Why this course
Thinking of taking a Master of Business Administration (MBA) online? Chances are, you’re planning your future while balancing work and family responsibilities. Most distance learning MBA programmes have a combination of synchronous (on-campus learning) and asynchronous learning (study flexibility at any time), which is why many working professionals will benefit from online MBA schedules that are adaptable to unpredictable work-life schedules.
Browsing for online MBA courses in Malaysia? At UNITAR International University, we offer the Master of Business Administration – Online course for students to pursue higher education in business operations without giving up on their current jobs and family time
- > Why Study UNITAR’s Online MBA Programme
A distance learning MBA course can enhance your marketability as a professional, increasing the number and quality of job opportunities. MBA graduates have the advantage of applying to a variety of organisations and enterprises due to their knowledge and skills in managing businesses in the midst of our fast pace and changing economy. An MBA graduate will also be equipped with business leadership skills as well as knowing how to build a professional network
- > QS 5-Star Rating for Online LearningThere is a danger of falling prey to online courses that are not certified. However, here at UNITAR International University, our Master of Business Administration online programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and approved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Being the first university in Southeast Asia to receive a QS 5-star rating for online education, you can be assured of quality online learning through our online MBA course. Not only will you possess the convenience of studying outside campus, but you can also study each course module at your own pace.
- > HRDF Claimable and EPF Withdrawal AvailableOur MBA course in online mode allows applicants to claim the study cost from the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF). We also accept applicants to fund their online MBA studies via their EPF Account II Withdrawal.
- > Business Leadership SeriesEvery MBA programme is designed to teach leadership skills in a business setting. Whether you have plans to become the CEO of your company or at your employer’s enterprise, you will definitely benefit from our engagement with industry leaders for the latest business updates and emerging trends.
- > Work-Based MBAEffective learning consists of both theoretical knowledge and practical application in real-world scenarios. Your online mentors will assign work-based projects to drive practical learning experience and problem-solving skills.
- > Gain Entry Admission via APELThroughAPELyou can take advantage of your prior work experiences to gain admission to UNITAR’s Master of Business Administration – Online course, with a further opportunity to reduce your study duration and costs.
What this means is that you do not need to fret about not having an undergraduate degree. With APEL, you can convert your work experiences for this postgraduate enrolment. That way, you can still achieve your goal for career advancement or career switch after one year of study (3 semesters).
Accelerate your future today with our range of conventional and online business study programmes below.
Course information
Entry Requirements
Programme Entry Requirements
You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Master’s Programme:
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by UNITAR Senate; OR
- 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 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment
Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience (minimum 5 years) in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (ii).
Language Requirements
International Students
- Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS; OR
- Minimum score of 60 for TOEFL; OR
- Its equivalent.
Course Structure
Programme Core Modules
•Managing Organisation
•Economics for Managers
•Marketing Management
•Strategic Human Resource Management
•Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
•Research Methodology
•Competitive Intelligence and Asian Business Strategy
•Business Analytics
•Project Paper
Electives*
Management
•Organisational Development and Change Management
•Project Management
Marketing
•Consumer Behaviour and Market Intelligence
•Marketing Communication and Branding Strategy
*Based on availability of offering
Career Prospects
- Marketing Manager
- Financial Manager
- Database Administrator
- Business Operations Manager
- C-level Executive in Management & Business Development
- Researchers in public or private institutions on various fields of Business
- Academicians at institutions of higher learning
Programme Learning Outcome
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:
- Managing organisational resources at various levels.
- Analyses on the strategic roles in business success and the different practices in business settings.
- Application of strategic and tactical communications to approach the market challenges.
- Application of using computerised support to obtain statistical methods and technologies for analyzing historical data in order to gain new insight.
- An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain, underlying technologies for the fourth industrial revolution.
