University of Essex business degree pathway at BAC

University of Essex

Build business confidence with a globally connected UK business school.

Build Business Confidence with Essex.

A UK business degree pathway that starts at BAC and progresses to the University of Essex.

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Programme Key Facts

  • 3 years (2+1 / 1+2)

    Duration

  • University of Essex

    Awarded By

  • UK Transfer Degree Programme (Business)

    Pathway

  • Full Time / Part Time

    Study Mode

  • January, April, July & September

    Intakes

  • Coursework & Exams

    Assessments

  • R/345/6/0262(FA2072)11/27

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Build a business career shaped by critical thinking, ethics and global perspective.

The programme develops business knowledge, leadership, communication, innovation and problem-solving skills for modern organisations.

Possible Career Directions

  • Business Development Executive

  • Marketing Executive / Brand Executive

  • Management Trainee

  • Entrepreneur / Start-Up Founder

  • Digital Strategy or Transformation Executive

  • Finance or Business Analyst

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Students need business degrees that combine knowledge, digital skills, ethics and career readiness.
  • BAC allows students to begin in Malaysia before transferring to the University of Essex.
  • Essex Business School encourages independent thinking, questioning and problem-solving.
  • The programme supports business, management, marketing, economics and entrepreneurship pathways.

The Education

Students study core business subjects before progressing to the University of Essex.

  • Management, Marketing, Economics and Business Statistics.
  • Accounting, Business Analytics and Human Resource Management.
  • Digital Transformation, Digital Strategy and Digital Marketing.
  • Financial Management, Business Law, Project Management and Strategic Management.

The Essex Business Advantage

A Malaysian start with a globally connected UK business school experience.

Students building business knowledge through the BAC and University of Essex pathway

Course Modules

A UK business degree pathway with a strong Malaysian start.

  • 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
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The Business Pathway Experience

Built around business foundations, UK transfer, ethical leadership and career-ready skill development.

How Students Learn

  • Start with Business Foundations

    Start with business foundations at BAC.

  • Build Digital and Strategic Awareness

    Build digital and strategic awareness through modern business subjects.

  • Transfer Internationally

    Transfer internationally to the University of Essex.

  • Develop Ethical Leadership

    Develop ethical leadership and problem-solving skills.

  • Speak to an Advisor

    Speak to an advisor for entry and pathway guidance.

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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

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  • Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
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Career Outcomes

A business degree that opens doors across corporate, entrepreneurial and global sectors.

Progression Pathways

Business careers, management training, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, postgraduate study or graduate employment.

Roles in Focus

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Student Experience

Choose a business pathway that combines BAC’s business education ecosystem with Essex’s international and ethical learning environment.

  • International Community

    More than 140 countries represented.

  • Essex Business School

    Accounting, management, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship subject groups.

  • Business with Integrity

    Independent thinking, problem-solving and ethical leadership.

  • Professional Relevance

    Many courses are professionally accredited.

  • Guest Speaker Exposure

    Speakers from organisations such as HSBC and Footprint Digital.

  • Zero Carbon Business School

    Colchester Campus houses the UK’s first zero carbon business school building.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following:

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

Malaysian Students

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

International Students

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

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