Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Bukit Jalil, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation is designed to build your understanding of how management activities work across organisations, while helping you develop well-researched, logical solutions for business challenges in dynamic environments.
The programme includes structured learning at Degree Level 1 and Level 2, a 16-week Internship/Industrial Training, and Degree Level 3 with a final year project. It also includes programme-required MQA compulsory subjects for all students.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Quantitative Skills
- Business and Communications Skills
- People Management
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Marketing
- Business Law
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Behavioural Science in Organisations
- Digital Marketing
- Innovation Process
- Business Research Methods
- Delivering Customer Value
- Managing Finance
- Operations Management
- E-Business Management
- International Culture and Communications
- International Business Law
- International Business
- Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Internship for a minimum period of 16 weeks
- Venture Building
- Global Marketing
- Managing People and Performance
- Strategic Management
- Project Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Investigations
- Final Year Project
Curriculum
Credit hours table for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (Malaysia).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Communication Skills | 3 | 18 |
| Personal Development & Study Methods | 3 | |||
| Essentials of Web Applications | 3 | |||
| Mathematics | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Business | 3 | |||
| Academic Research Skills | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | Public Speaking in English | 3 | 18 |
| Introduction to Accounting | 3 | |||
| Business Statistics | 3 | |||
| Principles of Management | 3 | |||
| Business Law | 3 | |||
| Co-Curricular | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules and core business modules | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 | 18 |
| Business Ethics & Governance | 3 | |||
| Organisational Behaviour | 3 | |||
| Corporate Communication | 3 | |||
| E-Business Concepts and Applications | 3 | |||
| Major Project 1 | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory modules and core business modules | Management Accounting | 3 | 18 |
| Financial Management | 3 | |||
| Operations Management | 3 | |||
| International Culture & Communications | 3 | |||
| Strategic Management | 3 | |||
| Major Project 2 | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Honours-level business management modules | Research Methods in Business Management | 3 | 18 |
| Business Economics | 3 | |||
| Applied AI for Business | 3 | |||
| Operations and Supply Chain Strategy | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 | |||
| Elective module | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Honours project and electives | Honours Project | 18 | 18 |
| Elective module | 0 | |||
| Elective module | 0 | |||
| Total | Compulsory modules, major projects, honours-level business modules, electives, and honours project | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain practical, workplace-focused skills through an internship/industrial training period designed to help you transition from classroom learning to the working environment.
- You build job-ready capabilities for business roles such as project management, operations management, business research, and strategy-related positions by completing a Final Year Project and applied modules across the degree levels.
- You develop communication, IT-in-business application, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that employers typically look for in business and management functions.
- You graduate with knowledge across core business areas like marketing, finance, business law, entrepreneurship, and operations—supporting pathways into roles in management, consulting, and business development.
- You strengthen decision-making and analytical abilities through modules such as Business Research Methods, Managing Finance, and Investigations, helping you support data-informed business decisions.
- The curriculum includes modern business themes such as digital marketing and e-business management, giving you an advantage for roles connected to digital transformation and tech-enabled business operations.
- You develop professional and integrity-focused competencies through required MQA compulsory subjects, supporting your readiness for responsible work in business environments.
Employability rate
For business management graduates at APU Malaysia, employability is commonly reported as very high, and a representative estimate is about 88% employed versus about 12% unemployed shortly after graduation.
Together, these figures suggest a stable outlook in Malaysia where employers continue to hire graduates with practical business, communication, and analytics skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Direct entry to Level 1 | International applicants may be considered for direct entry to Level 1 of the honours degree programme, depending on equivalency and the programme’s published admission requirements for applicants with foreign qualifications. The programme also notes that entry requirements may differ based on the latest Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) programme standards. |
| Recognised institute with credits | International applicants may be considered if they have successfully completed studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree, subject to APU Academic Board approval. |
| Mathematics and English subject waiver (where applicable) | The programme states that the requirement to pass Mathematics and English subjects at STPM, A-Level and UEC can be waived if the qualifications contain Mathematics and English with equivalent or higher achievement. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | If your prior studies are related to business and management or equivalent Level 1 Honours credit, you may be considered for progression depending on your qualification equivalency and the APU Academic Board approval process. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the university’s minimum English language proficiency for this Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management programme. The programme page lists accepted English tests and minimum scores specifically for international students.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 108500 / total program | International total shown as RM 108,500 for Year 1–3 (fees stated exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees, and exclude 6% SST; paid in Ringgit Malaysia). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are required to complete the student pass and visa process with supporting financial arrangements as guided by the student pass requirements and the university’s international application process. The university also collects a pre-arrival processing fee after you receive the Letter of Offer.
- Pre-Arrival Application Processing Fee of RM 3,600 is required immediately with your acceptance so the university can submit your Student Visa application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 10, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application
Apply using APU’s online application system for international students. Upload the required documents as part of your application so admissions can review your eligibility. Make sure all academic documents and any needed translations are ready before submission to avoid delays in processing.
Review and receive your Letter of Offer
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will receive a Letter of Offer. After receiving the Letter of Offer, you must confirm your enrolment so the university can submit your Student Visa application. The university notes that results are typically provided quickly after receiving complete documents.
Pay the pre-arrival processing fee and submit visa supporting items
When you accept the Letter of Offer, you must pay the Pre-Arrival Application Processing Fees of RM 3,600 to enable Student Visa processing. Along with your acceptance, provide the required items for visa application support, including passport photos and certified academic document copies. The programme process also indicates that if your academic documents are not in English, you must submit certified translated copies for visa application purposes.