Diploma of Business - Study (Monash Malaysia)

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The Diploma of Business is your first step towards achieving your goals of obtaining a degree in business at Monash. As a direct and reliable pathway to a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, this course will provide you with the skills necessary to meet the expectations Monash University has of students at an undergraduate level.

With the facilitation and guidance of a dedicated team of educators, you will learn how to work independently, think critically, and exercise academic skills while being introduced to the fundamentals of theories and practices in business such as mathematics, marketing, management, and many others.

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Fast-track to the second year of Monash University.

Once you complete this diploma and meet the entry requirements, you'll be eligible for direct entry into the second year of Monash's Bachelor of Business and Commerce.

A diploma or a degree in business is one of the most versatile academic qualifications. You'll have a range of transferable knowledge and skills which will empower you to pursue a future of possibilities.

At a glance

Course structure

Why Monash?

Entry requirements

Duration

2 years (full-time)

Intakes

February, July and October

Fees

In 2027, the annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM36,000 for Malaysian students
• RM42,240 for International students.

General Fees

• Application (once only) - RM100
• Registration (once only) - RM200
• General amenities (per semester) - RM100
• International student pass application - Click here.

Year 1 In your first year, you’ll study nine units in the Diploma of Business. These subjects will provide you with a strong grounding in basic technical, theoretical, and practical knowledge that will set you on the path to a Monash business degree.

• MMD1010 Accounting 101
• MMD1690 Economics 101
• MMD1540 Effective communication 1
• MMD1110 Introduction to data analysis
• MMD1020 Management 101
• MMD1090 Marketing 101
• MMD1550 Introductory mathematics
• MMD2030 Effective communication 2
• MMD1000 Spoken English for higher education.

Year 2 In your second year, you’ll study six core business units and two academic-skills based units that are designed to prepare you for direct transition into one of the accountancy, or non-accountancy majors of the Bachelor of Business and Commerce degree.

Accountancy major in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce

• AMU1018 Introduction to academic research
• BFW1001 Foundations of finance
• ACW1120 Financial accounting 1
• ECM1953 Principles of economics
• AMU1017 Academic literacies
• ETW1001 Introduction to statistical analysis
• MGW1010 Introduction to management
• BTW1042 Business law

Non-accountancy major in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce

• AMU1018 Introduction to academic research
• BFW1001 Foundations of finance
• ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ACW1020 Accounting in business
• AMU1017 Academic literacies
• ETW1001 Introduction to statistical analysis
• MKW1120 Marketing fundamentals
• BTW1042 Business law or MGW1010 Introduction to management.

Please visit the Monash Handbook to learn more about each unit.

Quality education Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Monash University is ranked (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026):

• No. 36 in the world for Economics and Econometrics
• No. 38 in the world for Accounting and Finance
• No. 49 in the world for Marketing
• No. 57 in the world for Business and Management Studies.

A holistic curriculum With an equal emphasis on fundamental knowledge and practical skills, you’ll have an advanced understanding of theories and applications in business practices.

Employability If you decide to enter the workforce after completing this course, the blend of theory-based and practical education will have given you a well-rounded ability to critically understand and apply valuable skills and knowledge. You’ll thrive in the business world.

100% in-semester assessments You’ll engage in project-based learning, which promotes complex and critical comprehension of the subject.

University environment You’ll be studying the same syllabus and assessments as first-year undergraduate students, and you’ll be supported by lecturers who will provide you feedback and guidance to ensure you’re ready for university.

Graduate with two qualifications Transitioning directly from this diploma into the Bachelor of Business and Commerce, and completing the degree, means you'll receive two qualifications from Monash in just four years.

Be supported Receive a 10% tuition fee waiver when you successfully enrol in this course. Click here for details.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

Entry score

You will need the following entry scores for the Diploma of Business:

* The Ontario Secondary School Diploma is only accepted from Monash approved schools only.

Prerequisites

Credit in Mathematics (Australian Year 11 equivalent).

English requirements

Monash’s minimum requirements apply. You can meet the English entry requirements with a C grade in SPM English Language and CEFR B1, B2, C1 or C21.

The following English proficiency tests are accepted:

• IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online – Overall band score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
• TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition2 - From 21 January 2026– A total score of 3 with 3 in Writing, 2.5 in Speaking, 2 in Listening and 2.5 in Reading
• TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition2 - Prior to 21 January 2026– A total score of 46 with 14 in Writing and Speaking, and 4 in Listening and Reading
• Pearson Test of English (Academic)2– Overall score of 47 with no Communicative Skills lower than 36
• C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency2– Overall score of 162 with no skill score lower than 154

Tests must be taken within 24 months prior to course commencement.

1 Monash University does not accept CEFR grades of A1 or A2 2 Monash University does not accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online and Cambridge Linguaskill General as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course. 3 TOEFL Essentials does not meet the English language requirement for the Diploma of Business

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