Aberystwyth University business degree pathway

Aberystwyth University

Build Your Future with a Business Degree by the Sea.

A UK business degree pathway that starts at BAC and continues at Aberystwyth University.

Programme Key Facts

  • 3 Years

    2+1 / 1+2

  • Aberystwyth University

    Awarded By

  • UK Transfer Degree Programme

    Full Time / Part Time

  • Business, Accounting, Finance & Economics

    Areas of Study

  • Accreditation

    R/345/6/0262(FA2072)11/27

1

Future Careers

Turn business knowledge into career possibilities.

The programme develops business knowledge, critical thinking, leadership, ethical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

  • Accountant / Finance Executive

  • Marketing Executive / Brand Executive

  • Business Development Executive

  • Management Trainee / Operations Executive

  • Financial Services Professional

  • Business Analyst / Strategy Executive

2

Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Students need business degrees with academic strength and employability-focused skills.
  • BAC allows students to begin in Malaysia before transferring to Aberystwyth University.
  • Aberystwyth is the oldest Welsh university and offers a welcoming seaside learning environment.
  • The programme prepares students for careers in business, finance, marketing, management and tourism.

The Education

Students study core business subjects before progressing to Aberystwyth University.

  • Management, Marketing, Economics and Business Statistics.
  • Accounting, Analytics, HRM and Organisational Behaviour.
  • Digital Transformation, Digital Strategy and Digital Marketing.
  • Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Law and Strategic Management.

The Business Advantage

A Malaysian start with UK business education and employability-focused progression.

Students building business knowledge through the BAC and Aberystwyth University pathway

Course Modules

  • Principles of Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Economics
  • Business Statistics
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Accounting
  • Business Analytics
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Digital Transformation
3

The Business Pathway Experience

Built around business foundations, international transfer and career-focused skill development.

  • Start with Business Foundations

    Begin your business studies at BAC.

  • Build Digital and Professional Skills

    Develop modern business capabilities through analytics, transformation and strategy subjects.

  • Choose a Business Direction

    Explore management, accounting, finance or economics.

  • Transfer Internationally

    Progress to Aberystwyth University to continue your degree journey.

  • Speak to an Advisor

    Get guidance on entry requirements and pathway planning.

4

Industry Partners

Connect with the legal profession from day one.

Your legal education at BAC goes beyond the classroom. Through our strong connections with leading law firms, professional bodies and the Inns of Court Malaysia, you gain valuable exposure to the people, institutions and networks shaping the legal profession.

These partnerships help you better understand legal practice, explore different career pathways, and develop the professional confidence to take your next step.

Industry Partners

  • Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors
  • Lavania & Balan Chambers
  • Messrs. Jamie Wong
  • Alvin John & Partners
  • Shearn Delamore & Co.
  • Richard Wee Chambers
  • Daljit Singh Partnership
  • Chooi & Company
  • Cheang & Ariff
  • Messrs. Farez Jinnah
  • Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill
  • Zul Rafique & Partners
  • Izral Partnership
  • Messrs. Kuek, Ong & Associates
  • Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh
  • Haeme Lew Advocates & Solicitors
  • Halim Hong & Quek
  • Vilasiny Gan & Co
  • Tan Norizan & Associates
  • Belden Advocates & Solicitors
  • C.Y. Ng & Barry
  • Low & Partners
  • Malek, Gan & Partners
  • Zaid Ibrahim & Co.
  • Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership
  • Raj, Ong & Yudistra
  • Raja, Darryl & Loh
  • MahWengKwai & Associates
  • Rahmat Lim & Partners
  • WongPartnership LLP
  • Baskaran Law
  • Shook Lin & Bok
  • Lee & Poh Partnership
  • Jeeva Partnership
  • Arief & Iskandar
  • K.H. Ong & Ng
  • Azmi & Associates
  • Skrine
  • Adnan Sundra & Low
  • LAW Partnership
  • Gan Partnership
  • Christopher & Lee Ong
  • Wong & Partners
  • Albar & Partners
  • Othman Hashim & Co
  • Kadir Andri & Partners
  • Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong
  • Wong Boon & Toh
  • Teng, Sheng & Fatima
  • Abdullah Chan & Co
  • Teh & Partners
  • Nazmi Zaini Chambers
  • Inns of Court Malaysia
  • Great Eastern Sdn Bhd
  • SLB
  • UN Global Compact Network Malaysia, Brunei & Cambodia
  • Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA)
  • The Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb)
  • TrialSim
  • LexisNexis
  • WestLaw
  • Coursera for Campus
  • CLJ Law

Earn Microcredentials from the World's Best Universities & Global Tech Giants

  • IBM Applied AI Professional Certificate
  • Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
5

Career Outcomes

A business degree that opens doors across commercial, financial and management sectors.

6

Student Experience

Choose a business pathway that combines BAC’s academic foundation with Aberystwyth University’s welcoming UK learning environment.

  • Malaysia Start

    Begin at BAC.

  • Aberystwyth University Experience

    Transfer to the oldest Welsh university.

  • Strong Student Experience

    Top in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Experience.

  • Employability Focus

    Optional employability module and placement opportunity.

  • Research-Led Learning

    Expertise across business, finance, tourism and economics.

  • Welcoming Seaside Community

    Historic town by Cardigan Bay.

7

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following:

  • 5 Credits in SPM, IGCSE or equivalent, including English; and
  • Foundation in Business; or
  • 2 A-Level Passes / 2 STPM Principals or equivalent; or
  • A recognised Diploma.

Note: Students should contact BAC for the latest entry and transfer guidance.

8

Fees & Financing

Malaysian Students

  • Year 1: RM20,000 + RM1,000 Resource Fee
  • Year 2: RM20,000 + RM1,000 Resource Fee
  • Year 3: As per Aberystwyth University

International Students

  • Year 1: RM25,000 + RM1,000 Resource Fee
  • Year 2: RM25,000 + RM1,000 Resource Fee
  • Year 3: As per Aberystwyth University

Students should contact BAC for the latest financing, payment plan and international fee guidance.