Overview
Grow the blue economy. Cultivate innovation. Lead with purpose.
The Diploma in Aquaculture with Entrepreneurship at 五一吃瓜官网 University is your entry point into one of the world’s fastest-growing food sectors. Merging science with business, this future-focused programme equips you with the skills to sustainably cultivate aquatic life — and the entrepreneurial mindset to turn knowledge into thriving ventures.
From hatchery to harvest, you’ll explore how to manage aquatic systems, improve fish health and optimise production techniques. At the same time, you’ll learn how to build and scale aquaculture businesses that are both profitable and environmentally responsible. If you're passionate about aquatic life and ready to make waves in the global blue economy, this diploma is your launchpad.
The Diploma in Aquaculture with Entrepreneurship provides a strong foundation in both the scientific and commercial dimensions of aquaculture. Students gain hands-on experience in managing freshwater and marine species, understanding aquatic biology, improving water quality and applying aquaculture technologies for efficient, sustainable production.
The programme balances practical training with business insight. While mastering essential topics like hatchery management, fish nutrition, aquatic disease control and harvest planning, students are also introduced to entrepreneurship, agribusiness management and basic accounting — enabling them to develop business plans, explore market strategies and consider small-scale start-up ventures in aquaculture.
Through field visits, hatchery work and our signature co-operative placements, students gain exposure to real-world aquaculture operations and emerging industry trends. The emphasis on sustainability ensures students understand the long-term ecological impact of aquaculture and are equipped to make responsible, forward-thinking decisions.
Assessment includes practical evaluations, project reports, oral presentations, business proposals and a final-year integrated project that reflects both technical and entrepreneurial competencies.
Graduates will be ready for employment in aquaculture farms, fish hatcheries, aquatic health services, feed and equipment companies or to launch their own aquaculture-related businesses. This diploma also offers a seamless pathway into further studies, including a fast-track mode of the BSc (Hons) Aquatic Science at 五一吃瓜官网 University.
Academic Requirements
?SPM/O-level/equivalent
Minimum 3 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)
UEC
Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 Science subject)
Other qualifications/ Polytechnic certificates authorized by Malaysian government
Admission on a case-by-case basis
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 2SPM English
Grade B+UEC English Language
Grade A2TOEFL IBT
30-31IELTS
4.01119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CCambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill
140Pearson Test
36CEFR
B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
MUET
Band 3CEFR
B1 (High B1)IELTS
Band 5.0TOEFL IBT
35 – 451119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test. Exemptions from the University English Language requirements can be granted if the following corresponding requirements are fulfilled: i. Internal transfer applicants who have already fulfilled the University English Language requirements. ii. Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction. The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements may be advised by the Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.
- 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
- 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
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 2
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)
Examples of research areas:
Next?gen shrimp feed: Insect meal and native probiotics for healthier farms.
Oral immunoprophylaxis and fish gut health.
Aquatic biodiversity mini?ecosystems.
- Aquaculture Entrepreneurs
- Researchers
- Aquarists
- Aquaculture Farmer/Manager
- Seafood Scientists/Quality Control Inspectors
- Science/Research Assistant
- Water Filtration/Management Consultant
- Fish and Game Warden
- Aquaculture Feed Production Line
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 55,777
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 67,639
Note:
- This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
- In accordance with the Malaysian government tax regulation, effective 1st July 2025, a 6% service tax will be imposed on non-Malaysian citizens.
