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Duration
1 year 6 months
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Intake Date
20 January 2025
12 May 2025
25 August 2025
15 December 2025
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Awarding Body
APU, Malaysia
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Duration
3 years
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Intake Date
10 January 2025
11 April 2025
13 June 2025
15 August 2025
31 October 2025
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Awarding Body
APU, Malaysia
About APU

Why choose APU?

Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2024)
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2025)
5-Star Excellence Rating SETARA
5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
100% Employability Rate
100% Employability Rate
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
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Latest Technologies

More Than Just A Business Administration Master Programme

In this age of digital transformation, being equipped with digital, technical & analytical skills in addition to profound business skills & professional knowledge makes you stand out among the rest. As an MBA @ APU student, you will be exposed to modules in business intelligence & data analytics & technology management, which will shape you into competent business leaders upon completion of the programme.

You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under Master of Business Administration will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • ​Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 
English Requirements
International Students
  • IELTS : 6.0
     
For more information please click HERE
 
Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.
 
Programme Outline

What We Teach

This programme is specifically designed to provide:
 

  • An opportunity to develop knowledge and skills as a business manager in various work settings.
  • A platform to improve effectiveness in any present and future management roles.
  • Developing capabilities in integration of knowledge, skills and personal qualities that are applied appropriately in response to various circumstances.
  • The Benefits of the Programme

    On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to :
     

    • Gain necessary knowledge and understanding about contemporary business and management theory, research and professional practice locally and globally.
    • Demonstrate intellectual and practical skills and knowledge within the business and management strategic environment.
    • Demonstrate innovative problem solving skills that are capable of tackling global business management issues.
    • Understand behavioral science and marketing analytics’ skills on tools and business intelligence applications allows to track user preferences and offer or direct that user to targeted content which is used to drive potential customers to specific products or advertisements leading to wider and larger market capture for sales.
    • Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and to take responsibility for continuing professional development.
    • Demonstrate ability to devise and apply research and investigative methods within major business research paradigms.
    • Understand and critically analyse the contemporary business and management environment.
    • Effectively communicate towards different audiences and circumstances via a variety of communication tools and methods.
    • Demonstrate the personal effectiveness through effective self management within the professional environment.
  • Who Should Attend

    This programme is geared towards senior managers, managers and executives who wish to focus on enhancing and enriching management, critical decision making skills and career growth in both local and international organisations. The Part time programme is specifically designed for working executives.

  • Modules & Project

    This programme comprises 13 coursework modules (including Research Methodology module) and a Project

    Pre-requisite Modules (for non-business students)
     Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 2 months (Part-time)

    • Managing People
    • Understanding Customers
    • Managerial Finance
    • Business Environment & Strategic Planning

    Core Modules

    • Organisational Behaviour
    • Technology Management
    • Managerial Economics
    • Global Strategic Management
    • Accounting & Finance for Managers
    • Statistical Decision Making
    • Human Resource Management
    • Flourishing in the Workplace
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Research Methodology
    • Digital Marketing Tools and Trends
    • Business Ethics & Corporate Responsibility
    • Managing Organisation
    • Project
  • Project

    You will be expected to conduct effective research in relation to business for both academic and industry purposes. Either route will require you to plan and conduct effective academic research in relation to the conduct of substantial and substantive individual research and analysis in relation to an aspect of business leading to a significant project or the conduct of appropriate research and analysis leading to one of an academic paper, consultancy report or case history in relation to an aspect of business.

  • Demand for MBA talent is strongest in Asia Pacific

    "MBA graduates continue to command a salary premium compared to direct from industry hires and bachelors degree hires" - Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Survey
     

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    “Typically, those applicants with a Master’s degree or MBA will be hired with one or two grades higher than degree holders… about an 8% higher salary depending on the field or industry they plan to join”.
    - Lee Chun Keat
    Director of Engineering, Oppstar Malaysia
     
    The MBA is a popular platform for career progression (Lessler, 2018), providing students with a set of transferable skills and knowledge to allow them to lead and make decisions in management positions. With its emphasis on personal growth, networking and challenging complexity, MBA graduates are well prepared for the future jobs market and the continued demand for MBA talent.
     
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  • Testimonials by our MBA graduates

    “Driven by state of the art technology on all fronts and boasting of a well-equipped faculty, I was conditioned and nurtured in a way that has helped me thrive in some of the most challenging environments ever since I graduated with a MBA.”
    - Arjun Narayanan
    Content Manager, IIMResume, India

     

    “APU’s environment well adapted for students’ needs and wants. I learned how to be optimistic and to be a fast learner. It was undoubtedly a life changing experience.”
    - Kanat Zhumanov
    Chief Manager of the Board Office of “University Medical Center”
    Corporate Fund in Nur-Sultan City, Kazakhstan
Facilities

Facilities at APU

The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

 

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Career Path

Your Career Path

Business Development Manager
Finance Manager
Banking Manager
Human Resource Manager
Logistic and Supply Chain Manager
Procurement Manager
Project Manager
Sales and Marketing Manager
Market Researcher
Business Consultant
Business Research Analyst
Entrepreneur
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
General Manager
Analytics & Reporting Manager
Management Consultant
International Marketing Manager
Fees & Certification

Ready, Set, Go.

Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.

Malaysian

RM34,800

Total for Malaysian

International

RM38,800
(USD8,820)

Total for International

Programme code : (R/0414/7/0094)(06/27)(MQA/FA8762)

​* Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.