BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


Programme Overview

Business education in the University of Malaya (UM) dates back to 1966 when the Faculty of Economics and Administration first offered business and accounting courses. In line with the increasing demand for accounting and business programmes, the Faculty of Business and Accountancy (FBA) was subsequently established in 1997 to focus on developing these programmes. 


FBA strives to meet the challenges of preparing students to play a vital role in industry and nation building. FBA seeks to remain at the forefront of business and accounting education and continues to enjoy the reputation as an excellent knowledge-based institution.


Duration:  3.5 Years (7 Semester), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. Philosophy and Current Issues (Required for local students)
  2. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Required for local students)
  3. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (in English) (Required for international students)
  4. Malay Language Communication (Required for international students)
  5. Management
  6. Management Information System
  7. Principles of Marketing
  8. Principles of Microeconomics
  9. Quantitative Analysis for Business
  10. English Language Course I
  11. English Language Course II
  12. Introductory Accounting
  13. Principles of Macroeconomics
  14. Business Communication: A Critical Thinking Approach
  15. Commercial Law
  16. Business Statistics
  17. University Elective Courses: SHE Courses² (Choose only one (1) course from each cluster.)
    1. Cluster: Thinking Matter
    2. Cluster: Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence
    3. Cluster: Global Issue & Community Sustainability
  1. Attach@Industry
  2. Co-curriculum [Choose one (1)]
    1. Independent Research
    2. Community Service
    3. Talent Development
    4. Volunteerism
  3. Human Resource Management
  4. Operations Management
  5. Specialisation students are required to choose one of the following specialisations:
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Operations and Information Systems Management
  6. Elective Courses (number of courses to be taken throughout the study: 4 courses)
  7. Entrepreneurship (Replaces GKU1001)
  8. Financial Management
  9. Specialisation/Elective (Choose only one (1) course from each cluster)
    1. Cluster: Thinking Matters
    2. Cluster: Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence
    3. Cluster: Global Issue & Community
  10. Specialisation students are required to choose one of the following specialisations:
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Operations and Information Systems Management
  11. Elective Courses (number of courses to be taken throughout the study: 4 courses)
  1. Management Accounting
  2. Strategic Management
  3. Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
  4. Specialisation / Elective Course - Specialisation Courses (Register for courses according to your chosen specialisation)
  5. Elective Courses (Number of courses to be taken throughout the study: 4 courses)
  1. Industrial Training
  2. Specialization/Elective (Specialization Courses)

Note:


LIST OF SPECIALIZATION COURSES


• MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION COURSES (CHOOSE 11 COURSES)

  1. Consumer Behaviour
  2. Company Law
  3. Organizational Behaviour
  4. Legal Aspect of Banking
  5. International Business Management
  6. Leadership
  7. Service Management
  8. Islamic Perspective on Business
  9. Change Management
  10. Cross Cultural Management
  11. Introduction to Positive Psychology
  12. Quality Management
  13. Tourism Management

• MARKETING SPECIALIZATION COURSES (CHOOSE 11 COURSES)

  1. Sales Management
  2. Organizational Behaviour
  3. E-Commerce
  4. Consumer Behaviour
  5. Retailing
  6. Digital Marketing
  7. Global Marketing
  8. Hospitality Management
  9. Integrated Marketing Communications
  10. Services Marketing
  11. Branding
  12. Islamic Marketing
  13. Marketing Analytics

• OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT COURSES (CHOOSE 11 COURSES)

  1. E-Commerce
  2. Business Data Communication
  3. Business Data Management
  4. Business Analysis and Systems Design
  5. Retailing
  6. Business Application Development
  7. Supply Chain Management
  8. Strategic Information Systems
  9. Quality Management
  10. Logistics Management
  11. Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management
  12. Business Modelling for Decision Making
  13. Change Management

List of Faculty Elective Courses


For Management Specialization

Choose four (4) courses from the list (4 courses x 3 credits):

  1. Basic of Malaysian Taxation
  2. Islamic Financial System
  3. Investment Management
  4. Global Finance
  5. Money and Banking
  6. Financial Services Marketing
  7. Insurance and Risk Management
  8. Applied Financial Planning
  9. Bank Management
  10. Retailing
  11. Digital Marketing
  12. Sales Management
  13. Hospitality Management
  14. Integrated Marketing Communications
  15. Services Marketing
  16. Global Marketing
  17. Branding
  18. Islamic Marketing
  19. Marketing Analytics
  20. E-Commerce
  21. Business Data Communication
  22. Business Data Management
  23. Business Analysis and Systems Design
  24. Business Application Development
  25. Supply Chain Management
  26. Logistics Management
  27. Business Modelling for Decision Making
  28. Strategic Information Systems


