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Diploma of Business

KPT/JPS (F4-K042) 12/15

Total Fee*

Duration

Intake

Malaysian students: RM21,000
International students: RM24,240

2.5 - 3 Year/s

April, September
*The indicative program fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each term, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This program has five majors or streams:

  • Accounting
  • Information Systems
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Visual Communication

This program is designed to develop students as employable knowledge workers in the world of business. Students gain a broad business education that is further enhanced with studies in the areas of accounting, management, marketing, visual communication and information systems.

The program balances theory and practice, and stresses on the instillation of values, ethics and attitudes to enable graduates to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension on fundamental principles of their chosen field of study, use the knowledge and comprehension through methods that indicate professionalism in employment, attain team and interpersonal skills appropriate to employment, become responsible members of society and use independent learning skills in further education.

 

All students are required to complete eight core and 16 stream units for a total of 24 units.

:

DBC111 Developing Language and Learning Skills
DBB111 Interpreting Business Data
DBB112 Acquiring Business Awareness
DBI111 Using Information Technology
DBC121 Reading and Speaking English for Business
DBE111 Using Basic Concepts of Economics
DBA111 Recording Financial Transactions
DBV111 Creating 2D Animation

Units for Accounting stream
DBC232 Writing for Business
DBO221 Managing a Business Enterprise
DBA221 Preparing Financial Statements
DBB221 Using Business Data for Decision-Making
DBC231 Developing Business Presentation Skills
DBM221 Developing Marketing Skills
DB1231 Using Computerised Accounting Systems
DBB222 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
DBC341 Communicating in the Workplace
DBO331 Organisational Behaviour
DBA331 Financial Accounting Systems
DBL321 Introduction to Business Law
DBE321 Microeconomics
DBL331 Contract Law
DBF331 Introduction to Finance
DBA332 Management Accounting

Units for Management stream
DBC232 Writing for Business
DBO221 Managing a Business Enterprise
DBA221 Preparing Financial Statements
DBB221 Using Business Data for Decision-Making
DBC231 Developing Business Presentation Skills
DBM221 Developing Marketing Skills
DBA231 Using Computerised Accounting Systems
DBB222 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
DBC341 Communicating in the Workplace
DBO331 Organisational Behaviour
DBB331 Managing Projects
DBL321 Introduction to Business Law
DBE321 Microeconomics
DBH331 Introduction to Human Resource Management
DBA332 Management Accounting
DBM325 Marketing Planning

Units for Marketing stream
DBC232 Writing for Business
DBO221 Managing a Business Enterprise
DBA221 Preparing Financial Statements
DBB221 Using Business Data for Decision-Making
DBC231 Developing Business Presentation Skills
DBM221 Developing Marketing Skills
DBA231 Using Computerised Accounting Systems
DBO331 Organisational Behaviour
DBC341 Communicating in the Workplace
DBM321 Buyer Behaviour
DBM322 Marketing Research
DBL321 Introduction to Business Law
DBE321 Microeconomics
DBM323 Selling and Sales Management
DBM324 Integrated Marketing Communication
DBM325 Marketing Planning

Units for Visual Communication stream
DBC232 Writing for Business
DBO221 Managing a Business Enterprise
DBV221 Context and Culture
DBV212 Design Studies
DBC231 Developing Business Presentation Skills
DBM211 Developing Marketing Skills
DBV213 Imaging for Narrative and Storyboards
DBB222 Introduction to Entrepreneurship.
DBB331 Managing Projects
DBC341 Communicating in the Workplace
DBV321 Creating Graphic Design
DBV322 Creating Digital Design
DBV311 Understanding Contemporary Design Issues
DBV323 Interactive Design for Web Technology
DBV324 Creating 2D Character Animation
DBV312 Typography

Units for Information Systems stream
DBC232 Writing for Business
DBO221 Managing a Business Enterprise
DB1211 Developing Web Applications
DBB221 Using Business Data for Decision-Making
DBC231 Developing Business Presentation Skills
DBM211 Developing Marketing Skills
DBI221 Creating Databases
DBI222 Programming in .NET
DBC341 Communicating in the Workplace
DBI331 Analysing and Designing Databases
DBI333 Developing Business Applications in .NET
DBI321 Analysing System Requirements
DBO331 Organisational Behaviour
DBB331 Managing Projects
DBI322 Business Data Communication and Networks
DBI332 Modelling System Requirements

 

Pathways and articulation

If the student wishes to further their tertiary study, the attainment of this qualification will provide students with a pathway into Swinburne’s Bachelor of Commerce, Design or Information and Communication Technology programs.

 


Diploma of Business graduates majoring in Accounting could be employed or self-employed in the area of accounting and financial management.

Diploma of Business graduates majoring in Management could be employed or self-employed in a wide range of fields for example in business management, human resources, marketing and sales management, international trade and manufacturing management.

Diploma of Business graduates majoring Marketing are well poised to move directly into employment, pursuing job roles across a variety of different industry sectors with focus in sales and marketing management. Possible careers relevant to this qualification include product development, customer service, sales and marketing, advertising and promotion, communication and market research.

Diploma of Business graduates majoring in Visual Communications could be employed or self-employed in a wide range of fields in business, marketing, advertising and design. Graduates will be able to work as marketing designers, advertising officers/executives, junior graphic designer, web designer and multimedia designers.
 
Diploma of Business graduates majoring in Information Systems could be employed or self-employed in a wide range of fields in business and IT. Graduates will be able to work in systems analysis and design, technical programming, IT project management, and web application programming.
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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process from the links below.

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English Language Requirements
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Academic Entry Requirements

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.my

Phone:
Course enquiry line: +60 82 415353
Fax: +60 82 428353

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A range of scholarships are available to local (Sarawakian, Sabahan & West Malaysian) and International students either at commencement or on the continuation of a program.

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