Diploma in Digital Business

UNITEN Business School

N/0414/4/0021 (08/27) (MQA/PSA16049)

Overview

Diploma in Digital Business is a programme that equips students with practical skills and knowledge in digital marketing, e-commerce, and business technology, preparing them for careers in the evolving digital business landscape.

About Programme

The Diploma in Digital Business programme is designed to develop future-ready graduates who can navigate the intersection of business, technology, and digital innovation. Students will build a strong foundation in business management while gaining practical digital competencies essential for today’s evolving marketplace.

The curriculum combines core business disciplines with industry-relevant digital skills, covering areas such as e-commerce, digital marketing, social content creation, web design, business computing, financial management, entrepreneurship, and computer security. Students will also strengthen their analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities through hands-on and applied learning experiences.

To enhance graduate employability, the programme includes a 3-month industrial training placement, providing valuable real-world exposure and industry experience prior to graduation.

Graduates will be well-positioned for careers in digital marketing, e-commerce, business development, digital operations, social media management, and entrepreneurial ventures.

🗓️ Intakes

January, June & September

🏫 Campus

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus

🕒 Duration

2 years (full-time)

🪙 Total Programme Fee

RM25,900 - for Malaysian students

RM28,900 - for International students

Programme Pathway

The Diploma in Digital Business programme provides a structured pathway to a range of Bachelor (Honours) degrees in Business and Economics-related fields at UBS.

A key advantage of the programme is its credit transfer opportunity, allowing eligible diploma graduates to receive exemptions for relevant bachelor’s degree subjects (subject to approval). This may reduce overall study duration and support faster progression towards completing a bachelor’s degree.

This flexible academic pathway ensures our students are industry-ready upon diploma completion, while also positioning them for a smooth and efficient transition into a recognised bachelor’s qualification in their chosen field at UBS.

Programme Structure

Year 1	Year 2
Introduction to Multimedia English for Business Business Computing Skill Business Communication Principles of Marketing Business Mathematics E-Commerce Financial Management Business Law Financial & Managerial Accounting Digital Business Economics Principles of Management Business Ethics Pengajian Islam & Kemasyarakatan/ Pendidikan Moral & Kemasyarakatan	Digital Marketing Computer Security Essentials Operations Management Basics of Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban Business Statistics Social Content Creation Web Design Organizational Behaviour International Business Leadership Law & Ethics of IT Kursus Integriti dan Anti Rasuah Industrial Training (3 months)

Note: The above programme structure serves as a guide. Courses may differ according to intakes.

PEO No.	Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
PEO No.	UNITEN produces Diploma in Digital Business graduates who:
PEO1	are professional, knowledgeable, technically competent, and agile to adapt to digital and technology in the energy and digital business environment.
PEO2	communicate effectively, collaborate, show leadership, demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and engage in lifelong learning in an organisation.
PEO3	uphold ethical values and demonstrate effective management by integrating professionalism, practical and numeracy skills in stakeholder engagement in business.
PEO4	with strong personal skills and a sense of responsibility as global citizens who value cultural diversity and sustainability in the business context.

PLO No.	Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
	Students graduating from the Diploma in Digital Business programme will have the ability to:
	Statement
PLO1	explain broad-based principles and theories in digital business to analyse and solve problems in diverse organisational contexts.
PLO2	apply broad-based digital business knowledge to demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills in solving routine and non-routine problems across various organisational settings
PLO3	practice digital routine and non-routine operational and management skills in business organisational settings.
PLO4	initiate effective written and oral communication skills in digital business transactions.
PLO5	practice effective collaborative skills in digital business settings.
PLO6	apply relevant digital skills for developing business solutions.
PLO7	interpret numerical and graphical data using appropriate digital analytical tools.
PLO8	behave according to responsible behaviour in managing digital business operations for self and others with minimal supervision.
PLO9	seek self-improvement skills for academic and career development in digital business areas.
PLO10	express entrepreneurship skills in various digital business environments.
PLO11	commit to ethical and flexible task management skills within digital business organisations.

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-Level / GCE / GCSE / IGCSE

Pass SPM with minimum Grade C any 3 subjects

UEC

Pass with minimum 3 subjects Grade B6

STPM

Pass STPM at least 1subject with a minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in any subject

STAM

Pass STAM with a minimum Grade of MAQBUL

SKM

Pass SKM Level 3 in arelated field

Certificate (Level 3, MQF)

Pass SKM Level 3 in arelated field

High School Certificate for International Applicants

Minimum 50% / Grade C in:

Mathematics
English

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