Diploma in Business Administration

The Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) program is designed to equip students with the business knowledge which will enable them to succeed in the challenging business environment both in a corporate setting and as an entrepreneur. Besides that, the program is also constructed to provide a solid foundation for students who are planning to further their studies in the degree program.

Intakes

January, April, and August

Duration

2 Years

Assessments and Examinations

60% Coursework and 40% Final Examination

Progression Pathway

Why Study Here?

Holistic Education

The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.

Seamless Transfer into American Universities

We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.

Academic Mentorship and Support

Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.

Extracurricular Advantage

Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

University Placement Guidance

We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.

Choice of Subjects

Year 1

Students will learn the following subjects in the first year

• Business Law
• Introduction to Law
• Organization Behaviour
• Principles of Management
• Introduction to Business
• Business Mathematics
• Business Statistics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Cost Accounting
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Financial Management
• Principles of Business Finance I
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Principles of Marketing
• Business English I

Year 2

Students will learn the following subjects in the second year

• Advertising and Promotion
• e-Commerce Theory and Application
• Professional Sales
• Principles of Business Finance II
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resources Management
• Introduction to International Business
• Operations Management
• Business English II
• Internship

MOHE General Studies

Students must pass these MOHE General Studies

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) Or Creativity and Innovative Thinking Skills (for students who have a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
• Community Service
• Moral Education OR Islamic Studies OR Education for Sustainability Development

For International Students

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi
• Creativity and Innovative Thinking Skills
• Community Service
• Moral Education
• Education for Sustainability Development

The Diploma in Business Administration program provides you with fundamental knowledge in a variety of business disciplines which includes Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, and Management. You will then have the expertise to excel in your career pursuit in the corporate world or as an entrepreneur. You will also be equipped with a strong fundamental knowledge which will assist you in acing your subjects when furthering your studies in the degree programs.

Become a highly sought-after professional in various industries as a:

• Accountant
• Account Manager
• Advertising Manager
• Business Development Associate
• Human Resources Generalist
• Marketing Manager
• Office Manager
• Project Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Sales Administrator