USM is ranked #142 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

There is no age limit as long as you have met the entry requirements.

From International Mobility and Collaboration Centre
(http://www.imcc.usm.my/)
Telephone: +60 4 653 2770/2771/2772/2773/3907/2346
Email: dir_imcc@usm.my
Address: International Mobility and Collaboration Centre (IMCC) Building C09, Universiti Sains Malaysia Main Campus, 11800, USM, Penang, Malaysia Location: Click Here

Depending on the needs and lifestyle of each student, the estimated cost is inclusive of food, accommodation, books, entertainment, traveling, and miscellaneous.

√ Tuition Fee from USD2,750.00/year

√ Accommodation on-campus from USD248 per year (without meals)

√ Other expenses from USD2,500.00/year

On-Campus Accommodation is equipped with a single room or a twin-sharing room, common bathroom, cafeteria, laundry room, sports facility, study room, pantry, and grocery store. Rental for on-campus accommodation is from USD30 – USD75 per month (not inclusive of meals). For more information regarding our hostels, please click on this link:

Off-Campus Accommodation is the rental of private accommodation within walking distance and also available within a 3km in radius. Most of the condominium/apartments are equipped with 3 bedrooms, air-conditioned, groceries store, gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis/badminton court, and laundry shop. Rental for off-campus accommodation ranges from USD200 – USD400 per month (not including utility bills).

MBA: Evening weekday classes.
EMBA: Evening weekday classes.
DBA: full-day weekend classes.

In all GSB’s Programmes, you are allowed for a max of 2 semesters of postponement and 2 semesters of extension.

For Malaysian, you can apply financial assistance from PTPTN and EPF. Click here for more details

Yes, most of our students are working adults. The salary varies depending on which sector they are employed.

GSB also offers MBA Online using the Webex platform.

1. A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the USM’s Senate or an equivalent qualification
2. A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent
3. A minimum of 1 year working experience
4. A CGPA of 3.5 and above for fresh graduates (without working experience)
5. Pass the interview (if required)

Candidate needs to have at least one year of working experience. However, fresh graduates without any working experience can also apply but need to have a CGPA of at least 3.50

We only have a full-time mode. Classes are held on weekdays from 7 pm to 10 pm.

No, it is as per University policy.

RM 70.00 via online payment

Getting an MBA is a great way to acquire a diverse set of knowledge and enhance both skills and knowledge in the business sector. Graduates of MBA programmes usually have higher chances of holding a high-level management position and successful MBA careers.

The candidature period is between 2 to 5 years.

Both programmes will have exactly the same curriculum and syllabus. The only difference is the mode of delivery. The on-campus MBA, requires class attendance whilst the online MBA has more flexibility, self-paced, and convenience of attending online classes anywhere as long as the location has internet connection.

If all the requirements are met, you will be getting the offer letter in a week or two.

No, we do not accept any transfer credit

Students will only need to pay the tuition fees based on the number of courses registered in a semester.

There are 2 semesters in a year; February and September

No. Your degree will state Master of Business Administration

Using Cisco WEBEX Platform and e-learn (Moodle).

2 hours per class.

The online MBA course classes typically run on weekdays from either 7-9 PM or 9-11 PM.

1. A Master’s degree in Management or Master Business Administration (MBA) from a recognised university by the USM’s Senate or an equivalent qualification.
2. A minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or equivalent.
3. Degree awarded by local private Institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
4. A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience
5. Pass the Interview to candidate who do not achieve above requirement.

1. Full time: 7 semesters to 10 semesters)
2. Part time: 10 semesters to 14 semesters)

1. The DBA Programme is delivered in 3 parts through a series of lecture seminars, consultancy, training and independent study.
2. The PhD is a pure research degree and more to independence study

We offer both a part-time Ph.D. programme as well as an ‘offshore’ Ph.D. programme in Hong Kong in collaboration with the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA).

Though not compulsory, it might expedite the application process if you identify a potential supervisor and seek his/her advice on your proposed research topic.

The minimum score for each programme can vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

A minimum score of 35 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
https://www.ets.org/
A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
https://www.ielts.org/
A minimum score of 36 for PTE; or
https://pearsonpte.com/
A minimum score of 154 for CAE/CPE; or
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/
A minimum of Band 2 for MUET http://online.mpm.edu.my/en/web/guest/pendaftaran-calon-persendirian1

Exemption is given to candidate if:

English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

Yes, all students, regardless of their background, are required to attend and pass both of these courses. The minimum pass mark is ‘B’