BSc Business Management
University of Southampton Malaysia · Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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BSc Business Management at the University of Southampton Malaysia is a three-year degree where you study in Malaysia and graduate with a University of Southampton degree after successful completion.
The programme uses an interdisciplinary approach that draws on economics, history and the social sciences, and supports your learning with modules that build practical business skills through lectures, classes, seminars, and independent study.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Financial Accounting 1 for Business Students develops core accounting foundations for business decision-making.
- Key Skills for Business builds practical skills needed for study and business communication.
- Management and Organisation Theory introduces how organisations work and how management concepts apply in practice.
- Students also study core modules such as Ideas that Shaped the Business World 1: Government and Society and Ideas that Shaped the Business World 2: Markets and Consumers.
- Students study compulsory modules including Technologies that Shaped the Business World: Digital Age to build practical understanding of digital business.
- Foundations of Business Analytics supports data-informed decision-making for business problems.
- Optional modules in Year 2 can include Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Management Accounting 2, and Strategic and practical business topics such as Philosophy of Management and Organisations.
- Year 3 includes compulsory research-focused study with a core module in Business Research.
- Students complete a Dissertation (15 credits) and Project Management to apply business knowledge through independent work.
- Optional modules in Year 3 can include topics such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business, Knowledge Management, Marketing in the Digital Age, and Risk Management.
- Students take Strategic Management as part of the final year compulsory module set.
Curriculum
120 credit hours bachelor programme organised across years with compulsory and optional modules based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Compulsory modules plus optional modules | Financial Accounting 1 for Business Students | 15 | 120 |
| Key Skills for Business | 15 | |||
| Management and Organisation Theory | 15 | |||
| Ideas that Shaped the Business World 1: Government and Society | 15 | |||
| Ideas that Shaped the Business World 2: Markets and Consumers | 15 | |||
| Technologies that shaped the Business World: Digital Age | 15 | |||
| Introduction to Management | 15 | |||
| Foundations of Business Analytics | 15 | |||
| Year 2 | Optional modules plus core modules | Operations Management | 15 | 120 |
| Management Accounting 2 | 15 | |||
| Philosophy of Management and Organisations | 15 | |||
| Principles of Audit and Taxation | 15 | |||
| Business Research | 15 | |||
| Management Accounting 1 | 15 | |||
| Management Analysis | 15 | |||
| Operations Management | 15 | |||
| Year 3 | Compulsory dissertation and project modules plus optional modules | Dissertation | 30 | 120 |
| Project Management | 15 | |||
| Strategic Management | 15 | |||
| Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business | 15 | |||
| Financial Accounting 3 | 15 | |||
| Knowledge Management | 15 | |||
| Management Accounting 3 | 15 | |||
| Marketing in the Digital Age | 15 | |||
| Total | Compulsory and optional modules across the programme years including the dissertation and project-based components | 120 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate prepared for a wide range of career paths in business and management, including roles aligned with the Financial Sector, Industry, the Public Sector, and retail consulting.
- You build job-ready capability in data-informed business decision-making through Foundations of Business Analytics and related applied learning across the degree.
- You develop practical business research and project skills through Business Research, Project Management, and your Dissertation, helping you present evidence-based recommendations for real organisations.
- You gain management and organisational understanding through core modules such as Management and Organisation Theory and Strategic Management, supporting progression into analyst and advisory career pathways.
- You strengthen industry-ready foundations in finance and accounting through Financial Accounting 1 for Business Students, Management Accounting 1, and later finance-focused study, which supports roles such as business analytics and management accounting-related pathways.
- You prepare for modern business environments by studying Digital Age and technology-aware business topics within the programme structure.
- You can pursue graduate opportunities through recruitment programmes and employer pathways, supported by Southampton Business School links with industry.
Employability rate
Business management and related graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, influenced by candidates’ internship experience and practical job-ready skills.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable outlook for business roles where employers value applied analytics, research, and project work.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving / pre-university qualifications | International applicants can be admitted with the relevant school-leaving qualifications listed for this degree, including A-level (with required Mathematics), IB Diploma (with required Mathematics), STPM (with required Mathematics), UEC (with required Mathematics), or a recognised international equivalent considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Mathematics requirement | For the listed entry qualifications, the Mathematics requirement for international applicants must meet the stated minimum grade or level for that qualification. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | Direct match | Plain text if published on official page |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the University of Southampton Malaysia English language requirements for undergraduate study. If you meet the listed qualification-based options, you may not need to submit IELTS. Otherwise, a recognised English test is required.
IELTS Academic
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 44660 / per year | International applicants: RM 44,660 per annum for BSc Business course fees (Accounting and Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing), Fees 2024/2025. Fees are fixed for the duration of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be prepared to show evidence of funds for tuition and living costs as required for study in Malaysia. Check your visa or student pass requirements and ensure your financial documents match what the relevant authorities request.
- Evidence of funds for tuition and living costs, as required for international student visa or student pass processes
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - 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 | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - 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 | October - 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
Check eligibility and English requirements
Review the entry qualifications and the required Mathematics component for international applicants for BSc Business Management. Confirm you meet the English language requirement using either a recognised English test or an accepted qualification option. If you are using an international equivalent, plan extra time for the university to consider it case-by-case.
Prepare your documents
Collect your academic transcripts and supporting qualification documents from your previous studies. Ensure your English language evidence is ready in the format the university accepts for international applicants. Keep your passport available for the application submission process.
Submit your application to the University
Complete the university application during the published intake window and provide all required information accurately. Upload the supporting documents you prepared, ensuring they are complete and readable. After submission, monitor any further requests from admissions so you can respond promptly.