Master of Business Administration

Duration of Study : Full Time: 1 year (Minimum), 3 years (Maximum)
Part Time: 2 years (Minimum), 6 years (Maximum)
Mode of Study : Coursework
Credit Hour : 45 Credit Hours
Medium of Instruction : English
Accreditation : MQA/FA1408

OVERVIEW

  • This program has been fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) since 2015. The objective of the program is to develop competent management professionals and leaders. By fulfilling the above objective, it intended to bridge the skill requirement gap in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0, the Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Our MBA program is one among the few programs in Malaysia to be accredited by ABEST 21 (Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow) and the curriculum includes business analytical elements, business, and engineering combination, ethics, governance, and real-life problem-solving.
  • In this program, students will be exposed to technology in teaching such as Global Classroom where students will have an opportunity to gain knowledge from lecturers at our partner universities in other countries. In addition, students are also exposed to pedagogical assistance through the Knowledge & Learning Management System (KALAM), UMPSA Academic Tagyard, and MOOC (Massive Open Online Course).
REQUIREMENTS FIELD COURSEWORK MODE
Bachelor’s Degree Other than Computing
  1. CGPA ≥ 2.50; OR
  2. 2.00 ≤ CGPA < 2.50 AND a rigorous internal assessment
Computing
  1. CGPA ≥ 2.50; OR
  2. 2.00 ≤ CGPA < 2.50, 5 years of relevant work experience in the field AND a rigorous internal assessment
APEL.A The APEL.A Certificate is accepted

Notes:

  • For candidates with entry qualification in an irrelevant field, they must undergo a prerequisite course.

  1. All international student candidates must meet the IELTS Band score of 5.0 or equivalent, except for those pursuing these fields:
    1. Language (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
    2. Business Studies (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
    3. Computing (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent or additional requirements)
    4. Biotechnology (IELTS 5.5 and equivalent)
  2. International student candidates who do not meet the English language requirements may be granted conditional approval. Applicants are given a period of two (2) years from the registration date to fulfil their English language requirements. If the student FAILS to meet this English language competency requirement within the stipulated period, they will be discontinued from their study programmes.
  3. The validity period of the IELTS certificate obtained or equivalent must not exceed 2 years from the date of the examination until the candidate's registration.
  4. The TOEFL ITP and PBT certificates are not accepted for admission to this programme.

Exemptions from English language requirement may be granted to the following candidates:

  1. International student candidates who have academic qualifications from institutions that use English as the sole medium of instruction and are applying for a higher level of education at UMPSA. Candidates must submit supporting evidence duly authenticated by the previous university.
  2. International student candidates from countries that use English as their official language.
  3. International student candidates who have graduated from local universities.
  4. International student candidates from Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, and Southern Thailand who are enrolled in study programmes that use languages which are cognate to the Malay language.
  5. International student candidates who have academic qualifications from institutions that use the Malay language as the sole medium of instruction and intend to pursue a higher level of education in Malaysia.
SEMESTER SUBJECT CREDIT HOUR
Semester 1 KPC1103 Research Methodology 3
KPC1113 Managerial Economics 3
KPC1123 Corporate Governance 3
KPC1133 Strategic Marketing 3
Semester 2 KPC1143 Managerial Accounting 3
KPC1153 Operation Management 3
KPC1163 Leadership and Organizational Behaviour 3
KPC1173 Entrepreneurship 3
KPC1183 Financial Management 3
KPP1313 Master Project 1 3
Semester 3 KPP1323 Master Project 2 3
KPC1193 Strategic Management 3
KP*1**3 Elective 1 3
KP*1**3 Elective 2 3
KP*1**3 Elective 3 3
Total Credit Hours 45
  Mode of Study Total Fees (RM) Fees Structure
Local Students Full Time RM19,950
Part Time
International Students Full Time RM34,550

Notes:

  • The above fees are only minimum fees per programme and not include Pre-Requisite Course.

This coursework program is also offered at our offshore learning center in Kuala Lumpur, providing greater accessibility for students who may prefer to study in the capital city. This center ensures a convenient option for working professionals, international students, and those based in or near Kuala Lumpur to pursue their studies without needing to relocate to the main campus.

It is important to note that the tuition fees at our learning center differ from those at the main campus, primarily due to factors such as location-specific operational costs, facilities, and support services provided. For further clarification on tuition rates and payment details, prospective students may refer to our website (What We Offer > Fees) or contact our admissions office directly.

Applicants can easily apply online through our admissions portal at https://ipsonline.ump.edu.my/ipsonline/admission_v2/.
To begin the application process:
  1. Sign up as a user – Signing up is free and will grant you access to the online application form.
  2. Once registered, log in to complete your application and upload the necessary documents.
Information related to visa and student pass (for International Student), please refer to https://cir.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/en/.

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
UMPSA Gambang
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob
26300, Kuantan
Pahang, Malaysia.

Phone: +609-431 5024
Email: ips@umpsa.edu.my

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