Course Overview
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with: an understanding of the context, nature, role, and significance of management activities, with particular emphasis on global supply chains, logistics, and international business operations; an opportunity to develop well-researched, logical, and integrated solutions to complex, multi-faceted problems in dynamic international and supply chain contexts; vocationally relevant exposure enabling students to manage global sourcing, procurement, and logistics processes effectively, enhancing operational performance across international markets; a wide range of employment skills including critical thinking, problem solving, communication, IT application, analytical reasoning, and the ability to conduct research in international business and supply chain management.
Achievement
Bachelor's Degree with Honours
Curriculum
- Degree Level 1: Digital Thinking and Innovation, Quantitative Skills, Business and Communications Skills, People Management, Business Economics, Accounting Skills, Marketing, Business Law, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Management.
- Degree Level 2: Behavioural Science in Organisations, Digital Marketing, Innovation Process, Business Research Methods, Delivering Customer Value, Managing Finance, Operations Management, International Culture and Communications, International Business Law, International Business, Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management. Includes a 16-week Internship.
- Degree Level 3: Venture Building, Global Marketing, Managing People and Performance, Strategic Management, Project Management, Managing Change, Global Banking and Finance, Investigations, Managing International Supply Chain, Final Year Project, Digital Supply Chain, Global Business Strategy, plus MQA Compulsory Subjects.
Entry 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 (Grade A-D) 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).
Entry to Level 2 of the Degree
- Diploma: Successful completion of the APU Diploma or studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree (Subject to the approval of the APU 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.
English Requirements (International Students)
- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL IBT : 46
- Pearson (PTE) : 51
- MUET : Band 4
Career Prospects
Global Supply Chain Manager, International Logistics Manager, Procurement and Sourcing Manager, Operations Manager (Global/Regional), Inventory and Warehouse Manager, Demand Planning Manager, Export/Import Manager, Project Manager (Supply Chain Focus), Supply Chain Analytics Manager, Entrepreneur / International Business Founder.
- All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.