DIPLOMA (FULL-TIME)
The Diploma Programme is offered full-time to school leavers with qualifications in Sijil
Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ Malaysian Certificate of Education (MCE).
The curriculum developed by academics from the University of Malaya as well as industry
practitioners stresses on balance of theoretical and practical aspects to ensure that the
graduates fulfil the needs of the job market and are able to compete in the workplace of today.
Through this programmes, students will acquire the skills and knowledge that will contribute
towards their career development in related fields.
Quality Assurance
UMCCed emphasises every aspect related to the structure and content of the programmes
offered to ensure that these are in line with the latest technological developments and to meet
the requirements of the job market. The main criteria in measuring the quality of the
programme are as follows:
Highly Qualified and Experienced Lecturers
Interactive Learning
Teaching & Learning Support
3.1 DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1) Diploma in Management
2) Diploma in Business Management
3) Diploma in Accounting
3.1.1 Diploma in Management
The Diploma in Management programme is offered to school leavers interested in pursuing a
career in organisational management and administration. This programme will equip students
with the skills and knowledge required in management as well as expose them to basic
aspects of organisational management including management, marketing, finance,
management information systems, human resource management and strategy
implementation.
Objectives
By the end of this programme, students should be able to:
Understand basic principles of management
Understand and apply decision making tools in modern management at the
operational level
Demonstrate reasoning, critical and creative thinking, and analytical skills
Apply various types of management skills needed to function at an optimum level
Career & Academic Path
Graduates of the Diploma in Management programme will have the opportunity to further
their studies to a Bachelor Degree in related fields at local universities.
The graduates of this programme will be able to obtain positions such as Assistant
Administrative Officers at government departments and statutory bodies subject to the
prescribed conditions of the public service. The graduates will also be qualified to hold
various posts in the private sector.
3.1.2 Diploma in Business Management
The Diploma in Business Management programme is offered to school leavers interested in
pursuing a career in business management. This programme will provide students with the
skills and knowledge in total and integrated aspects of business management, and is suitable
for those wishing to acquire a sound understanding of all aspects of business. Students will be
trained in all functional areas of management of a business such as accounting, management,
marketing, and human resource management that can be beneficial for career development
and organisational development, and foster a spirit of entrepreneurship among the students.
Objectives
By the end of this programme, students should be able to:
Identify and understand the basic principles of business management in a competitive
and dynamic environment
Apply the principles of business management and plan the operations of a business
unit
Think creatively and critically, and understand the risks in making business decisions
and identify business opportunities
Career & Academic Path
Graduates of the Diploma in Business Management programme have the opportunity to
pursue a Bachelor Degree in a related field at local universities. Graduates of the programme
are qualified to apply for the post of Assistant Business Development officers at private
companies and government-linked companies (GLCs). Graduates are also qualified to hold
various positions such as Executive Assistants up to management levels in an organisation.
3.1.3 Diploma in Accounting
This programme aims to develop graduates with accounting and business management skills
to either develop their career or further their education in field of accounting.
Objectives
By the end of this programme, students should be able to:
Equip students with the practical the theoretical aspect of accounting
Train students to execute accounting assignments and prepare basic financial
statements
Produce accounting graduates who are capable of analyzing accounting problems
ethically and effectively
Develop the skills required to work as a team, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning
Career & Academic Path
Graduates of the Diploma in Accounting Programme will have the opportunity to further
their studies to a Bachelor Degree in related fields at local universities. The graduates of this
programme will be able to obtain positions such as Accountants Assistant at government
departments and statutory bodies subject to the prescribed conditions of the public service.
The graduates will also be qualified to hold various posts in the private sector.
