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Diploma of Business Studies
- Kalkara, Malta
- 0.25 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year foundation that prepares students for business-related bachelor's degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Business Studies can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Progression to bachelor's degrees in business management
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Finance
- Human resource management
- Economics and mass communication
Curriculum
- One-year
- Three-semester MQA-accredited foundation (50 credits). Semester 1 covers business mathematics
- Finance
- Management
- Accounting and economics
- Later semesters add computer fundamentals
- Creative thinking
- Business law
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Mass communication and organisational behaviour. Assessed by coursework and a final exam
- Leads to MILA degrees.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First qualification at MQF level 6 or equivalent
- Or equivalent work experience assessed by the college
- Minimum age 21
- IELTS 4.5.
Accepted academic background
First qualification at MQF level 6 or equivalent, Or work experience equivalent to MQF 6 assessed through the college RPEL procedure, Normal minimum age 21.
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
- CV or Resume (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Certificate in Award in Business Studies at Global College Malta. Complete the Global College Malta admissions application and provide qualifications
- Identity documents and English-language evidence as requested. Attend the admission interview or selection assessment as instructed. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €4,500 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €100 EUR |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | SmartCity Malta |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business |
| Department | Department of Business Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days leftProgram starts
December 2027
Apply by
14 Dec 2026
30 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.25 years.
The next deadline is 14 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €4,500 EUR per year. The application fee is €100 EUR. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is €8,948 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5. An interview is required.

