Skip to content

Undergraduate ยท Business & Management ยท ๐Ÿ“ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BBA Business Administration

Universiti Malaya

Duration
3.5 years Full-time
Next intake
October 2026
Indicative annual fee
RM 23,000 / year

Course overview

UM's business faculty teaches the full management core โ€” finance, marketing, operations and strategy โ€” with strong links to Malaysian and regional employers.

Total cost of the whole degree is often less than a single year at a comparable UK or Australian university.

Key modules

  • Principles of Management
  • Business Statistics
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing Management
  • International Business
  • Strategic Management

Entry requirements

Academic

Good results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications or a recognised foundation programme.

English language

  • IELTS: 5.5 overall, with no band below 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 46 overall
  • MUET: Band 3

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route โ€” your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 2026
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ March 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Malaysia.

  • Business Analyst
  • Marketing Executive
  • Banking Associate
  • HR Executive
  • Operations Executive

Post-study work in Malaysia: Graduate pass options. Read the Malaysia student visa guide.

Business & Management
Undergraduate3 years

BCom Commerce

University of Auckland

Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Indicative tuition
NZ$48,133 / year
Business & Management
Undergraduate3 years

BCom Commerce

University of Sydney

Location
Sydney, Australia
Indicative tuition
A$53,500 / year
Business & Management
Undergraduate4 years

BBA Business Administration

Simon Fraser University

Location
Vancouver, Canada
Indicative tuition
C$33,000 / year

BBA Business Administration: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for BBA Business Administration at Universiti Malaya?

Good results in A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or equivalent international qualifications or a recognised foundation programme. English language: IELTS 5.5 overall, with no band below 5.0; TOEFL iBT 46 overall; MUET Band 3. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does BBA Business Administration cost?

Indicative tuition is RM 23,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start BBA Business Administration?

This course has intakes in October 2026, March 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.