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APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme |
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
Admission Requirements:
Programmes | General Requirements |
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in any subject with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM. |
A-LEVEL Overseas | • 2 Passes in A-Level and with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE or equivalent. |
UEC | • 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in any subjects including Mathematics. |
FOUNDATION/ | • A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent. |
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE: | |
ICT RELATED DIPLOMAS | • Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. |
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
Note: Student with CGPA above 2.0 and below 2.5 may be accepted using rigorous assessment conducted by APU/APIIT and subject to the approval of the Academic Board.
International Students
Programmes | General Requirements |
BACHELOR (HONS) DEGREE PROGRAMMES | • IELTS : 5.0 • TOEFL IBT : 35-45 • Pearson (PTE) : 36 • MUET : Band 3 |
Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated above will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.
Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.
Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
What You Will Study:
DEGREE LEVEL 1 |
Students will learn fundamental skills required by every IT professional, and the basic understanding of the underlying computer system through Computer Architecture, operating systems, networking and databases. Some specialised modules will provide them basic knowledge of web development and programming. The modules will also help them develop personal and organisational skills, as well as nurture creativity and innovation.
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DEGREE LEVEL 2 |
A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which you will gain better understanding of the broad range of information technologies, and the specialized skills to apply frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of information systems. You will gain solid understanding of the support of business information systems in modern organizational operations. We will further nurture your creativity and innovation as well as independent learning to prepare you for the workplace.
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INTERNSHIP (16 weeks) |
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
DEGREE LEVEL 3 |
Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to extend their familiarity in the field of business information systems and to refine their personal and professional development. Students will move further into the development of business proposals that introduce the development, deployment and business impact of information systems. A final year project requires them to investigate and develop a solution for a realworld problem – they will demonstrate their ability to combine technical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.
Common Modules | Specialised Modules |
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Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.
MQA Compulsory Subjects* |
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency) |
Career Options:
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Course Fees:
Malaysian Students | International Students |
Year 1: RM 28,200 | Year 1: RM 28,600 (USD 7,150) |
* Fees stated above do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.
MQA Accreditation:
(R2/482/6/0189)(08/25)(A6210) |