Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration is a Masters program taught at Raffles University, Malaysia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

The Raffles University Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a coursework programme for students who want management and leadership skills across business disciplines. Students study modules including Accounting for Decision Making, Organisational Behaviour, Information System Management and Strategy, Managerial Economics– Marketing Management and Strategy, Financial Management, Ethics, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibilities, Strategic Management, Research Methodology, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, Operations & Quality Management, and Project.

Delivery is available through Conventional or Open Distance Learning. The programme credit is 42 Credit Hours, and the intakes are January / May / September. The programme includes a Master Project, with elements such as Presentation Skill, Career Advancement, and Critical Thinking.

Modules

• Accounting for Decision Making
• Organisational Behaviour
• Information System Management and Strategy
• Managerial Economics– Marketing Management and Strategy
• Financial Management
• Ethics, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibilities
• Strategic Management
• Research Methodology
• Business Analytics
• Human Resource Management
• Operations & Quality Management
• Project

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Business Administration at Raffles University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Raffles University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Raffles University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Business Administration.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• A Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate
• A Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment ****
• A Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and with relevant working experience *****, subject to a rigorous internal assessment ****
• A Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses ******
• Other equivalents/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (MQF Level 6) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
• Programme Admission Criteria through APEL.A
  • At least 30 years old in the year of application.
  • Possess at least an STPM, Diploma, or equivalent qualification.
  • Have relevant work experience.
  • Pass the APEL.A assessment for Master’s Degree level.
• Applicant to submit CV with details of:
  • Job description, roles & responsibilities/functions from each position held/holding from the working experience which is related to the content and level of study/program to enrol.
  • Tasks/ duties performed from the work experience

Note: Rigorous assessment to evaluate suitability may cover criteria including demonstration of strong business experience and significant managerial responsibilities, evidence of achievements in professional life, professional skills such as teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, negotiating, and analytical skills, and how the applicant will contribute to the class.

The pre-requisite courses must equip the students with necessary business knowledge (managing people, managing financial resources, understanding customers, understanding environments and strategic planning) of one level lower than the programme level.

Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in English

IELTS: 6.0

TOEFL: 550

TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5

TOEFL iBT: 60

PTE: 59

MUET: Band 4

Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 169

Please check detail of study units at https://raffles-university.edu.my/programme/master-of-business-administration/

• CEO
• CIO
• Management Analyst
• Management Consultant
• HR Director
• Marketing Director
• CFO
• COO
• Advertising Specialist
• Marketing Research Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Credit Analyst

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.