Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business Management
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Sunway's BSc (Hons) in Business Management programme equips students with broad business management knowledge, analytical and decision-making skills, and flexibility to pursue diverse interests through electives. With practical training and an internship, graduates are prepared for roles in various organisations or to start their own business.
This degree is validated by Chartered Management Institute, U.K., and upon the successful completion of the programme, graduates will receive a Level 5 / Diploma Professional Qualification in Management and Leadership. On successful completion, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University, receiving two certificates in total.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Principles of Business Analytics and Digital Business to build a data-informed business mindset.
- Core business fundamentals across Business Law, Fundamentals of Accounting, Fundamentals of Business Finance, and Fundamentals of Economics.
- Foundational decision-making subjects including Principles of Management and Principles of Marketing.
- Prepares you for advanced management topics and applied business problem-solving in later years.
- Business Intelligence Applications and Project Management for structured planning, execution, and performance improvement.
- Operations Management plus Human Resource Management for end-to-end understanding of business operations and people management.
- Organisational Behaviour and Cultural Management and Essentials of Employability to strengthen workplace readiness.
- Introduces elective choices via Stream 1 (2 elective subjects) so your degree aligns with your interests.
- Business Ethics and Sustainability, Strategic Management, and Leadership in the Age of Complexity to develop leadership and strategic thinking.
- Technology Management, Managing Change, and Quality Management to support decision-making under real-world change.
- Stream 2 (2 elective subjects) and elective selection flexibility to deepen your chosen direction.
- Internship / Business Consultancy Project / Launching your Future Start-Up to apply skills in a real business environment.
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Programme structure - subjects | AI Foundation and Application | 0 | 0 |
| Business Law | 0 | |||
| Digital Business | 0 | |||
| Fundamentals of Accounting | 0 | |||
| Fundamentals of Business Finance | 0 | |||
| Fundamentals of Economics | 0 | |||
| Principles of Business Analytics | 0 | |||
| Principles of Management | 0 | |||
| Principles of Marketing | 0 | |||
| Year 2 | Programme structure - subjects | Business Intelligence Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Human Resource Management | 0 | |||
| Operations Management | 0 | |||
| Organisational Behaviour and Cultural Management | 0 | |||
| Project Management | 0 | |||
| Essentials of Employability | 0 | |||
| Stream 1 Elective Subjects (choose 2 electives) | 0 | |||
| Year 3 | Programme structure - subjects | Business Ethics and Sustainability | 0 | 0 |
| Technology Management | 0 | |||
| Managing Change | 0 | |||
| Quality Management | 0 | |||
| Strategic Management | 0 | |||
| Leadership in the Age of Complexity | 0 | |||
| Sustainable Business | 0 | |||
| Stream 2 Elective Subjects (choose 2 electives) | 0 | |||
| Internship / Business Consultancy Project / Launching your Future Start-Up | 0 | |||
| Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects for International Students and All Students | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain practical training and an internship, helping you graduate prepared for roles across organisations (and not just theory-based study).
- The programme is designed to prepare you for business and management career pathways such as business consultant and management consultant.
- Through modules covering operations, people management, and strategy, you build job-ready capability for operation/project manager and strategic planner roles.
- You develop decision-making and analytical skills that support careers in innovation management and strategic planning.
- Your degree is validated by the Chartered Management Institute and awarded with a Level 5 / Diploma Professional Qualification in Management and Leadership on successful completion.
- You complete a capstone experience such as an internship, business consultancy project, or start-up option, which supports clearer career progression from graduate to early-career specialist and leadership-track roles.
Employability rate
For business management graduates in Malaysia, an employability rate of around 80% and an unemployment rate of about 20% typically reflects steady hiring for graduates with practical business and analytics capability.
Overall, these figures support a stable outlook where career outcomes improve further when you complete the internship and apply your skills through project-based learning.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (international applicants) | International applicants can qualify via recognised school-leaving qualifications listed by Sunway University, including STPM (minimum Grade C average / CGPA 2.00 with the required principals), A-Level (minimum 12 points with required subject grades), Australian Matriculation (ATAR 55), Canadian Matriculation (55%), Monash University Foundation Year (55%), Sunway Foundation in Arts (CGPA 2.0), Sunway Diploma (CGPA 2.0 or equivalent), Sunway Foundation in Science Technology (CGPA 2.0), UEC (maximum 30 points from 5 subjects with all grade Bs and a Mathematics pass), or International Baccalaureate (minimum 24 points excluding bonus points). |
| Additional international-qualification routes | Sunway University also considers APEL.A (Recognition of Prior Learning) for admission based on an APEL.A certificate. Other qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis, according to the programme entry requirements. |
| Mathematics requirement | Applicants must have a pass in Mathematics at SPM or its equivalent. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | Students with prior studies relevant to business and management are suitable for this programme’s business core and management skills focus. |
Language requirements
Sunway University requires international applicants to meet the programme English language requirement. You may satisfy this requirement through the listed test scores or approved English-medium study qualifications.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 39600 / per year | Estimated annual course fee for international students for Year 2026 is shown as RM39,600 (international students must pay in RM equivalent). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be prepared to meet tuition and student pass processing costs for studying in Malaysia. If any financial proof rules are required for visa approval, your documents should match the requirements issued by the relevant Malaysian student pass authority and your offer letter.
- Evidence of ability to pay tuition fees in RM equivalent as instructed by Sunway University for international students
- Student pass/visa processing fee payment details as instructed after eligibility confirmation by Sunway University
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | September 30, 2025 | December 30, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 30, 2026 | January 30, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | November 30, 2025 | January 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | February 01, 2026 | May 04, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - 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 | January - 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
Submit your online application
Complete the International Student Application Form and attach the required documents exactly as requested. Ensure your passport details are correct and your academic qualifications are provided as certified true copies. If you are applying with English language evidence, attach the relevant official results. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Complete document and eligibility checks
After submission, your application is reviewed by the university to confirm eligibility for the programme. Sunway University may request additional documents as part of evaluation, so respond promptly if contacted. If any documents are requested as incomplete, you must submit them before visa processing can move forward.
Pay required initial fees and receive your offer letter
Once your eligibility is confirmed, proceed with the required payments as instructed by Sunway University. You must pay the RM 742 enrolment fee and the EMGS student pass/visa processing fee to continue. After submission of required documents and initial payment, the offer letter is prepared within 3 working days.
Accept the offer and apply for your student pass
Accept your offer as detailed in the Letter of Offer and sign and return the acceptance form to the International Office. Submit any outstanding documents listed in the incomplete record checklist attached with the Letter of Offer to avoid delays. Student pass approval processing time is typically 6 to 8 weeks after receipt of a complete application and payment.