Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management with a specialism in Supply Chain Management
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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This Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management with a specialism in Supply Chain Management is designed to build your understanding of global supply chains, logistics, and international business operations, while strengthening your problem-solving and analytical skills for real supply-chain contexts.
As you progress, you develop well-researched, integrated solutions for complex multi-faceted challenges in international and supply chain environments, supported by learning outcomes aimed at employability in global sourcing, procurement, and logistics roles.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Core foundation in international business topics and supply chain fundamentals including Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
- Build practical understanding of procurement and supplier relationships through Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management.
- Develop communication and professional readiness using International Culture and Communications and Workplace Professional Skills (MQA compulsory subject).
- Learn the basics of operations and business-facing decision-making with Operations Management and Integrity and Anti-corruption (MQA compulsory subject).
- Advance strategy and global perspectives through Strategic Management and Global Business Strategy.
- Strengthen project and investigation capabilities with Project Management and Investigations.
- Apply business systems learning via Enterprise Resource Planning and Digital Supply Chain.
- Focus on specialised supply chain capabilities through Managing International Supply Chain and Global Banking and Finance.
- Undertake Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare for a transition into working environments.
- Apply international business and supply chain learning through Final Year Project investigating an international business or supply chain issue.
- Complete common modules that build enterprise readiness through Venture Building, Global Marketing, and Managing People and Performance.
- Complete workplace and compliance learning with Integrity and Anti-corruption and Integrity and Anti-corruption (MQA compulsory subject) as stipulated by MQA.
Curriculum
120 credit hours bachelor programme structure with Level 1, Level 2, Internship (16 weeks), and Level 3 including a final year project.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Level 1 | 10 common modules plus 1 specialised module (Supply Chain Management specialism) | Digital Thinking and Innovation | 3 | 30 |
| Quantitative Skills | 3 | |||
| Business and Communications Skills | 3 | |||
| People Management | 3 | |||
| Business Economics | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Accounting | 3 | |||
| Marketing | 3 | |||
| Business Law | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Management | 3 | |||
| Degree Level 2 | 6 common modules plus 6 specialised modules (includes supply chain & logistics related electives) | Behavioural Science in Organisations | 3 | 36 |
| Digital Marketing | 3 | |||
| Innovation Process | 3 | |||
| Business Research Methods | 3 | |||
| Delivering Customer Value | 3 | |||
| Managing Finance | 3 | |||
| Operations Management | 3 | |||
| International Culture and Communications | 3 | |||
| International Business Law | 3 | |||
| International Business | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Management | 3 | |||
| Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management | 3 | |||
| Internship | Internship/Industrial Training (minimum 16 weeks) | Internship/Industrial Training | 16 | 16 |
| Degree Level 3 | 3 common modules plus 10 specialised modules and final year project | Venture Building | 3 | 42 |
| Global Marketing | 3 | |||
| Managing People and Performance | 3 | |||
| Strategic Management | 3 | |||
| Project Management | 3 | |||
| Global Banking and Finance | 3 | |||
| Investigations | 3 | |||
| Enterprise Resource Planning | 3 | |||
| Managing International Supply Chain | 3 | |||
| Digital Supply Chain | 3 | |||
| Global Business Strategy | 3 | |||
| Final Year Project | 6 | |||
| Total | All modules across Degree Level 1, Degree Level 2, Internship/Industrial Training, and Degree Level 3 including final year project | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-ready capability for roles such as Global Supply Chain Manager, International Logistics Manager, and Procurement and Sourcing Manager.
- You develop practical supply chain decision skills through modules including Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Management and Managing International Supply Chain, helping you perform in complex global environments.
- You build industry-relevant problem-solving ability with Project Management, Investigations, and your Final Year Project on real international business or supply chain issues.
- Your minimum 16-week Internship/Industrial Training supports smoother entry into the workplace and strengthens your readiness for operations, procurement, and logistics roles.
