BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration
The course
- Programme code
- KPT/JPS (R/345/6/0564) (MQA/FA4166) 05/24
- Delivery type
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intake date
- September, January
- Location
- Malaysia
With very close links with industry, commerce and relevant professional bodies, our business-related programmes are world-renowned for its teaching and research.
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Overview
As the modern business world becomes increasingly complex, understanding the fundamental way in which businesses and organisations operate – how they develop their strategies and take key decisions – is vital.
The Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) degree, know as BBA (Hons), aims to develop students’ understanding of the area of Business Administration and Management and develop practical skills appropriate for careers in this area
Theory and practice are given equal emphasis to provide a holistic understanding of the role of Business Administration as well as knowledge of and skills associated with business startup, growth and innovation. You’ll develop valuable communication, problem solving and teamwork skills.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and project work. Course assessment is generally based on either coursework or an exam at the end of the semester, or a mixture of the two at the end of the semester or academic year.
Accreditation
This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). In accordance with our normal practice our professionally orientated programmes are designed to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional institutions. In addition to recognition within Malaysia, we seek accreditation by the relevant UK or international professional bodies in accordance with their standard procedures.
Course content
Year 1
- Operations Management
- Choose 7 from optional or elective courses
Year 2
- Business Research Methods
- Strategic Management
- Choose 6 from optional or elective courses
Year 3
- International Business
- Choose 5 from optional or elective courses
Across both semesters
- Dissertation
Optional courses available from a wide range of business subjects such as Marketing, Human Resource Management, Management, Law and Entrepreneurship. Elective courses are also taken.
*Information correct at time of publication and may be subject to change
Career
This Bachelor's degree provides a wide range of career options, and our graduates have an excellent reputation with employers. Successful careers include marketing executive, consultant, stockbroker and financial consultant.
Entry requirements
- A-Level: DDD
- STPM: CC
- UEC: Maximum 30 points (5 subjects not less than B grade)
- ATAR (WACE/SACE): ATAR 50
- Canada Year 12 High School Diploma: 50 (average score based on 6 best relevant subjects including English)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points excluding Theory of knowledge and Extended Essay
- Foundation: Minimum CGPA 2.0
- Diploma: Minimum CGPA 2.0
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business / Foundation in Science: Pass and eligible to receive the award
- SMA 3 (Indonesia): 6.0
- Year 12 State Board High School Examination (India): 70%
- Senior High School Graduation Certificate (China): 80%
Note:
In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants must have grade pass in Mathematics at SPM/ IGCSE or equivalent. This requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained at least grade pass in Mathematics at a higher level.
We highly urge all prospective students to submit their applications. Our students comprise of individuals with a wide array of qualifications. The most comprehensive way for us to assess eligibility is by receiving a completed application comprising of academic qualification.
Entry requirements in the prospectus and website may not always apply and individual offers may vary.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 is required.
If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP) prior to commencing your studies.
Fees
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Scholarships and bursaries
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