Diploma in Business Information Technology
About
In the first year of this course, students will be introduced to business and computing concepts, tools and techniques. In the following year, Year 2, it covers the development of IT systems for business, analysis, design, and development of web-based solutions, networks, and professional issues in computing.
In the final year, students will be concentrating on the strategic role of IT, including critical problems in using IT and the use of IT for innovation and entrepreneurship. Students will also undertake a major project that will allow you to stimulate the application of IT in a business situation.
Key facts
Qualification | Diploma |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 30 months |
Intakes | March, May, July, September |
Tuition (Local students) | B$ 13,925 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | B$ 15,854 |
Subjects
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Business
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Information Tech (IT)
Duration
30 months
Tuition fees
Description | Local students | Foreign students |
---|---|---|
Tuition fee | B$ 13,925 | B$ 15,854 |
Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
Total estimated cost of attendance | B$ 13,925 | B$ 15,854 |
Estimated cost per year | B$ 5,570 | B$ 6,341 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
Description | Amount |
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Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
B$ 150 |
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
B$ 150 |
Enrollment Fees | B$ 241 |
Foreign students
Description | Amount |
---|---|
Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
B$ 1,250 |
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
B$ 1,507 |
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
B$ 150 |
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
B$ 150 |
Personal Bond (refundable) | B$ 301 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
SPM
- 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History).
IGCSE/O-Levels
- 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels.
UEC
- 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC.
Certificate
- Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent.
A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
English Requirements
For International Students
- IELTS: 5.0
- TOEFL IBT: 40
- Pearson (PTE): 47
- MUET: Band 3.5
Curriculum
SEMESTER 1
- Academic Research Skills
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Managing Business
- Practical IT Skills
SEMESTER 2
- International Business
- People Management
- Quantitative Methods
- Professional Communications
SEMESTER 3
- International Business
- People Management
- Quantitative Methods
- Professional Communications
SEMESTER 4
- Strategic Management and Ethics
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Accounting
- System Analysis and Design
- Internet Applications
SEMESTER 5
- E-Commerce
- Principles of Banking and Finance
- Organisational Behaviour
- Digital Operations Management
SEMESTER 6 - (8 weeks)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 8 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
*In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.