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Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)

Sunway University

Program overview

The Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) program at Sunway College offers students a comprehensive understanding of general business principles and practices. It equips students with essential administrative and organizational skills, preparing them to be efficient and effective administrators. The program also aims to provide relevant knowledge and key business skills necessary to navigate a rapidly changing business environment.

The curriculum features various innovative learning approaches, including seminars, guest speaker sessions, case studies, online business simulations, external consulting projects, and experiential excursions.

The DBA program lays a strong foundation in general business, facilitating progression to undergraduate degrees in Business Administration or related fields. Graduates can advance to programs such as BA (Hons) in Entrepreneurship, BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) in Business Management, BSc (Hons) in Business Studies, BSc (Hons) in Global Supply Chain Management, BSc (Hons) in International Business, and BSc (Hons) in Marketing at Sunway University.

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-Level

Pass with a minimum of 3 credits

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Banking & Finance
  • Human Resources
  • IT Management & Business Analysis
  • Manufacturing
  • Product Development

Curriculum

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Year 1

Students will learn the following subjects in the first year:

  • Introduction to Financial Management
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Principles of Business Finance I
  • Cost Accounting
  • Introduction to Business
  • Principles of Management
  • Introduction to Law
  • Business Law
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Business Statistics
  • Business English I
  • Business Mathematics

Year 2

Students will learn the following subjects in the second year:

  • Principles of Business Finance II
  • Introduction to International Business
  • Human Resources Management
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Organisation Behaviour
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-Commerce Theory & Application
  • Business English II
  • Internship

MOHE General Studies

For Local Students:

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Creativity and Innovative Thinking Skills (for students who have a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
  • Moral Education OR Islamic Studies
  • Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (KIAR)
  • Education for Sustainable Development
  • Community Service

Entry requirements

Diploma: high-school certificate or equivalent with suitable grades.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Business manager
  • Marketing specialist
  • Accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Entrepreneur

Is this program right for you?

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