UKM-Graduate School of Business

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (FULL TIME)-GENERAL MBA/MBA WITH CONCENTRATION

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme aims at providing an integrated and relevant knowledge of business and management. This programme is designed for those seeking to advance their careers in business and management. For those who have already embarked on their careers, this programme offers the opportunity to reflect on their managerial experiences and extend their knowledge into new areas. Thus, the programme is expected to increase students’ abilities to think critically about management theory and practice, and to be able to solve a wide range of managerial problems.

MBA Fees Structures

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	::	Full Time: Local
	::	Full Time: International
	::	Part Time: Local
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Who Should Attend?


	Professionals, managers and executives who wish to enhance their managerial skills that are relevant for career advancements in the public and corporate sectors.

Programme Learning Outcomes
::	Ability to lead an organisation
::	Ability to communicate effectively
::	Ability to work as a team
::	Ability to master and apply advanced knowledge of business and management within complex situations
::	Ability to make effective decisions analytically using quantitative and qualitative tools
::	Ability to manage creatively and innovatively
::	Be aware of life long learning and able to manage relevant information obtained from different sources
::	Ability to identify opportunities and to prepare a business plan
::	Ability to behave ethically with high sense of responsibility to society
::	Ability to think and act in a global and cross – cultural environment
::	Ability to observe the impact of professional practice on the environment

Programme Structure

	8 Core courses	24 units
	5 Concentration courses	15 units
	1 Elective courses	3 units
	2 Research component courses	6 units

Total units

48 units

Core Courses

Core courses are designed to equip students with management tools and skills which are important in business decision making. These comprise eight courses:-

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::	Business Law and Ethics
::	Accounting for Decision Making
::	Financial Management
::	Organizational Management
::	Marketing Management
::	Business Economics and Decision Analysis
::	Managing Operations and Information System
::	Strategic Management

Concentration Courses

Concentration courses are designed to provide students with knowledge in specific areas of interest in business and management. Students need to select one of the following concentration areas, where a minimum of four (4) courses are to be taken to complete a particular concentration area.

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::	Applied Finance and Investment
::	Islamic Banking and Finance
::	Organizational and Human Resource Management
::	Marketing

Elective Course
Elective course can be chosen from courses offered in any of the four (4) concentration areas.

Research Courses

Research courses are intended to build vital skills to conduct research that focuses on addressing managerial problems with policy implications and using the right methodology in arriving at pragmatic solutions to these problems.

::	Business Research Methodology
::	Research Project

Corporate Experiential Learning Programme (CELP)

CELP is a form of corporate attachment of 14 weeks for full time final semester students who will spend 4½ days with a company and ½ day on campus each week during the attachment period (Friday afternoon). CELP carries 9 credit hours and is an alternative to taking 2 research and 1 elective courses which are compulsory for students who opt for the non-CELP track.

Teaching and Learning Approach

Integration of experiential and interactive learning approaches which utilize case study method, simulations and role-playing.

Medium of Instruction

The language of interaction in class is English.

English Language Requirement for Admission

Foreign applicants whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate a good command of English with either a minimum TOEFL score of minimum 550 (paper based)/213 (computer based), 79 (internet based) or IELTS-band 6.5. An exception applies to applicants who have graduated from universities where the medium of instruction is English.

Admission Procedure

All applications must be made using the prescribed forms accessible from either the GSB’s website at http://gsb.ukm.my or the office. The completed forms are to be mailed directly to the GSB’s office. Certified supporting documents with detailed academic transcripts including grades of all courses taken must be accompanied by the completed application form. All applications including candidates’ credentials are assessed based on individual merit by the GSB’s Graduate Committee.

Admission Requirement

::	Bachelor Degree with a good Cumulative Grade Point Average from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate with a minimum of two (2) years working experience at post-bachelor degree level; or
::	Bachelor Degree with a very good Cumulative Grade Point Average from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate and without working experience at post-bachelor degree level; or
::	Other qualification equivalent to a Bachelor Degree and other qualification or experience recognized by the Senate.

Tuition Fees Structure

Fees are payable according to the following payment schedule.

			LOCAL	INTERNATIONAL
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		Semester 1	RM5,800.00	RM6,900.00
		Semester 2	RM5,800.00	RM6,900.00
		Semester 3	RM5,800.00	RM6,900.00
		Semester 4	RM5,000.00	RM6,180.00
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		Grand total	RM22,400.00	RM26,880.00

Semester System

Two semesters of 14 weeks

Duration of studies

3-6 long semesters

Study Options

1.	CELP Track
2.	Non-CELP Track

Class

Bangi Campus

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