Certifcate in Business Studies
About
The Certificate in Business Studies at Sunway College Ipoh is a 1 year 6 months (4 semesters) programme designed to provide students with fundamental business knowledge and skills. The programme is approved and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), ensuring recognized and quality education.It prepares students for diploma-level studies while building a strong foundation in areas such as accounting, marketing, economics, management, and entrepreneurship.
💡 Note
- Up to 50% Scholarships & Financial Aid available (T&C apply)
- Assessment: Continuous assessment & final examination
- Covers essential business and communication skills to prepare students for higher studies
- Direct progression to diploma and undergraduate business programmes at Sunway and partner universities
Progression Pathway
Graduates of the Certificate in Business Studies can progress into:
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Marketing
- Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Other business-related diplomas at Sunway College Ipoh
From there, students can continue into undergraduate degrees at Sunway University and Victoria University (Australia), such as:
- Sunway University BA (Hons) in Communication
- Victoria University Bachelor of Business
This makes the programme an ideal starting point for students who want to study business in Malaysia and build their careers in management, marketing, finance, or entrepreneurship.
Key facts
Qualification | Certificate |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 1.5 years |
Intakes | January, April, August |
Total estimated cost (local) | $ 3,487 |
Total estimated cost (foreign) | $ 4,435 |
Subjects
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Business
Duration
1.5 years
Tuition fees
Description | Local students | Foreign students |
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Tuition fee | $ 3,356 | $ 3,356 |
Miscellaneous fees | $ 130 | $ 1,078 |
Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 3,487 | $ 4,435 |
Estimated cost per year | $ 2,324 | $ 2,957 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
The students need to meet one of the following Entry Requirements
- SPM / O-Level: Pass with a minimum of 1 credit
- UEC: Pass with a minimum of 1B
- Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM): Pass Level 2 in a related field
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Up to 50% Scholarships & Financial Aid available (T&C apply)
Curriculum
The programme equips students with core business knowledge while developing communication and IT skills. Students also complete MOHE compulsory General Studies (MPU) subjects.
Year 1
- Bookkeeping
- Introduction to Business English I
- Management Basics
- Essentials of Business Mathematics
- Computer Application for Business
- Business Accounting
- Introduction to Business English II
- Introduction to Marketing
- Principles of Economics
- Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics
Year 2
- Management Information Systems
- New Media in Digital World
- Introduction to International Business and Business Ethics
- Human Resources and Law
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Business Finance
- Business Communication
MOHE Compulsory General Studies (MPU Subjects)
Local Students
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A* OR Study Skills*
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Community Service Learning
International Students
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
- Study Skills
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Community Service Learning