Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Entrepreneurship
Sunway University · Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #354
Quick Overview
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Sunway's Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Entrepreneurship equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools and support to turn ideas into real businesses. This degree covers the full entrepreneurial spectrum—from business planning, financing and marketing to innovation, creative thinking and new venture development.
You’ll explore corporate, social and family entrepreneurship, with real-world insights through industry speakers and networking opportunities. The programme also includes access to Sunway Innovation Labs (iLABS) so you can start building your venture while you study.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Business Law
- Digital Business
- AI Foundation and Application
- Fundamentals of Accounting and Fundamentals of Business Finance
- Principles of Entrepreneurship, Principles of Management, and Principles of Marketing
- Business Intelligence Applications
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Global Context
- Human Resource Management
- Elective streams (choose 2 streams and related elective subjects)
- Essentials of Employability
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Contemporary Small and Medium Businesses
- New Venture Planning and Strategic Management
- Startup Foundry, Sustainable Business, and Technology Management
- Transformative Entrepreneurship in a Digital World
- Internship / Business Consultancy Project / Launching your Future Startup
Curriculum
120 credit hours bachelor programme. Credit hours and semester totals must be taken from the official Sunway programme structure / syllabus credit table; in the currently accessible official pages, only a module list (by year) is visible without a credit hours table.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Module list (credits not published in the accessible official page) | Business Law | ||
| Digital Business | ||||
| AI Foundation and Application | ||||
| Fundamentals of Accounting | ||||
| Fundamentals of Business Finance | ||||
| Fundamentals of Economics | ||||
| Principles of Business Analytics | ||||
| Principles of Entrepreneurship | ||||
| Principles of Management | ||||
| Principles of Marketing | ||||
| Year 2 | Module list (credits not published in the accessible official page) | Business Intelligence Applications | ||
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Global Context | ||||
| Human Resource Management | ||||
| Stream 1 (2 Elective Subjects) | ||||
| Stream 2 (2 Elective Subjects) | ||||
| Elective 5 | ||||
| Essentials of Employability | ||||
| Year 3 | Module list (credits not published in the accessible official page) | Business Ethics and Sustainability | ||
| Contemporary Small and Medium Businesses | ||||
| New Venture Planning | ||||
| Strategic Management | ||||
| Startup Foundry | ||||
| Sustainable Business | ||||
| Technology Management | ||||
| Transformative Entrepreneurship in a Digital World | ||||
| Internship/ Business Consultancy Project/ Launching your Future Startup | ||||
| Total | Total programme credit hours from MQA record; credit-per-semester table not found in accessible official sources for this retry. | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with entrepreneurship-focused knowledge across business planning, financing, marketing, and innovation so you can pursue startup creation or venture growth with real decision-making skills.
- You build venture-ready capabilities through modules such as New Venture Planning and Startup Foundry, preparing you to launch and develop a new business or product idea.
- You develop leadership and management readiness using subjects like Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, and Essentials of Employability, helping you work effectively in entrepreneurial teams or business organizations.
- You strengthen your practical profile through the Internship / Business Consultancy Project / Launching your Future Startup pathway, so you can gain experience that supports your next career move.
- You learn to apply digital tools to entrepreneurship through Digital Business, AI Foundation and Application, and Transformative Entrepreneurship in a Digital World, supporting roles in modern, technology-driven business environments.
- You can follow different business directions by choosing entrepreneurship streams and electives (such as Banking & Fintech, Digital Marketing, or Supply Chain Management), aligning your degree with the career path you want.
Employability rate
Entrepreneurship and related business management graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady hiring demand for business-ready talent alongside competitive graduate recruitment.
Overall, the program’s entrepreneurship, employability, and applied project learning supports a more stable career outlook by improving your job-market readiness and practical experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / foundation equivalent | International applicants may apply with qualifications such as STPM (average C or CGPA 2.00 with minimum 2 principals), A-Level (minimum 12 points with minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects), Australian Matriculation (ATAR 55), Canadian Matriculation (55%), Monash University Foundation Year (55%), Sunway Foundation in Arts (CGPA 2.0), or Sunway Foundation in Science Technology (CGPA 2.0). International applicants with other qualifications are considered on a case-to-case basis. |
| Mathematics and specific entry requirements | Applicants must meet the specific requirements stated for entry, including a pass in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. The university also states that any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis for international applicants. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Entrepreneurship | Direct match | Programme learning focuses on entrepreneurship across business planning, financing, marketing, innovation, and new venture development; students with business or entrepreneurship-related prior studies typically align well. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme English Language Requirements listed by Sunway University. The accepted options include IELTS (or an equivalent English qualification) and other alternatives specified by the university.
IELTS 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | MYR 39600 / total program | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026) shown on the official program page is RM39,600 for Malaysian students; international student fee is shown as an indicative USD figure with payment in RM equivalent. |
Proof of financial resources
You must be able to fund your programme tuition fees and related study costs for your stay in Malaysia. Sunway University requires international students to pay fees in RM equivalent.
- Proof that you can pay tuition fees in RM equivalent for international students (fees shown in RM for Malaysian students and in RM equivalent for international students).
- Evidence of available funds for living and study-related expenses while completing your programme in Malaysia (prepare bank statements or other financial documents if requested).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter 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 | September - Winter 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 | September - Winter 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
Review entry requirements for international applicants
Check that your prior qualifications meet Sunway University’s stated entry requirements for international applicants, including the specific Mathematics requirement and the listed English Language Requirements. If you are using qualifications that are not listed, confirm eligibility on a case-to-case basis before submitting. Prepare your supporting documents early so you can upload them during application.
Submit the application online and complete the form
Use Sunway University’s official application route shown for Diploma, Undergraduate & Postgraduate programmes. Complete the application form carefully and provide the required details requested by admissions. Upload the required documents in the format requested in the application process.
Pay required application fee and proceed for assessment
If a non-refundable fee is required during the application stage, ensure payment is made as instructed before the deadline. Sunway notes that international students must refer to the International Students Application Procedures in the application form. After submission, follow any further requests from admissions for clarification or additional documents.