Diploma in International Studies

Program Overview

The APU Diploma in International Studies equips students with academic and vocational knowledge in international affairs. It develops critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills, preparing graduates for careers in the international arena. Upon completion, students can progress into various degree programs in international relations, business management, and marketing.

Program Outline

Outline:

This APU Diploma in International Studies is designed to:

• Provide the academic aspect as well as the vocational aspects of International Studies.
• Prepare students for careers in the International Studies environment.
• Provide students with academic and professional skills to develop solutions requiring a holistic outlook in the area of International Studies.
• Provide students with critical, independent and cooperative learning skills so as to facilitate their response to continuous change in international arena.
• Develop students’ intellectual skills, communications ability and team working capability.
• Provide students with opportunity to progress into degrees of International standard in relevant areas.

Semester 1

• Academic Research Skills
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Managing Business
• Practical IT Skills

Semester 2

• Professional Communications
• International Relations
• Critical International Film Studies
• Global Business Trends

Semester 3

• Globalisation and International Studies
• International History Since 1900
• Modern Political Ideas
• Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

Semester 4

• Introduction to International Political Economy
• People Power and Revolutions in World Politics
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Comparative Politics
• Environment Issues and Case Studies 1

Semester 5

• Theories of International Relations
• International Organisations
• Regionalism in Southeast Asia
• Environment Issues & Case Studies 2

Careers:

Upon successful completion of this programme and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Relations
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in:
• E-Business
• Digital Leadership
• BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management with a specialism in Digital Marketing