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BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration

Key information

With very close links with industry, commerce and relevant professional bodies, our business-related programmes are world-renowned for its teaching and research.

Programme code
KPT/JPS (R2/0414/7/0079) (MQA/FA4166) 05/29
Level
Undergraduate
Delivery type
Full Time
Degree qualification
BBA (Hons)
Mode of delivery
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Location
Malaysia
Start date
September, January

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.

 

Your student experience

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.

Go Global

With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.

Inter-Campus Transfer: Dubai

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Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom

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Course content

September Intake - Malaysia

Optional September

  • Introduction to Business Analytics
  • Management in a Global Context
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • National Language A (MPU 3212)
  • Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility I

Mandatory January

  • Operations Management
  • Business Skills for the Second Machine Age

Optional January

  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • Management Accounting in Organisations
  • Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143)
  • Business Ethics
  • Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility II
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Enterprise: Concepts and Issues

January Intake - Malaysia

Mandatory January

  • Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
  • Operations Management

Optional January

  • Business Ethics
  • Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143)
  • Management Accounting in Organisations
  • Enterprise: Concepts and Issues
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Consumer Behaviour

Optional May

  • Management in a Global Context
  • Introduction to Business Analytics
  • Human Resource Management
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • National Language A (MPU 3212)

Fees and funding

StatusFull Time
LocalMYR 36,560
InternationalMYR 42,848

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Entry requirements

We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business or Science: Pass and eligible to receive the award
  • A-Level: DDD
  • STPM: GPA 2.0 (2Cs) in 2 subjects
  • UEC: 30 points (5 best subjects not less than B grade)
  • IB Diploma: 24 points for 6 subjects
  • WACE/SACE: ATAR 55
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 50%
  • Foundation: CGPA 2.0
  • China Senior High School Graduation Certificate: 70% including 60% in Mathematics
  • India Senior School Certificate/Class XII: 50% including pass in Year 10 Maths
  • Indonesia SMA 3: 66% including pass in Year 10 Maths

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 strongly 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. 

Why Heriot-Watt

We are committed to producing future-ready graduates with high-quality British education. Located in Putrajaya since 2014, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's purpose-built, state-of-the-art, lakeside campus in Putrajaya is the first “green campus” in Malaysia; catering to a global network of students.

Ranked in the top 10 for Research Impact in the UK, with campuses in Scotland and Dubai, we offer students the opportunity of a truly global seamless learning experience flourishing beyond academic excellence through our Purpose Driven Education approach.

Employability

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.

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