Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance)

JPT/BPP(R2/345/7/0693)03/25, (MQA/A11032)
Duration of Study
Full time: 1 year / Part time: 2 years
Intake Period
JANUARY / JUNE / NOVEMBER
Introduction

This MBA develops a working knowledge of the key concepts involved in the managing of banks and financial services firms. You will also get to learn about the evolution of money and the capital market as well as gain the ability to analyse the operations of banks and other financial services firms. You will be required to write a project paper on current issues on banking and/or finance. Lessons on developing plans for the implementation of strategies across a wide range of business domains will also be part of the syllabus. You will learn skills to communicate in a managerial role, including presentation of analysis, justification of recommended actions, and messages intended to affect the perception of others. This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.

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Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field

Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

OR

Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00-2.50 may require an internal assessment; OR

Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) in a non-related field

Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with relevant working experiences may require an internal assessment

OR

Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and without relevant working experience, may require to pass prerequisite courses

 

English Language Requirements (for international students)*

MUET 4.0
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 8.5 (Ess OL) / 60 (iBT)
Pearson 59
Linguaskill 169

 

Admission to Master of Business Administration programmes by Coursework through APEL.

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

  • Provides an 'alternative' entry method for those who do not possess the requisite formal qualification to further their education to a higher level.

  • To qualify to be assessed by APEL, you must be a Malaysian citizen of at least 30 years of age and possess at least STPM / A-level / Diploma / Equivalent qualification with relevant work experience.

  • You can apply to Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) for accreditation of your prior experiential learning (APEL). More details can be found at: http://www.mqa.gov.my/apel/

Programme Module

Core Modules
  • Research Methodology
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Ethics and Business Law
  • Project Paper
Elective Modules
  • Organizational Management
  • Operations Management
  • Marketing Management
Specialisation Modules 
  • Corporate and Finance
  • Managerial Economics
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Investments
  • Banking and Development

Programme Educational Objective (PEO)

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

PEO 1
Establish themselves as effective professionals by solving real banking and finance related problems with attention to team work, effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills;

PEO 2
Apply professional skills that prepare them for immediate employment and for life-long learning in advanced areas of management and related fields; and

PEO 3
Demonstrates their ability to conduct research to solve organizational problems using the acquired skills and competencies.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

PLO 1
Critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories of finance;

PLO 2
Apply concepts and theories for decision-making in solving complex financial problems;

PLO 3
Conduct research with minimal supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices;

PLO 4
Demonstrate managerial and leadership qualities by communicating and working effectively; and

PLO 5
Generate solutions using advanced financial analytical tools and skills;

PLO 6
Apply the skills and principles of lifelong learning in their academic and career advancement;

PLO 7
Evaluate contemporary financial issues and challenges.

Scholarship

Nilai University offers scholarships for students from various backgrounds, with the goal of helping students grow to be well-rounded and ambitious individuals and allowing them to reach their goals through quality education. We achieve this by combining academic excellence with a growth mindset for life-long learning.

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