Course Structure

The broad aim of this programme is to develop working adults with a range of knowledge and skills directly relevant to the working environment and to cater to the interests of students wishing to specialise in a specific functional area in Management, Purchasing & Supply Management, Office &Administrative Management, Corporate Communication, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Information Technology and Advertising & Media Studies. Students will be expected to have skills of analysis, critical thinking, self-management and the personal and interpersonal skills so that they can swiftly transfer their knowledge and understanding of their respective specialization in the context of business organization and environment to the workplace.

Duration

Duration:
12 to 15 months

Semesters:
5 semesters (part-time)

Entry Requirement

• Diploma or its equivalent qualification in any one of the related discipline and a minimum of 1 year of post qualification working experience.
• Certificate or its equivalent qualification in any one of the related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of work experience.
• Matured entrants age 21 and above without the necessary formal academic qualification and with a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience.
• SPM holders (age under 21) will be required to complete a recognized certificate programme or programmes of  no less than 6 months duration from approved institutions such as Olympia College.

Grading and Assessment

Assignments
Mid-Term Examinations
Final Examination
Project

Final award

Executive Diploma in Management Studies
Executive Diploma in Office &Administrative Management
Executive Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Management
Executive Diploma in Marketing
Executive Diploma in Corporate Communication
Executive Diploma in Information Technology
Executive Diploma in Hospitality Management
Executive diploma in Advertising & Media Studies

Awarding body

SPACE- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (SPACE-UTM)

Course benefit

• Enhanced career and salary opportunities with a formal, recognized qualification that can be completed in about 12 months.
• Gain key knowledge and professional skills recognized by employers.
• Registered student of the University and students will receive direct access to the UTM online e-library and UTM student card, giving extra benefits as a recognized UTM student.
• Diploma is a passport to career and continuing studies.  Graduates from many of the Executive Diploma programmes are eligible for direct entry to internationally recognized degree programmes.
  
  

Modules

Career Opportunities

ProgrammePathway

FURTHER STUDIES
Upon successful completion of the Executive Diploma, students can further their studies with SPACE UTM or the UK with advanced standing either into the second or final year of an undergraduate degree.

i.  SPACE UTM EXECUTIVE BA (Hons )

• Management
• Management (HRM)
• Management (Marketing)
• Management (Hotel, Tourism and Leisure Management)
• Management (Logistics and Supply Management)

ii.

Intakes

January / March / June / August / October