Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance Major)

Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance Major)

(R3/0414/7/0068)(11/29)(A 5930)
Intakes: March, June, October
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: 2 years
Credits: 42
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ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

This programme is specially designed for you to learn the secret of successful business management. You can pursue the programme as a full or part-time student and organize your study plans with ease. The MBA can strengthen your career path and achievements in your future.

Our MBA offers six major specialisations:

  • Accounting
  • Finance & Banking
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Project Management

What will I experience if I pursue this programme?

  • You will have the opportunity to acquire an in-depth knowledge in the respective fields through real business scenarios.
  • Lectures teaching MBA are experienced professionals including industry experts who will share real business problems through case studies, guest speakers or professional talks and group/team discussions as well as
    activities outside the classroom.
  • You will be involved in activities related to community service to understand the need for giving back to society.

What can I do after getting my MBA?

Corporate recruiters in both the public and private sector will employ you based on your strong work history, communication skills, and proven technical and quantitative sides of business.

As the market is flooded with business graduates, MBA graduates stand a better chance of employability.

What makes our MBA stand out?

  • The ‘Learn and Earn Concept', especially for working adults to upgrade their career advancement to a higher level without losing their seniority in the current organization.
  • Helps you develop your networking skills with fellow students from foreign countries as we have more than 40 different nationalities here.
  • Creates a reputation while you are studying in KLUST by developing networking skills for your potential careers in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or Project Management.
  • Build your Social Skills, Networking Skills, Environmental and Awareness Skills for your potential careers in profit / non-profit and international business.

Is it worth getting an MBA?

Most employers grant benefits above and beyond annual earnings to MBA graduates. The benefits package could include performance-based bonuses, stock options or purchase plan, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement.

Remember that an MBA can take you in many directions. YOU can also create job opportunities for others with your successful business venture.

CHECK IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a CGPA of 2.50 and above from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian government OR other qualifications approved by the Senate of KLUST.
  • Applicants with CGPA below 2.50 may apply to the programme, subject to a minimum 5 years of working experience in relevant fields.
  • For local Applicants, Credit in Bahasa Inggeris during SPM or score BAND 3 in MUET
  • International Applicants are required to have a minimum score of TOEFL 537 OR IELTS 6.0 OR have attained a degree from a university where the medium of instruction is in English
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
IELTS 6
MUET BAND 4
PTE 59
LINGUALSKILL 169
TOEFL (IBT) 60
TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.5
Cambridge English 169

 

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Core Subjects (18 credits)

  • Postgraduate research methodology,
  • Managerial Economics,
  • Marketing Management,
  • Human Resource Management and Accounting and
  • Finance for Managers.

Elective courses (6 credits, choose any 2):

Organisational Behaviour, Financial Management, E-commerce and Information Technology, Business Legal Environment and Ethics

For Non-Accounting Specialisation: Seminar in Accounting Theory, Financial Statement Analysis, Contemporary Issues in International Accounting, Forensic Accounting

For Non-banking and Finance Specialisation: International Finance, Investment and Commercial Banking, Financial Risk Management, Investment and Portfolio Management, Islamic Financial System.

For Non-Human Resource Management Specialisation: Employee Recruitment and Selection, Employee Training and Development, International Human Resource Management, Current Issues in Human Resource Management

For Non-Management Specialisation: International Business, Quality and Change Management, Managing Creativity and Innovation, Entrepreneurship

For Non-Marketing Specialisation: Electronic Marketing, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Brand Management, Applied Marketing Research

For Non-Project Management Specialisation: Value Engineering, Tendering and Procurement, Risk Management, Construction Safety and Health

Specialisation Courses (12 credits, choose 4):

Accounting Specialization: Seminar in Accounting Theory, Financial Statement Analysis, Contemporary Issues in International Accounting, Forensic Accounting

Banking and Finance Specialization: International Finance, Investment and Commercial Banking, Financial Risk Management, Investment and Portfolio Management, Islamic Financial System

Human Resource Management Specialization: Employee Recruitment and Selection, Employee Training and Development, International Human Resource Management, Current Issues in Human Resource Management

Management Specialization: International Business, Quality and Change Management, Managing Creativity and Innovation, Entrepreneurship

Marketing Specialization: Electronic Marketing, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Brand Management, Applied Marketing Research

Project Management Specialization: Value Engineering, Tendering and Procurement Management, Risk Management, Construction Safety and Health

Project Paper (6 credits)

Project Paper 1 & Project Paper 2

Programme Learning Outcome

PLO1: Demonstrate originality and independence in undertaking critical evaluation of information, concepts, theories, methods, and practices in the various functional areas of business (Knowledge)

PLO2: Apply practical skills, tools, methods, and research or investigation techniques which are informed by knowledge at its forefront within business environments (Practical Skill)

PLO3: Integrate social skills, sense of responsibility, and ethical considerations in providing solutions to complex issues within business environments (Social Skill and Responsibility)

PLO4: Exhibit ethical and professional conduct in undertaking tasks and functioning within business environments (Value, Attitude and Professionalism)

PLO5: Demonstrate effective team and communication skills in collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds in social and work environments (Communication, Leadership & Team Skill)

PLO6: Evaluate complex issues and provide solutions based on reliable methods and data within business environments (Problem Solving & Scientific Skill)

PLO7: Demonstrate the skills and principles of lifelong learning in academic and career development within business environments (Information Management & Lifelong Learning)

PLO8: Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurship skills to assist and recognize the value of customers and prospects (Managerial and Entrepreneurial Skill)

Contact Details

Mr. Azhar Hamzah
Head of Postgraduate Programmes (Master of Business Administration)
Email: hopp_mba@iukl.edu.my

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