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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION



Programme Overview

The Universiti Malaya (UM), Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is a rigorous programme that seeks to expose the students to theoretical concepts and analytical and practical tools that will prepare them for the challenges in increasingly dynamic business environment. Courses are structured to provide a broad understanding of theories with real world issues beyond the boundaries of textbooks. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, written assignments, group projects, presentations and class discussions, each student is equipped with the necessary knowledge and experience to analyse and evaluate issues for better solutions. The pedagogies are aimed at optimising the efficiency of the learning process. Each student is required to complete a minimum of 46 credit hours of learning and research project that cover various business concentrations. On the average, the students would require 1½ to 2½ years of study.


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Coursework)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (18 credits)
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Research Project
  3. Economics for Managers 
  4. Strategic Marketing
  5. Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
  6. Operations Management 
  7. Corporate Strategy

Concentration Packages
  1. Finance
  2. Marketing
  3. Business Analytics
  4. Dynamic Management
  5. Work Psychology

Core Concentration (12 Credits) - General MBA
  1. Human Capital Management
  2. Strategic Information System
  3. Leadership
  4. Business Ethics, Governance, and Sustainable Society

Elective Courses (9 Credits) - General MBA
  1. Internal Audit: Governance, Risk and Control
  2. International Finance
  3. Corporate Finance
  4. Capital Markets, Investments, and Portfolio Management
  5. Consumer Behaviour
  6. Services Marketing
  7. Global Branding
  8. Integrated Marketing Communications
  9. Electronic Commerce
  10. Islamic Perspective in Business and Economics 
  11. Organisational Behaviour
  12. Performance Management and Rewards Systems
  13. Training Management
  14. International Business Management
  15. Internal Audit and Business Management
  16. Business Intelligence and Analytics
  17. Statistical Analysis
  18. Change Management In Disruptive Times
  19. Sustainable Service Innovation
  20. Cross-Cultural Management
  21. Positive Psychology for Managers
  22. Applied Econometrics
  23. Islamic Financial System
  24. Sustainable Entrepreneurship
  25. Global Supply Chain Management
  26. Retailing 
  27. Digital Marketing
  28. Digital Finance

Package 1 - Finance (21 Credits) 

Core Concentration 

  1. Human Capital Management
  2. Strategic Information System
  3. Leadership
  4. Business Ethics, Governance, and Sustainable Society
Concentration
  1. Corporate Finance
  2. Capital Markets, Investments, and Portfolio Management
  3. Islamic Financial System

Package 2 - Marketing  (21 Credits) 

Core Concentration 

  1. Human Capital Management
  2. Strategic Information System
  3. Leadership
  4. Business Ethics, Governance, and Sustainable Society
Concentration
  1. Consumer Behaviour
  2. Global Branding
  3. Digital Marketing

Package 3 - Business Analytics (21 Credits) 

Core Concentration 

  1. Human Capital Management
  2. Strategic Information System
  3. Leadership
  4. Business Ethics, Governance, and Sustainable Society
Concentration
  1. Business Intelligence and Analytics
  2. Statistical Analysis
  3. Global Supply Chain Management

Package 4 - Dynamic Management (21 Credits) 

Core Concentration 

  1. Human Capital Management
  2. Strategic Information System
  3. Leadership
  4. Business Ethics, Governance, and Sustainable Society
Concentration
  1. International Business Management
  2. Change Management In Disruptive Times
  3. Sustainable Service Innovation

Package 5 - Work Psychology (21 Credits)  

Core Concentration 

  1. Human Capital Management
  2. Strategic Information System
  3. Leadership
  4. Business Ethics, Governance, and Sustainable Society
Concentration
  1. Organisational Behaviour
  2. Cross-Cultural Management
  3. Positive Psychology for Managers

Career Prospects

General Manager, Business Consultant, Finance Manager, Marketing Director, Business Analyst, Operations Manager, Strategic Planner, Human Resources Director, Corporate Strategy Manager, Project Manager, Investment Banker, Management Consultant, Product Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Financial Analyst, Entrepreneur, Corporate Development Manager, Business Development Manager, Retail Manager, International Business Manager, Organizational Development Specialist, Risk Manager, Change Management Consultant, Sustainability Manager.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM33,800

International

RM79,100

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor Degree (Honours)
  • Equivalent Qualification: Professional Certificate : ACCA Level 7 and above. Related accredited professional body.
  • Related Fields: N/A
  • Special Requirements:
    1. A minimum of three (3) years full-time working experience after completing first degree
    2. Passed the interview by the Faculty

English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable