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Diploma in Business Studies (DBS)
Build a powerful business foundation. This intensive diploma equips you with practical operational skills, preparing you to step confidently into the workforce or fast-track directly into a Bachelor’s degree.
About The Programme
The Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) is a career-focused qualification designed to equip students with essential operational knowledge and practical management skills for modern business environments. The curriculum provides a strong balance of practical execution and academic rigor across core business disciplines, including management, marketing, accounting, economics, digital business and corporate communication.
Whether you are looking to step confidently into high-demand entry-level corporate roles or seamlessly fast-track your path into a degree with credit transfers, this MQA-accredited programme builds a versatile foundation for long-term career growth across global markets.
How You Will Learn 🡣
The DBS is a foundational qualification that equips you with essential knowledge and practical skills for business operations. This programme prepares you effectively for entry-level roles or fast-tracked academic progression.
Your progress over the 2-year 4-month duration is evaluated through continuous assessments (including practical assignments and business case studies) combined with final examinations. This ensures you can apply broad-based business knowledge to solve routine and non-routine problems in real organizations.
Intakes 🡣
AeU offers multiple entry points throughout the academic year, allowing international students to align their admission with visa processing timelines and personal planning.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Secure your offer letter early to complete your Malaysian Student Visa application without stress.
Programme Components 🡣
A comprehensive curriculum covering core subjects such as management, marketing, accounting and business communication, scheduled over 2 years and 4 months of full-time study.
Mandatory subjects regulated for holistic student development:
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- Malay Language and Communication 1
- Information Literacy and Research Skills 2
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
- Social Responsibility Project
Foundational courses to build essential knowledge in diverse business operations:
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- Introduction to Management, Economics, and Marketing
- Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
- Introduction to International Business and Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Organizational Behaviour and Business Ethics
- Introduction to Business Law and Operations Management
- Introduction to Digital Business, Business Communication and Business Analytics
Advanced skills for the modern, digital business landscape:
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- Introduction to Business Information Systems
- Introduction to Corporate Finance
- Introduction to International Human Resource Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Economics for Business
- Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship In Digital Era
- Introduction to Strategic Management
- Introduction to Technology Management
Entry Requirements 🡣
To apply for the Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) programme, international applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements:
Any other equivalent qualifications accepted by the AeU University Senate.
English Language Requirements 🡣
Flexible English proficiency pathways designed to get you started smoothly. You can satisfy requirements through international exams or gain entry via AeU’s intensive preparation program.
Meet direct admission requirements with any of the following standardized scores:
International applicants who do not meet direct English requirements can still secure conditional admission by enrolling in AeU’s EPC prior to starting their degree:
Fees & Funding 🡣
Earn an internationally recognized business diploma in Malaysia at a fraction of Western tuition costs. All eligible international applicants receive an automatic fee reduction to keep world-class education affordable.
No separate scholarship essay or extra application required. Savings are automatically applied upon admission:
Connect directly with our International Admissions team on WhatsApp for official fee schedules and visa application timelines.
* Applicable for 2026 intakes. Excludes 6% SST and optional fees. Net fee covers 2-year 4-month full-time tuition and academic support.
Career Pathways & Further Studies 🡣
The Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) equips you with practical operational skills, giving you the flexibility to step straight into the workforce or fast-track your university education.
Step confidently into modern corporate and operational roles:
Fast-track your corporate climb. Graduates of the DBS programme are eligible for direct entry (often with advanced standing and credit transfers) into AeU’s undergraduate degree:
Need English Support? The EPC Pathway
Skip the IELTS delays and start your Malaysian student journey immediately with a Conditional Offer Letter. Complete your intensive English Preparatory Course directly on campus, then progress straight into your degree programme.
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