Diploma in Business Information Technology
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The APU Diploma in Business Information Technology is designed to prepare students for careers in hybrid environments where business information systems are increasingly integrated, across organisational, social, national and international boundaries.
The programme develops business and IT skills to build solutions in commercial and organisational contexts, with communication and teamwork learning outcomes alongside practical digital foundations through the semester modules.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Academic Research Skills
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Managing Business
- Practical IT Skills
- Professional Communication
- Information Systems
- People Management
- Quantitative Methods
- Statistical Method
- Marketing
- Business Economics
- Strategic Management & Ethics
- International Business
- Introduction to Accounting
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Organisational Behaviour
- System Analysis and Design
- Internet Application
- Digital Operations Management
- E- Commerce
- Principles of Banking and Finance
- Legal Framework of Business
Curriculum
92 credit hours total for Diploma in Business Information Technology (MQF Level 4). The APU programme outline lists module names by semester, but the official APU public page content accessible here does not publish module-level credit hours or semester totals. Use the official MQA record for total credits (92) while module credit details are not published in the accessible official sources.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 modules | Academic Research Skills | ||
| Digital Thinking and Innovation | ||||
| Managing Business | ||||
| Practical IT Skills | ||||
| Semester 2 | 4 modules | Professional Communication | ||
| Information Systems | ||||
| People Management | ||||
| Quantitative Methods | ||||
| Semester 3 | 3 modules | Statistical Method | ||
| Marketing | ||||
| Business Economics | ||||
| Semester 4 | 4 modules | Strategic Management & Ethics | ||
| International Business | ||||
| Introduction to Accounting | ||||
| Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | ||||
| Semester 5 | 4 modules | Organisational Behaviour | ||
| System Analysis and Design | ||||
| Internet Application | ||||
| Digital Operations Management | ||||
| Semester 6 | 3 modules | E- Commerce | ||
| Principles of Banking and Finance | ||||
| Legal Framework of Business | ||||
| Total | All diploma semesters as listed by APU; total credit requirement is published as 92 by MQA. | 92 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready skills at the intersection of business operations and information technology, preparing you for roles in business information systems and technology-enabled organisations.
- You learn to apply technology to core business processes through modules like Information Systems, System Analysis and Design, and Digital Operations Management—skills employers look for in IT-adjacent business functions.
- You develop decision-making and analysis ability using modules such as Quantitative Methods, Statistical Method, and Business Economics, helping you communicate insights clearly in a data-informed workplace.
- You gain practical digital business capability through modules like Internet Application and E-Commerce, positioning you for entry-level work in digital commerce and online operations.
- You strengthen professional readiness with core workplace-focused learning such as Professional Communication and Organisational Behaviour, supporting smoother progression into internships and early career roles.
- You graduate with a Malaysia-accredited diploma that provides a clear pathway to further study at degree level after fulfilling credit transfer requirements.
Employability rate
Diploma graduates in business information technology-related roles in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting continued hiring for business systems and IT-enabled operations while entry-level competition remains normal.
Together, these figures suggest a steady but achievement-dependent outlook where internships, practical projects, and strong English help you secure roles more reliably.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (international equivalent to SPM) | International applicants must meet APU’s general diploma entry requirements using their foreign school qualifications as accepted equivalents (for example, O-Levels/IGCSE/UEC or an equivalent qualification that APU accepts). APU requires general entry via the listed credit/grade patterns for the relevant qualification set. |
| Relevant certificate programme or equivalent | International applicants can also apply with a pass in a relevant certificate programme or an APU-accepted equivalent qualification. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | For students applying from abroad, your prior business and management learning is generally relevant to the diploma’s business modules and information-systems business applications. |
| Computer Science & IT | Direct match | For students applying from abroad, prior IT and computing studies are generally relevant to the diploma’s practical IT and information-systems learning. |
Language requirements
International applicants to APU Diploma programmes must meet the university’s English language proficiency requirements to continue into the main study 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 54200 / total program | APU published total fees for international students (excluding the 6% Sales and Service Tax) for Diploma in Business Information Technology. |
Proof of financial resources
International students are required to demonstrate sufficient funds for their study costs and living expenses, and to ensure that required fees are paid by the due dates prior to arrival.
- Required fees for international students must be paid prior to arrival by the due dates; course fee payments are non-refundable in most cases.
- Prepare documents that show you can cover tuition and living costs for your period of study (the exact embassy/immigration fund proof format can vary by case).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 24, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your entry documents and English proof
International applicants should confirm they meet APU’s diploma admission requirements using their foreign qualifications and ensure they have an accepted English test result. If you are applying with foreign documents, upload the academic certificates and transcripts required by APU. Plan ahead so you can complete any document preparation and translation needs before the application deadline.
Submit the application online during the published intake window
Complete the application during the intake period shown for the Diploma in Business Information Technology. Provide all required information and upload your documents accurately. If APU requires an international-student application fee, submit it as part of the process before the deadline.
Wait for admission decision and proceed with visa/student pass processing
After you submit your application, APU will assess your documents and notify you of the next steps. If you are offered admission, you will need to follow APU’s international student procedures to support student pass processing. International students are also expected to pay required fees by the due dates before arrival.