Research Areas

• Management
• Economics
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Project Management

Audit Subjects

• Research Methodology
• Quantitative Data Analysis
• Qualitative Data Analysis

Programme Delivery

Stage 1 : Proposal Development

Stage 2 : Data Collection

Stage 3 : Report Writing

Stage 4 : Thesis Examination / Viva Voce

Required Skills for Master Students by Research

Be independent: This is a learner-centred Master’s programme that requires students to conduct their research independently, with approved supervisory assistance as needed and in compliance with university’s stipulated guidelines to complete all required phases/stages.

Be tenacious:This research based thesis may take up to 2 years, but students must be committed to complete the programme within stipulated time without penalty.

Be effective in time management: Students need to prioritise and manage tasks effectively to ensure completion of one task before moving on to the next. Goal-focus and consistency are essential to achieving commitment-success.

Adapt to challenges: Invariably, students may face obstacles and challenges in completing their research, but they must be flexible and resolute to overcome difficulties immediately.

Communicate effectively: To earn recognition as a serious master student and a researcher, students must be confident in delivering the Research Proposal Defense, Viva Voce and completed thesis on time and effectively.

For Malaysian and International Students:

Regular Entry

• A Bachelor’s degree in business-related fields with a CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent qualification
• A Bachelor’s degree in business-related fields (with a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a strict internal assessment process (may include tests, interviews or portfolio); OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in business-related fields but did not reach CGPA 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum five (5) years working experience in related fields.
• A research intent is required at the point of entry.

Minimum English Language Requirements for International Students:

• Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS; OR
• Other recognised equivalent qualifications.
• Those who have their tertiary education in English will normally be exempted from the above requirement.

* The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Applicants are responsible to verify the requirements by contacting the University’s Admission Unit