MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MODE OF DELIVERY

1. Conventional
Master of Business Administration (R/345/7/0399)(08/2025)(MQA/FA2843)

2. Open and Distance learning

Master of Business Administration (N-DL/345/7/1122)(04/2026)(MQA/FA14345)

PROGRAMME AIMS

The programme aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in analytical
and critical thinking, leadership, entrepreneurial, professionalism and creativity within their
specific areas of Business Studies. This programme would also enable them to lead
effectively, innovatively and ethically, leveraging on lifelong learning and contributing to
industry development locally and globally. It also aims to train them to apply a systematic
approach in conducting to industry development.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO)

Knowledgeable, apply theories and concepts of business and technically

PEO1
competent in business discipline in line with the industry requirement.
Effective in communication and demonstrate managerial, teamwork skills,
PEO2
interpersonal skill and good leadership qualities in business organization.
Conduct research to solve business problems innovatively, creatively, ethically
PEO3 and professionally through integrated approach by using wide range of digital
technologies and quantitative tools and analyzing numerical business data.
Able to demonstrate personal and entrepreneurship skills in recognize the
PEO4
need of lifelong learning for successful career advancement.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

PLO 1 Demonstrate originality and independence in undertaking analytical and

Knowledge and critical evaluation, and synthesis of complex information, specialized
Understanding concepts, theories, methods and practice in business environment.
PLO 2 Apply theories and concepts critically and integratively to solve and
Cognitive Skill manage issues and problems as well as in the decision-making process
on complex issues based on critical reflections and ethical considerations
in business environment.
PLO 3 Conduct business research with minimal supervision and apply practical
Practical Skill skills, tools or investigative techniques which are informed by knowledge
at its forefront and the latest development in business environment.
PLO 4 Work together and collaboratively with different people in learning and
Interpersonal working communities and other groups and networks, ethically and
Skill professionally.

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 PLO 5 Communicate clearly the knowledge, skills, ideas, critique and conclusion
Communication or using appropriate methods to peers, experts, and non- experts in at
Skill least one international language.
PLO 6 Competently use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and
Digital skill appropriate software to enhance study, research and work practice in
business environment.
PLO 7 Apply quantitative, qualitative tools to analyze and evaluate numerical
Numeracy Skill and graphical data in research and real business analysis.
PLO 8 Demonstrate leadership skills, autonomy and responsibility in planning,
Leadership, resource management, supervision, problem solving, managing work
Autonomy and within own team and collaboratively with other teams, in complex and
Responsibility unpredictable situations.
PLO 9 Exemplify self-advancement through continuous academic and/or
Personal Skill professional development.
PLO 10 Demonstrate the ability to initiate and lead entrepreneurial ventures.
Entrepreneurial
Skill
PLO 11 Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and professional codes of
Ethics and practice in a business environment to give advice and make decision.
Professionalism

DURATION OF STUDY

Full-time Part-time
Long Short Industrial Long Short Industrial
Semester Semester Training Semester Semester Training
No. of Weeks 14 - - 14 - -
No. of Semesters 3 - - 5 - -
Minimum – 1 year Minimum – 2 year
No. of Years
Maximum – 2 years Maximum – 4 years

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

1. Full-time

SUBJECT CREDIT
SUBJECT NAME CLASSIFICATION
CODE HOURS
SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1
MBA 7113 Managerial Accounting and Finance Major (Core) 3
MBA 7123 Managing Talent and Leadership Major (Core) 3
Creativity, Innovation and Technology
MBA 7133 Major (Core) 3
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Marketing and
MBA 7143 Major (Core) 3
Communication
MBA 7153 Economics for Business Major (Core) 3
TOTAL 15
SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1
MBA 7213 Business Research Methodology Major (Core) 3
MBA 7223 Managing Global Business Strategy Major (Core) 3
MBA 7233 Managerial Business Analytics Major (Core) 3
MBA 7243 Operation Management Major (Core) 3
MBA 7253 Business Law and Ethics Major (Core) 3
TOTAL 15
SEMESTER 3 YEAR 1
MBA 7313 Strategic Management Major (Core) 3
MBA 7334 Entrepreneurship Lab
Coaching Consultancy for Elective (Core) 4
MBA 7324
Entrepreneurship
MBA 7346 Applied Business Research Project Major (Core) 6
TOTAL 13
TOTAL CREDIT TO GRADUATE 43

