UNITAR International University - R2-(DL/340/7/0128) 02/27 (MQA/FA 1756)
Master of Business Administration Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 1 year
A 100% online MBA from a university with a QS five-star rating for online learning. Designed for recent graduates and working professionals.
Course Overview
QS five-star rating for online learning
UNITAR is the first university in Southeast Asia to be awarded five stars for online learning by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) global higher education rating system.
Work-based MBA, relevant in today's competitive business environment
This MBA prepares candidates for the fast-paced, evolving business landscape and economy, equipping them with skills such as:
- competitive intelligence
- business strategy
- marketing management
- organisational resource management
- communication strategy
- statistical analysis
You'll be assigned projects based on real-world scenarios, focusing on practical learning as well as theory.
Admission via Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
APEL enables local students without an undergraduate degree to use their work experience to qualify for admission. There's also a chance to shorten their study duration and lower costs.
Real-world experience from guest speakers
Attend the programme's Business Leadership seminars for the latest insights from industry leaders, who will be sharing real-world business experiences and advice.
Career paths
Graduates will have a broad scope of roles available to them, including:
- Marketing Manager
- Financial Manager
- Database Administrator
- Business Operations Manager
- C-level Executive in Management and Business Development
- Researchers in public or private institutions on various fields of business
- Academicians at institutions of higher learning
Key Facts
May, 2024
September, 2024
Course Structure
This MBA Online programme comprises of eight core subjects, two electives and a project.
- Managing Organisation
- Economics for Managers
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
- Research Methodology
- Competitive Intelligence and Asian Business Strategy
- Business Analytics
- Project Paper
Intake Dates
Application for admission is open throughout the year. Semester intakes are in:
- January
- May
- September
Fees
Local Students
RM19,450
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 be considered for entry to the programme, you need to fulfil one of the requirements below:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by UNITAR 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.
- A Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience (minimum 5 years), subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
APEL Admission Requirement
Entry requirements for admission into the Master’s programme through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be or have:
- A Malaysian citizen.
- The candidate should be more than 30 years of age in the year of application.
- Possess at least STPM / Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent qualifications.
- Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning.
- AND pass the APEL Assessment.
English Language Requirement (For International Students only)
- Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS.
- Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL or its equivalent.