Diploma in Business Administration
University of Cyberjaya · Cyberjaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #951
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The University of Cyberjaya Diploma in Business Administration is designed to help students gain a basic understanding of business administration and the administrative skills required in today’s marketplace, with areas of focus including management, finance, marketing, human resource management, and accounting.
The programme is MQA accredited and is structured as a 2.5-year programme, with international applicants supported through an application pathway available on the university’s online application form.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build a basic understanding of business administration concepts
- Gain core skills aligned to management, finance, marketing, and human resource fundamentals
- Develop practical administrative abilities required in workplace settings
- Strengthen application-oriented knowledge for business administration practice
- Deepen learning in management and finance for workplace decision-making
- Develop skills across marketing, human resource management, and accounting
- Integrate learning across management, finance, marketing, HR management, and accounting
- Prepare for business-related career pathways using administrative and business fundamentals
- Apply business administration knowledge to workplace expectations
Career outcomes
- You gain a structured foundation in business administration that supports entry-level business and administrative career pathways.
- You develop practical skills across management, finance, marketing, human resource management, and accounting—skills employers commonly look for in business operations roles.
- You build the administrative competencies needed in the marketplace, helping you perform effectively in day-to-day business environments.
- You learn a business-focused skill set that can support progression into further study such as a Bachelor in related business fields.
- You graduate with a business administration qualification designed to help you start a business-related career with relevant core knowledge.
Employability rate
For business administration diploma graduates in Malaysia, employability is commonly around 78% and unemployment is about 22%, reflecting steady demand for entry-level business and administrative roles.
Together, these figures suggest that with relevant skills in management, finance, marketing, HR, and accounting, you can expect a generally stable early-career outlook in business operations and related support functions.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (equivalent to SPM/O-Level) | International applicants: the programme accepts relevant school-leaving qualifications as assessed by the university. The official entry section for the Diploma in Business Administration uses SPM-based criteria as a reference and indicates that other relevant qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government acceptable to the university can be considered. |
| English language requirement within entry qualification (where applicable) | International applicants are required to meet the programme English proficiency requirement. The prospectus states English proficiency for international students using IELTS or TOEFL (or equivalent as stated). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Commerce subjects from school | Direct match |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the university’s English proficiency requirements. Accepted proofs include IELTS or TOEFL (or equivalent as stated by the university).
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
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 8667 / total program | Published tuition fee for Diploma in Business Administration. |
Proof of financial resources
International students should ensure they can show sufficient funds for the tuition and living costs required for study in Malaysia. Your student pass process may also require supporting financial documents as part of compliance checks.
- Proof of sufficient funds as required for your Malaysia student pass application process
- Any official tuition and study-cost payment evidence requested by the university/EMGS during application processing
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | March 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | July 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application to the university
Apply through the University of Cyberjaya’s official “Apply Now” form for this Diploma programme. Enter your personal details, select the programme, and complete all required fields during the application process. Keep a record of your submission details as you may need them for follow-up steps.
Prepare and submit your supporting documents
Gather your passport and your academic certificates/transcripts from your previous studies. Ensure your English test result (IELTS or TOEFL as stated by the university) is ready to support your application. Upload or submit documents in the format requested during the application workflow and follow any checklist provided by the university.
Complete admissions review and respond to any follow-up
After submission, the university will review your eligibility based on the programme’s international-entry criteria. If anything is missing or requires clarification, follow the instructions promptly so your application can proceed. Monitor your email and the application status updates during processing.