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2. Part-time

SUBJECT CREDIT
SUBJECT NAME CLASSIFICATION
CODE HOURS
SEMESTER 1 YEAR 1
MBA 7113 Managerial Accounting and Finance Major (Core) 3
MBA 7123 Managing Talent and Leadership Major (Core) 3
Creativity, Innovation and Technology
MBA 7133 Major (Core) 3
Entrepreneurship
TOTAL 9
SEMESTER 2 YEAR 1
Entrepreneurial Marketing and
MBA 7143 Major (Core) 3
Communication
MBA 7153 Economics for Business Major (Core) 3
MBA 7213 Business Research Methodology Major (Core) 3
TOTAL 9
SEMESTER 3 YEAR 1
MBA 7223 Managing Global Business Strategy Major (Core) 3
MBA 7233 Managerial Business Analytics Major (Core) 3
MBA 7243 Operation Management Major (Core) 3
TOTAL 9
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS YEAR 1 27

SUBJECT CREDIT
SUBJECT NAME CLASSIFICATION
CODE HOURS
SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2
MBA 7253 Business Law and Ethics Major (Core) 3
MBA 7313 Strategic Management Major (Core) 3
MBA 7334 Entrepreneurship Lab
Coaching Consultancy for Elective (Core) 4
MBA 7324
Entrepreneurship
TOTAL 10
SEMESTER 2 YEAR 2
MBA 7346 Applied Business Research Project Major (Core) 6
TOTAL 6
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS YEAR 2 16
TOTAL CREDIT TO GRADUATE 43

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MINIMUN ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENT ADMISSION

ENGLISH COMPETENCY
ENTRY REQUIREMENT REQUIREMENT
(INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)
Master’s Degree by Coursework Achieve a minimum Band 4 in
MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Mid
i. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in B2)**.
related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50
as accepted by the HEP Senate;
OR
ii. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in
related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be
accepted, subject to a rigorous internal
assessment****;
OR
iii. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-
related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
as accepted by the HEP Senate and with
relevant working experience*****, subject to
a rigorous internal assessment****;
OR
iv. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-
related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
as accepted by the HEP Senate and without
relevant working experience, subject to
passing pre-requisite courses******;
OR
v. Other equivalent / related qualifications to a
Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF)
recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Notes:
* A pass in Mathematics and English
at SPM level or equivalent
qualifications
(English subject requirement does not
apply to international students since
they are required to meet certain
scores of international English
examination and privileged with
certain exemptions)
Can be waived should any other higher
qualifications contain Mathematics and English
subjects with an equivalent/higher achievement.
Malaysian students using English as the medium of
instruction in their previous study or with at least
Band 2 in MUET or equivalent can be exempted
from a pass in English requirement.
Those without a pass in Mathematics and/or English
at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are
required to attend special enhancement course(s).
These special enhancement courses should be
SPM equivalent, remedial in nature. Students must
pass the Mathematics and English enhancement

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 courses as a prerequisite to related core courses
taught in English.
** Refer to Surat JPT GS 1000-630 Jld.2 (17) 21 Julai 2022 - Syarat Kompetensi Bahasa
Inggeris Kepada Pelajar Antarabangsa for equivalent English language assessments and
score.
*** For Public Universities: Refer to Surat JPT.S(BPKP)2000/400/04/01 Jld.5 (53), 20 th
November, 2019 - Pindaan syarat kelayakan minimum (Syarat am) Diploma TVET (DKM,
DLKM, DVM) sebagai syarat kelayakan masuk ke program Ijazah Sarjana Muda di Universiti
Awam (UA).
For Private Higher Educational Institutions: Refer to Surat JPT/GS 1000-606 Jld. 2(23), 21st
April, 2020 - Kemasukan Pelajar Lulusan Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM), Diploma
Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) dan Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) ke Peringkat
Sarjana Muda (Tahap 6 MQF) atau yang setara dengannya di Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi
Swasta.
**** Rigorous assessment to evaluate the suitability of an applicant for a programme through
statement of purpose, interview and other methods may cover the following criteria:

i. Demonstration of strong business experience, and that you have held significant
managerial responsibilities.
ii. Evidence of any achievements in your professional life, for example, consistently
performing at a high level, consistent career progression and any impact that you
have had on your organisation.
iii. Professional skills that you have developed, for example, team work, leadership,
problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills.
iv. How you will contribute to your class and what experiences you can bring to the
institution. (Lancaster University, 2021)
***** Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring required qualification for a
particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as
well as the content.
****** The pre-requisite courses must equip the students with necessary business knowledge
(managing people, managing financial resources, understanding customers, understanding
environments and strategic planning) of one level lower than the programme level.

