Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - (R2/345/7/0728)07/27 (A6339)

Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance)

  • Delivery: Hybrid
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 1 year

A part-time or full-time course recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA).

Course Overview

Professional accreditation from MAICSA
Candidates who have opted to apply for the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) membership, will be admitted as a Graduate Member after completing the programme and fulfilling MAICSA’s membership requirement.

Job-ready skills, specialising in corporate governance
This course offers candidates a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge in corporate governance, with a focus on transparency and accountability reporting. The curriculum covers organisational behaviour, performance analysis, strategic challenges and policy formulation in business. Candidates will also have the chance to participate in enhancement courses such as the Lecture series by industry experts.

Real-world insights from industry leaders
The MBA (Corporate Governance) features business leaders as guest speakers. They offer real-world learning by sharing:

  • their experience, latest management styles and industry practices.
  • career progress and the challenges they have faced.
  • advice on current business issues, alternative strategies, and how companies evolve and adapt.

Students can attend the Entrepreneurship Talk series with experienced entrepreneurs and industry captains. There are also workshops and seminars organised by the Centre for Extension Education (CEE), Institute of Management and Leadership Development (IMLD), as well as other faculties and research centres.

Real-world work experience, global exposure
This programme helps candidates to understand global perspectives through different learning approaches:

  • International business consultancy trips. Participate in overseas study tours to gain insight into global business dealings and work with organisations on consultancy projects.
  • Inter-varsity case studies. Discuss assigned cases and share different insights when you interact with university students from various countries.
  • Overseas guest lectures. The course regularly hosts guest lectures where you can learn from international academics.

Career paths
Graduates have a broad scope of business roles available to them in:

  • business administration
  • technology management
  • management of information systems
  • finance
  • marketing
  • research

Key Facts

Delivery
Hybrid
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Master's
Duration
More Information
2 years (Part time)
1 year (Full time)
Modules
13
Intake
May, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
From RM27,250
More Information
International Student: RM41,800

Course Structure

The programme consists of 13 core modules, one elective module and one project.

*Courses offering is subject to availability

  • Legal Environment of Business for Managers
  • Organisational Behaviour and Analysis 
  • Managerial Economics
  • Information Technology and Digital Commerce
  • Strategic Management for Corporations
  • Business Research Methods 
  • Quantitative Methods 
  • Marketing Management 
  • Boardroom Dynamics 
  • Corporate Secretaryship
  • Corporate Governance 
  • Financial and Accounting Information
  • Risk Management

Intake Dates

  • May
  • September

Fees

Local Students
RM27,250 - RM28,150

International Students
RM41,800

Fees are estimation on overall completion of the programme. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there may be a reduction in the fees. Fees for international students may differ from those for local Malaysian students.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To apply for this course, you must meet either one of the criteria below:

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.75 and above or equivalent as approved by the Senate.
  2. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.00 and above but less than CGPA of 2.75, or equivalent as approved by the Senate subject to rigorous internal assessment.
  3. Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR and meet the minimum CGPA set out in (1) and (2).

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL 600 or its equivalent.
  • TOEFL iBT Score 60-78
  • MUET Band 4