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Executive Diploma

Executive Diploma in Business Management

A practical business management programme designed around the schedules of working adults.

Universiti Utara Malaysia
AccreditationMQA & JPA accredited · MQA/SWA01200
DeliveryPart-time classes
Duration24 months
ScheduleTwo classes per month

Programme overview

Executive Diploma in Business Management, designed around working life.

The Executive Diploma in Business Management was introduced for working adults, including employees in government and government-linked organisations, who want to upgrade their qualifications and career prospects.

The fully accredited programme develops middle-management employees who can translate theory into practice, identify workplace issues and solve management problems.

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At a glance

Course highlights

Awarded byUniversiti Utara Malaysia
AccreditationMQA & JPA accredited · MQA/SWA01200
Class formatPart-time classes
Duration24 months
Study scheduleTwo classes per month
Programme structure25 modules
AssessmentCoursework and university assessment
Payment modePTPTN / EPF / monthly instalments
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What you will study

Course content

Programme sectionFirst year12 subjects
  1. Module 1Cross Culture ManagementCore
  2. Module 2Principles of ManagementCore
  3. Module 3Principles of EconomicsCore
  4. Module 4English 1Core
  5. Module 5Public SpeakingCore
  6. Module 6Business StatisticsCore
  7. Module 7Principles of AccountingCore
  8. Module 8Management Information SystemCore
  9. Module 9Logistics ManagementCore
  10. Module 10Business CommunicationCore
  11. Module 11Human Resource ManagementCore
  12. Module 12Business MathematicsCore
Programme sectionSecond year13 subjects
  1. Module 1Principles of MarketingApplied
  2. Module 2Pengajian MalaysiaApplied
  3. Module 3EntrepreneurshipApplied
  4. Module 4Business & Commercial LawApplied
  5. Module 5Khidmat MasyarakatApplied
  6. Module 6Marketing ManagementApplied
  7. Module 7Principles of FinanceApplied
  8. Module 8Strategic ManagementApplied
  9. Module 9Process WritingApplied
  10. Module 10Computer ApplicationApplied
  11. Module 11Pengurusan Perniagaan Kecil & SederhanaApplied
  12. Module 12Kreativiti & InovasiApplied
  13. Module 13Rancangan PerniagaanApplied
Programme sectionAssessment & study formatKey details
Structure25 modules
AssessmentCoursework and university assessment
ScheduleTwo classes per month
Additional experienceSpecial overseas tour to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Entry requirements

  • Minimum age: 21 years old
  • Minimum 3 years of working experience
  • Direct entry: SPM with a minimum of 3 credits
  • APEL.A T4 route for applicants with fewer than 3 SPM credits

Not sure whether you qualify? We can review your background before you apply.

Designed for

Who this programme is for

  • Working adults in government and private sectors
  • Supervisors moving into middle management
  • Applicants seeking an MQA and JPA accredited route

Your next step

What you will gain

  • Practical business-management knowledge
  • Stronger workplace problem-solving
  • A recognised qualification for career progression

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