Diploma In Aquaculture With Entrepreneurship

This diploma programme focuses on the exploration, improvement, and conservation of freshwater and marine food resources. To give students a competitive edge after graduation, the curriculum integrates the scientific principles of aquaculture with business acumen, enabling graduates to pursue commercial opportunities in areas such as entrepreneurship and aquaculture management. Students will gain the expertise to thrive in a rapidly growing industry that is prioritising balancing commercial profits with sustainability. With a qualification that commands confidence, graduates will be well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to the aquaculture sector, addressing both industry needs and environmental responsibilities.

Any of these:

• SPM/O-Level/Equivalent: Minimum 3 credits (including Mathematics and 1 Science subject)

• UEC: Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects (including Mathematics and 1 Science subject)

• Other Qualifications/Polytechnic Certificates Authorized by the Malaysian Government: Admission on a case-by-case basis

English Language Requirements

For Local Students:

• MUET: Band 2

• SPM English: Grade B+

• UEC English Language: Grade A2

• TOEFL IBT: 30-31

• IELTS: 4.0

• 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C

• Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill: 140

• Pearson Test: 36

• CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)

Note: Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements must take the Basic English and English Foundation courses concurrently with the programme.

For International Students:

• MUET: Band 3

• CEFR: B1 (High B1)

• IELTS: Band 5.0

• TOEFL IBT: 35-45

• Cambridge Linguaskill: 150

• 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C

Year 1

• Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban (for local students)/ Bahasa Komunikasi 2 (for international students)
• Fundamentals of Chemistry
• Aquatic Microbiology
• Introduction to Biological Research and Analysis
• Operational Management for Aquaculture
• Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation
• Aquatic Biology
• Water Systems: Management, Quality and Analysis
• Current Topics in Aquaculture
• Basic and Practises of Marketing
• Fundamentals of Management
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience I (MPU4)
• Co-Operative Placement 1

Year 2

• Aquaculture Facility Selection and Design
• Broodstock Management for Aquaculture
• Aquatic Health and Diseases
• Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 1
• Aquaculture Species Selection and Development: Project 2
• Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
• Seafood Industry
• Selective Breeding and Hybridisation in Aquaculture
• Principles of Accounting
• Business Communication for Diploma
• Entrepreneurship (MPU2)
• Logistics Business Strategy and Planning
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience II (MPU4)
• Co-Operative Placement 2

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

For foreign students:

1. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)