Executive Diploma in Business Administration – ODL (Online Mode)
SEGi University · Kota Damansara, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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This programme is designed to provide you with the competitive edge you need to establish your career path, building your knowledge, skills, techniques and ethics to excel in your career.
You will learn through a blended learning approach and study at your own pace from anywhere, anytime, while covering business disciplines including management, administration, accounting, human resource management, marketing and entrepreneurship.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Academic English
- Microeconomics
- Principles of Management
- Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Finance
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Accounting 1
- Macroeconomics
- Principles of Marketing
- Business and Company Law
- Information Technology
- Marketing Management
- Business Research
- E-Commerce
- Entrepreneurship
- Consumer Behaviour
- Operation Management
- Organisation Behaviour
- Quantitative and Statistical Methods
- Global and Applied Economics
- Innovative & Creative Skills in Business
- Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU)
- Islamic Studies / Moral Studies
Curriculum
Programme total credits are 90 credit hours for the Executive Diploma in Business Administration (Online Mode).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Academic English | 4 | 19 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | |||
| Principles of Management | 4 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 4 | |||
| Introduction to Finance | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | Cost Accounting | 4 | 20 |
| Financial Accounting 1 | 4 | |||
| Macroeconomics | 4 | |||
| Principles of Marketing | 4 | |||
| Business and Company Law | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules | Information Technology | 4 | 16 |
| Marketing Management | 4 | |||
| Business Research | 4 | |||
| E-Commerce | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory modules | Entrepreneurship | 4 | 16 |
| Consumer Behaviour | 4 | |||
| Operation Management | 4 | |||
| Organisation Behaviour | 4 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory modules | Quantitative and Statistical Methods | 4 | 12 |
| Global and Applied Economics | 4 | |||
| Innovative & Creative Skills in Business | 4 | |||
| Semester 6 | Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) and co-curricular components | Islamic Studies / Moral Studies | 2 | 9 |
| Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Presentation Skills | 2 | |||
| Pengajian Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 | 2 | |||
| Pengurusan Ko-Kurikulum | 3 | |||
| Total | Academic English, Microeconomics, Principles of Management, Human Resource Management, Introduction to Finance, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting 1, Macroeconomics, Principles of Marketing, Business and Company Law, Information Technology, Marketing Management, Business Research, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Operation Management, Organisation Behaviour, Quantitative and Statistical Methods, Global and Applied Economics, Innovative & Creative Skills in Business, Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) modules and co-curricular component | 90 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build practical capability across management, HR, finance, marketing, law, and entrepreneurship, supporting roles like executive officers, management analysts, and business consultants.
- You gain business research and quantitative foundations that help you contribute to decision-making, analysis, and reporting within business operations.
- You develop business-and-technology literacy through Information Technology and E-Commerce, helping you work effectively with digital business processes.
- You graduate with a SEGi University executive diploma qualification earned through an online study approach, so you can upskill while continuing to work.
- You develop skills that support career progression toward senior supervision and specialist advisory paths in both private organisations and government agencies.
Employability rate
For graduates of business administration programmes in Malaysia, employers typically expect strong job readiness from applicants with business and workplace skills, and labour-market studies commonly place employability around 75% with unemployment around 25% for early-career and upskilling cohorts.
Together, these figures suggest that demand is steady for entry and support roles, especially when your work experience and business skills align with the job.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International applicants (foreign qualifications) | International applicants must meet one of the programme's entry qualifications stated by SEGi University (including a pass in SPM with credit in any 3 subjects or an equivalent qualification; STPM with a minimum Grade C; STAM with a minimum Maqbul; SKM Level 3 in a related field plus SPM with a minimum of 1 credit in any subject; or any qualifications equivalent to Certificate level 3 in the MQF). |
| Prerequisites: work experience and age | International applicants must also have 3 years of working experience and be a working adult at a minimum age of 21. SEGi University states that each candidate will be accessed individually. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business studies and management subjects | Relevant background | If your prior studies and/or work experience include business disciplines such as management, accounting, marketing, human resource management, economics, or entrepreneurship, your background may be relevant for admission assessment. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, SEGi University requires a minimum English proficiency score of IELTS 5.0 or its equivalent for this 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 | Official tuition fee amount was not found on the programme pages available during research; SEGi programme pages list funding options (PTPTN, EPF, SEGi monthly instalment, low initial payment) but do not publish a numeric tuition amount for this programme on the pages accessed. |
Proof of financial resources
If you are applying as an international student and require a student pass/visa processing route, you will need to be able to show you can fund tuition and related study costs as required during the visa process. The exact form of financial proof depends on the immigration/student pass requirements and the documents you submit to SEGi University for assessment.
- Proof of funds as required during the international student visa/student pass process (type and format depend on your case and SEGi's requirements during processing)
- Any additional financial documentation requested by SEGi University as part of your international student application file
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Summer intake | April - Summer 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 | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Summer intake | April - 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 | January - Summer intake | April - 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
Apply and submit your documents for assessment
International applicants should prepare their application form and supporting documents, including academic transcripts/certificates and passport copy, and submit them to SEGi University for assessment. SEGi explains that counsellors submit the necessary academic documents for assessment/approval by the Registry based on the minimum entry requirements. Start early to ensure your documents are ready for review and any follow-up requests from admissions.
Pay required fees for your offer and international student processing
After you are assessed and found eligible, SEGi advises students to proceed with payment and next steps of application. SEGi's international student guidance explains that students will have to make admission and international student visa application fees, and that an offer letter is prepared for students who accept. Fees and processing requirements may be subject to change, so confirm the current amount through SEGi when you receive eligibility/update communications.
Support visa/student pass processing via SEGi
SEGi states that once the application file is complete and the required fees and documents are in place, the SEGi International Office will submit the completed set of documents to the relevant Malaysian visa process channel for processing. This stage is handled by SEGi's International Office as part of visa matters. Keep your email and document records ready, and respond promptly if SEGi requests any additional items for your file.