Nilai University’s Diploma in Agricultural Management is designed to produce specialised human resource capable of managing plantations. The focus is on the development of knowledge, skills and values within an agribusiness environment in order for the learner to run an agribusiness enterprise on a financially and ecologically sustainable basis. Special emphasis is placed on the development of interpersonal skills and empathy critical for the management of staff and the enhancement of the welfare of the plantation community.
Programme Highlights
This diploma programme is the first joint venture with FELDA, and is approved by both Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian Qualifications Agency. FELDA will be actively involved by providing 12 months on-the-job training after the 2 years academic programmes at its vast plantations and agricultural settlements.
| Duration of Study |
| 2 ½ years |
| Intake Periods | |||
| January | May | October | |
Conditional offers are given based on forecast results for the January intake
| Entry Requirements | |
| SPM / O-Level or equivalent | 3 credits including 2 credits in Mathematics or Science & a pass in Bahasa Melayu. |
| UEC | 3Bs including 2Bs in Mathematics or Science. |
| STPM | Minimum 1 principal passes with possible exemption |
For other qualifications, please consult our programme counsellors.
| PROGRAMMES | DURATION OF STUDY (YEARS) | TUITION FEES | MISC. FEES(RM) | TOTAL (RM) | ||
| No of Core Credits | RM/Credit | Subtotal (RM) | ||||
| Diploma in Agricultural Management | 2½ | 90 | 300 | 27,000 | – | 27,000 |