TUITION FEES

LOCAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

(RM) (RM)
14,000 15,000

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MANAGEMENT
(N/0414/8/0007)(08/2029)(MQA/PA15756)

MODE OF DELIVERY
Conventional

PROGRAMME AIMS

The programme aims to:

i. Provide students with advanced knowledge and intellectual critical thinking skills
to contribute original research that broadens the frontier and new body of knowledge
in the field of management towards sustainable goals in business.

ii. Enhance interpersonal, communication and leadership skills to conduct advanced

research independently, ethically and professional to produce scientific research
output (thesis) with potential innovations and commercialization of sustainable
products/services and practices for societal advancement.

iii. Provide students with digital and technology competencies in using advance
software applications for quantitative or qualitative analysis and decision making;
and entrepreneurial and lifelong learning skills to contribute to the communities of
practice in management of businesses for nation building and the Industry Revolution
(IR 4.0).

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE (PEO)

To produce professionals who develop the knowledge, research and

PEO1 communication skills and competency based on the scientific/enquiry
process and its outcomes contribute of sustainable business goals.
To produce professionals who conduct an advance rigorous research
PEO2 independently in the field of management for sustainable business.
To produce professionals who utilize the analytical and problem-solving skills
PEO3 in order to evaluate and make decisions critically and creatively based on
research evidence and/ or experience to sustainable development.
To produce professionals with quantitative and qualitative skills to develop
PEO4 new business management models and innovations.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

PLO 1 Demonstrate a critical and in-depth understanding on existing knowledge to

contribute to new research in the areas of management on sustainable
development goals.
PLO 2 Synthesise existing and new issues in management by applying appropriate
research methods for sustainable new practices.
PLO 3 Conduct rigorous and independent research to resolve emerging problems
in areas of management and sustainable strategies

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 PLO 4 Interact effectively with good human relation skills with scholarly
communities, communities of practice in the field of management in
business, service and organization at local and international level.
PLO 5 Communicate cogently orally and written on the research findings, thesis,
presentation and viva voce with the scholarly communities and general
audience using advance media technology applications.
PLO 6 Select and use relevant advanced digital information technology, systems
and applications to address problems in research and sustainable research
activities.
PLO 7 Evaluate numerical, qualitative and quantitative data by using advanced
statistical, quantitative/qualitative and graphical tools, techniques and
applications to resolve complex problems in research.
PLO 8 Demonstrate leadership and management skills with responsibility and work
with others in projects and/or field works in managing of own research.
PLO 9 Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, continual self-improvement
and personal development to pursue career and professional advancement.
PLO 10 Propose an entrepreneurial project through generating new ideas, practices,
innovations and commercialization aspects from the research output for
potential or new management models in business set ups.
PLO 11 Perform research adhering to legal, ethical and professional codes of
practices at local and international levels and contribute to sustainable
management practices in business and organization.

SUBFIELD FOR STUDENT RESEARCH

1. People management
2. Leadership
3. Organizational behavior
4. Marketing
5. Strategy
6. Entreprenuership

DURATION OF STUDY

Full-time Part-time
Long Short Industrial Long Short Industrial
Semester Semester Training Semester Semester Training
No. of Weeks - - - - - -
No. of Semesters - - - - - -
Minimum – 3 years Minimum – 4 year
No. of Years
Maximum – 4 years Maximum – 6 years

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

1. Full-time

(minimum: 3 years; maximum: 4 years)

Year Semester
PLANNED ACTIVITIES
1 1 • Research Methodology Class (Compulsory)
• Trends and Issues in Management and Industry
• Constructing Problem Statement and Research Topic
2 • Literature Review
• Research Framework
• Research Design – Workshop on Quantitative and Qualitative
3 • Proposal Defense
• Amendment and Correction
2 4 • Sampling and Pilot Study
• Colloquium
5 • Data Collection – Survey, Interview etc.
6 • Data Collection
• Data Analysis and Finding
• Colloquium
3 7 • Thesis Discussion
• Recommendation
• Thesis Conclusion
8 • Pre-VIVA
• Amendment and Correction
9 • VIVA VOCE
• Amendment and Correction
• Final Submission

