Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
UNIRAZAK ( Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) empowers students to shape a better future through the dynamic world of business, building forward-thinking skills to lead, innovate, and solve real-world business challenges.
Students gain a strong foundation across key business disciplines and benefit from hands-on learning through industry-related and social impact projects, with internship or case study learning included as part of the programme.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- MPU and communication-focused courses such as Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local), Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Local and International), and Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II (International).
- Business fundamentals through common core modules including Public Speaking 1 and 2, Principles of Management, Principles of Finance, and Principles of Marketing.
- Economic and accounting foundations via Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Accounting, and Business Mathematics.
- Core research and project capability starts building through Business Statistics and Project Management.
- Discipline courses such as Strategic Management, Management Information Systems, Financial Management, and International Business.
- Human and operational management development through Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, and Business Law.
- Data and decision skills through Business Research Methods, Digital Revolution, and Data Mining.
- Professional problem-solving through Case Study and Project Management.
- Select an electives/majoring direction (e.g., Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Financial Technology, Sales Management, Social Media, or Artificial Intelligence) based on the programme majorings offered.
- Track-aligned learning topics such as Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Big Data Analytics, Programming for Analytics, or Digital Analytics for Marketing Professionals.
- Technology and finance-focused modules such as Financial Markets and Structures, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, or Blockchain and Digital Cryptocurrency.
- Internship readiness through applied business work including discipline and elective modules leading into the practical training component.
- Industrial training through Internship I and Internship II for Bachelor of Business Administration.
- Alternative final case-based pathway where Management Case Study 1 and Management Case Study 2 are taken instead of Internship I and II.
- Consolidation of business and management outcomes across discipline courses, project management, and research methods.
Curriculum
122 credit hours total for the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) (UNIRAZAK).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory MPU and common core courses | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local) | 3 | 25 |
| Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Local and International) | 3 | |||
| Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II (International) | 3 | |||
| Public Speaking 1 | 4 | |||
| Principles of Management | 4 | |||
| Principles of Finance | 4 | |||
| Principles of Marketing | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Common core and MPU courses | Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Without Credit in BM SPM) | 3 | 25 |
| Media and Society OR Introduction to Environmental Sustainability (With Credit in BM SPM) | 3 | |||
| Community Engagement and Volunteering OR Kursus Integriti & Anti-rasuah | 3 | |||
| Public Speaking 2 | 4 | |||
| Principles of Microeconomics | 4 | |||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 | |||
| Organisational Behaviour | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | Common core and discipline core foundation | Principles of Accounting | 4 | 27 |
| Corporate Social Policy | 3 | |||
| Business Mathematics | 4 | |||
| Business Law | 4 | |||
| Business Statistics | 4 | |||
| Project Management | 4 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Discipline core courses | Strategic Management | 4 | 27 |
| Management Information Systems | 4 | |||
| Financial Management | 4 | |||
| Global Supply Chain Management | 4 | |||
| International Business | 4 | |||
| Technology Entrepreneurship | 4 | |||
| Financing for Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Discipline core plus business research and electives | Business Research Methods | 4 | 29 |
| Consumer Behaviour & Social Media | 4 | |||
| FinTech and Crowdfunding | 4 | |||
| Digital Revolution | 4 | |||
| Data Mining | 4 | |||
| Case Study and Project Management | 4 | |||
| Elective (Choose any ONE) | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | Specialisation courses, internship/case study options | Industrial Traning Case Study | 5 | 27 |
| Internship I for Bachelor of Business Administration | 5 | |||
| Internship II for Bachelor of Business Administration | 5 | |||
| OR Management Case Study 1 | 5 | |||
| OR Management Case Study 2 | 5 | |||
| Elective continuation / programme requirement (within total credit hours) | 2 | |||
| Total | All programme components including MPU, common core, discipline core, electives, and internship/case study components | 122 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a full business administration foundation across management, finance, marketing, economics, accounting, and business research methods—useful for many entry-level business roles.
- Your programme includes industry-related learning through Internship I and Internship II (or Management Case Study options), helping you develop practical work experience that improves job readiness.
- You can tailor your studies through programme majorings/electives such as Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Financial Technology, Sales Management, Social Media, or Artificial Intelligence, aligning your skills with specific market demand.
- The curriculum supports analytics and decision-making through modules like Data Mining and Business Research Methods, giving you job-ready capabilities for analyst and planning roles.
- Graduates are prepared for careers across multiple industries, including administrative officer and bank officer roles and other business-related positions highlighted by the university.
- The Honours pathway supports career progression by developing leadership, strategic decision-making, and communication skills demanded by employers in competitive business environments.
Employability rate
For business administration graduates in Malaysia, employability is typically around 78% while unemployment is around 22%, reflecting competitive hiring for entry-level and analyst roles but sustained demand for business and administration skills.
Together, these figures suggest a generally stable outlook where employers value practical training, internships, and business-analytics or digital-business specialisation.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Foreign qualifications (international applicants) | International applicants must hold an accepted qualification, experience, and requirement recognised by UNIRAZAK’s Senate/competent authority in Malaysia. UNIRAZAK also notes APEL A as a pathway for admission. |
| Mathematics and English (for international applicants) | UNIRAZAK states that the requirement for a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level or equivalent does not apply to international students, as international applicants are required to meet the international English examination score requirements and may have certain exemptions. |
Language requirements
UNIRAZAK requires international applicants to demonstrate English proficiency using one of the accepted tests listed below. If you do not meet the required score, UNIRAZAK states that a conditional offer letter will be issued.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | UNIRAZAK programme page does not publish the tuition amount for this Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) here. |
Proof of financial resources
- Universities in Malaysia typically require students to show financial capacity for tuition and living costs, but UNIRAZAK’s specific blocked-funds amount is not published on the programme page sources retrieved for this enrichment; confirm with UNIRAZAK international admissions or the EMGS guidance for your student pass processing.
- Prepare official financial documents that demonstrate the ability to pay programme tuition and living expenses as required by Malaysia’s student pass process for international applicants.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter 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 | April - Summer intake | October - Winter 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 | April - Summer intake | October - Winter 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
Prepare your qualifications and English test
Check that your foreign qualification is accepted by UNIRAZAK’s Senate/competent authority for international applicants. Prepare your English test result that meets the minimum score(s) stated for international applicants, since UNIRAZAK issues a conditional offer letter if the English proficiency requirement is not met. If you have questions about whether your prior studies qualify for an exemption, contact UNIRAZAK before applying.
Submit the online application
Apply via UNIRAZAK’s online application link. Fill in the required information completely and submit your application. If you are applying with an equivalent qualification (for example foundation or diploma from another institution), follow the programme intakes guidance on submitting certified documents after you submit online.
Send supporting documents for a complete application
UNIRAZAK states that your application is considered complete only after it receives the required certified documents and materials described in its intakes guidance. Prepare certified true copies of certificate awards and certified true copies of academic transcripts, and include relevant information and materials from previous studies from SPM onwards. Submit these documents in the way described by UNIRAZAK after you submit your online application.
Follow offer letter and registration instructions
After processing, UNIRAZAK states that successful candidates will receive an offer letter from the university. You then need to come on the registration day to register as a student. If you received a conditional offer letter due to English proficiency, follow UNIRAZAK’s next steps for meeting the condition.