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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

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Description 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.
Name of Institution UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)
Qualification Master's Degree
Course Duration 24 months
NEC Field -
Entry 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.
English Requirement 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)
Special Requirement -
Scholarship No Scholarship Available
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