Master of Business Administration (Marketing)
This MBA develops a working knowledge of key concepts on marketing, consumer behavior, customer relationship marketing and an awareness of diverse marketing contexts. You will be able to apply key concepts in conducting rigorous market environmental analysis, segmentation, targeting and positioning of a product/service offering and the preparation of viable marketing plans for domestic and international markets. You will be required to produce a project paper on current issues on marketing. The programme enhances further understanding of advanced level theories and empirical evidence concerning marketing management. 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.
Entry Requirements
| Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field |
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 OR Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields |
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and with relevant working experiences and OR Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and without relevant working experience subject |
- Other equivalent/ related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) as recognized by the Malaysian Government
English Language Requirements (for international student)*
| IELTS | 6.0 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 8.5 (Ess OL) / 60 (iBT) |
| Pearson | 59 |
| MUET | 4.0 |
| Linguaskill | 169 |
| OET | 250 |
| ELS | 109 |
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
BASIC COURSES
- BA4401 Financial Management
- BM4403 Marketing Management
- BM4404 Managerial Economics
- BM4406 Research Methodology
- BM4401 Organisational Management
- BM4402 Operations Management
- EB4401 Statistics And Decision Analysis
- BM4405 Ethics And Business Law
ADVANCED COURSES
- BM4413 Consumer Behaviour
- BM4414 International Marketing
- BM4415 Marketing Channels
PROJECT PAPER
- BA4417 Project Paper
- Pre-requisites : Completion of 80% of the core modules of the programme
Programme Educational Objective (PEO)
Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
PEO 1
establish themselves as effective professionals by solving real-life marketing 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
demonstrate 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 evaluate theories and concepts of business;
PLO 2
apply theories and concepts in the decision making process in the business environment;
PLO 3
conduct research with minimal supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices;
PLO 4
demonstrate managerial and leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively;
PLO 5
generate solutions to problems using scientific and critical thinking skills; and
PLO 6
demonstrate the skills and principles of lifelong learning in their academic and career development.
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.
