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Course overview

The programme provides a theoretical grounding in current concepts and practices of general business and management, within an international context. Through the course, students develop key management skills in executing effective business decisions and operations for success in the global economy. You will be equipped to strategically plan various business ventures, lead a globally diverse talent, identify international business opportunities, and transform those opportunities into success. These skills are important for a global manager, as they enhance your analytical skills and ability to develop a business acumen critical to international management.

Why choose this course?

The global economy is constantly changing; the skills you gain from this degree will equip you with the required competence to think and compete in this landscape. With a global management mindset, your career prospects are expanded across various roles in business development and management, consultancy, management of global talent and innovation development.

Course content

One year full-time programme comprising of six compulsory modules in Semester 1 and 2. In Semester 3 students complete a dissertation or business project (with presentation). Teaching comprises lectures, some small group teaching lab work and seminars.

Core modules

  • Managing Organisations and Markets 
  • Employability & Global Human Resources Management
  • Business Analytics and Research Methods  

Core modules

  • Managing Financial Resources
  • International Business Strategy

Any two of the following electives

  • Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Consulting Skills
  • Behavioral Economics and Decision Making
  • International Finance

Core modules

  • Business Dissertation/Business Project

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.

A relevant second-class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent, or a relevant professional qualification deemed equivalent to a first degree with honours, preferably in business studies or management.

Applicants without a degree in business studies or management must demonstrate that they have completed equivalent modules in the relevant discipline.

Applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university. We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and consider a wide range of qualifications. For certain programmes, prior qualifications must be in related fields. As part of the admissions process, applicants may be invited to attend an interview if further evaluation is deemed necessary.

Eligibility can only be confirmed upon submission of a complete application.

IELTS (Academic):

6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)

TOEFL (iBT):

 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)

PTE (Academic):

71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
MUET: Band 4.5
  • IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
  • IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
  • IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
  • MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.

Learning and assessment

How you will learn

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
  • Field trips
  • Supervision
  • Computer labs
  • Lab sessions

In addition to lectures, some modules have lab sessions, some have workshops and some drop in sessions. Each module is run with the aim of providing best learning experience for students and module objectives are achieved by devising the most appropriate delivery and assessment methods.

How you will be assessed

  • Coursework
  • Group coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Examinations
  • Presentation
  • Essay

Modules are assessed by a combination of exams and coursework at the end of the relevant semester.

Fees

ResidencyFees
Malaysian studentsRM58,000 per programme
International studentsRM66,000 per programme

Funding

Find out about scholarships, financial assistance and specific research funding available to all malaysian and international students.

Scholarship funding

Where you will learn

Malaysia Campus

Semenyih Campus is 48km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and just 45 minutes’ drive from the famous city centre with its iconic Petronas Twin Towers. On arrival, you are immersed in the green jungle backdrop that Malaysia provides with wildlife, sunshine and campus lake.

The campus is home to our business, education, science and engineering schools, which sit alongside a sports centre, library and student accommodation. The University has everything a modern day student could wish for with the added bonus of being located in central Asia allowing you to travel further afield in your free time.

Public transport is plentiful with free shuttle services operating on some routes. Taxi/Grab services in Malaysia are very reasonable and used widely by the student community.

Careers

Your career in international management is about exploring and embracing a career in any part of the global economy. You will be equipped to plan strategically various business ventures, lead a globally diverse talent, identify international business opportunities and transform them into success.

Your career aspirations can vary from pursuing a PhD, embarking on international management trainee programmes, consultancy or developing business opportunities that fit your interest. The University's Careers Advisory Service would assist and support you in enhancing your employability skills.

The global economy is constantly changing hence the skills you gain from this degree will equip you with the required competence to think and compete strategically. Therefore, with a global management mindset, your career prospects can be in business development, consultancy, managing and developing international talent and innovation.

This content was last updated on 14 January 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.