UCSI University - R2/345/7/0793: 03/2025

Masters of Business Administration

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 1 year

UCSI University is the only Malaysian university to offer MBA programmes based on the Blue Ocean Strategy framework.

Course Overview

The MBA programme is designed to provide access to higher learning opportunities for both local and international practitioners and professionals.

  • Blue Ocean Strategy for today's business environment
    The Master of Business Administration is a practical-based course incorporating tools and methodologies of the Blue Ocean Strategy. This framework steers businesses towards gaining uncontested market space and generating new market demand.
  • Job-ready skills relevant to the industry
    Students will conduct theoretical exercises on current business and management topics and their relevance to actual practice, particularly their applicability to small and medium-sized enterprises and industries worldwide. You will also benefit from the insights of experienced practitioners and corporate consultants, who will share their knowledge as featured speakers in the programme.

Career paths

Graduates are prepared to take on these managerial roles:

  • Business Development Consultant
  • Innovation Manager
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Entrepreneur
  • Strategic Planner
  • Strategic Marketing Manager
  • General Manager

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Master's
Duration
More Information
Only available in full time study mode
1 year (Full time)
Modules
12
Fees
Scholarships
Intake
January, 2024
May, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
RM36,500
More Information
International student: RM55,960

Course Structure

The Master of Business Administration programme, which is available at the UCSI University Kuala Lumpur campus, has ten core modules, two electives and a master coursework project.

  • Financial Accounting and Analysis
  • Marketing Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Managerial Economics
  • Quantitative Methods
  • International Business and Management
  • Business Policy and Strategic Management
  • Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Research Methods for Business and Management
  • Research Planning

Intake Dates

  • January
  • May
  • September

Fees

Local student
RM36,500

International student
RM55,960

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:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP senate.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
  • Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the required minimum CGPA.

English Language Requirements

An applicant is required to possess a sufficient level of English language proficiency by obtaining one of the following:

  • A minimum IELTS band score of 6.0.
  • A minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 60.
  • A minimum Cambridge qualification and test score of 169.
  • A minimum Pearson test score of 59.
  • A minimum MUET band score of 4.