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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management


Duration:
3 Years
(6 Semesters)

 


Awarded by:
APU, Malaysia


Intakes:
14 Mar 2024 | 25 Jul 2024
24 Sep 2024 | 21 Nov 2024

  

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

 


MORE THAN JUST A MARKETING MANAGEMENT DEGREE

You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.

  

APU is an approved partner of the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI). Highly acclaimed and globally recognised across the digital marketing sector, the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) is the gold standard in digital marketing certification and works to support today’s marketers in achieving their full professional potential. DMI is the world’s leading provider in Digital Marketing Courses, with a proven track record in transforming the skills of digital professionals to help build successful careers and promote continuous learning, to shape the workforce of the future.


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 (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
• 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 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
• Pearson (PTE) : 51
• MUET : Band 4

For more information please click HERE


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

  • Business Ethics and Governance
  • Innovation Process
  • International Culture and Communications
  • Business Research Methods

SPECIALISED MODULES

  • E-Commerce
  • B2B Marketing
  • Delivering Customer Value
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Marketing Intelligence and Research
  • Digital Marketing
  • Behavioural Science in Organisation
  • Critical Thinking in Management

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
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Venture Building
  • Digital Strategy and Analytics
  • Investigations in Marketing Management
  • Marketing Decision Making
  • Marketing Management Project
  • Strategic Marketing Planning
  • Retail Marketing Management
  • Leadership Theory and Practice

MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS*

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
  • Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Workplace Professional Skills
  • Integrity and Anti-corruption
  • Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)


CAREER OPTIONS

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


APU - LEADING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

The Future is Technology - Every Business needs Future-Ready Digital Talents for the Digital Economy

As the 4th Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) takes over the world, we are seeing an upward trend of the amalgamation of Digital Technology with Business. As businesses infuse digital technology within their operations, Digital Transformation elevates customer experience, and transforms business models and operating models within the organisation.

“Every Business is Becoming a Technology Business”
- Manju Bansal - Digitalist Magazine - 2018
 
"By 2025, the total number of digital skills required by workers to perform their jobs is projected to increase over 6 times – from one billion skills today to 6.8 billion skills."
- APAC Digital Skills Index - 2020
 
“As digital technologies become more prevalent, the digital economy will become the foundation of the modern economy. Accelerating the digital economy is no longer an option but crucial for Malaysia.”
- Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint - 2021
 
“The digital economy is expected to continue its significant contribution to the country this year, based on an estimated 19.1 per cent contribution to the GDP in 2019 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, following a forecast of 6.7 per cent economic growth for 2021 by the World Bank. With the launch of MyDIGITAL, the expected contributions from the digital economy towards the GDP is an estimated 22.6 per cent by 2025.”
- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) - 2021

For businesses to remain resilient and competitive, they need to innovate, adopt Digital Products, Digital Solutions, have a Digital Growth Strategy, use technology for expansion and growth, as well as equip their workforce with the necessary skill sets to embrace widespread transformation and digital revolution in this Digital Age. The role of “Technology in Business” is vital and technology has challenged and changed every aspect of the way businesses operate at a fast pace. Rapid globalisation has been possible because of technology. Anyone can now do business anywhere in the world with use of high-speed internet, connectivity and presence of well-connected social media. Technology has boosted the development of E-Business, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing and it has brought new dynamics to the globalisation of businesses.


RISE OF E-COMMERCE – BUYING & SELLING WITHOUT BORDERS

As the global pandemic disrupted the world, internet shopping platforms became the dominant channel for consumers to shop for essential goods and services. It is forecasted that e-business and e-commerce will sustain this upward trend and continue to grow. As future e-business professionals, you will be trained to manage business beyond traditional borders, shaping you into professionals who are able to meet future business challenges.

COURSE FEES

Malaysian Students

International Students

Year 1: RM 31,000
Year 2: RM 32,200
Year 3: RM 33,400
Total: RM 96,600

Year 1: RM 32,000 (USD 7,270)
Year 2: RM 33,100 (USD 7,520)
Year 3: RM 34,400 (USD 7,820)
Total: RM 99,500 (USD 22,610)

​* 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.

    


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