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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

Our MBA programme is meticulously designed to empower learners in overcoming career challenges with confidence and resilience. It offers a rigorous and comprehensive general management curriculum that not only imparts essential knowledge but also fosters mastery of cross-functional skills. Through a dynamic blend of hands-on learning experiences and cutting-edge multimodal teaching strategies, such as engaging case studies, realistic simulations, and stimulating discussions, we cultivate individuals into transformational, outcome-oriented business leaders.

What sets our program apart is its distinctive and holistic approach to business education. We go beyond traditional boundaries, equipping learners with leadership skills tailored for the fast-paced era of Industry Revolution 4.0. By seamlessly integrating leadership development with advanced management techniques, we prepare our graduates to navigate and excel in today’s dynamic and technology-driven organizational landscape. Moreover, our program features 10 fundamental business courses, each meticulously designed to provide learners with exciting and practical opportunities to enhance their analytical skills and expand their knowledge base.

Our MBA program typically ranges from 2 to 5 years, offering flexibility to students based on their needs. The program comprises 15 courses, including ten core courses, four elective courses, and one project. These courses are typically taken over multiple semesters, with 2 to 5 courses per semester. To successfully complete the program and graduate, you must earn 48 units. Classes are scheduled for 3 hours per week per course, generally from 7 pm to 10 pm, except Saturday and Sunday. The designated venues for the classes will be the lecture hall or seminar room located at the USM Penang campus.

Admission requirements:

a) A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the USM’s Senate or an equivalent qualification:

  • A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year working experience; or
  • A minimum CGPA of 3.50/4.00 or equivalent (without working experience)

b) Individuals with working experience but lack of formal academic qualifications to pursue their tertiary studies can apply for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) certificate.

c) English Language Requirements (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

 

  • A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 59 for PTE; or
  • A minimum score for Cambridge English: Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online) min 250 /Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/Linguaskill Online min. score 169; or
  • A minimum score of 109 for ELS; or
  • A minimum of Band 4 for MUET
 
Exemption can be given to candidate if:
 
English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
The 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)
 

 

Fee Structure:

Malaysian (MYR)

International (USD)

Registration fee: 310.00

Tuition Fee: 495.00 x 48 units = 23,760.00

Convocation fee: 200.00

 

Registration fee: 222.50

Tuition Fee: 200.00 x 48 units = 9,600.00

Personal Bond: 1,000.00

Convocation fee: 50.00

** Fees are subject to change**

For additional information and detailed guidelines regarding the admission requirements, please click here

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL (IEG) VS. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

 

PEO

 

PEO STATEMENT

THINKER (T)

BALANCED (B)

ENTREPRENEURIAL (E)

ARTICULATE (A)

HOLISTIC (H)

 

 

IEG1

IEG2

IEG3

IEG4

IEG5

PEO1

Progression of career within their chosen profession

 

 

 

 

 

 

PEO2

The trust and respects of others as effective and ethical team members

 

 

 

 

 

 

PEO3

A reputation as a source of reference for creative, innovative and sustainable solution 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PEO4

Positions of leadership in an organisation and/or on teams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL (IEG) VS. PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

 

PLO

 

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES, PLO

IEG ELEMENT

PLO1

Demonstrate an understanding of theory and knowledge in relation to functional disciplines of business management

IEG 1

THINKING

PLO2

Identify and analyze business scenarios and recognize business problems

IEG 1

THINKING

 

PLO3

Provide forward-looking solutions for business-related problems

IEG 1

 

IEG 2

THINKING

 BALANCED

 

PLO4

Demonstrate meaningful contribution to team-based activities

 

IEG 4

 

IEG 5

ARTICULATE

HOLISTIC

 

PLO5

Demonstrate a high proficiency in oral and written communication

 

IEG 4

 

IEG 2

ARTICULATE

BALANCED

 

PLO6

Evaluate issues through innovative thinking or technologies

IEG 2

BALANCED

 

PLO7

Demonstrate ability to perform statistical, financial, accounting or economic analysis in business-making and problem-solving

 

IEG 1

THINKING

 

PLO8

Demonstrate understanding of responsible leadership

 

IEG 5

HOLISTIC

 

PLO9

Demonstrate the skills necessary for effective lifelong learning and personal development

IEG 5

 HOLISTIC

 

PLO10

Comprehend business issues from the lens of sustainability

IEG 3

ENTREPRENEURIAL

PLO11

Demonstrate awareness of ethical conduct or professionalism in decision-making

IEG 2

BALANCED