Master of Business Administration
Overview
The UTAR Master of Business Administration (MBA) is meant for candidates from all academic disciplines. The programme provides a strong platform on a wide range of management issues and techniques plus specialised knowledge in many areas of today's global business environment. In addition, it allows detailed expertise to be developed across a range of subjects, thereby creating a unique insight into management decision making. The programme will enable candidates to develop a holistic view of business and enhance their awareness of social, cultural and ethical issues. It provides the candidates with a balance of theoretical and experiential learning, thus enabling them to develop business skills for the challenging globalised world. The UTAR MBA is a contemporary and challenging programme comprising 13 core subjects including research methodologies, 2 elective subjects and a Research Project. Throughout the programme, candidates are encouraged to participate in enhancement courses such as Project Writing Workshop, and to attend organised Lecture Series.

Who should enrol?
The MBA is open to graduates from any discipline. It is ideal for candidates who wish to obtain business-oriented skills and insights to advance their career, and for those who wish to expand their business network.

Mode of Study
The coursework-based MBA programme comprises a major coursework component and a research component which is usually termed 'research project'. Satisfactory completion of both components is required for the award of the degree. The coursework component consists of a number of subjects assessed by a combination of continuous examinations. Continuous assessment includes individual and group assignment work, case-studies, and tests. Some subjects may include additional practical components.

Duration
Fulltime   : 1½ years - Max 4 years
Part-time : 2½ years - Max 6 years

Medium of Instruction
English Language

Entry Requirements
(a) A Bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman or any other university recognised by the Senate; or
(b) An equivalent qualification from an institution recognized as of comparable  status by the Senate; or
(c) A degree or equivalent with at least two (2) years working experience after obtaining that degree, or equivalent.
‘two’ (2) years working experience’ means any working experience after obtaining that qualification which period shall also include practical training and any industrial attachment.


English Requirement
SPM/O-Level English, minimum C4
Paper-based TOFEL, score > 580
Computer-based TOEFL, score  >237
Internet-based Testing (IBT), score >92
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), score > 6.5
English 1119, Credit
MUET, band 4.0 or
American College Testing assessment (ACT), score > 22
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), score > 500
English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT), Score > 980


Programme Structure

Structure C  By Coursework and Project

  Coursework (Credit hours: 45)    13 core units + 2 electives; and

  Research Project (Credit hours: 6)

Details of Units:

No.

Unit Code

Unit Title

Type

Credit Hours

1

MKEG15603

Quantitative Methods

Core

3

2

MKMG15903

Legal Environment of Business for Managers

Core

3

3

MKMG16003

Operations Management

Core

3

4

MKMG16103

Organisational Behaviour and Analysis

Core

3

5

MKAG15203

Information Technology for Corporations

Core

3

6

MKAG15303

Financial Information and Control

Core

3

7

MKEG15503

Managerial Economics

Core

3

8

MKEG15703

Business Research Methods

Core

3

9

MKTG16303

Marketing Management

Core

3

10

MKMA16803

Business and Professional Ethics

Core

3

11

MKTA16903

Entrepreneurship

Core

3

12

MKMA26703

International Business

Core

3

13

MKMG26203

Strategic Management for Corporations

Core

3

14

MKMA25106

Research Project

Core

6

15

MKxx2xx03

Elective Major 1

Elective

3

16

MKxx2xx03

Elective Major 2

Elective

3

 

Elective Major 1 & II (Select two only)
1. MKMG25803 Strategic Human Resource Management
2. MKTG26503 Business Consulting Skills
3. MKTG26603 Business Negotiation
4. MKFG26403 Malaysian Mergers and Acquisition
5. MKAG25403 Taxation for Managers


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Head of Programme
Ms Susan Peters , Email: susan@utar.edu.my
 
Career Prospects
The programme equips graduates to meet the business, marketing and management needs of various industries. Our graduates will be prepared to contribute effectively as middle-managers in the fields of investment banking, financial services management, international business management, management consultancy, academia and other relevant fields.
Synopsis for Master of Business Administration
 
For further info on the course contents and research areas, kindly contact:

Dr. Ong Seng Fook                                          
Assistant Professor                                          
Dean,                                                            
Department of International Business                   
Faculty of Accountancy and Management            
UTAR Sg.Long Campus,                                                
Lot PT 21144,                                                   
Jalan Sungai Long,
Bandar Sungai Long,                                         
Cheras 43000 Kajang, Selangor                                 
Email : ongsf@utar.edu.my
Tel: +603-90194722   Extension : 131

Dr. Kevin Low Lock Teng
Associate Professor
Deputy Dean
Department of Accountancy
Faculty of Accountancy and Management
UTAR Sg.Long Campus,
Lot PT 21144,
Jalan Sungai Long,
Bandar Sungai Long,
Cheras 43000 Kajang, Selangor
Selangor.
Email : lowlt@utar.edu.my
Tel: +603-90194722

UTAR reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.