Sunway University - JPT/BPP(U)(R3/340/6/0475/A5978)01/25

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Business Studies

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Undergraduate
  • Duration: 3 years

Graduate with two degrees from Sunway University and Lancaster University, UK.

Course Overview

This programme caters to those who wish to join the business profession with a particular emphasis on understanding customers and their preferences. You will develop a broad understanding of business organisations and learn how businesses develop strategies, make decisions, allocate resources, and manage risks and uncertainties in this globally competitive business environment. Using real and simulated business scenarios, you will be exposed to the challenges of decision-making faced by businesses.

Apart from gaining theoretical knowledge, you would be able to explore the practical, analytical and strategic planning skills required to create value for both businesses and their customers. This programme aims to equip you with analytical and critical thinking skills, necessary for every employee in this global economy. The internship experience incorporated into the programme would also consolidate your learning as you apply theories into practice, and prepare you to enter the workforce.

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

Career paths
Graduates are equipped to take on in-demand roles such as:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Product Manager
  • Business analyst
  • Business Development Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Client Relationship Manager
  • Business / Management Consultant
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Business Process Manager
  • Account Manager

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years (Full time)
Modules
21
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
April, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
RM36,000
More Information
International student: US$8,257

Course Structure

The programme consists of specific core subjects. Students are also required to choose two streams with two elective subjects each. In Year 3, students have a choice of taking up an internship, completing a business consultancy project or launching their future start-up.

Year 1

  • Business Law
  • Digital Business
  • English for Business
  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Business Finance
  • Fundamentals of Economics
  • Principles of Business Analytics
  • Principles of Entrepreneurship
  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Marketing

Year 2

  • Business Intelligence Applications
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Finance
  • Marketing Management
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management

Year 3

  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
    International Human Resource Management
    Internship/ Business Consultancy Project/ Launching your Future Start-Up
    Strategic Management
    Sustainable Business
    Technology Management
    Stream Electives (Choose 4)

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To apply for this course, you must meet one of the criteria below:

STPM
Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 principals)

A-Level
Minimum 14 points (at least 2 subjects)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points

B = 8 points

C = 6 points

D = 4 points

E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation
ATAR 60%

Canadian Matriculation
60%

Monash University Foundation Year
60%

Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.5

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.5

*Sunway Diploma
CGPA 2.50

* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 25 points from 5 subjects (all grade Bs including mathematics)

International Baccalaureate
Completed with 27 points in 6 subjects

Other Qualifications
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)

 

Specific Requirements

All students are required to obtain a pass in mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. Other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

nternational students or candidates from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree programme.

English Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent: 6.0
  • MUET: Band 4
  • SPM English: B3 or B+
  • UEC English: B4
  • O-Level English (1119): Credit
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL/English: Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English