Diploma in
Business Studies

Business Expertise for the Knowledge Economy

Accredited by

Course approval: KPT/JPS(KR10063)7/14
MQA accreditation: MQA(A10063)3/16



 
What It Can Do for You

Provide cutting-edge knowledge and skills that are crucial to the effective and efficient management and operation of a business enterprise.

Open doors to vast employment opportunities in business related professional fields including accounting, management, marketing, international business, e-commerce, human resource management, and information and communications technology (ICT).

Progress to the 2nd. year of a 3+0 Staffordshire University business degree at the college or credit transfer to the following internationally recognised universities:

NEW ZEALAND
Lincoln University

AUSTRALIA
Curtin University of Technology
Deakin University
Edith Cowan University
La Trobe University
Murdoch University
Queensland University of Technology
RMIT University
University of Newcastle
University of South Australia
University of Tasmania
University of Wollongong

UNITED KINGDOM
Birmingham City University
Liverpool John Moores University
Staffordshire University
University of Abertay Dundee
University of Glamorgan
University of Hertfordshire
University of Hull

UNITED STATES
Hardin-Simmons University
Hawaii Pacific University
Northwood University
Oklahoma City University

Experience the advantage of a flexible assessment system based on
30% to 40% coursework and 60% to 70% written examination for majority of the subjects.
 

Your Study Route


What You Study

You must successfully complete all the subjects as follows (credit hours indicated in brackets):

Academic English (4)
Accounting 2 (4)
Accounting I (4)
Business Communication (3)
Business Computing (3)
Business Law (3)
Business Statistics 1 (4)
Business Statistics 2 (4)
E-commerce (3)
English for Business & Trade (4)
Financial Management (4)
Foundation in Microcomputing (3)
International Business (3)
 

 

International Marketing (3)
Introduction to Business (3)
Introduction to Marketing (3)
Macroeconomics (4)
Microeconomics (4)
Operations Management (3)
Organisational Behaviour (3)
Personnel Management (3)
Principle & Practice of Management (3)
Research Methodology (3)
Study Skills (3)
Bahasa Kebangsaan (MQA) (3)
Pendidikan Moral / Pengajian Islam (MQA) (3)
Pengajian Malaysia (MQA) (3)
 

When & Enrollment Requirements

When You Begin Studies
January, March, May or August

How Long You Study
Approximately 2 years and 4 months totalling 90 credit hours. 
 

What You Need to Enrol
3 SPM credits.

GCE O-Level or equivalent qualifications are also accepted.

Forecast examination results are accepted for provisional admission.

Why You Should Join Us

Qualified, experienced, dedicated and caring lecturers.

Articulate into a wide range of well-established and recognised university degree options overseas.

Articulate into the 2nd. year of a 3+0 Staffordshire University business degree at DISTED leading to considerable cost savings.

The subjects are accredited with exemptions into the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK.
 

Industry Advisory Panel comprising representatives from prominent enterprises assists in matching the programme with industry needs and employment market trends.

Ideal learning environment at our purpose-built Yeap Chor Ee Campus with excellent modern facilities.

Scholarships are available to Malaysian SPM / O-Level achievers.

 
 


 

Lee Yi Ting  
Diploma in Business Studies CGPA 4.83 / 5.0 (2010)
 

 “The DISTED business studies programme has given me a broad outlook of managing a business enterprise as it covers all the key business operation areas.

The college has a nice and relaxing ambience with helpful lecturers and optimal class size for closer interaction among students and academic staff. This conducive environment has encouraged me to study well.”


 

Yvonne Lunga
From Zimbabwe 
Diploma in Business Studies CGPA 4.65 / 5.0 (2009)

 “Studying overseas is an adventure, and at DISTED, it was a very exciting one.

The lecturers are good and friendly. I could relate with them at a personal level.

The library is well-stocked with updated publications including online databases and e-books, which are useful for research assignments."



 

Amy Lim Hui Ying  
Diploma in Business Studies CGPA 4.74 / 5.0 (2008)
 

 “The business studies diploma course is challenging and interesting as it covers all the fundamental areas of business.

This also helps us to choose our degree majors wisely according to interest and aptitude.

The library has relevant print and online references to support us well in doing assignments and research."

 

Alicia Lim Jia Ping 
Diploma in Business Studies CGPA 4.83 / 5.0 (2007)

 “The Diploma in Business Studies is excellent as it provides a broad-based business education.

Its wide range of subjects prepare students for a variety of career opportunities including accountancy, marketing, management and human resource."
 

Koay Theng Yie
Diploma in Business Studies CGPA 4.96  / 5.0 (2006)

 “I enjoyed studying the business studies course as it is relevant to a variety of careers in accountancy, business and management.

I’m thankful to my lecturers who were very caring and helpful.

They were also inspiring as they encouraged students to be creative and independent in learning and could accept differences in opinion.

DISTED has a well-stocked library including online databases and e-books to help us do well in our assignments. It also provides good and fast Internet service."

 

Joyce Ewe Seow Chie
Diploma in Business Studies CGPA 3.20 / 5.0 (2005)

 “DISTED offers a good business course which covers a broad range of business areas.

Furthermore, it has good facilities, responsible lecturers and its fees are reasonable.”

 

Quah Jo Leen
Diploma in Business Studies CGPA 4.2 / 5.0 (2004)

 “The Diploma in Business Studies has a wide range of subjects that gives students a broad understanding of all major areas of business.

DISTED offers a conducive learning environment with helpful and friendly lecturers who are serious about teaching.”


 


Fee Schedule & Intake Dates

 
Diploma in Business Studies
Intakes: 3 January, 19 March, 7 May and 7 August 2012
 
The course fees are available upon request.