About the Programme

IIC Diploma in Business is a full-time programme that is carefully structured to develop students’ capabilities, enhance their self-development and equipping them to contribute effectively in the complex and ever-changing business world. Apart from that, this diploma is designed for those who wish to gain business understanding and learn business practices in the real world.

This programme does not only offer immediate career opportunities upon completion, but also provides the foundation for pursuing an undergraduate business degree, either in specialised disciplines or in general paths, leading to broader career options in all areas of business.

The IIC Diploma in Business is an excellent platform for students to build on and further their studies in the 2nd year of a business degree. (Note: This only applies to ARU programmes. For bachelor programmes from other universities, the entry will depend on the number of exemptions granted to the IIC Diploma in Business.)

The Diploma in Business programme is designed to develop students’ skills in analysing and planning, with the ability to resolve business issues.

Graduates can also choose to continue into the:

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management, Anglia Ruskin University, UK
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Marketing, Anglia Ruskin University, UK; and
• Other degree programmes

Programme Structure

YEAR 1
Pengajian Malaysia 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (MPU)
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Economics
Business Statistics
Introduction to Information Systems
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Behaviour (MPU)
English 2
Marketing Principles
Business Information Systems
Mathematics
Comparative Religion (MPU)
 

YEAR 2
Management Principle
Human Resource Management
Accounting, Decisions and Accountability
Business Finance
Work and Organisation
Communication and the Media
Community Services (MPU)
Introduction to Law
Business Economics
Elective Subject
Elective Subject
Elective Subject
Internship (3 Months)

Elective Subjects
Consumer Behaviour
Marketing Communication Management
Operations Management
International Environment
Decision Support Management
 

Entry Requirements
Passed SPM / UEC / O-Levels with a minimum of 3 credits with a pass in BM and History)
IELTS Requirement:
IELTS – 5.5 or its equivalent

Intakes
January/April/August
Duration
2 years + 3 months internship

Assessment and Examination
Coursework and Examination