Master of Business Administration (Open and Distance Learning)
(R2-DL/0414/7/0289) (05/31) (MQA/FA8194)
Master of Business Administration (Open and Distance Learning)
(R2-DL/0414/7/0289) (05/31) (MQA/FA8194)
Overview
The MBA (ODL) program is designed to meet the needs of working adults who seek to advance their careers without putting professional responsibilities on hold. This flexible and industry-relevant program equips learners with strategic, analytical, and leadership skills necessary to excel in today’s competitive and technology-driven business landscape. Delivered fully online, the MBA (ODL) enables learners to study anytime, anywhere, supported by digital learning tools, recorded lectures, and academic guidance. This approach fosters lifelong learning, critical thinking, and professional growth, making it an ideal option for professionals aiming to upskill, transition industries, or pursue leadership and entrepreneurial roles. Graduates of the MBA (ODL) program will emerge as confident, future-ready leaders capable of making informed decisions and driving innovation across various sectors.
Program Highlights- Guest Lecturers from Industry
- 10 Hours of Live-Streaming Lectures per Course
- 100% Coursework-Based Assessment
- Flexible Learning, Study at Your Own Pace
- Experienced Lecturers with Consultancy and Industry Backgrounds
Course Duration: Minimum 20 months
Location: 30% of face-to-face learning includes six sessions at MUST campus, Kota Damansara, each lasting four days. Online classes are conducted through various platforms according to the KEDGE faculty members.
Mode of Study: Full time or Part time
Intakes: April / May
Course modules
1. Managerial Economics (Local Topic 1)
2. Leadership
3. Business Analytics (Local Topic 2)
4. Finance & Mgt Acct + Corporate Finance
5. Managing Information Systems
6. Marketing Management
7. Global Corporate Strategy
8. Human Resource Management (Local Topic 3)
9. CSR
10. Capstone Project Proposal
11. Capstone Final Project
12. Digitalization of businesses
13. Supply Chain Management
14. Personal Development
15. Negotiation
16. Project Management
17. Product Management & UX Design
18. Digital Marketing
19. Change Management
20. Customer centricity to new business models
Academic Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but below 2.50, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
– A Pass at Level 7 Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) assessment by MQA; OR
– Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Language Proficiency (for international candidates where English was not the medium of instruction)
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 60
PTE (Pearson Test of English): 59
Linguaskill: 169
ELS (English Language Services): 109
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency): 169
OET (Occupational English Test): 250
You may contact our Education Consultant at
postgraduate@must.edu.my for more details.
Course Duration: Full-Time 1 Year 2 Months – 4 Years / Part-Time 2 Years 4 Months – 5 Years
Mode of Study: Full time or Part time
MQF level: Tahap 7
National Education Code (NEC): 0414 (Management and Administration)
Intakes: January, April, June, September, November
- Strategic Economic Thinking for Managers
- Leadership for Organizational Transformation
- Business Analytics
- Business Accounting & Finance
- Digital Enterprise Management
- Marketing Management
- Corporate Strategy
- Business Research Methods
- Strategic Human Capital & People Analytics
- Corporate Governance and Sustainability
- Project Paper (Capstone Project)
- Global Supply Chain (Elective)
- Sustainable Supply Chain (Elective)
Academic Requirements
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but below 2.50, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
– Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
– A Pass at Level 7 Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) assessment by MQA; OR
– Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Language Proficiency (for international candidates where English was not the medium of instruction)
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 60
PTE (Pearson Test of English): 59
Linguaskill: 169
ELS (English Language Services): 109
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests (B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency): 169
OET (Occupational English Test): 250
You may contact our Education Consultant at
postgraduate@must.edu.my for more details.
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