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The Course
Qualification Type: Bachelor Degree
Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time
Total Semesters: 9 for full time / 18 for part time
Study Location: Main campus at Mid Valley with visits to our floating campus in Langkawi
Total Credits: 123
Faculty: School of Business and Applied Sciences
Entry Requirements:
For Malaysian Student
- Pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GPA 2.33) in any 2 subjects and pass SPM with at least 5 credits in any subject OR
- Pass UEC with at least Grade B in any 5 subjects OR
- Pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid and pass SPM with at least 5 credits in any subjects including English and Mathematics OR
- Pass Matriculation / Foundation in Science / Arts / Business field or its equivalent from a recognized institution with at least CGPA at 2.50 OR
- Pass Foundation in Science and Technology from a recognized institution with at least CGPA 2.00 OR
- Pass A-Level in any 2 subjects or equivalent OR
- University Aggregate of 50% or ATAR score of at least 50 for various Australian Matriculation Programs OR
- Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects OR
- Completed Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects OR
- Pass Diploma (Level 4 MQF) with least CGPA 2.50 OR
- Pass Advanced Diploma (Level 5 MQF) with least CGPA 2.00
- Any other qualification that are equivalent and approved by The MERITUS University’s Senate.
For International Student
- Pass Matriculation/Foundation in Science/Arts/Business field or its equivalent from a recognized higher learning institution by the Malaysian Government with a minimum CGPA at 2.50 OR
- Pass Foundation in Science and Technology from a recognized institution with at least CGPA 2.00 OR
- Pass A-Level in any 2 subjects or equivalent OR
- University Aggregate of 50% or ATAR score of at least 50 for various Australian Matriculation Programs OR
- Completed International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects OR
- Completed Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with minimum average of 50% in 5 subjects OR
- Pass Diploma (Level 4 MQF) with least CGPA 2.50 OR
- Pass Advanced Diploma (Level 5 MQF) with least CGPA 2.00
- Any other qualification that are equivalent and approved by The MERITUS University’s Senate.
International Students English Proficiency
- International English Language Test (IELTS)
– Overall band 6.5 OR - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
– Paper based test score of 570 and above OR
– Computer based test score of 230 and above OR
– Internet based test score of 88 and above. - Conditional offers are considered on a case by case
basis by the Admissions Committee.
Intakes: May, July, October
Possible Academic Progression:
- MERITUS University’s Master of Business Administration
- MERITUS University’s Master of Science in Shipping Trade and Finance
- MERITUS University’s Master of Science in Wealth Management
Advantage
The United States Department of Labor reported only 18% of the private companies established 1994 is still in operation in 2016. At a larger scope, looking at worldwide for large corporations, Mark J. Perry, professor of economics and finance at the University of Michigan’s Flint campus also found 12% of the fortune 500 firms in 1955 still exists in 2016 . Family businesses, which is the largest group of business organization worldwide has also shared concern of business sustainability. Working to manage a business in future no longer requires only knowledge of the conventional business management but also knowledge to innovate and sustain. These new skillset and knowledge has also being reflected in a Malaysia’s TalentCorp’s report published on 25 March 2016.
Modules
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business Management is a unique program offered by MERITUS University that enables students to build a holistic understanding of the ecosystem of the business environment from both business as well as technical aspects.
Subject Offered
Business
- Business Communication
- Corporate and Business Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Foreign Language – Mandarin
- Finance for Business
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Malaysian Business Law
- Introduction to Organisations and Management
- Macroeconomics
- Marketing, Communication and Branding
- Microeconomics
- Risk Management
- Research Method and Academic Writing
- Social Enterprise Project
Management
- Business Ethics
- Change Management
- Consumer Behaviour
- Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Customer Service
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Foundation of Sustainable Business
- Information Technology for Business
- Innovation ManagementInternational Trade Finance
- Introduction to Cost Accounting
- Introduction to Environment Sustainability
- Market Research and Analysis
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Practical ISO
- Principles of Accounting
- Project Management
- Project Paper
- Quantitative Methods with Big Data for Business
- Strategic and Responsible Innovation Management
- Supply Chain Management
Personal Development
- Employability Skills
- English Language
- Personal & Leadership Development
Compulsory
- Malaysian Studies
- Communication using Malay Language 2
Career Options
TalentCorp’s report shows Business Service Managers were the only generic kind of occupation required by 5 out of 6 industries namely Oil and Gas, Electrical & Electronics Sectors, Telco & Multimedia Sector, ICT & Global Business and Financial Services industry. Some examples of the jobs that graduates with this qualification are equipped with knowledge for including:-
Business Services Managers
Plan, direct and coordinate the business services activities within a government agency, corporate business or organisations
Administrative Managers
Plan, direct and coordinate supportive services such as record-keeping, mail distribution, telephone operator/receptionist and other office support services within a government agency, corporate business or organization.
Manufacturing Professionals
Conduct research and improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods, or apply existing knowledge concerning the production of food, paper, sawmill, warehouse as well as quality assurance
Management and Organisation Analysts
Assist organizations to achieve greater efficiency and solve organizational problems. They study organizational structures, methods, systems and procedures
Personnel and Career Professionals
Provide professional business services related to personnel policies such as employee recruitment or development, occupational analyses and vocational guidance.
Note: The above list are not conclusive and subject to each individual performance at various stages.