Diploma in Aquaculture with Entrepreneurship

Anchored on the scientific understanding of aquatic management, this programme addresses the exploration, improvement and conservation of all freshwater and marine food resources. In ensuring students have an edge after graduation, this programme integrates the scientific aspects of aquaculture with the business aspects thus enabling one to venture into commercial activities such as business and entrepreneurship. You will develop the edge needed to thrive in a booming industry and the know-how to balance commercial benefit and sustainability concerns. And with a credential that inspires confidence, you can look forward to make a pertinent contribution in the industry. 

Courses Offered

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)