Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The UCSI University MBA programme is specially designed to provide access to higher learning opportunities for both local and international practitioners and professionals. The programme is a practical-based course that incorporates tools, relevant methodologies and provides a systematic approach in making the competition irrelevant. UCSI University incorporates a diverse and exciting blended learning approach by imparting knowledge through workshops, presentations and case studies.

UCSI University's MBA programme is supported by a team of highly qualified academicians specialising in various fields and equipped with extensive industry experience. The scope of studies also includes current developments and debates on business and management topics at both the theoretical and applied levels. Graduate students will be encouraged to conduct theoretical exercises on these topics and their relevance to actual practice, in particular, their applicability to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as industries worldwide. Industrial practitioners and corporate consultants will be featured as speakers during the programme.

As a graduate programme, the MBA study promotes lifelong learning among learners to prepare them for international employment opportunities, future career development and further research study anywhere in the world.

This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education's Graduate Employability 2020. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)

Programme Details

UCSI University's MBA is a one-year programme with a trimester offering. Those who do not fulfil the requirement of minimum two years relevant work experience will need to undertake the compulsory cooperative placement. Each semester lasts 14 weeks.

• Classes are conducted on weekdays in the evening and daytime for weekends.

Teaching and Learning

The dynamic learning process involves various methods. Teaching and learning approaches may include lectures, case analysis, individual or group assignments, examinations, guest speakers, presentations, and seminars. In addition, small class sizes create a collaborative and highly interpersonal environment for the students.

Special Package for UCSI University Staff and Students

• UCSI University Staff can opt for EESS scheme or discounted fees currently on offer.
• UCSI University Students - 10% discount on fees.

Academic Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
2. 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 2.5, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
3. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (ii).

English Language Requirements

• IELTS (Academic) minimum Band 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: 60 (0–120 old scale) or 4.0 (1–6 new scale)
• Cambridge English Qualification and Test minimum score of 169
• Pearson Test of English minimum score 59
• MUET minimum Band 4

Business Function (Core)

• Financial Accounting and Analysis
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managerial Economics
• Organisational Behaviour

Business Operation (Core)

• Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
• International Business and Management
• Business Policy and Strategic Management
• Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Information Technology for Managers

Business Generation (Core)

• Research Methods for Business and Management*
• Master Coursework Project 1*
• Master Coursework Project 2

* Prerequisite

Contact the institution for current information.