Diploma in Business Administration (DIBA)

The rapid growth of industry in Malaysia has increased the demand for business fields. Therefore, the School of Accounting, Management and Technologies offers Diploma in Business Administration (DIBA) program. This program produces graduates who are capable of critically identifying business management issues and proposing creative solutions to that.

This program is conducted for two and a half years (7 semesters) during which students will be exposed to various subjects that are relevant to the market job requirements.

This program aims to produce graduates who:

• Possess competent knowledge in the field of business management.
• Understand and master business management knowledge.
• Are able to apply business management knowledge.
• Are able to identify business management issues critically and propose creative solutions.
• Master communication skills to explain and discuss business management issues.
• Are able to work in teams with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, religions, and cultures.
• Practice values, norms, ethics, manners, and professionalism in business management.
• Embrace lifelong learning and information management to emerge as capable business assistants and leaders.
• Are able to apply entrepreneurial skills as added value in business management.

• Having a the Malaysian Certificate of Education or Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least honors in 3 subjects; OR
• Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least Grade B in 3 subjects: OR
• Pass O-Level with at least Grade C in 3 subjects; OR Pass the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) Level 3 in the appropriate field subject to the approval of the Senate / Academic Board. Note: HPT needs to conduct screening and specific guidance related to program areas for students; OR
• Pass a Community College Certificate equivalent to Level 3 Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) in a related field; AND Have SPM with at least honors in 1 subject; and through a strengthening program (if necessary); or Pass a Certificate (MQF Level 3) in a related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00, OR
• Pass the Malaysian Higher Education Certificate (STPM) with at least Grade C (NGMP 2.0) in 1 subject, OR
• Passed the Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate (STAM) (parigkat maqbul OR Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Malaysian Government. A recognized certificate in Islamic Studies or its equivalent.

• April
• July
• September

• • Tuition Fee and Registration Fee : RM
  • Total fees for the duration of the course : RM
  • Hostel Accommodation Fee : RM

  *subject to current amendments

Diploma in Business Administration (DiBA) graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in various departments, both in government and private sectors. Suitable departments/units for graduates include:

• Administration/Management
• Marketing
• Operations
• Finance
• Insurance
• Human Resources

Positions suitable for Diploma in Business Administration (DiBA) graduates include: \

• Marketing Officer
• Digital Marketing Officer
• Human Resources Officer
• Financial Officer
• Administrative Officer
• Sales Officer
• Financial Planner

Graduates have the opportunity to further their studies at the undergraduate level in Business and Administration at any public or private institutions of higher education in Malaysia such as:

• Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
• Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)
• Universiti Antarabangsa Albukhary (AIU)