Certificate in Business Studies
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Certificate in Business Studies introduces students to the modern world of business and develops essential business skills and knowledge that can be applied in a changing business environment.
Throughout the programme, students study over 20 subjects covering areas such as operation management, accounting, marketing, international business, human resources, entrepreneurship, and business communication, with assessments consisting of coursework and a final examination.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Operation Management
- Management Basics and Fundamentals of business functions
- Introduction to Marketing and Marketing Communication
- Computer Applications for Business
- Introduction to International Business & Business Ethics
- Introduction to Human Resources Management and Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Business Accounting and Book Keeping
- Business Finance and Principles of Economics
- Essentials of Business Mathematics and Basic Business Statistics
- Introduction to Business English and Business Communication
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Programme subjects | Book Keeping | ||
| Management Basics | ||||
| Computer Applications for Business | ||||
| Essentials of Business Mathematics | ||||
| Introduction to Business English | ||||
| Total | 60 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You build practical business basics across management, marketing, finance, and accounting, so you graduate with a clear starting point for entry-level business roles.
- You gain real-world workplace-ready skills through a curriculum that includes communication, basic IT, financial thinking, and business writing for everyday business tasks.
- You develop competence in business planning and decision-making using core subjects like Principles of Economics, Basic Business Statistics, and Essentials of Business Mathematics.
- You strengthen your employability profile with business-communication and business-English learning that supports professional interaction in workplaces.
- You can use the certificate as a structured pathway to progress into Sunway College Diploma programmes in business-related fields after completing the certificate.
Employability rate
Certificate-level business studies 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 support and junior commercial roles.
Together, these figures point to a practical career outlook, especially if you use the certificate to progress into further study or build relevant early experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (foreign equivalent) | International applicants must have a pre-existing school-leaving qualification such as SPM or O-Level, with a minimum pass of 1 credit, or UEC with a minimum grade of 1 B. Other equivalent qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Other equivalent qualifications | If your qualification is not listed as SPM/O-Level or UEC, it may still be accepted as an equivalent qualification based on the university’s case-by-case review for international applicants. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and administration fundamentals | Direct match | Applicants from foreign school qualifications are matched based on meeting the entry requirement and programme study focus listed by the university. |
Language requirements
International applicants are required to submit English language evidence for entry to the Certificate in Business Studies.
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 | MYR 11880 / total program | Published tuition fee for the Certificate in Business Studies programme (MYR 11,880 total). |
Proof of financial resources
You will need to show sufficient funds for your tuition and living expenses when applying as an international student. Sunway College requires an initial payment and will guide you on payment instructions as part of the enrolment process.
- Initial payment requirement and payment instructions provided by Sunway College International Office for international student enrolment
- If you will apply using a study sponsorship or study loan, provide the sponsorship letter or study loan documentation during the application preparation stage
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | August - Summer 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 | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | August - Summer 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 | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake | August - Summer 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
Check eligibility and review entry requirements
International applicants should first review the programme details, entry requirements, commencement date, and fees for international students. Sunway College advises you to email the admissions office to confirm your eligibility before applying. Plan your documents early because Sunway College requires submission of application documents and initial payment at least eight weeks before the intake date(s).
Prepare your application documents for submission from abroad
Prepare your application documents according to the university’s international student requirements, including your academic qualification evidence and English language proof for international applicants. Sunway College notes that incomplete applications cannot be processed and may require additional documents during evaluation. If you are above a certain age or have special document situations, the international admission guidance may request additional items (for example, identity affidavit and other supporting letters).
Submit the application and initial payment to the International Office
Submit your application documents and initial payment to Sunway College’s International Office at least eight weeks before the intake date(s). After submission of required documents and initial payment, Sunway College states that the offer letter is prepared within three working days. Make sure your application is complete before sending to avoid delays, since the International Office may request further documents as part of evaluation.