Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali

What you'll study

Students follow a combined development-management and business-management curriculum across the four-year programme. The course is delivered in English and results in two final degrees: a BA in Development Management (UNISSA) and a Bachelor of Business Management with Honours (IIUM). Specific module lists are provided by the partnering faculties; this programme integrates development management subjects with core business management topics.

Entry requirements

• Duration: 4 years (full time).
• Medium: English.
• English proficiency: at least Grade C6 in GCE O Level English, or Grade C in IGCSE English (as a Second Language), or IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL minimum overall score 550.
• Mathematics: at least credit 6 in GCE O Level/IGCSE Mathematics, or an HND/statistics/mathematics course passed with Merit or above; applicants with D7 in O Level/IGCSE Mathematics may sit the UNISSA Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) and must obtain at least grade C6 to meet the requirement.
• Diploma/HND applicants: Higher National Diploma/Foundation Degree/Advanced Diploma holders recognised by the University Senate with at least Merit in five relevant subjects may be considered.
• Typical STPUB offer: Passed with grade 'Jayyid'.
• Admissions are competitive; applicants must meet general UNISSA undergraduate rules, may be subject to medical fitness certification and interviews, and only qualifications recognised by the University Senate are accepted.

Career prospects

The programme prepares graduates with combined competencies in development management and business management suitable for roles in development organisations, public sector bodies, NGOs, community development, and business/management settings. Outcomes depend on the graduate’s elective choices, work experience, and local market conditions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Fees are listed on the programme page as $12,000 per programme. Applicants should apply via HECAS (local) or the university’s online application (international). Prospective students should contact the Faculty of Islamic Development Management for information on available scholarships, bursaries or financial assistance and to download the programme brochure.