All about Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Malaysia
A degree in Master of Business Administration (MBA) could mean one step closer to a dream career. Applicable to both undergraduates who are just fresh out of college and working professionals, a degree in MBA benefits professionals seeking employment in both private and public sectors; as well as is a golden opportunity for those who want to start a venture of their own.
A very popular field of study, Master of Business Administration is the go-to degree for a lot of young people worldwide. Offered as both full-time and part-time courses, MBA involves in-depth discussions and knowledge of real-world business case studies alongside your regular curriculum. The subjects can include accounting and finance, management accounting, marketing, economics and business studies – depending on the specialization you choose and the university you enroll yourself in. The full-time course is typically of 2 years duration, while the part-time courses can vary with each university.
The different public and private universities in Malaysia offer a wide range of courses to students who want a degree in MBA. Being a rapidly growing economy, Malaysia has opened in arms to the best minds across the globe and welcomes international students to come and study there. The education system in Malaysia is now one of the best in Southeast Asia.
Apart from full-time and part-time courses, some universities also offer executive and accelerated programs in MBA, to make it easy for working professionals to take their careers a notch higher alongside their existing jobs. Do an MBA in Malaysia if you want to:
MBA in Malaysia will cost you a fraction of what you will end up spending in any of the other countries in the West like USA, UK, Australia and Singapore. There are major universities in an around Penang, Bahru and Johor which are sure to fit your budget. The table below will give you a rough comparison in tuition fees between Malaysia and the rest of the countries.
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Entire Course fee (Approx in US Dollars) |
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$3,500 – $17,000 |
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$ 15,000 - $30,000 |
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$10,000 |
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$ 20,000 |
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$ 15,000 - 30,000 |
Malaysia is known for housing some of the top ranking universities in the world and it keeps adding some new names every year. Universiti Malaya ranked 114th at the 2018 QS World University Rankings, followed by Universiti Putra Malaysia at 229th , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia at 253, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia at 230, and Universiti Sains Malaysia at 264, out of a total of almost 1,000 institutions. If you enroll in MBA in any of these universities, you would be studying in one of the top 300 universities in the world.
Malaysia also has branches of several top ranking universities of the world like the University of Nottingham, University of Reading in Malaysia, and the Heriot-Watt University. These are great options if you want to earn a foreign degree from a UK university while enjoying the amazing standard of living in Malaysia. There also are intakes throughout the year in some or other university, and MBA in particular offers multiple start times.
With affordable prices for food, housing, and clothing, Malaysia tends to be an excellent choice for students who want to earn a degree in MBA. Kuala Lumpur is one of the most inexpensive cities in the world, ranking second for affordability in the 2018 QS ranking for Best Student Cities.
Keeping in mind the domain expertise demanded by the industries and corporates these days, Malaysian universities offer a host of specializations to MBA students – including finance, marketing, international business, operations, information technology, human resources and much more.
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University |
Course |
Duration |
Eligibility |
Intake |
Tuition Fees (in RM) |
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Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) |
MBA |
Full Time (1.5 - 2.5 years) |
- Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in related field as approved by the Senate of University. - High school certificate - IELTS: 6.5 |
28 January , 30 September |
RM 9,000 per semester |
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MBA (Entrepreneurship) |
Full Time (1.5 - 2.5 years) |
- Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree 2.5 in related field as approved by the Senate of University. - High school certificate - IELTS: 6.5 |
28 January , 30 September |
RM 9,000 per semester |
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Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus) |
MBA (International) |
Full Time (2 years) |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5 years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6.5 |
4 March , 27 May , 19 August , 4 November |
RM24,496.00 per year |
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Limkokwing University of Creative Technology |
MBA (Human Resources) |
Full Time (2 years) |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5 years - High school certificate - IELTS: 7 |
8 April , 30 August |
RM19,999.50 per year |
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Taylor’s University |
MBA (Coursework) |
Full Time (1 year) |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5 years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6.5 |
6 May , 3 September |
RM72,033 |
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Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences |
MBA |
Full Time (18 months) |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5 years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6 |
February , July , October |
RM 35,000 |
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UCSI |
MBA (Blue Ocean Strategy) |
Full Time (1.5 years) |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5 years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6 |
Expected May, September |
RM 60,000 |
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MBA (Oil & Gas Management) |
Full Time (Minimum 1 Year) |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5 years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6 |
May, September |
RM35,000.00 per year |
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Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) |
MBA (Structure C - By Coursework and Project) |
Full Time (1.5 to 3 years) |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 2 years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6 |
May (Application deadline for Intl. students is March) |
RM 34,350 |
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BERJAYA University College of Hospitality |
MBA |
Full Time: 1 year |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6 |
January, May and September |
RM 35,280 |
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HELP University |
MBA |
Full time 3 to 5 years |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6 |
Jan to Dec |
RM 14,020 |
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SEGI |
MBA (International Business) |
Full time 3 to 5 years |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6.5 |
Jan t0 Dec |
RM 14,020 |
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INTI |
MBA (Global Business, Coventry University, UK.) |
Full time 3 to 5 years |
- Bachelor’s degree 2.5 - Experience 5years - High school certificate - IELTS: 6.5 |
Jan to Dec |
RM 14,020 |
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APU |
MBA (Euro-Asia Business) |
Full time (12 months) |
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent as acceptable by the Senate/ CGPA of above 2.5 with 5 years of work experience. - |
08 Apr 05 Aug 25 Nov |
RM 36,800 |
Students who graduate with an MBA degree have a wide range of career options open for them. Depending on their specializations, the following are some of them: