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STUDY PLAN

The UM academic year consists of two
normal semesters and a special

semester. Each of the semesters is
divided into two blocks by a 1-week mid-
semester break with a total of 14

learning weeks then followed by 2
weeks of examinations. The general

academic year and semesters in UM are
as follows:
Table 2: Semesters

Semester(s) Intake

Semester 1 October to February

Semester 2 February to June

Special Semester July to August

Please refer to the latest academic
calendar issued by MASD :
https://masd.um.edu.my/academic-
calendar
Below is the duration for DBA Programme

Duration Semester

Minimum
(3 YEARS) Six (6) Normal Semesters

Maximum
(6 YEARS) Twelve (12) Normal Semesters