses before they embark on the Bachelor of Accounting (Hons), Bachelor in Business Administration programmes such as BBA (Hons) in Human Resource Management/Marketing/Entrepreneurship & Venture Management/International Business and the Bachelor of Finance (Hons) programme.

90 credit hours of subjects are being taught in seven semesters. This Diploma in Business Studies programme can be completed in 2 1/2 years.


+ ACCREDITED, APPROVED & RECOGNISED BY

Accredited by:
01. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

02. Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) – National register for accredited programmes.

Please scan for Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) certification of this programme.

Approved & Licensed by:
01. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia


+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary (from fresh to senior position):
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.


+ CAMPUS INTAKE

This programme is delivered at the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus (KSHAS).


+ FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS

UNITEN practices transparent fee policy. Refer our fees below for your reference.

Fees for Malaysian Students:
Tuition Fees: RM25,900 per programme.

Other Fees:

  • Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: RM1,348 one-time payment
  • Medical Insurance: RM88/year
  • Deposit for Accommodation: RM250 one-time deposit payment
  • Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from RM270/month.

Fees for International Students:
Tuition Fees: USD7,225 (RM28,900) per programme.

Other Fees:

  • VISA & Application Fee: USD787.50 (RM3,150) one-time payment
  • Full Registration + Miscellaneous Fee: USD1,650 (RM6,600) one-time payment
  • Medical Insurance: USD37.50 (RM150)/year
  • Deposit for Accommodation: USD62.50 (RM250) one-time deposit payment
  • Monthly Fee for Accommodation: Starting from USD67.50 (RM270)/month.

and if the international student (for Diploma) does not fulfill the English language requirement such as minimum score for IELTS or TOEFL, there will be additional fees of:

  • Intensive English Programme (IEP) : USD1,400 (RM5,600)/semester.

Flexible payment options are available, where student may:

  • pay full in advance, or
  • by monthly installments, or
  • pay full 2 weeks before the semester’s final examination.

Terms & conditions apply.

Download the complete UNITEN Fees Table here.
There are also list of scholarships and financial aids here.

Notes: Subject to terms and conditions. All fees are calculated in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Fees indicated in USD here are for reference only with basis of USD1=RM4. Other optional fees include electricity, parking, and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in Digital Business
N/0414/4/0021

+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

For International Students: Entry requirements vary from country to country. Please click here to check the entry requirements set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

No additional English requirement for this programme.

For International Students:

International students are required to have English one of the proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Diploma students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Diploma programme.

  • MUET – Malaysia University English Test
    Achieve Band 3
  • IELTS – International English Language Testing System
    Achieve 5.5
  • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
    Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 46 (TOEFL Internet Based Test)

Programme Structure

Diploma in Digital Business
N/0414/4/0021

+ PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 2 1/2 years.

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/ *Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Academic Study Skills
  • Pengajian Malaysia Diploma
  • Pengajian Islam & Kemasyarakatan
  • Pengajian Moral & Kemasyarakatan
  • *Malaysian Culture for International Students
  • English for Business
  • Principles of Financial Accounting
  • E-Commerce
  • IT Operations Management
  • Introduction to Multimedia
  • Digital Business
  • Database Management System
  • Digital Marketing
  • Introduction to Network & Communication
  • Computer Security Essentials
  • Web Design
  • Economics
  • Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving Techniques
  • Law & Ethics of Fintech
  • Basics of Entrepreneurship
  • Principles of Finance
  • Business Law
  • Business Computing Skill
  • Principles of Management
  • Business Communication
  • International Business
  • Business Mathematics
  • Business Statistics
  • Human Resource Management
  • Industrial Trainin

Career Prospect

Diploma in Digital Business
N/0414/4/0021

+ CAREER PROSPECT

Range of Monthly Salary:
RM2,600 – RM42,000
Source: Jobstreet Salary Report and Kelly Services (Malaysia) Salary Guide.

Employability Rate (within 6 months of Graduation):
94.0% Employed | 6.0% Job Creators / Further Study
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia’s Graduate Tracer Study.


These are popular career choices after graduation from this programme. There are also many other career choices beyond Business Studies, which are proven adaptable by UNITEN students due to holistic personal and professional skills development during the study.

  • Technopreneurs
  • Assistant Officer Digital Strategy and E-Commerce
  • Assistant Officer Digital Media
  • Assistant Officer Digital Sales
  • Assistant Developer Mobile App
  • Assistant Analyst Digital Business

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