Introduction

Discipline

International Relations Studies

Program

Diploma Program

Qualification Awarded

DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Awarding Institution

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Diploma Award

Recognition of Qualification

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Course Duration

2 Years/5 semesters

Intake

April, June, September, November

Class Location

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation （Bukit Jalil）

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Semester 1:
English for Academic Purpose
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Practical IT Skills
Managing Business

Semester 2:
Professional Communications
Academic Research Skills
Global Business Trends
Critical International Film Studies

Semester 3:
Modern Political Ideologies
Foreign Affairs of Malaysia
International History Since 1900
International Relations

Semester 4:
Globalisation and International Studies
People’s Power and Revolutions in World Politics
International Organisations
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Environment Issues & Case Studies 1

Semester 5:
Theories of International Relations
Introduction to International Political Economy
Regionalism in Southeast Asia
Environment Issues & Case Studies 2

Semester 6:
Internship (8 weeks)

Entry Requirement

SPM
• 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects 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 at IGCSE/O-Levels;

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

• 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: Please take note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level is required for progression to BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Business Information Systems.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM45000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

RM39,600

Application Fee

RM800

Other Fees

Library Deposit(refundable)/ RM500

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Course Inquiry

Student Services Department - info@apu.edu.my
Contact Number: 03-8996 1000

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation