Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Retail Management

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM39,560

Course Highlights

  • Recognised by the Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • This programme focuses on inculcating a strong foundation and innovative application of knowledge, as well as analytical and creative skills in the overall management of retailing
  • Be trained in fundamental areas before progressing to specialised retailing areas, such as merchandising, logistics and supply chain management, and customer relationship management
  • Ranked #109 in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2026

Entry Requirements

  • STPM:
    • 1. A minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects
    • 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent**
  • STAM:
    • 1. A minimum grade of Jayyid
    • 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent**
  • A Level:
    • 1. A minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects
    • 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent*
  • UEC:
    • 1. Grade B in 5 subjects
    • 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent**
  • SAM:
    • 1. Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in any 2 subjects
    • 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent**
  • CPU:
    • 1. An average of 70% in 6 subjects
    • 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent**
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma:
    • 1. Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points)
    • 2. Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent**
  • TVET Diplomas: Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)
    • 1. Must be fully accredited by MQA
    • 2. At least CGPA of 2.50 or CGPA of 2.00 but less than 2.50 with at least 2 years work experience in relevant field, subject to Senate / Academic Board’s approval
    • 3. Applicants will be required to pass the admission screening process conducted by the faculty and undergo the Bridging programme, if necessary, during the period of their study in addition to the existing curriculum structure
    • 4. Credit transfer can be considered on a case-to-case basis and subject to existing credit transfer policies which are in effect
  • UTAR Foundation,Matriculation/Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning/equivalent,Diploma (Level 4, MQF),Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF):
    • 1. Minimum CGPA of 2.00
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government as equivalent to the above requirements

Notes:

  • **The requirement for a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM Level can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with an equivalent / higher achievement
  • Applicants without a pass in SPM Mathematics / equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC).Students must pass the MEC as a prerequisite to related core courses before joining the degree programme.
  • Applicants without a pass in SPM English / equivalent can be admitted but are required to take one of the English Proficiency Test listed in the University's Recognised English Examinations and Minimum Scores chart:
    • SPM / GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level)
    • UEC
    • MUET
    • (IELTS) /IELTS Online (Academic)
    • TOEFL: TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Essentials (Online)
    • (PTE) Academic / PTE Academic (Online)
    • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: B1 Preliminary,B2 First,C1 Advanced,C2 Proficiency,Linguaskill Online
    • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional /Online)
    • ELS (CIEP)
    • (HEET)
  • Students must meet the English language requirements before joining the degree programme

Malaysian applicants with STPM/UEC/qualifications not conducted fully in English must have a

  • SPM: Credit in English language OR
  • O-Level: Grade C in English OR
  • UEC: Grade B in English OR
  • MUET: Band 3.5 OR
  • IELTS: Band 5.0 OR
  • TOEFL: 40(iBT)/7.5(Essentials) / PTE 47 OR
  • Cambridge English 154/100(OET)/ELS CIEP Level 107/HEET 6 (NOT applicable for A-Level/SAM/CPU or entry qualifications conducted fully in English BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM level / equivalent)
  • Those who do not meet the above English language requirements but obtain a pass in English language at SPM level / equivalent are required to take the Intensive English Programme and pass CEFR B2 before joining the Bachelor's degree programme

Course Structure

  • Accounting for Building Management
  • Business Finance
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • English for Business
  • Management Principles
  • MPU1
  • National Language/Other Language
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Principles of Retailing
  • Quantitative Techniques I
  • Quantitative Techniques II
  • Business Law
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Elective I
  • Elective II
  • English for Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Retailing
  • Logistic Management
  • Managing Information
  • Merchadise Management
  • MPU1
  • MPU3
  • MPU4 Co-curriculum
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
  • Business Ethics
  • Business Project
  • E-commerce
  • Elective I
  • Elective II
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Industrial Training
  • Retail Pricing
  • Service Management
  • Supply Chain Management in Retail
  • Visual Merchadising & Display

Elective I (Choose 1):

  • Financial Accounting
  • Global Marketing
  • Recruitment and Resourcing

Elective II (Choose 1):

  • Asset Securitisation
  • E-Commerce
  • Statutory And Specialist Valuation

Elective III (Choose 1):

  • E-Commerce
  • Leadership and Teambuilding

Elective IV (Choose 1):

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Introduction to Multimedia
  • Public Speaking and Oral Presentation
  • Technopreneurship

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM49,450

RM39,560

  • Rebate

Other miscellaneous fees

RM3,600

Discounts & scholarships

-RM500

  • Exclusive
  • Discount

Total payable amount

RM42,660

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Scholarships

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Undergraduate)

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

UTAR - UEC Scholarship

Amount

Tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

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Kampar, Perak

Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong - UTAR Scholarship Fund

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

Mr. Ng Chin Kiat S.M.J Scholarship

Amount

RM5,000 tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

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Kampar, Perak

UTAR Prihatin Grant

Amount

20% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

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