Masters in Sustainable Development Practice - Centre for Global Sustainability Studies

Masters in Sustainable Development Practice -
Centre for Global Sustainability Studies

OVERVIEW
This program is offered at Sains@KL.

The Master in Sustainable Development Practice (MSDP) is a global multi and interdisciplinary graduate degree program that prepares students to better identify and address the challenges of sustainable development. This programme consists of two years of coursework in four intersecting disciplines-health, natural, social, and management sciences-combined with cross-sectoral field training. The multi and interdisciplinary nature of this MSDP programme equips development practitioners to speak the different “languages” of specialists in, for example, health, agronomy, and economics, enabling them to better understand the root causes of extreme poverty and to address the challenges of sustainable development.

One of the unique characteristic of this programme is that one of the courses (Global Classroom: Foundations of Sustainable Development Practice) is a course that fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration and allows students and teachers from around the world to participate in collective assignments and learning experiences through live video conference. Students from around the world are assigned the same readings and then join their classmates for live weekly on-camera sessions with global experts.

The programme is monitored by the Global Association Board of MDP and supported by the Earth Institute, Columbia University, New York, USA. At the moment, there are 31 universities in 6 continents offering this programme globally. Currently, USM is the only university in South-East Asia that offers this programme. This programme is offered in Kuala Lumpur since September 2014.

In general, the MSDP programme is designed for:

Generalist development practitioners, to deepen their knowledge in diverse but related disciplines, enabling them to better coordinate and implement the insights of specialists;

Specialist development practitioners, to round out their knowledge base, enabling them to contribute more effectively to interdisciplinary policy teams;

Policy administrators and policy professionals, to equip them to pursue effective strategies for sustainable development practice; Private-sector professionals, to prepare them for decision-making and problem-solving roles in matters relating to sustainable development practice;

Educators, to help them better address in their curricula the wide range of issues in sustainable development practice.

CORE COURSES (38 UNITS)
- Global Classroom: Integrated Approaches To Sustainable Development
- Research Methods for Sustainable Development
- Project Design Evaluation and Management
- Master in Sustainable Development Practice Project
- Health Policy and Management
- Energy Infrastructure Planning
- Human Ecology and Sustainable Development
- Budget Planning and Financial Management
- Information Technology for Development
- Economic Analysis for Sustainable Development
- Law and Governance in Development
- Social Services Management
ELECTIVES (6 UNITS)
- Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Global Health, Nutrition and Food Insecurity
- Application of Environmental Science
- Human Resource Management
- Green Business and Performance Assessment
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Enterprise
*Electives: Availability is based on the number of student enrollment

CONTACT PERSON

Dr. Noor Adelyna Mohammed Akib

+6 04 653 6651

deputy_dircgss@usm.my
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
- A minimum of 2.75/4.00 for Bachelor degree; or
- CGPA below 2.75/4.00 for Bachelor degree with additional requirements
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
Exemption can be given to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
DURATION
- Full-time: Mininum 4 semesters / Maximum 8 semesters
- Part-time: Mininum 6 semesters / Maximum 10 semesters
SEMESTER INTAKE
- April & October

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)	International (USD)
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee : 583.00 X 44 Units = 25,652.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fees : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fees : 218.75 X 44 Units = 9,625.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)	International (USD)
Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee : 583.00 X 44 Units = 25,652.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fees : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1,000.00 Tuition Fees : 220.00 X 44 Units = 9,680.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change

M.Ed (Offshore) - School of Educational Studies FOR MALAYSIAN ONLY

M.Ed (Offshore) - School of Educational Studies *FOR MALAYSIAN ONLY

PENGENALAN

Objektif Program

Mengembangkan pemahaman yang terperinci dalam bidang pendidikan yang lebih spesifik seperti Pengajian Kurikulum, Pengurusan dan Pentadbiran Pendidikan, Pendidikan Bahasa Inggeris, Pendidikan Sains serta Teknologi Pendidikan dan Multimedia.
Memberi latihan dalam penyelidikan pendidikan, baik dalam suasana universiti mahupun dalam lapangan pekerjaan pelajar. Calon akan diberi latihan dan pendedahan dalam pelbagai kaedah penyelidikan agar dapat menggunakan kaedah yang sesuai dalam keadaan tertentu.
Memberi peluang kepada pelajar menggunakan pengalaman mereka bagi menganalisis dan membuat penyelidikan terhadap pelbagai perspektif, amalan dan aliran pemikiran dalam menangani masalah dan isu-isu pendidikan di peringkat nasional dan global.

Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Kuching

Sarjana Pendidikan (Pengajian Kurikulum)
Sarjana Pendidikan (Pengurusan dan Pentadbiran Pendidikan)

Penawaran Kursus

Calon wajib mendaftar sebanyak 40 unit yang terbahagi kepada dua komponen:

Kerja kursus (24 unit)
Penyelidikan (16 unit)

KOMPONEN KERJA KURSUS

KURSUS/UNIT

KOMPONEN PENYELIDIKAN

KURSUS/UNIT

Kursus Pengkhususan

(Kursus Teras)

Kursus Pengembangan Ilmu

(Kursus Elektif)

2 kursus

(8 unit)

4 kursus

(16 unit)

Komponen Kemahiran Penyelidikan

(Kursus Teras)

Projek Penyelidikan

2 kursus

(8 unit)

JUMLAH

6 kursus

(24 unit)

JUMLAH

3 kursus

(16 unit)

Tiga jenis kursus yang ditawarkan:

Kursus Pengkhususan (9-16 unit)

Calon perlu memilih 2 kursus pengkhususan mengikut bidang pengkhususan.

Pengajian Kurikulum

Pengekalan Inovasi Kurikulum
Pemikiran dan Pemahaman Guru Terhadap Kurikulum dan Pedagogi

Pengurusan dan Pentadbiran Pendidikan

Dinamik Organisasi Pendidikan
Pengurusan Tenaga Manusia dalam Organisasi Pendidikan

Kursus Pengembangan Ilmu (16 unit)

Calon perlu mengambil 4 kursus pengembangan ilmu. Kursus ini bertujuan untuk memperluaskan pengetahuan pendidikan calon melangkaui bidang pengkhususan mereka.

Pendidikan dan Pembangunan
Pengajian Keberkesanan Sekolah
Pengajian Kurikulum
Pengajian Pendidikan Guru

Kursus Kaedah Penyelidikan dan Statistik (8 unit)

Calon perlu mengambil dua kursus wajib bagi membolehkan calon menguasai penyelidikan pendidikan serta kemahiran analisis statistik.

Statistik dalam Pendidikan
Kaedah Penyelidikan dalam Pendidikan

Komponen Penyelidikan (8 unit)

Setiap calon perlu menjalankan projek penyelidikan kecil dalam bidang pengkhususan.

KEPERLUAN KELAYAKAN AKADEMIK
Calon perlu mempunyai:-
- Ijazah Sarjana Muda (bagi PNGK 2.50 ke atas atau setaraf dengannya); atau
- Ijazah Sarjana Muda dengan Kepujian (bagi PNGK 2.00 - 2.49 atau setaraf dengannya); DAN
- Sekurang-kurangnya 2 tahun pengalaman mengajar atau pengalaman berkaitan dengan bidang pendidikan.
KEPERLUAN KELAYAKAN BAHASA
- Tidak berkaitan
TEMPOH PENGAJIAN
- Sambilan : 4 Semester / 24 Bulan
YURAN

Rujuk Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan

** Fees are subject to change

Master of Business Administration (Online) - Dual Degree

OVERVIEW

This program is a collaboration between USM and Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia. Students will be granted two certificates upon completion of this programme. Below is the programme structure for reference:

USM Courses	Credit Unit	ITB Courses	Credit Unit
Core (6 courses * 3 credit unit)	18	Core (4 courses * 3 credit unit)	12
Electives (2 courses)	7	Research Method	2
		Final Project	3
		Electives (2 courses)	6
Total USM Credit Unit	25	Total ITB Credit Unit	23

Units for graduation: 48 units

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the USM’s Senate or an equivalent qualification:
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year working experience; or
- A minimum CGPA of 3.50/4.00 or equivalent (without working experience)
- Pass the interview for candidates did not satisfy the criteria above.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.
- A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 59 for PTE; or
- A minimum score for Cambridge English: Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online) min 250 /Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/Linguaskill Online min. score 169; or
- A minimum score of 109 for ELS; or
- A minimum of Band 4 for MUET
Exemption can be given to candidate if:
- English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
- Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
DURATION
- 2 years to 5 years (4 semesters to 10 semesters)
SEMESTER INTAKE

Program Starts:

Year 1: October in Universiti Sains Malaysia

Year 2: August in Institut Teknologi Bandung

FEES

Courses, Registration Calendar, and Fee Structure for each semester

Semester 1 (USM)		Semester 2 (USM)
Academic Registration Calendar	October	Academic Registration Calendar	April
Registration Fees	International Student: USD130	Registration Fees	N/A
Registration Fees	Malaysian Student: RM190	Registration Fees	N/A
Tuition Fees	International Student: (USD248.75 * 12 units) = USD2985	Tuition Fees	International Student: (USD248.75 * 13 units) = USD3233.75
Tuition Fees	Malaysian Student: (RM740 * 12 units) = RM8880	Tuition Fees	Malaysian Student: (RM740 * 13 units) = RM9620
Semester 3 (ITB)		Semester 4 (ITB)
Academic Registration Calendar	August	Academic Registration Calendar	January
Registration Fees	IDR1 million	Registration Fees	N/A
Fees	ITB: IDR40 million	Fees	ITB: IDR40 million

