MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP



Programme Overview

The Master of Sports Administration and Leadership can play a role in realizing the objectives of the National Sports Policy above by providing expertise, human resources and training. National Sports Policy - its main objectives :


  1. Build a healthy, disciplined and united society
  2. Provide opportunities and facilities to meet fundamental social, psychological and physiological needs.
  3. Develop and enhance the knowledge and practice of sports to fulfill the social needs of the individual.
  4. Achieve excellence at the highest level in the true spirit of sportsmanship.

  • Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Research)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (30 credits)
  1. Sports Administration
  2. Sports Media & Communication
  3. Entrepreneurial Leadership in Sports
  4. Values & Ethics in Sports
  5. Advance Sports Facility
  6. Sports Sponsorship
  7. Sports Leadership
  8. Advance Sports Event
  9. Safety & Risk Sports

Elective Courses (3 credits)- 1 only
  1. Digitalization in Sports
  2. Skill Acquisition & Expertise in Sports
  3. Sports & Lifestyle

Research Courses (9 credits)
  1. Research Project

Career Prospects

Sports Administrator, Sports Manager, Sports Marketing Specialist, Athletic Director, Sports Event Coordinator, Sports Facility Manager, Sports Sponsorship Manager, Sports Communications Director, Sports Program Director, Sports Policy Analyst, Sports Development Officer, Fitness Club Manager, Sports Media Consultant, Sports Risk Manager, and Sports Entrepreneurship Consultant.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM23,500 (Full-Time)

International

RM40,300 (Full-Time)

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: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Bachelor's Degree in Sport's related field and the university is listed in UK-ENIC database
  • Special Requirements: Program is open to all OKU categories except OKU hard of hearing sub category 2 & 3. (Reference: Information on the Registration of Person with Disabilities (PWD) and PWD categories issued by the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia) and speech.

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): Score 250; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable