Diploma in Business Administration
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Diploma in Business Administration (MQA A 4638) is a full-time programme designed to build foundational management knowledge and practical skills for a competitive business environment.
The programme lasts 2 years 6 months and offers intakes in March, July, and November, with a total requirement of 90 credits across taught course modules.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Core business and communication building blocks such as English I and English for Professional Purposes
- Digital and computing fundamentals through Fundamental Of Computer Principles & Programming and Internet Fundamental & Applications
- Business foundations including Business Organization
- Introduction to key business functions through Principles Of Marketing and Introduction to Accounting
- Business knowledge expansion with Business Law and Company Law
- People and organisation focus via Human Resources Management and Organizational Behaviour
- Finance and economics foundations through Fundamentals Of Finance, Money & Banking, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics
- Career-relevant business tools such as Management Information System and Quantitative Methods
- Advanced business topics through the remaining electives you choose from the approved elective list (for example Entrepreneurship, E-Commerce, Marketing Research, International Business Management, or Quantitative Methods topics where applicable)
- Professional readiness supported by English II and Creative Problem Solving
- Business operations and planning learning via Product and Operation Management
- Entrepreneurial and customer-focused modules such as Entrepreneurship and Consumer Behavior
Curriculum
90 credit hours total for the Diploma in Business Administration (Lincoln University College).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations | 3 | 18 |
| Falsafah dan Isu Semasa/Philosophy and Current Issues | 3 | |||
| Business English | 3 | |||
| Principles of Business Management | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Accounting | 3 | |||
| Principles of Marketing | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules and core business foundations | Business Communication | 3 | 18 |
| Business Law | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Computer Applications in Business | 3 | |||
| Microeconomics | 3 | |||
| Macroeconomics | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Financial Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules and skills development | Entrepreneurship | 3 | 18 |
| Organizational Behaviour | 3 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 3 | |||
| Quantitative Methods for Business | 3 | |||
| Project Management | 3 | |||
| Business Ethics | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Capstone and final project | Final Year Project/Thesis | 36 | 36 |
| Total | All programme modules including final year project/thesis | 90 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with practical, job-ready skills across core business areas like marketing, accounting basics, human resources, and business organisation, helping you enter entry-level business and administrative roles.
- The program includes foundational computing and business digital learning (such as Fundamental Of Computer Principles & Programming and Internet Fundamental & Applications), supporting roles that require everyday office and business technology use.
- You build competence in finance and economics fundamentals (including Fundamentals Of Finance, Money & Banking, and microeconomics/macroeconomics), which helps you qualify for assistant roles in finance, accounting support, and banking-related functions.
- You develop communication and professional writing confidence through English I, English for Professional Purposes, and English II, improving your readiness for workplace reporting and customer-facing environments.
- Your learning covers business law and organisational behaviour, supporting career readiness for office management and HR assistant pathways where understanding procedures and workplace dynamics matters.
- You gain exposure to international business management content, which can strengthen your profile for multinational or trade-related business opportunities after completing the diploma.
Employability rate
For Diploma in Business Administration graduates in Malaysia, employability is typically around 78% and unemployment is around 22%, reflecting steady demand for entry-level business and administrative skills but competitive hiring for junior roles.
Overall, you can expect a reasonably stable start when you pair the diploma with practical experience such as internships and active job searching.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving or equivalent | International applicants may qualify with an SPM/SPMV with at least 3 credits, or the UEC with at least a Grade B in 3 subjects, or an O-Level with at least a Grade C in 3 subjects, or a STPM (or equivalent) with a minimum C-grade in any subject. |
| MQF Level 3 certificate / related qualification | International applicants may also qualify by passing a Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, or by obtaining a community college certificate equivalent to a Level 3 MQF in related fields. |
| Other qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia | Applicants with other qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia may be considered under the programme entry requirements. |
Language requirements
International students must provide proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. If you do not meet the stated requirement, the university indicates that English proficiency courses may be offered to help ensure your proficiency is sufficient for the programme.
IELTS 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 | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Winter intake | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | March 01, 2026 | July 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | March 01, 2026 | July 01, 2026 |
| 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 | March 01, 2026 | July 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | March - Winter intake | July - 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 | March - Winter intake | July - Summer 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
Submit your online application
Complete the university's online application for the Diploma in Business Administration programme and upload the required documents in the requested format. Ensure your personal details match your passport information to avoid delays in processing.
Prepare language proof for your application
Include your English proficiency proof with your application, based on the minimum requirement published by the programme. If you do not meet the requirement, the programme information indicates that English proficiency courses may be offered to support your readiness for study.
Submit academic documents for eligibility review
Upload your school-leaving qualification results and, if applicable, any related Level 3 MQF certificate or equivalent qualification documents. Make sure you provide certified copies of the documents so the admissions team can verify eligibility.
Follow up on admissions communication
Monitor your email for updates related to application status and any additional requests from the university. If the university requests any further clarification or documents, respond promptly to keep your application on track for the selected intake.