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BA (Hons) in Marketing Management

Duration:
3 Years (6 Semesters)

Awarded by:
APU, Malaysia

Intakes:
17 Mar 2021 | 31 May 2021
21 Sep 2021

  

APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME


Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

To know more about APU-DMU Dual Scheme, please click HERE

 


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE:
STPM• 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) and a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent.
A-LEVEL• 2 Passes in A-Level with a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent.
UEC• 5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Pass in Mathematics and English.
MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION• Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0).
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE:
DIPLOMA

• Successful completion of the APU/APIIT Diploma or
• Successful completion of studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree
(Subject to the approval of the APU/APIIT Academic Board)

* The requirement to pass Mathematics and English subjects at STPM, A-Level and UEC can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.
 
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).
 
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS : 5.5
• TOEFL IBT : 46-59
• Pearson (PTE) : 42
• MUET : Band 4

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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

  • An understanding of theories and concepts that underpin effective marketing and the practical skills required to start a career in marketing.
  • Exposure to key areas including customer lifestyles and behaviour, customer values, marketing communications, international marketing, marketing decision-making and marketing management.
  • A combination with other marketing and general business modules allowing students to gain a clear understanding of the vital role of marketing within the business context.
  • Exposure to how the marketing discipline makes its impact in a variety of contexts.

DEGREE LEVEL 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by every business management professional, and the basic understanding of the context within which business operate - Management, Law, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, People Management and Accounting. We will also expose them towards business & communication skills, computing & IT skills and quantitative skills, independent learning. All Business Management programmes have a common first year so that they will get a solid grounding in business management theories and practices.

COMMON MODULES

  • Introduction to Management
  • Accounting Skills
  • Business and Communications Skills
  • Business Economics
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Business Law
  • Marketing
  • People Management
  • Quantitative Skills

DEGREE LEVEL 2

A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain better understanding of functional management and business management, with specialised focus on Information (Research & Advertising), Electronic Marketing, Customer Relations and Creativity & Innovation. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further researches.

COMMON MODULES

  • Behavioural Science in Organisation
  • Business Ethics and Governance
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Critical Thinking in Management
  • International Culture and Communications
  • Business Research Methods

SPECIALISED MODULES

  • Marketing Intelligence and Research
  • Integrated Marketing Communications 1
  • B2B Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Delivering Customer Value
  • Consumer Behaviour

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 marketing strategies, discovering new opportunities, exploiting competitive advantage and decision making processes, with aims to groom them as marketing specialist. A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually – they will demonstrate their academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.

SPECIALISED MODULES

  • Brand Management
  • Building Customer Relationship
  • Global Marketing
  • Innovation Management and New Product Development
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Investigations in Marketing Management
  • Marketing Decision Making
  • Marketing Management Project
  • Leadership Theory and Practice
  • Retail Marketing Management
  • Strategic Marketing Planning

MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS*

  • Ethnic Relations (M’sian Students)
  • Islamic & Asian Civilisation (M’sian Students)
  • Malaysian Studies (Int’l Students)
  • Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
  • Workplace Professional Communication Skills
  • Employee & Employment Trends
  • Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)


CAREER OPTIONS

  • Advertising & Promotions Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Retail Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Product Manager
  • Director Marketing
  • Content Marketing Specialist


COURSE FEES

Malaysian Students

International Students

Year 1: RM 28,200
Year 2: RM 29,000
Year 3: RM 29,800
Total: RM 87,000

Year 1: RM 28,600 (USD 7,330)
Year 2: RM 29,700 (USD 7,615)
Year 3: RM 29,900 (USD 7,670)
Total: RM 88,200 (USD 22,615)

​* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.


MQA ACCREDITATION

(R/342/6/0126)(03/25)(A6225)

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.