APEL.A Admission Requirements
- Age: At least 30 years old.
- Experience: Have relevant work experience.
- Academic Requirement: Possess at least a STPM/Diploma/equivalent qualification (or those with higher qualifications, e.g., Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Graduate
Field of Study
- Business Administration
- Business & Management
- Education
Assessment Process
You are advised to begin the process at least 6 months before intended programme intake.
- Self-Assessment: Confirm that you meet the minimum admission requirements and ensure your experiences align with programme requirements.
- Application: Apply via MQA APEL.A portal https://www2.mqa.gov.my/apel_a/ . If eligible, SIUC will contact you to pay the application fee before proceeding to assessment stage.
APEL. A Level | T-7 (Master) |
Fee | RM 560 |
Note: You must pay RM 60 processing fee directly to MQA when applying for APEL.A, with the remaining assessment fee payable to SIUC. Payment instructions and account details will be provided during the application process.
- Aptitude Test (Only for coursework and mixed mode programmes. Not applicable to fully research-based programmes): Test to demonstrate your readiness for higher education.
Aspect of Evaluation | Total Questions | Competence Level | Duration |
Section A Bahasa Malaysia Language | Part A: 13 Objective questions Part B: 1 Structured question | Equivalent to the 1st year of the Bachelor’s degree | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Section B English Language | Part A: 12 Objective questions Part B: 1 Structured question | ||
Section C Numerical Literacy | Part A: 25 Objective questions Part B: 1 Structured question | ||
Section D General Knowledge, Critical Thinking & Digital Literacy | Part A: 25 Objective questions Part B: 2 Structured questions |
- Portfolio (For coursework, mixed mode and fully research-based programmes): Submit the evidence of your prior learning, including.
- National Identity Card (MyKad)
- Formal Learning: Evidence of structured and intentional learning programme delivered within organized contexts like schools and universities.
- Informal Learning: Evidence of continuous and unintentional learning acquired through life and work experiences.
- Non-formal Learning: Evidence of learning that occurs alongside mainstream education and training systems.
Copies of documents must be verified by one of the following officers:
- Government officers in the management and professional Group (Grade 9 and above).
- Principal/Headmaster/Deputy Head Teacher.
- Elected Representatives/Village Chief/Community Leader.
- Chairperson of the village Development and Security Committee (JKKK).
- Ethic Chief/Native Chief.
- Commissioner for Oaths.
The verification stamp must include the name and designation of the verifying officer as well as the department or address of the officer’s workplace.
- Interview Assessment (For coursework, mixed mode and fully research-based programmes): An oral interview-based assessment to assess the applicant’s skills and knowledge/competencies to undertake tertiary studies.
- Research Intent and Presentation (Only for fully research-based programmes at the Master’s level): Submit a brief research intent describing proposed research area and then present it to demonstrate readiness to undertake research-based programmes.
- APEL certificate awarded: Successful applicants will receive the APEL certificate awarded by MQA.
- Admission to the programme: APEL certificate holders are eligible for admission into Master programmes offered at SIUC:
- Master of Management – (MQA/FA16938)
- Master of Business Administration – (MQA/PA18257)
Appeal & Resit Options
- You may appeal or request a re-sit if you fail any of the assessment.
- You will be charged the re-sit fee set for each attempt.
Assessment Component | Fee | |
| Coursework & Mixed Mode | Fully Research-Based |
Aptitude test | RM 200 | |
Portfolio + Interview* | RM 260 | RM 260 |
Research Intent + Presentation* | RM 200 | |
*Note: Applicants are required to repeat both assessment components even if they fail only one component.