Many people said pursuing your education into a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a waste of time and money. However, MBA is one of the highest qualifications that teaches students comprehensively in areas such as accounting, human resources, business communication, business law, and marketing.
Research from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) shows that 94% of MBAs expect to get hired in senior management roles after graduation with higher annual salaries. AMBA spoke to 1,591 MBA graduates and the majority of them found out that their MBAs are worthy of their time, money, and effort. The Financial Times 2016 Ranking also shows graduates with MBA achieved a higher salary compared to their pre-study income. This indeed shows that obtaining an MBA really upgrades your resume and hence, increases your chances of being hired and earning higher than other people without an MBA degree.
Many people are not aware but billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and Jack Ma, pursued their education and owned an MBA. So if you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to be successful like these billionaires, an MBA could be a route for you.
What are the Future Careers with an MBA degree?
- Management Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Investment Fund Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Data Analyst
- Operations Manager
What are the General Entry Requirements to Pursue an MBA?
General Entry Requirements
English | IELTS 6.5 |
Bachelor’s Degree | CGPA: 2.75, or A relevant first or second class honours degree *For international students: the degree must be recognized by Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) |
Working Experiences | 2 – 3 years |
The general requirements may vary according to universities. Enquire us to find out more on the entry requirements 😃
Which are the top universities to pursue MBA in Malaysia?
We have provided you with Top 5 universities that you can pursue an MBA in Malaysia.
Taylor’s University
“The Taylor’s MBA, also known as Master of Business Administration, is an academically rigorous coursework program that is innovative, practical, and globally relevant. Our MBA curriculum combines personalized leadership development with a strategized multidisciplinary approach to help you learn. It is designed to provide you with a foundation of business knowledge, insights, and skills to help you succeed anywhere in the world.”
Program | Master of Business Administration |
Duration | 1 year |
Intake | January, May & September |
Total Indicative Fees (2020) | Malaysian Student: RM45,000 International Student: USD 14,430 |
University of Nottingham Malaysia
“Our MBA program provides a course in general corporate and financial management for individuals seeking career advancement or diversification. The MBA adds value to your first degree by developing an integrated and critically aware understanding of management and organizations in a global context. You will develop knowledge and skills in fundamental management disciplines while allowing customization with specialist modules in various areas of management”
Program | Master of Business Administration |
Duration | 1 year |
Intake | September |
Total Indicative Fees (2020) | Malaysian Student: RM60,500 International Student: RM66,700 |
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
“Edinburgh Business School, the Graduate School of Business of Heriot-Watt University, is committed to providing opportunities to experienced professionals from all over the world who desire to study our graduate-level business programs. For more than 25 years our programs of study, particularly our flagship MBA, have enhanced the careers of business professionals globally. Little wonder that over 40% of Fortune 500 companies have employees on the Edinburgh Business School MBA program.”
Program | Master of Business Administration |
Duration | 2 years |
Intake | January & September |
Annual Indicative Fees (2020) | RM58,050 |
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
“The Master of Business Administration (International) course is a general management postgraduate qualification that empowers students to pursue careers in unstructured work situations and workplaces that are ill-defined; technologies that have not been invented; and scarce natural resources that may be at its peak. The course provides integrated business management education to pre-experience graduates qualified in either business or in non-business academic disciplines as well as post-experience graduates preparing for strategic leadership roles and responsibilities.”
Program | Master of Business Administration (International) |
Duration | 2 years |
Intake | March, May, August & September |
Total Indicative Fees (2020) | Malaysian Student: RM40,000 International Student: RM48,992 |
INTI International University & Colleges
“The course is structured with a deep understanding of theories exposing simulated and real business problems and environments. Internship placements and employer projects with the world-leading companies. A curriculum that focuses on real-life learning”
This MBA program is in collaboration with University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and thus, students will get a UK degree upon graduation.
Program | Master of Business Administration |
Duration | 1 year |
Intake | January, May & September |
Total Indicative Fees (2020) | Malaysian Student: RM30,420 International Student: RM38,103 |
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