Diploma Aquaculture with Entrepreneurship
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Course Overview
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Intakes: January, May, September
Duration: 2 years
Tuition Fee: RM 48,389
English Requirement: ELITS 5.5
Course Details
The Diploma in Aquaculture with Entrepreneurship at UCSI University Malaysia integrates scientific expertise with business acumen, focusing on the exploration, enhancement, and sustainable management of freshwater and marine food resources.
The program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the aquaculture industry, balancing commercial objectives with environmental sustainability. This qualification instills confidence in employers and empowers graduates to make meaningful contributions to the field.
Fee Structure
| Fee Type | Amount (MYR) |
|---|---|
| 1st Year Fee | RM 23,929 |
| 2nd Year Fee | RM 24,460 |
| Deposit (Refundable) | RM 1,000 |
| International Student Admission Fee | RM 4,200 |
| Registration Fee | RM 450 |
| Resources Fee (Yearly) | RM 1,900 |
| Visa and Insurance Fee | RM 3,600 |
Curriculum
First Year Curriculum
- 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
Second Year Curriculum
- 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 foreign students:
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)