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Certificate in Administrative Skills (CAS)


Duration:
16 months
(3 Semesters)
 


Awarded by:
APIIT, Certificate


Intakes:
06 Mar 2025 | 03 Jul 2025 |
25 Sep 2025


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SPM• 1 Credit at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
IGCSE/O-LEVELS

• 1 Credits (Grade C & above) at IGCSE/O-Levels;

UEC

• 1 Credit (Grade B & above) at UEC;

A qualification that APIIT accepts as equivalent to the above.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

 
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS : 4.0
• TOEFL IBT : 30-31
• Pearson (PTE) : 36
• MUET : Band 3



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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This APIIT Certificate in Administrative Skills (CAS) is designed to provide:

  • Strong communication, leadership and administrative skills as well as the necessary fundamental knowledge to take on this challenging and ever changing business world.
  • Opportunities for progression into Diploma programmes or to embark on a career in administration, marketing, accounting and human resources.

SEMESTER 1

  • Basic Mathematics
  • Fundamental IT Skills
  • Youth Development
  • Introduction to Managing Business
  • Basic Research Skills

SEMESTER 2

  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Business English
  • Personal Skills
  • Basic Accounting
  • Ethics at Workplace

SEMESTER 3

  • Basic Finance
  • Purchasing Inventory
  • Book-Keeping & Accounting Software
  • Payroll Preparation
  • Basic Marketing Skills
  • Office Administrative Skills
*In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.
 
 

FURTHER STUDIES

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be eligible to progress into any of the following diploma programmes offered at APU:

  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Business Information Technology
  • Diploma in Accounting**
  • Diploma in Design and Media#
  • Diploma in International Studies
**Students Progressing to Diploma in Accounting is required to have Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Levels / IGCSE.
# Students Progressing to Diploma in Design and Media are required to commence from semester one.

Note: Students who have successfully completed the Certificate Programme may be allowed to transfer credits into the respective Diploma Programmes subject to general terms of credit transfer policy and as a result may be allowed to commence the Diploma directly from semester two.


COURSE FEES

Malaysian Students

International Students

RM 18,200

RM 20,400 (USD 5,100)

​* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.


MQA ACCREDITATION

(N/313/4/0021)(02/25)(MQA/FA4059)

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.