University of Wollongong Malaysia - R/340/7/0712(11/26) MQA/FA 8098 Glenmarie | N/345/7/1095(02/26) MQA/FA 9512 Batu Kawan

Master of Business Administration

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 16 months

Study full-time or part-time and develop your skills to increase your effectiveness as a manager.

Course Overview

Available at the UOW Malaysia KDU University College Glenmarie and Batu Kawan campuses, the Master of Business Administration programme offers full-time or part-time study, giving you the opportunity to earn an MBA while working.

Job-ready skills, relevant to industry
UOW Malaysia's PhD and industry qualified team of academics will guide students on a transformative journey, empowering them to become skilled and effective managers in today's fast-paced business landscape. Throughout this programme, you will be challenged to grasp the intricacies of organisational business environments, all while developing the practical skills necessary to excel as a manager.

Graduates possess the necessary skills to pursue managerial positions in any industry:

  • Project Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banker
  • Strategic Planning and Operations Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Management Consultant
  • Human Resources Manager
  • General Manager

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Master's
Duration
More Information
2 years (Part time)
16 months (Full time)
Modules
12
Intake
12th January, 2024
17th May, 2024
9th September, 2024
Total Price
RM39,100
More Information
International student: RM45,750

Course Structure

The Master of Business Administration programme at UOW Malaysia KDU University College Glenmarie consists of six core modules, various specialisation options, one elective, an MBA research project and a dissertation submission.

Meanwhile, the programme at the Batu Kawan campus has six core modules, various specialisation options, two electives and a dissertation or business consultation project.

  1. Core Subjects

    • Business Economics
    • Accounting and Finance for Managers
    • Marketing Management
    • Human Resource Management
    • Research Methodology
    • Strategic Management

  2. Specialisations (choose one specialisation)

    Enterprise Risk Management
    • Implementation of Enterprise Risk Management and Key Risk Indicators
    • Investment Risk Management
    • Market, Credit and Operational Risk
    • Risk Control, Self Assessment and Internal Control Model
    • Business Continuity Management
    Financial Planning
    • Personal Finance
    • Risk Management and Insurance
    • Investment Analysis
    • Estate Planning
    • Retirement Planning
    Marketing Leadership
    • Corporate Digital Communication
    • Global Marketing Decisions
    • Creating Entrepreneurial Change
    • Contemporary Challenges
    • Leading Change
    Business Analytics
    • Essential Elements of Business Analytics
    • Big Data for Business
    • Strategic Systems Management
    • Business Information System
    • Data Science Tools and Techniques
    Hospitality & Tourism Management
    • Corporate Digital Communication
    • Global Marketing Decisions
    • International Hospitality Entrepreneurship
    • Hospitality & Tourism Operations Development
    • Managing Operations in Hospitality Business

  3. Electives (choose one subject)

    • Organisational Behaviour
    • Tax Planning
    • Enterprise Governance
    • Business Ethics
    • Contemporary Challenges
    • Managing Business Growth
    • Essential Elements for Business Analytics
    • Business Continuity Management

  4. Complete an MBA research project and dissertation.

Intake Dates

  • 12th January 2024
  • 17th May 2024
  • 9th September 2024

Fees

Glenmarie campus

Local student: RM39,100 (full time/part time)

International student: RM45,750 (full time/part time)

 

Batu Kawan campus

Local student: RM33,640 (full time), RM35,240 (part time)

International student: RM44,460 (full time)

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 related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the senate.
  • A bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting 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 and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • A bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree recognised by the Malaysian government.

English Language Requirements

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

  • Local student: a minimum MUET overall band score of 5.
  • International student: a minimum band score of 6.0 in IELTS, 8.5 in TOEFL Essentials, 60 (IBT), 169 in Cambridge English or 59 in the PTE Academic.

If the English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.