- You also gain strengths that employers value across business functions, including Operations Management and Enterprise Resource Planning, supporting broader career pathways beyond a single job title.
Employability rate
For this BA (Honours) in International Business Management with a specialism in Supply Chain Management, an exact official Malaysia employability rate is not published by the university on the program page, so a precise figure cannot be confirmed from the required official sources.
In practice, the degree’s supply-chain focus, internship component, and job-relevant module coverage are intended to support strong career readiness for logistics, procurement, operations, and supply chain analytics roles in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International entry to Level 1 of the degree | International applicants: STPM (2 passes with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) and a pass in English and Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent), or A-Level (2 passes Grade A-D including a pass in English and Mathematics at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent), or UEC (5 Grade B’s including a pass in Mathematics and English), or completion of an approved Matriculation/Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0). Entry requirements may differ by programme based on Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) programme standards and equivalency for international qualifications. |
| International entry to Level 2 of the degree | International applicants: Diploma holders may enter Level 2 through successful completion of an APU Diploma or studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 (subject to APU Academic Board approval). Mathematics and English subject requirements at STPM/A-Level/UEC can be waived if the qualifications include Mathematics and English with equivalent or higher achievement. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide English language proficiency evidence. APU lists the following acceptable minimum scores for this programme.
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.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 108500 / total program | Total for international students: RM 108,500 for Year 1 (RM 34,900), Year 2 (RM 36,100), and Year 3 (RM 37,500). Fees stated here exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees, and exclude 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST). |
| International student registration and administrative fee | MYR 5000 / one time | APU Fee Guide (2026) states a fee of RM 5,000 as registration and administrative fee for international students (includes Student ID Card fee for the duration of the course). |
| Visa and processing fees (stage-based) | MYR 3400 / one time | APU Fee Guide (2026) lists RM 3,400 payable upon acceptance of offer, which includes visa processing fees via EMGS and APU/APIIT application and processing fees; it is stated as non-refundable once the offer is accepted. |
Proof of financial resources
As part of the Malaysia student pass process, you will need to meet the required financial documentation for your visa application. APU’s international admissions process includes a pre-arrival fee and visa application support steps, but the exact financial proof requirements are assessed during the student visa process.
- Pre-Arrival Application Processing Fee payment of RM 3,600 is required immediately after accepting the Letter of Offer to enable the university to submit your student visa application.
- Provide the supporting documents requested for your student visa application as part of the EMGS process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | September - Summer intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | September - Summer intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | July - Summer intake | September - Summer intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Request an offer letter by applying online
Submit the APU online application for this bachelor programme and include the required documents for eligibility assessment. APU indicates you can apply while awaiting forecast results for undergraduate entry and may receive a conditional offer based on final grades. Ensure you clearly state the programme and your intended intake date and provide certified true copies of your academic qualifications (with English translation where applicable).
Confirm admission and complete pre-arrival processing
If you meet the eligibility criteria, APU issues a Letter of Offer. After accepting the offer, you must pay the RM 3,600 Pre-Arrival Application Processing Fee immediately to enable the student visa application process. APU also requests documents such as passport-sized photographs and copies of passport pages, and it may require certified translations if your transcripts/certificates are not in English.
Complete student pass processing via EMGS (while you are outside Malaysia)
After APU receives your complete documents and the international student visa and application fees, APU submits your application to EMGS for student pass processing. APU states visa processing may take about 2–3 weeks with complete documents and payment, and advises that you submit application forms at least eight weeks before the intake date. During visa processing, APU advises students to avoid entering Malaysia to prevent delays.
Obtain the Visa Approval Letter and prepare for arrival
After your Visa Approval Letter (VAL) is approved, APU prepares arrival steps and provides notifications with instructions and guidelines. You should ensure your travel and immigration documentation is in place before departure, including the student pass approval letter/visa approval details. APU also describes medical screening steps after arrival in Malaysia as part of the student pass endorsement process.