BBA (Hons) Business Administration
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia · Putrajaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) degree (BBA (Hons)) is designed to build students' understanding of business administration and management and develop practical skills for careers in this area.
The programme combines theory and practice, with a strong industry focus, and is delivered on campus in Malaysia with start dates available in September and January.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Learn foundational operations and business administration skills through Operations Management.
- Build practical business capability with Business Skills for the Second Machinery Age.
- Choose optional or elective courses to tailor early focus areas such as marketing, HR, management, law, or entrepreneurship.
- Develop analytical and evidence-based decision skills with Business Research Methods.
- Study how organisations set direction through Strategic Management.
- Continue building breadth by choosing optional or elective courses.
- Strengthen global business understanding through Global Business Analysis 1: States and Markets.
- Advance your understanding of global risks and change with Global Business Analysis 2: Global Trends and Risks.
- Complete a dissertation across both Year 3 semesters.
Career outcomes
- You graduate with business administration and management knowledge designed for practical roles in the modern business world.
- You gain job-ready foundations for careers such as marketing executive, business administrator, and business development manager.
- You build capability for client-facing and advisory work paths, including consulting roles and roles that involve business decision-making.
- You develop skills relevant to finance and investment-adjacent careers, including pathways such as stockbroker and financial consultant mentioned by the university.
- You can pursue people-focused business careers such as HR associates and talent acquisition specialist after completing the degree.
- You also develop transferable skills that support entrepreneurship, giving you options beyond traditional corporate roles.
Employability rate
Business Administration (BBA) graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady demand for entry-level business roles but competitive hiring.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable outlook when you pair your degree with practical projects, internships, and relevant business experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International school-leaving or equivalent qualification | Entry requirements are listed as standard for all courses and include options such as A-Level, STPM, UEC, IB Diploma, WACE/SACE, Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or a Foundation award. In addition, applicants must have a grade pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, which may be waived if applicants have obtained at least a grade pass in Mathematics at a higher level. |
Language requirements
This degree is taught and assessed in English, so international applicants must prove their English language ability as part of the application process. You may meet the requirement either by having an accepted qualification taught in English or by submitting an accepted English language test result within the required timeframe.
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 51007.2 / total program | International tuition fee shown for BBA (Hons) Business Administration is RM 51,007.20. Registration fee and any other charges are not included in this tuition figure. |
| Registration fee | MYR 530 / one time | International registration fee (non-refundable) is RM 500 plus 6% SST, shown as RM 530. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | January - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | August 03, 2026 | December 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 20, 2026 | December 03, 2025 |
| 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 07, 2026 | January 05, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | January - Summer 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 | January - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | August 20, 2026 | December 03, 2025 |
| 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
Apply online during the published intake calendar
Submit your application using the university’s official online application form. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia accepts applications all year round, but you should apply in time for your chosen intake. For each application form submitted, you are asked to pay an application processing fee (international applicants are charged RM 530).
Upload supporting documents for eligibility review
Prepare and upload your supporting documents during the application process, including proof of English language proficiency and original or certified copies of academic transcripts. Ensure your documents match the qualification route you are using to apply. The university advises that the most comprehensive way to assess eligibility is by receiving a completed application comprising the academic qualification.
Pay the application processing fee and submit
Pay the application processing fee required for each application form submission. The university states it cannot process your application without this fee, and it is not refundable. After submission, check that all uploads are complete before finalising your application.