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Course Overview

This diploma provides a broad-based foundation in international relations, political systems, and global studies. Students gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills to understand globalisation, diplomacy, political ideologies, environmental issues, and the role of international organisations, with clear pathways to related bachelor's degrees in international studies or business.

Achievement

APU Diploma

Curriculum

Semester 1

• Academic Research Skills
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Managing Business
• Practical IT Skills

Semester 2

• Professional Communications
• International Relations
• Co-Curriculum
• Global Business Trends
• Quantitative Methods

Semester 3

• Statistical Methods
• Marketing
• Business Economics

Semester 4

• International Business
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Modern Political Ideas
• Introduction to Accounting
  Semester 5
• Foreign Affairs of Malaysia
• International Organisations
• People Power and Revolutions in World Politics

Semester 6

• Globalisation and International Studies
• Introduction to Comparative Politics
• Legal Framework of Business

• Environmental Issues and Case Studies

   

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

SPM

• 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects including English at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);

IGCSE/O-LEVELS

• 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects including English at IGCSE/O-Levels;

UEC

• 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects including English in UEC;

CERTIFICATE

• Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;

A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above. 

Credit in English is required at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.

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 "" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 

English Requirements

International Students

• IELTS : 5.0
• TOEFL IBT : 40
• Pearson (PTE) : 47
• MUET : Band 3.5

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Career Prospects

Graduates may pursue careers such as:

• Policy Assistant
• NGO Officer
• Diplomatic Attaché
• Research Assistant
• International Affairs Coordinator

Students may progress to bachelor's degrees in International Relations or related business and management programmes. Those excelling in core modules may enter directly into Year 2 Semester 2 of the BA (Hons) in International Relations at APU.

Study Abroad Pathway

Upon successful completion of this programme and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Relations
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management**
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management**
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in:
  • E-Business**
  • Digital Leadership**
• BA (Hons) Human Resource Management**
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management**
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management with a specialism in Digital Marketing**

** Please take note that Bridging module/s needed before progress into Year 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Entry
Students who obtained a Credit (B) or above for all the core modules in Semester 3, 4 and 5, they will be eligible to progress straight into Level 2 Semester 2 of BA (Hons) in International Relations.

- For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.

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.

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