University of Essex

via UK Transfer Degree (Business)

Here's the BIG Picture

We are Essex Business School. We are ranked 23rd in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2024.

Our school is home to a vibrant and thriving international community, with campuses in Colchester and Southend. We offer five broad subject groups: Accounting, Business and Management, Marketing, Finance, and Entrepreneurship. Through our teaching and research, we push the boundaries of knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging the use of business as a force for good. Many of our courses are professionally accredited, giving you a head start in your career.  

Our courses aim to teach business with integrity. They challenge you to become independent thinkers, problem solvers and ethical leaders. We encourage you to question and interrogate, not just so you gain the skills employers want, but so you can transform organisations for the better. 

With this Course, You Will:

  • Explain concepts and procedures related to business functions and processes
  • Apply and integrate knowledge and tools used by business professionals
  • Participate and perform effectively as participants and leaders in various group settings
  • Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of moral and ethical reasoning and responsible citizenship
  • Demonstrate innovation, creativity, and adaptability in problem-solving
  • Apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to make effective business decisions

What Course Can I Choose?

  • BA Business Economics
  • BBA Business Administration
  • BSc Business Management
  • BSc International Business and Entrepreneurship
  • BSc Marketing
  • BSc Tourism Management
  • BA/BSc Economics
  • BA/BSc Financial Economics
  • BA/BSc Management Economics
  • BA/BSc International Economics

Why choose University of Essex?

The University of Essex is a genuine global community. With more than 140 countries represented within its student body, and nearly 40% of its students from overseas, Essex is one of the most internationally-diverse universities in the UK – it was ranked in the top 25 for the largest international student community. Across its two campuses in Colchester and Southend, Essex offers five broad subject groups: accounting, finance, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.  Many of its courses are professionally accredited - giving your career a head start by allowing you to move into a professional role faster. 89% of University of Essex students move on to employment or further study after graduating. We welcome guest speakers into our classrooms from huge multi-nationals, such as HSBC, to dynamic local businesses, such as Footprint Digital. The Colchester Campus is the UK’s first zero carbon business school building. 

How Do I Get In?

  • 5 Credits in the SPM, IGCSE or equivalent (including English), and
  • Foundation in Business, or
  • 2 A-Level Passes or 2 STPM Principals or equivalent, or
  • A recognised Diploma

COURSE MODULES

Year 1

- Principles of Management *University of California, Irvine 
- Marketing Management *Macquarie University 
- Economics *University of Pennsylvania 
- Business Statistics *John Hopkins University 
- Human Resource Management *University of Minnesota 
- Business Accounting   
- Business Analytics *University of Amsterdam 
- Organisational Behaviour *Macquarie University   
- Digital Transformation *University at Buffalo & The State University of New York  

  MPU Modules  
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Malaysian Students)  
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Malay Communication 2 (International students)  

Year 2

- Financial Management *McMaster University   
- Entrepreneurship  
- Digital Strategy  
- Business Law   
- Project Management *University of California, Irvine 
- Strategic Management *University of London 
- Digital Marketing *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   
- Operations Management *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 
- Elective 1   
- Elective 2  

Electives
Specialisation: Accounting 
- Management Accounting *University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 
- Big Data *Yonsei University 

  Secialisation: Digital Marketing  
- International Marketing Strategy 
- E-Commerce  

  Specialisation: Digital Transformation
- Big Data *Yonsei University 
- Financial Technology 

Year 3

As per subjects offered by the UK university

TUITION FEES

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS

Year 1
RM20,000
Resource Fee: RM1,000

Year 2
RM20,000
Resource Fee: RM1,000

Year 3
As per
University of Essex

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Year 1
RM20,000
Resource Fee: RM1,000

Year 2
RM20,000
Resource Fee: RM1,000

Year 3
As per
University of Essex

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