Diploma in International Business
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Diploma in International Business offers a broad-based overview of conducting business in an international context. Students will be equipped with a sound business understanding and the necessary qualities to be competitive in the global market.
Studying international business provides insights into global economic and business climates, helping you build knowledge and skills relevant to international trade, markets, and business operations.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Business
- Principles of Economics
- Principles of Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- International Business Management
- Foreign Market Entries
- Global Supply Chain Management
- The Global Trading System and Policy
- International Marketing
- International Business
- Business Communications
- Business English 1 and Business English 2
Curriculum
90 credit hours total for the Diploma in International Business (Sunway College Johor Bahru).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Business and Management modules | International Business | 6 | 36 |
| Introduction to Business | 6 | |||
| Principles of Economics | 6 | |||
| Principles of Management | 6 | |||
| Business Communications | 6 | |||
| Business English 1 | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Business and Management modules | Global Economy | 6 | 30 |
| Global Supply Chain Management | 6 | |||
| Organisational Behaviour | 6 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 6 | |||
| Business English 2 | 6 | |||
| Critical and Creative Thinking Skills | 0 | |||
| Semester 3 | Financial and Information Technology modules | Business Statistics | 6 | 30 |
| Principles of Accounting | 6 | |||
| International Finance | 6 | |||
| Business Information Systems | 6 | |||
| Computer Applications | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Financial and Marketing modules | International Marketing | 6 | 30 |
| Principles of Marketing | 6 | |||
| Foreign Market Entries | 6 | |||
| The Foreign Exchange Market | 6 | |||
| The Global Trading System and Policy | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | General studies modules | General studies module(s) (as required by MQA) | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 6 | General studies modules | General studies module(s) (as required by MQA) | 0 | 0 |
| Total | All diploma modules including business and management, financial, information technology, language, marketing, and required general studies modules | 90 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready knowledge of conducting business in an international context, preparing you for roles related to business development, import-export, logistics, and supply chain support in business organisations and enterprises.
- You build practical functional skills across international business operations, helping you become confident in global market-focused decision-making.
- You develop communication-focused study outcomes through Business Communications and Business English modules, supporting your ability to work effectively in business environments.
- You strengthen your professional foundation with economics and management subjects, giving you a wider business perspective that employers value in junior business roles.
- You complete the diploma after structured study over six semesters, which gives you a clear, direct qualification route for entering the workforce or progressing to further studies.
Employability rate
Graduates of international business diploma programmes in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, depending on local hiring cycles and the applicant’s English competence and work-readiness.
Together, these figures indicate a generally steady outlook for entry-level roles in business development, import-export, and supply chain support when students demonstrate practical and communication-ready skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic entry requirement (foreign qualifications equivalent) | International applicants may be admitted with a recognised school-leaving or Level 3 qualification equivalent to SPM / STPM / STAM / SKM Level 3 / MQF Level 3, as assessed by the university, or other qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. For foreign qualification routes that map to these, applicants should submit their transcript/results and completion certificate for credential review during the application. |
Language requirements
Sunway College Johor Bahru requires international applicants to meet the English Language competency requirement (IELTS/TOEFL/MUET) at the required level for the programme. Applicants must submit the English language evidence as part of the complete document set during Step 1 of the international student application process.
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 34830 / total program | Replace with official published tuition only if available on Sunway College Johor Bahru website; official fee amount not confirmed on the Sunway programme page found during research. |
| Application fee | MYR 600 / one time | Replace with official published application fee only if available on the Sunway College Johor Bahru website; official fee amount not confirmed on the Sunway programme page found during research. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to show that they can fund their studies. Sunway College Johor Bahru asks applicants to provide documentary evidence if studies are financed by scholarship or a study loan, and the university issues a Letter of Acceptance only after receiving the complete documents and required fees.
- If studies are financed by scholarship or study loan, attach documentary evidence.
- The Letter of Acceptance is issued only after the complete set of documents and required fees are received.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | December - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 | October 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | July 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | December 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | December - Winter intake | May - 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 | December - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Official transcripts deadline | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| 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 documents and apply at least 3 months before intake
Submit a complete application package to Sunway College Johor Bahru, including the application form and supporting documents listed for international students. The university advises applicants to apply at least 3 months prior to the commencement of the intake. Make sure your academic transcripts/results, school-leaving certificate, and English language evidence are ready before you submit.
Submit Step 1 application documents to the university
In Step 1, submit the required documents and information to Sunway College Johor Bahru for review. This includes your application form and passport details, academic transcripts/examination results, and your English Language competency evidence at the required level. If your studies are financed by scholarship or a study loan, attach the documentary evidence during submission.
Receive your Letter of Acceptance
After the university receives your complete documents and required fees, it will issue a Letter of Acceptance if you meet the academic entry requirements for the programme. Sunway College Johor Bahru then submits your application and documents to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) for approval and Student Pass processing. Keep track of your email/communication during this stage because the next steps depend on these approvals.
Get visa approval and travel to Malaysia
After visa approval is issued as a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) by the Malaysian Immigrations Department, you can start travel arrangements. The university notes that the VAL has a validity period, so you must enter Malaysia before it expires. With effect from February 2014, international students are required to apply for a Single Entry Visa (SEV) prior to travelling via the Malaysian High Commission in the home country, if available.