2. Part-time

(minimum: 4 years; maximum: 6 years)

Year Semester
PLANNED ACTIVITIES
1 1 • Research Methodology Class (Compulsory)
• Trends and Issues in Management and Industry
2 • Constructing Problem Statement and Research Topic
3 • Literature Review
2 4 • Research Framework
• Research Design – Workshop on Quantitative and Qualitative
5 • Proposal Defense
• Amendment and Correction
6 • Sampling and Pilot Study
• Colloquium
3 7 • Data Collection – Survey, Interview etc.
8 • Data Collection
9 • Data Analysis and Finding
• Colloquium

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 4 10 • Thesis Discussion
• Recommendation
• Thesis Conclusion
11 • Pre-VIVA
• Amendment and Correction
12 • VIVA VOCE
• Amendment and Correction
• Final Submission

MINIMUN ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENT ADMISSION

ENGLISH COMPETENCY
ENTRY REQUIREMENT REQUIREMENT
(INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)
Doctoral Degree by Research Achieve a minimum Band 4 in
i. A Master's Degree (Level 7 MQF) in a MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Mid
business or related field as accepted by the B2)**.
HEP Senate;
OR
ii. A Master's Degree (Level 7 MQF) in a non-
related field as accepted by the HEP Senate;
subject to having relevant working
experience***** and rigorous internal
assessment ****;
OR
iii. A Master's Degree (Level 7 MQF) in a non-
related field as accepted by the HEP Senate
and without relevant working experience,
subject to passing pre-requisite courses
******;
OR
iv. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's
degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the
Malaysian Government.

Notes:
* A pass in Mathematics and English
at SPM level or equivalent
qualifications
(English subject requirement does not
apply to international students since
they are required to meet certain
scores of international English
examination and privileged with
certain exemptions)
Can be waived should any other higher
qualifications contain Mathematics and English
subjects with an equivalent/higher achievement.
Malaysian students using English as the medium of
instruction in their previous study or with at least
Band 2 in MUET or equivalent can be exempted
from a pass in English requirement.
Those without a pass in Mathematics and/or English
at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are
required to attend special enhancement course(s).
These special enhancement courses should be

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 SPM equivalent, remedial in nature. Students must
pass the Mathematics and English enhancement
courses as a prerequisite to related core courses
taught in English.
** Refer to Surat JPT GS 1000-630 Jld.2 (17) 21 Julai 2022 - Syarat Kompetensi Bahasa
Inggeris Kepada Pelajar Antarabangsa for equivalent English language assessments and
score.
*** For Public Universities: Refer to Surat JPT.S(BPKP)2000/400/04/01 Jld.5 (53), 20 th
November, 2019 - Pindaan syarat kelayakan minimum (Syarat am) Diploma TVET (DKM,
DLKM, DVM) sebagai syarat kelayakan masuk ke program Ijazah Sarjana Muda di Universiti
Awam (UA).
For Private Higher Educational Institutions: Refer to Surat JPT/GS 1000-606 Jld. 2(23), 21st
April, 2020 - Kemasukan Pelajar Lulusan Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM), Diploma
Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) dan Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) ke Peringkat
Sarjana Muda (Tahap 6 MQF) atau yang setara dengannya di Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi
Swasta.
**** Rigorous assessment to evaluate the suitability of an applicant for a programme through
statement of purpose, interview and other methods may cover the following criteria:

i. Demonstration of strong business experience, and that you have held significant
managerial responsibilities.
ii. Evidence of any achievements in your professional life, for example, consistently
performing at a high level, consistent career progression and any impact that you
have had on your organisation.
iii. Professional skills that you have developed, for example, team work, leadership,
problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills.
iv. How you will contribute to your class and what experiences you can bring to the
institution. (Lancaster University, 2021)
***** Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring required qualification for a
particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as
well as the content.
****** The pre-requisite courses must equip the students with necessary business knowledge
(managing people, managing financial resources, understanding customers, understanding
environments and strategic planning) of one level lower than the programme level.

TUITION FEES

LOCAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

(RM) (RM)
21,000 22,500

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