American Degree Transfer Programme (ARTS)
(N/0011/6/0007) (08/29) (MQAPA 17546)
Programme Overview
The American Degree Transfer Programme (Arts) allows students to complete part of their undergraduate studies in their home country before transferring to universities in the United States. Typically covering two years, the program provides a broad liberal arts education, emphasizing critical thinking, communication, and interdisciplinary learning. Students can choose from a range of majors such as communication, psychology, sociology, and political science. The program is designed to give flexibility and a smooth transition into the U.S. education system, fostering global perspectives.
Subject Highlights
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADPC 6013 | Basic English I | 3 |
| 2 | ADPC 6023 | World Religions | 3 |
| 3 | ADPC 6033 | American History I | 3 |
| 4 | ADPC 6043 | Psychology | 3 |
| Choose any one from the following | |||
| 5 | MPU 3143 | Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2/ Malay Language Communication 2 | 3 |
| MPU 3193 | Falsafah dan Isu Semasa/Philosophy and Current Issues | ||
| 6 | MPU 3183 | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations | 3 |
| 7 | ADPC 6073 | American History II | 3 |
| 8 | ADPC 6083 | Basic English II | 3 |
| 9 | ADPC 6093 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| 10 | ADPC 6103 | Fundamentals of Computer | 3 |
| Elective Subjects (Choose one from list) | |||
| 11 | ADPE 6113 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
| ADPE 6123 | Introduction to Drawing | ||
| ADPE 6133 | Introduction to Film | ||
| 12 | MPU 3312 | Dasar Kerajaan dan Awam Malaysia/ Malaysian Government and Public Policy | 2 |
| 13 | ADPC 6153 | Fundamentals of Internet Applications | 3 |
| 14 | ADPB 6162 | Research Methodology | 2 |
| 15 | ADPC 6173 | Mass Communication | 3 |
| 16 | ADPC 6183 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 17 | MPU 3212 | Hubungan Manusia dan Kemahiran Kepimpinan/ Human Relations and Leadership Skills | 2 |
| 18 | MPU 3412 | Khidmat Masyarakat/ Community service | 2 |
| 19 | ADPB 6213 | Business Communication | 3 |
| 20 | ADPB 6223 | Consumer Behaviour | 3 |
| Elective Subjects (Choose one from list) | |||
| 21 | ADPB 6243 | Fundamentals of Finance | 3 |
| ADPB 6253 | Basic Cost Accounting | ||
| Elective Subjects (Choose one from list) | |||
| 22 | ADPB 6263 | Business Administration | 3 |
| ADPB 6273 | Business Essentials | ||
| 23 | ADPB 6233 | Business Law | 3 |
| 24 | ADPB 6283 | Production & Operations Management | 3 |
| 25 | ADPB 6293 | Fundamentals of E-Commerce | 3 |
| 26 | ADPB 6303 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| 27 | ADPB 6313 | Market Research | 3 |
| 28 | ADPB 6323 | Principles of Business Management | 3 |
| 29 | ADPB 6333 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| 30 | ADPB 6343 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
Entry Requirements
- Having Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least honors in five subjects including English and passing the Malaysian language; or
- Passed 0-Level by getting at least grade C in five subjects with one of them being English and passing the Malaysian language; or
- Passed the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least a B grade in five subjects including English and pass the Bahasa Malaysia subject; or
- Passed Matriculation/Foundation with at least a GPA of 2.00; or
- Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Malaysian Government.
Career Opportunities
Students from the American Degree Transfer Programme (Arts) program will be equipped to pursue diverse career opportunities, such as:
- Business Development Manager
- Event Manager
- Information Officer
- Marketing Executive
- Museum/Gallery Curator
- Social Media Manager
- Web Content Manager
- Writer
Program Aim
The program American Degree Transfer Programme (Arts) will produce bachelors who are:
- Able to incorporate in basic relevant knowledge, in solving problems effectively through critical thinking skills in Business & Social Science.
- Capable of adopting practical measures with interpersonal accuracy through effective communication within a team in the in business and social science related field.
- Competent to adopt the digital and numerical skills in solving problems in Business & Social Science.
- Proficient to utilize leadership, autonomy, and responsive skills to personally undergo entrepreneurial work in Business & Social Science practice.
- Skillful in empowering integrity through professionalism and ethics in business and social science related field.