International University of Malaya Wales

Overview of Master of Business Administration in International University of Malaya Wales Malaysia

A Master of Business Administration is a stepping stone to an advanced career that can reach great heights. With a finely detailed curriculum tailored for professional competency, students can transform into individuals who are highly sought after in the business world.

The programme comprises modules that emphasise the most important qualities every business leader needs. The modules will allow students to develop skills and knowledge in subjects such as corporate financial management, capital markets, and the principles and practices of risk management.

It is the gateway to a network of global professionals which will build upon the foundations of a student’s individuality and career. At the end of the programme, students will acquire the knowledge, techniques and ethics to become business experts equipped with skills customised towards the competitive business environment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Malaysian Students

• A Bachelor's degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by the University Senate; OR
• A Bachelor's degree with CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualifications, subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in relevant field.

International Students

• A Bachelor's degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by the University Senate; OR
• A Bachelor's degree with CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00, or its equivalent qualifications, subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in relevant field; AND
• Pass IELTS with minimum Band 6 or equivalent

English Competency Requirements

All international students are bound to the English Competency requirement set by the University and the Malaysian Qualification Agency except those who are:

• From countries where English is the official language; OR
• From an academic institution which uses English as its main medium of instruction.

SUBJECTS

Semester 1

• Financial Management
• Business Management in Asia
• International Marketing Management
• Managing Information

Semester 2

• Organisational Behaviour
• Research Methodology
• Human Capital Management
• Post Graduate Research Project 1

Semester 3

• Strategic Management
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Post Graduate Research Project 2
• *Global Finance
• *Corporate Risk Management
• *Islamic Perspective in Business
• *Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• *Business Ethics & Corporate Responsibility
• *Global Economics

*Choose any ONE (1) elective

ASSESSMENTS

Assessments under the Masters of Business Administration programme are varied; they are based on either full coursework (100%) or a combination of coursework and final examination. The most common combination to be found is 60% for coursework, 10 % mid-term test and 30% for final examination. Classes are held face-to-face, and include lectures and tutorials (offline and online). Our students are expected to demonstrate their understanding through several forms of assessments, including but not limited to discussions, essays, reports, presentation, projects and written tests.

Students are expected to undergo a minimum of three (3) long semesters over a span of 1.5 years. In the final semester, students must submit a complete research project. At the end of the programme, students will have completed 42 credits.