Sunway University - JPT/BPP(U)(R/345/6/1027/FA8456)03/27
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in International Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Graduate with three certificates: a degree from Sunway University, a degree from Lancaster University and a Level 5 diploma professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute.
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Course Overview
This programme provides an opportunity for students to learn how business organisations operate in an international business environment, gain an understanding of development and implementation of international strategies, and to deal with managerial issues related to cross-border business.
International and professional accreditation
This is a programme offered in partnership with Lancaster University and the Chartered Management Institute. Graduates will be awarded three certificates: a degree from Sunway University, a degree from Lancaster University, and a Level 5 Diploma Professional Qualification in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute.
Job-ready skills, relevant to industry
The curriculum covers global and contemporary issues affecting the ever-changing business environment. Students will learn the core elements such as International Human Resources Management, International Economics, International Business Law, International Business, Organisational Behaviour and Cultural Management related to the international business environment.
Career paths
Graduates are equipped to take on in-demand roles such as:
- Business consultant
- Human resource consultant for multinational companies
- Import/export manager
- International trade manager
Key Facts
April, 2024
September, 2024
Course Structure
The programme consists of 21 core subjects. 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 Management
- Principles of Marketing
Year 2
- Business Intelligence Applications
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- International Finance
- International Trade and Policy
Year 3
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- International Human Resource Management
- Global Trade Law and Regulations
- International Marketing
- Strategic Management
- Sustainable Business
- Technology Management
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To apply for this course, you must meet one of the criteria below:
- STPM: Average C or CGPA 2.00 (minimum 2 principals)
- A-Level: Minimum 12 points (minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects) | A-Level points calculation: A = 10 points, B = 8 points, C = 6 points, D = 4 points and E = 2 points
- Australian Matriculation: ATAR 55
- Canadian Matriculation: 55%
- Monash University Foundation Year: 55%
- Sunway Foundation in Arts: CGPA 2.0
- Sunway Foundation in Science Technology: CGPA 2.0
- Sunway Diploma: CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0 (students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met)
- Unified Examination Certificate: Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
- International Baccalaureate: Completed with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points)
- 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
International students 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