Duration : 1-3 years
Mode of Delivery : 100% Distance Learning (Online)
Award body :
University of Geomatika Malaysia (UGM)
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) or
EduQual, UK
Accreditation Body/ Credit Rated Body:
MQA Malaysia
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) or
EduQual, UK
The BBA Plus is an integrated undergraduate pathway that combines a full Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the University of Geomatika Malaysia (UGM) with an internationally benchmarked SCQF Level 8 Diploma qualification from the UK.
This dual-track model allows learners to obtain:
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (UGM)
SCQF Level 8 Diploma (SQA or EduQual – UK)
Through this combined assessment approach, learners earn both a recognised Malaysian bachelor’s degree and a UK-credit-rated professional diploma, enhancing global mobility, employability, and future academic opportunities.
The UGM BBA equips learners with foundational and advanced knowledge in:
Management and Organisational Behaviour
Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Business Communication
Human Resource Management
Entrepreneurship
Economics and Business Analytics
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Strategic Management and Leadership
The programme is delivered through a flexible, modern ODL (Open Distance Learning) format suitable for working adults and young professionals.
Alongside their BBA study, learners are assessed using learning outcomes mapped to SCQF Level 8 Diploma standards. Eligible diploma options include:
These qualifications are credit-rated at Level 8 within the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree ( 240 SCQF Credit hours).
Assessment for the SCQF Level 8 Diploma is carried out using the standards of UK awarding bodies such as SQA and EduQual, ensuring global recognition and academic rigor.
2 – 3 years, depending on study load and module accessment progression.
Earn two qualifications through one integrated programme: UGM BBA + SCQF Level 8 Diploma.
Designed with flexible delivery suitable for local and international learners.
UK-aligned assessment enhances the graduate’s ability to pursue:
Bachelor Top-Up (final year) pathways
International master’s degrees
Professional certifications
SCQF Level 8 Diploma is internationally recognised and supports global career mobility.
Delivered under the academic collaboration between UGM and ADVEX.
Graduates of the BBA Plus program can progress to:
MBA or Master’s degrees in Management, HRM, Project Management, Marketing, Education, and other areas
SCQF Level 11 postgraduate diplomas (EduQual / SQA)
Professional certifications in business, management, HR, marketing, or healthcare administration
Bachelor Top-Up opportunities in the UK, Malaysia, Europe, and Australia
Careers in business operations, HR, administration, marketing, and healthcare business roles
The BBA Plus is ideal for:
High-school graduates seeking an internationally recognized bachelor’s degree
Working adults upgrading qualifications
Learners seeking a dual-credential pathway
Those preparing for postgraduate study or international mobility
Learners interested in business, management, or healthcare administration
Proficiency Skills in English
Introduction To Business
Microeconomics
Introduction To Information Technology
Principles of Management
Business Mathematics
Academic English
Financial Accounting I
Macroeconomics
Principles of Financial Management
Principles of Marketing
Business Statistics
English for Research Foundation
Organizational Behaviour
Financial Accounting II
Operation Management
Strategic Management
Management Information System
English Language Integrated Skills
Human Resource Management
Professional Ethics
International Business
Business Planning
Electronic Commerce
Business Law
Research Methodology
Project Research
Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises
Quantitative Method
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 3
Elective 4
Elective 5
Practical Training
The HyFlex Learning Method is a teaching model that combines face-to-face (in-person), online synchronous, and online asynchronous learning into a single course. This gives students the flexibility to choose how they participate each week or session.
Competency-Based Assessment: Focused on practical skill development, with assessments primarily based on assignments. No examinations.
Collaborative Learning: Opportunity to connect and work with peers from across Thailand and around the world through group projects.
Language Support: The program is conducted in English, with supplementary instruction available in Thai.
Completion of a high school certificate (ม.6, ปวช) or equivalency or
Completion of a Foundation Certificate (SCQF Level 6) or equivalent, or
BTEC, GSCSE, GED, A-Level, IB Diploma
Ability to communicate in English.
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Non-Refundable Application Fee : 1,500 THB
Tuition and Accessment Fee : 120,000 THB
Payment Scheme:
Month 1: Payment of 12,000 THB
Month 2–19: Monthly payment of 6,000 THB (a total of 18 months)
*Please check the current rate per ADVEX announcement/Letter of offer/Payment Plan