List of Faculty Elective Courses


For Marketing Specialization

Choose four (4) courses from the list (4 courses x 3 credits):

  1. Basic of Malaysian Taxation
  2. Islamic Financial System
  3. Investment Management
  4. Global Finance
  5. Money and Banking
  6. Financial Services Marketing
  7. Insurance and Risk Management
  8. Applied Financial Planning
  9. Bank Management
  10. Legal Aspect of Banking
  11. Company Law
  12. International Business Management
  13. Leadership
  14. Service Management
  15. Islamic Perspective on Business
  16. Change Management
  17. Cross Cultural Management
  18. Introduction to Positive Psychology
  19. Tourism Management
  20. Business Data Communication
  21. Business Data Management
  22. Business Analysis and Systems Design
  23. Business Application Development
  24. Supply Chain Management
  25. Quality Management
  26. Logistics Management
  27. Business Modelling for Decision Making
  28. Strategic Information Systems

List of Faculty Elective Courses


For Operations and Information System Management Specialization

Choose four (4) courses from the list (4 courses x 3 credits):

  1. Basic of Malaysian Taxation
  2. Islamic Financial System
  3. Investment Management
  4. Global Finance
  5. Money and Banking
  6. Financial Services Marketing
  7. Insurance and Risk Management
  8. Applied Financial Planning
  9. Bank Management
  10. Legal Aspect of Banking
  11. Company Law
  12. International Business Management
  13. Leadership
  14. Service Management
  15. Islamic Perspective on Business
  16. Cross Cultural Management
  17. Introduction to Positive Psychology
  18. Tourism Management
  19. Organizational Behaviour
  20. Consumer Behaviour
  21. Digital Marketing
  22. Sales Management
  23. Hospitality Management
  24. Integrated Marketing Communications
  25. Services Marketing
  26. Global Marketing
  27. Branding
  28. Islamic Marketing
  29. Marketing Analytics

Career Prospects

Business Development Executive, Marketing Manager, Human Resources Officer, Operations Manager, Sales Executive, Project Manager, Management Consultant, Customer Relationship Manager, Entrepreneur, Business Analyst, Administrative Manager, Product Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator, Retail Manager, Brand Manager, Corporate Trainer, Public Relations Officer, E-Commerce Specialist, Procurement Officer, Strategic Planning Executive.

Tuition Fee

Local (SATU)

RM67,100

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM77,100

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025//2026

Entry Requirement

STPM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30
  • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of Mathematics/Additional Mathematics at the SPM level
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of English Language at the SPM level
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of Mathematics/Additional Mathematics at the SPM level
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of English Language at the SPM level
STAM
  • Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Possess a Diploma in the field of Business recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.30
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of Mathematics/Additional Mathematics at the SPM level
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of English Language at the SPM level
UM SATU Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of Mathematics/Additional Mathematics at the SPM level
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of English Language at the SPM level
GEC A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects: Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 35 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects: Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry
AUSMAT
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects: Mathematics, Business Management and Enterprise, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Physics, Chemistry
STPM (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30.
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of Mathematics/Additional Mathematics at the SPM level
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of English Language at the SPM level
Matriculation/Foundation(not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30.
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of Mathematics/Additional Mathematics at the SPM level
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of English Language at the SPM level
IPTS Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30.
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in THREE (3) subjects: Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Business Management, Physics, Chemistry, Business in Technology, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of Mathematics/Additional Mathematics at the SPM level
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in the subject of English Language at the SPM level

Additional Requirement

  • Possesses good vision, hearing, or speech and is not color blind
Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
  • Pass with a minimum average of 70%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects: Accounting/Mathematics/Business Studies/Economics/Physics/Chemistry
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in any TWO (2) subjects: Accounting/Mathematics/Economics/Business Studies/Physics/Chemistry/Business in Technology/Financial Accounting/Management Accounting
Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.30
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects: Accounting/Mathematics/Economics/Business Studies/Physics/Chemistry
GEC A-Level
  • Obtain a recognize GCE A-Level Qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects: Accounting/Mathematics/Economics/Business Studies/Physics/Chemistry
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Obtain a minimum score of 35 points
  • Obtain a minimum of grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects: Mathematics/Economics/Business Studies/Physics/Chemistry
AUSMAT
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects: Mathematics/Business Management and Enterprise/Economics/Accounting and Finance/Physics/Chemistry
Additional Requirements:
  • Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 4.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 4.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • Obtain at least Band 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;
    • Obtain a minimum score of 60 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
    • Obtain a minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE)
    • Obtain a minimum score of 169 (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) / 200 (Occupational English Test (OET) – conventional /online)
  • Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements:
    • MUET 4.0
    • IELTS (Academic) 6.0
    • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 60
    • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.5
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 59
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 169