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Master of Business Administration

Universiti Sains Malaysia
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #111
Tuition USD 7,772 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 4,800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MBA
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location George Town, Malaysia
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration at Universiti Sains Malaysia is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 7,772 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 4,800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: George Town, Malaysia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Finance and Accounting for Management
  2. Managerial Economics
  3. Management Information Systems
  4. Marketing Management
  5. Research Methodology
  6. Management Project
  7. Management and Organisational Behaviour
  8. Advanced Business Statistics
  9. Operation Strategy
  10. Corporate Finance
  11. Corporate Strategy
  12. Business Issues in Sustainable Development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants should possess the following:
  • A Bachelor\'s degree with a minimum of second class (or equivalent [CGPA]) from a university recognised by the USM\'s Senate or an equivalent qualification.
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
  • To attend a pretest interview before the final selection.
  • Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 7,772 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 4,800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 7,772 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 4,800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Universiti Sains Malaysia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Universiti Sains Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia logo

Universiti Sains Malaysia

George Town, Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia(Malayfor'Malaysia Science University',abbreviated asUSM) is a public research university inMalaysia. Founded on 1 June 1969 as a statutory body with its own constitution,...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months