Payment Details

	Pay to ITB	Pay to USM	Total
ITB students	IDR81,000,000	USD6348,75 = IDR101,580,000	IDR182,580,000
USM students (Malaysian)	IDR81,000,000 = MYR23,823.53	MYR18,690	MYR42,513.53
USM students (International)	IDR81,000,000 = USD5062.50	USD6348,75	USD11,411.25

*Currency: 1 USD = IDR 16,000; 1 MYR = IDR 3400; The total amount does not include graduation fees.

** Fees are subject to change

Master of Business Administration - Double Degree

OVERVIEW
This programme is a collaboration between USM and University of Glasgow (UofG), UK.

For entry intro Year 1, all applicants must apply via: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/postgraduate/internationaljointprogrammes/usmmalaysia/.

The steps are as follows:
1. Go to How to apply and
2. Click on "our online application".
3. Choose one of the codes from the following:
  1. N503C-5300 - MSc International Strategic Marketing
  2. N928C-5300 - MSc Environment and Sustainable Development
  3. N409C-5300 - MSc Corporate Governance and Accountability
The successful candidates will receive an offer from UofG to a 2-year MSc in xxx (one of the 3 choices available). Candidate will then complete Universiti Sains Malaysia online application for 1-year Master of Business Administration - Double Degree programme. The link as follow: http://onlineips.usm.my/admission/

MBA (Year 1)

10 core courses
4 elective courses
1 dissertation

MSc (Year 2) – a choice of three existing MSc programmes (UoG)

1. MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development

4 core courses
2 elective courses
1 dissertation

2. MSc in Corporate Governance and Accountability

4 core courses
3 elective courses
1 dissertation

3. MSc in International Strategic Marketing

9 core courses
2 elective courses
1 dissertation
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor degree with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 and proof of an adequate command of English
- The entry requirements for the MSc programme is an overall pass (C3 equivalent) of the MBA core courses
- To be eligible for the scholarships students must have a minimum of CGPA 3.50/4.00
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for both Local and International applicants)
- A minimum of Band 6.5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
SEMESTER INTAKE
- October
FEES

Fee at USM: GBP 5,000.00 (GBP 2,500.00 each for first and second semester)

** Fees are subject to change

Master of Business Analytics -School of Management

OVERVIEW
The Master of Business Analytics is designed to produce skilled talents in Business Analytics to meet the needs of talent in the big data era and the industrial revolution 4.0. The program answers the industry’s demand for a skilled pool of graduates who can apply data analytics skills to solve business challenges. It also provides exposure to students for circumventing the practical-based business analytics problem. This program is suitable for fresh graduates who plan to pursue a career as a business analyst and working adults who are seeking career advancement or change. This program prepares graduates to "Be Relevant, Be Different and Be the GOLD Talent"

CORE COURSES (24 UNITS)
- Analytics Edge
- Research Method
- Management Insights
- Statistics for Analytics
- Data Programming and Predictive Analytics for Business
- Data Storytelling and Visualization
ELECTIVES (12 UNITS)
- Accounting and Finance Analytics
- Advances in Digital Technology
- Human Resource Analytics
- Collaborative Foresight
- Data-Driven Insights and Actions
- Marketing Analytics
- Web and Social Media Analytics
- Financial Technology and Digital Innovation
- Economic Insights
*Electives: Availability is based on the number of student enrollment

PROJECT (6 UNITS)
- Analytics Lab
CONTACT:

Postgraduate Office
School of Management
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Pulau Pinang, MALAYSIA
Email: som@usm.my
Website: www.som.usm.my
Phone no: +604 653 2398 / 2520
Facebook: USMmanagementschool
Instagram: usmmanagementschool
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in Management, or any other related and recognized degree

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

B. APEL A (Level 7)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
- A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
- A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
- A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
- A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
- A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
DURATION
- Full-time: Mininum 2 semesters / Maximum 4 semesters
- Part-time: Mininum 4 semesters / Maximum 8 semesters
SEMESTER INTAKE
- April & October

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)	International (USD)
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee : 430.00 X 42 Units = 18,060.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fees : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fees : 150.00 X 42 Units = 6,300.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)	International (USD)
Registration Fee : 330.00 Tuition Fee : 450.00 X 42 Units = 18,900.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fees : 225.00 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fees : 175.00 X 42 Units = 7,350.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change