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MASTER OF INTRODUCTION

BUSINESS The Universiti Malaya (UM) Master of Business

ADMINISTRATION Administration (MBA) programme is a rigorous
programme that seeks to expose the students to
theoretical concepts and analytical and practical
tools that will prepare them for the challenges in
an increasingly dynamic business environment..
Programme Educational
Objectives Courses are structured to provide a broad
The objectives of the MBA programme are understanding of theories with real-world issues
to produce graduates who can: beyond the boundaries of textbooks. Through a
blended of lectures, case studies, written
• Graduates are able to integrate assignments, group projects, presentations and
advance knowledge of business class discussions, each student is equipped with
administration related areas into actions the necessary knowledge and experience to
that address wide range of business analyse and evaluate issues for better solutions.
issues.
• Graduates are able to demonstrate The pedagogies are aimed at optimising the
professional values and ethics in efficiency of the learning process. Each student
various business-related disciplines for is required to complete a minimum of 46 credit
career advancement. hours of learning and research project that
• Graduates are able to participate in cover various business concentrations. Thus, on
various professional activities that average, the students would require 1½ to 2½
contribute to the wellbeing of societies. years of study.

Programme Learning Outcomes

In line with the above goals, at the end of the programme, the graduates of MBA will be able to
achieve the following programme outcomes:

• Critically evaluate theories and advanced • Generate solutions from quantitative and
concepts in business. qualitative data using digital technologies and
• Apply theories and integrate the concepts appropriate software in a global business
that support decision making process in the context.
dynamic business environment. • Demonstrate managerial and leadership skills
• Conduct applied research independently with responsibility, autonomy and accountability
and/or apply practical skills in solving in career development.
contemporary business problems. • Exemplify self-advancement through lifelong
• Demonstrate effective communication and learning in entrepreneurial projects.
teamwork while maintaining high ethics and • Contribute ethically and professionally towards
professionalism. the development of sustainable society.

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