| 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
Elective
Major 1 & II (Select two only)
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