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INTRODUCTION
MASTER OF
MANAGEMENT
Programme Educational
Objectives
The objectives of the MM programme are
to produce:
• Graduates who are able to integrate
advance knowledge of managerial areas
that address wide range of management
issues.
• Graduates who can demonstrate
professional values and ethics in various
management related disciplines for career
advancement.
• Graduates who participate in various
professional activities that contribute to the
wellbeing of societies.
Programme Learning Outcomes
In line with the above goals, at the end of the programme, the graduates of MM will be
able to achieve the following programme outcomes:
• Critically evaluate theories and advanced
concepts in management.
• Apply theories and integrate the concepts that
support decision making process in the
dynamic management environment
• Conduct applied research independently
and/or apply practical skills in solving
contemporary management problems
• Exemplify effective communication and
teamwork while maintaining high ethics and
professionalism.
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The University Malaya (UM), Master of Management (MM)
is an integrated programme designed for aspiring managers
and executives primarily focusing on management skills,
business decision-making, and international business. The
programme provides skills and knowledge across a broad
range of management disciplines and aimed for the
graduates to be able to contribute significantly to the
management through self-development during their life-long
career.
The design of the course structure is entrenched on the
students to understand the core business and management
theories/concepts and applying them to solve real-life
complex issues faced daily by contemporary companies
and organisations.
Through a combination of lectures, case studies, written
assignments, group projects, presentations, and class
discussions, each student is equipped with a practical
approach to the exploration of management practice. MM is
the logical choice for managers and executives, who
wished to continue their life-long learning.
The pedagogies are aimed at optimising the efficiency of
the learning process. Each student is required to complete a
minimum of 43 credit hours of learning and research
activities. On average, the students would require 1.5 to 2
years of study.
Your learning approach will include relevant and
current case studies as well as guest lectures delivered by
industry professionals.
• Generate solutions from quantitative and
qualitative data using appropriate digital
applications in a global organisational context.
• Demonstrate managerial and leadership skills
with integrity and accountability in career
development
• Demonstrate self-advancement through lifelong
learning by participating in entrepreneurial
activities.
• Contribute ethically and professionally towards
the development of a sustainable society