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Doctor of Business Administration (eDBA) - Graduate School of Business

Doctor of Business Administration (eDBA)

  • OVERVIEW

    The DBA Programme is delivered in 3 parts through a series of lecture seminars, consultancy, training and independent study.

    Part I: Theoretical Updating (18 units)

    Seminar in:
    i. Management Control and Decision Making
    ii. Human Capital Transformation
    iii. Financial Decision Making
    iv. Managing Technology and Decision Making
    v. Marketing and Global Business
    vi. Trend and Foresights in Business Strategy

    Part II: Knowledge Dissemination and Generation (21 units)

    This part is divided into 2 components:
    i. Dissemination of knowledge: The Consultation and Training Course (15 units) requires the candidate to conduct consultancy and training in a chosen field. This course is completed in 2 semesters.
    ii. Generation of knowledge The Research Methodology course (6 units) requires the candidate to update knowledge in research methodology, analysis techniques and software packages. The candidate needs to prepare a research proposal, which will serve as the basis for the dissertation in Part III. This course is completed in two semesters.

    Part III: Dissertation (42 units)

    This is the part where candidates are supervised through the process of a dissertation and upon completion, are examined viva voce. This course is completed in 3 semesters.

    Mode of Program Delivery:

    Open Distance Learning (ODL)

    Language of Delivery: 

    English

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • A Master's degree in Business/Administration/Management or related fields from a university recognised by the University's Senate or an equivalent qualification.
    • A minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or equivalent.
    • Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partner must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
    • A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience.
    • Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields will need to pass an interview and undergo appropriate pre-requisite course determined by the University.

  • 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

    Full time  : 7 semesters to 10 semesters (3.5 years to 5 years)
    Part time : 9 semesters to 14 semesters (4.5 years to 7 years)

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    April & October

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 600.00 X 81 Units = 48,600.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 225 X 81 Units = 18,225.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

     

    *NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    **Fees are subject to change

Master of Arts (Education) by Research

Master of Arts (Education) by Research

  • OVERVIEW

    Research Field:

    Science & Mathematics Education

    • Science Education
    • Mathematics Education
    • Vocational & Technical Education
    • Science, Technology & Society
    • Education for Sustainable Development

    Curriculum & Instruction

    • Curriculum Studies
    • Primary Education
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Multicultural Education
    • Distance Education

    Educational Psychology, Psychometric & Counseling

    • Education Psychology
    • Guidance & Counseling
    • Psycometric & Education Evaluation
    • Statistics & Research Methodology
    • Special Education for Diverse Needs

    Professional Educational, Leaderships & Policy Studie

    • Comparative Education
    • Educational Management & Leadership
    • Educational Planning & Policies Studies 
    • Life-long Education
    • International Education & Globalisation
    • Higher Education
    • Professional & Teacher Education

    Multimedia Education & IT

    • Educational Technology
    • Multimedia Education & IT
    • Computer Assisted Instruction
    • Virtual Learning & Internet

    Social & Philosophy of Education

    • History of Education & Development
    • Sociology of Education
    • Philosophy of Education
    • Comparative Education

    Language Education & Literacy

    • English Language Education/TESOL
    • Malay Language/Literature Education
    • Second Language Learning

    Social Studies Education

    • Economy & Commerce Education
    • Geography Education
    • Physical & Sport Education
    • History Education
    • Ethics, Moral & Religious Educations

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Educational Studies

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • A Bachelor's degree in Education or related areas
    • Working experience in education field, but this can be exempted if:
      • Min. CGPA 3.00/4; or
      • Obtain sponsorship; or
      • Official request by employer

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 12 months / Max 36 months
    • Part-time: Min 24 months / Max 72 months

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,050.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,515.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD) *
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    *NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
    ** Fees are subject to change

PhD - Graduate School of Business V2

PhD - Graduate School of Business

  • OVERVIEW

    Programme Aims

    The PhD programme at GSB aims to achieve the following goals:

    • nurture business scholars who can apply business theory and practice towards promoting the wellbeing of the community and the environment.
    • develop business scholars who demonstrate a high-level of creativity, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in offering robust solutions.
    • produce business scholars with advanced skills in research, writing and knowledge sharing on matters relating to business sustainability.
    • produce business scholars who are capable of examining any business enterprise and discern its strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats; and use these findings to make appropriate business recommendations.

