Diploma in Business Information Technology

Semester 1

At the beginning of the programme students will foster a mindset that embraces creativity and problem-solving in the digital era along with the skills in the fundamental principles of IT and business management.

Modules

• Academic Research Skills
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Managing Business
• Practical IT Skills

Semester 2

The modules Professional Communications and Quantitative Methods that are offered in this semester to further develop students’ knowledge and skills significantly with emphasis on aspects that are core to the study of business. In addition, students will be exposed to the theoretical foundations and the internationalisation process of international business and the human resource functions of people management.

Modules

• International Business
• People Management
• Quantitative Methods
• Professional Communications

Semester 3

This semester moves the students from the basic business concepts and procedures to more advanced topics like Business Statistics, Marketing and Business Economics. In addition, Related technology skills in computer programming enhance their knowledge and efficiency in solving problems and making decision with computing tools and techniques.

Modules

• Programming with Python
• Business Economics
• Business Statistics
• Marketing

Semester 4

The modules in this semester are aimed at equipping students with the knowledge and skills in the strategic management, statistical and financial aspects of business. In addition, the Fundamental of Entrepreneurship module will begin to take students through the process and the methods involved in the early stages of venture creation. On the technology side, students are exposed to internet applications design and development, and the system development cycle.

Modules

• Strategic Management and Ethics
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Accounting
• System Analysis and Design
• Internet Applications

Semester 5

The final semester brings students into more advanced areas of business management, including issues related to organisational capabilities and resources, service quality and sustainability, and management of IT resources. Graduates will be able to demonstrate a range of cognitive and intellectual skills as they apply techniques specific to business, management and information technology to create solutions in real world situations.

Modules

• E-Commerce
• Principles of Banking and Finance
• Organisational Behaviour
• Digital Operations Management

Semester 6 - Internship (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.

Further Studies (Degree - Year 1)

Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.75 or higher you will be eligible to advance to Level 1 with transferred credits. Students with 2.5 CGPA must pass rigorous assessment.

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology with a specialism in:
• Cloud Engineering
• Digital Transformation
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Business Information Systems
• Information System Security
• Sustainable Computing

* Please take note that students who wish to progress to BSc (Hons) in Information Technology or its specialism, require a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM or a Credit Pass in Mathematics at Diploma in Business Information Technology. Candidates with only a pass in Mathematics need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics.

Further Studies (Degree - Year 2)

Upon successful completion of this programme and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Year 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in:
• E-Business
• Digital Leadership
• Business Analytics
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management with a specialism in Digital Marketing
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Tourism Management*

* Please take note that Bridging module(s) needed before progress into Level 2

For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.