FAQ - Diploma of Business (Monash Malaysia)

Course Details

Q1: What is my course name?

Your course name is a Diploma of Business

Q2: What is my course code?

Your course code is B0601

Q3: Where is my study location?

Your study location is at Monash University Malaysia

Fees

Where can I find more information about fees and payment related matters?

For fees and payment related matters, please refer to the Finance website.

Alternatively, you can submit your enquiries to Finance Helpdesk for further assistance.

Web Enrolment System (WES)

How do I login into the Web Enrolment System (WES)?

Log into the Web Enrolment System (WES) using your Monash username and password.

To log in successfully, your details must exactly match those recorded in your student profile.

Enrolment and re-enrolment

Q1: What do I need to do to enroll?

• For all new students:

Follow the step-by-step guide in Let’s Begin.

Q2: How do I re-enrol?

• Re-enrolment for continuing students:
• For further information and detailed instructions on how to re-enrol, please click here.

General Studies Requirements

Do I have to complete the General Studies units?

Yes. Enrolment in the General Studies course is a Malaysian government requirement for all students studying in Malaysia. Please refer to the General Studies website for more information.

Timetable

Q1: I have enrolled in WES, what do I do now to get my timetable?

Once you have completed your enrolment on WES (Web Enrolment System), you are required to:

You are required to check all availabilities for your enrolled units and construct your optimum timetable.

Q2: I am a new Diploma of Business student. How do I enrol in my units?

The Education Management Office (EMO) will enrol your units for the first semester in stages.

Enrollment for international students can only be done by the Education Management Office (EMO) after the submission of both the passport and health screening report to the International Student Pass (ISP) Office.

For your subsequent semesters, you will need to complete your unit enrolment during the re-enrolment period in October–November. The University will send a bulk email closer to the time to remind you of this re-enrolment activity. Please check your student Monash email account regularly.

Q3: What do I do if all the classes are full and I don’t have an allocation?

If your classes are full, please submit an enquiry at AskMira for further assistance.

Q4: Who should I contact if I have a problem with timetable or Allocate+ ?

Please submit an enquiry at AskMira for further assistance.

Study Leave/ Intermission

Q1: Do I re-enrol if I want to take leave/intermission from my studies?

To keep a place in your course, you need to apply for intermission. While waiting for your school to confirm you can take study leave, you need to re-enrol in your current course, or else you might lose your place at Monash.

• Intermission: Once you've started your course, and your first census date has passed, you may be able to apply for study leave. You can apply to take a break of up to 12 months during your course. This can be taken over consecutive semesters or teaching periods, or at different times. Students must complete an intermission application form.

Q2: Will I receive information from the University while I am on intermission?

Yes, we'll email to your Monash account with information about your course, so make sure you check it regularly. In particular, we email you in October/November about re-enrolling for the following academic year (if you don't do this during the re-enrolment period you'll need to pay a late fee of RM200). Click here for more information on Intermission.

Examination

When will I get information regarding exam and result release date?

You may refer to this webpage for information on the exam dates.

Further information can be found here.

Please note that not all units will have final exams. All units in the first year are 100% ongoing assessments. Meanwhile, for the units in the second year, there will be a mixture of ongoing assessments and final exams. You are highly encouraged to refer to the Diploma of Business handbook for preparation and more information.

Special Consideration

Q1: What is a special consideration?

If something unexpected causes you to miss an internal test or assessment deadline, you’ll need to apply for special consideration.

Results

Getting your results:

Your results - when and how

Access your results in WES

Receive your results by SMS

Understanding your results:

Reading your marks

Academic records (transcripts)

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Weighted Average Mark (WAM)

Concerns with your results

Feedback on exams

Course Completion

What is course completion?

Q1: What is course completion?

After your results are released for your final teaching period, your faculty will need to confirm that you’ve completed all the requirements (including non-credit units and activities) of your course. They can then mark you as officially course completed.

More information can be found here.

Q2: Is there anything I should check before I complete the Diploma of Business?

Please ensure that you have completed the General Studies requirements too.

Course Progression

Q1: I have completed the Diploma of Business. What is the step-by-step to apply for a Bachelor of Business and Commerce course?

Please click here for more information and guidelines.

Q2: What are the minimum requirements to progress into the Bachelor of Business and Commerce course?

1. Complete and pass all Year 1 and Year 2 units of Diploma of Business and;
2. Achieve a minimum 50 of Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and;
3. Complete and pass the General Studies requirement.

Graduation

Q1: I have just completed my course. Do I have to apply for graduation? Yes, you do need to apply to graduate.

Q2: How do I apply for graduation? To apply for graduation, you’ll need to log in to WES and click on the “Graduation Application” link.

For more details on how to apply, please visit the graduation website on the application process.

More FAQs on graduation can be found here.

International Student

Q1: What is a Student Pass?

A Student Pass is a multiple-entry visa that grants international students permission to reside in Malaysia for the purpose of pursuing their studies at an approved educational institution.

Q2: I will be completing my first year soon and would like to know more information on student pass renewal. Where can I find the relevant information?

You may find the relevant information here.

Should you have further questions regarding visa renewal, please do not hesitate to submit them via ISPHelpDesk.

Q3: May I know whom I should contact to request an approved course map required for student pass renewal?

Kindly contact us at mum-spi.emo@monash.edu for further assistance.