    Research Area

    PhD research areas at GSB are categorised into six areas:

    • Global Strategy and Organizational Behaviour;
    • Marketing;
    • Sustainability Accounting and Governance;
    • Innovation in Operations Management;
    • Financial Research for Emerging Markets;
    • Social Innovation and Sustainability

    Expertise available in the following Centre: Graduate School of Business

    Processes of the PhD Study:

    Stage 1: Conceptual paper presentation
    Stage 2: Proposal Defence (only for Quantitative Research)
    Stage 3: Findings Defence (only for Qualitative Research)
    Stage 4: Final Viva Voce

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • A Master’s degree from universities recognised by USM’s senate or an equivalent qualification with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00; or
    • A Master’s degree by research from universities recognised by USM’s senate or an equivalent qualification
    • A two-page Research Proposal that includes:
    1. Proposed area of interest
    2. Potential contribution to theory
    3. Background (with evidence of reading that supports potential contribution)
    4. Research objectives
    5. Significance of research
    6. Expected economic, or social, or environmental impact of research

  • 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

      • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
      • Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

      * Graduate on Time (GOT): Graduate with a minimum of 42 months (7 semesters)

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,910.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,325.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    International (USD)*
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,600.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,440.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    *NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Communication

Master of Communication

  • OVERVIEW

    This mode provides students with the opportunity to develop sound understanding of major communication theories and research specifically in the study of journalism, communication and societal issues, technology and culture.

    Course Structure
    Students are required to complete 40 units comprising three core courses and a dissertation.

    Core Courses (12 units)
    •    Advanced Communication Theory.
    •    Quantitative Communication Research Methods.
    •    Qualitative Communication Research Methods.

    Dissertation (28 units)

    Students are required to conduct a research in a communication-related area under the supervision of an academic staff and write a dissertation of about 25,000 words.

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Communication

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's 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 46 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
    • A minimum of Band 5.5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
    • A minimum score of 160 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
    • A minimum score of 160 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 51 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum score of 108 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 4 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

    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

    **Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

    IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 18 months / Max 24 months

    • Part-time: Min 24 months / Max 48 months

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    April & October

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 500.00 X 40 Units = 20,000.00
    • Graduation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 250.00 X 40 Units = 10,000.00
    • Graduation Fee : 50.00

    Fees Structure Effective for Students Intake from Academic Session 2026/2027:

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee :  500.00 X 40 Units = 20,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees :  215.00 X 40 Units = 8,600.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
    ** Fees are subject to change

Master of Communication - USM@KL

Master of Communication

  • OVERVIEW

    This mode provides students with the opportunity to develop sound understanding of major communication theories and research specifically in the study of journalism, communication and societal issues, technology and culture.

    Course Structure
    Students are required to complete 40 units comprising three core courses and a dissertation.

    Core Courses (12 units)
    •    Advanced Communication Theory.
    •    Quantitative Communication Research Methods.
    •    Qualitative Communication Research Methods.

    Dissertation (28 units)

    Students are required to conduct a research in a communication-related area under the supervision of an academic staff and write a dissertation of about 25,000 words.

    Expertise available in the following School: School of Communication

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    A. Bachelor's 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 46 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
    • A minimum of Band 5.5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
    • A minimum score of 160 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
    • A minimum score of 160 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
    • A minimum score of 51 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
    • A minimum score of 108 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
    • A minimum of Band 4 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

    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

    **Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

    IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

  • DURATION

    • Full-time: Min 18 months / Max 24 months

    • Part-time: Min 24 months / Max 48 months

  • SEMESTER INTAKE

    April & October

  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee : 500.00 X 40 Units = 20,000.00
    • Graduation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fees : 250.00 X 40 Units = 10,000.00
    • Graduation Fee : 50.00

    Fees Structure Effective for Students Intake from Academic Session 2026/2027:

    Malaysian (MYR) International (USD)*
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee :  500.00 X 40 Units = 20,000.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Registration Fees : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1000.00
    • Tuition Fees :  215.00 X 40 Units = 8,600.00 
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00

    *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
    ** Fees are subject to change

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