Pathways from Malaysia

Find out the best option to start your studies at UC Business School.

Undergraduate Programme

Available UC programme: Bachelor of Commerce

InstitutionLocationProgramme and Entry RequirementsDuration at UC
George Town, Pulau Penang
Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Business Information Technology
Diploma in Business Studies
2 years
HELP University Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
2 years
INTEC Education College Shah Alam, Selangor
2 years
Kolej Professional MARA (KPM)  Beranang, Selangor
Ayer Molek, Melaka
Indera Mahkota, Pahang
Seri Iskandar, Perak
Bandar Penawar, Johor
Bandar Melaka, Melaka 
2 years 
Kolej Polytechnic MARA (KPTM)
Diploma in Accounting
2 years 
  Kuching, Sarawak Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Business Management
2 years  
KYS Business School Malacca Bachelor of Commerce (1+2) 2 years
Sunway University Pelitang Jaya, Selangor American Degree Transfer Programme (Business) 2 years
Taylor's University Subang Jaya, Selangor
Dual Degree Programme:
1 year
University of Canterbury International College (UCIC) Christchurch, New Zealand University Transfer Programme (Commerce) 2 years
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Bachelor in Accounting (Hons)
Diploma in Industrial Logistics
1.5 or 2 years
University of Technology Serawak (UTS) Sibu, Sarawak Bachelor of Accountancy
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
2 years
Methodist Pilley Institute Sibu, Sarawak Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Business Management
2 years
Education SystemEntry RequirementsDuration at UC
GCE ‘A’ levels
At least three ‘A’ levels, with at least one at grade C or above (not including General Studies) 3 years
International Baccalaureate Awarded International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points. 3 years
STPM Three passes at Principal level (no lower than C) including one at B grade or better. 3 years
UEC  Maximum of 20 points over five academic subjects (calculated on the basis that A1 = 1 point, A2 = 2 points, B3 = 3 points, etc.)  3 years 
Malaysian Martikulation Certificate Minimum GPA of 2.5 3 years
Recognised Malaysian Foundation programme Minimum B+ grade (GPA 3.33/4.0 or 70%-74%) in relevant academic subjects. The Foundation Programme has to be recognised and accredited on the Malaysian Qualifications Register. 3 years
Aotearoa New Zealand (University Entrance through NCEA)
NCEA Level 3
Three subjects – at level 3 made up of:
14 credits in each of three approved subjects is required
Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of:
5 credits in reading
5 credit sin writing
Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above made up of:
Achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or
Unit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required)
3 years

Entry requirements are subject to change. For the most up to date information check your eligibility.

Approved English Test
Minimum Requirements
IELTS
Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL IBT Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing, and listening.
TOEFL PBT With a minimum score of 550 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5.
PTE - Academic PTE with an overall score of 46 and no PTE communicative skills score below 36.
SPM1119 (O-level English) Grade 4B.
CCEL EAP2 Minimum C+ grade.

These requirements are subject to change. For the most up to date information check English language requirements.

Postgraduate Programme

Available UC programme: Postgraduate Study

Approved English Test
Minimum Requirements
IELTS Academic
An average score of 6.5, with minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
TOEFL iBT Total minimum score of 90, with at least 19 in reading, writing, and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.
CCEL EAP 2 Minimum of B+ grade.
CAE/CPE Minimum overall score of 176, with at least 169 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE with overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.
NZCEL Academic Endorsement - Level 5.
FluentIQ Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.
LanguageCert C1 Expert IESOL (LRSW) with HIGH PASS.
NZAPA English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than level 2).

These requirements are subject to change. For the most up to date information check English language requirements.

International Student Awards

UC Business School offers three categories of awards for international students:

  • Dean's Award
  • South East Asia Award
  • Fast Track Award

Find out more about UC Business School International Student Awards.

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