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FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

Students have access to the UM library which is regarded as the best in the country
and one of the largest in the region. Students are provided comprehensive study
facilities and electronic access to a vast array of specialist research databases, online
journals and many of the leading financial information services. However, as far as the
accommodation services are concerned, the Student Residential Colleges and the
International House may only accommodate the students subject to availability.

AZMAN HASHIM BUILDING (AHB) FACILITIES

Ambank Group Chairman Tan Sri Azman Hashim personally funded the RM25mil
building project through the Yayasan Azman Hashim charitable institution to University
of Malaya (UM). The AHB was built in the car park opposite to the Faculty of Business
and Accountancy for postgraduate students to continue their postgraduate studies.
The construction of the building started in November 2013 and was completed in April
2016.

The design concept was inspired by the principles of Feng Shui philosophy which aims
at establishing a link with the local traditions while projecting the future using the latest
technologies. Feng Shui literally means "Wind and Water", in honour of the two
elements that shape the Earth and determine the healthy characters of a place.

With a built-up area of approximately 79,501 sq ft, AHB can accommodate up to 850
postgraduate students and houses a theatre room and a banquet, seminar rooms,
discussion rooms, a trading lab, a marketing lab, computer labs, a grab and go café,
a 24-hour wi-fi service and 80 parking bays.

REASONS TO STUDY AT UMGSB
Accreditation
UMGSB is fully accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. These accreditations
represent the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education
in terms of curriculum, teaching, research and facilities. The accreditations bestow our
programmes the international credibility and status.

First 4 Palmes In Malaysia
UMGSB is the only local university in Malaysia to receive a 4 PALMES award by
EDUNIVERSAL, which is recognised as Top Business School.

Top 100 Ranking
UM is ranked 87 in the QS World University Rankings 2018.
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Diversity
Students can learn from our diverse group of lecturers and visiting academics from all
regions of the world. UMGSB has the highest composition of international students in

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