Why choose APU?
QS Global MBA Rankings
A globally ranked MBA for future business leaders
APU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for professionals and aspiring leaders seeking to build the strategic, digital and managerial capabilities needed to lead in a rapidly evolving global business environment.
The MBA offers a range of future-focused specialisms, including Artificial Intelligence (MBAi), Business Analytics, Digital Leadership, Sustainability Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Oil & Gas Management, and Strategic Human Resource Analytics, enabling students to align their studies with their career ambitions.
The quality and international outlook of the programme are reflected in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, where APU’s MBA is ranked #51 in Asia, #301+ globally and #38 in the world for Diversity, placing it among the Top 3 MBA programmes offered by Malaysian private universities.
Dual Degree
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Up to 30% Merit Scholarship | 15% APEL A entry pathway.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
- Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
- Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
- Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- IELTS : 6.0
What We Teach
This programme is specifically designed to provide:
- An opportunity for working professionals to develop advanced knowledge and skills in business management, leadership, and data driven HR practices.
- A platform to integrate strategic management with HR analytics to support evidence-based decision making and enhance organisational performance.
- Practical, industry-relevant knowledge and analytical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace to address contemporary business and HR challenges.
- A pathway for career advancement into managerial and leadership roles within digital and data-driven business environments.
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The Benefits of the Programme
No Exams
100% Courseworks/ Assignments
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be able to:
- Gain necessary knowledge and understanding about contemporary business and management theory, research and professional practice locally and globally.
- Demonstrate innovative problem solving skills that are capable of tackling global business management issues.
- Prepare for leadership roles in organisation where data-driven decision making is necessary.
- Develop advanced knowledge and skills in strategic human resource analytics to support data-driven workforce decision-making and organisational performance.
- Analyse and interpret workforce data using HR analytics techniques to generate insights for improving talent management, employee performance, and retention strategies.
- Apply predictive analytics, HR metrics, and digital HR technologies to identify workforce trends and support strategic human resource planning.
- Design and implement evidence-based HR strategies by integrating analytics with business objectives to address complex organisational challenges.
- Evaluate and communicate HR analytics insights effectively to support strategic decision-making among managers and senior organisational leaders.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead the adoption of data-driven HR practices in a digital business environment, creating value for organisations and their workforce.
- Demonstrate the personal effectiveness through effective self management within the professional environment.
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Who Should Attend
This programme is geared towards professionals, managers, and executives who wish to enhance their leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making skills for career advancement in diverse industries and organisational settings. It is suitable for HR practitioners as well as professionals from various business functions who aim to develop expertise in applying analytics to support strategic decisions, improve organisational performance, and progress into managerial and leadership roles. The part-time mode is specifically designed for working professionals, allowing them to enhance their business management and strategic HR analytics capabilities while continuing their careers and applying their learning directly in the workplace.
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Modules & Project
This programme comprises 13 coursework modules and a Project.
Pre-Requisite Modules (For Non-Business Students)
Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 2 months (Part-time)- Managing People
- Understanding Customers
- Managerial Finance
- Business Environment & Strategic Planning
Core Modules
- Organisational Behaviour
- Technology Management
- Managerial Economics
- Global Strategic Management
- Accounting & Finance for Managers
- Statistical Decision Making
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Research Methodology
- Digital Marketing Tools and Trends
- Project
Specialisation Modules
- Workforce Analytics
- HR Metrics, Dashboards & Data Visualization
- Talent Strategy & Predictive Analytics
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Project Paper
You will be expected to conduct effective research in relation to your area of specialisation (Strategic HR Analytics) for both academic and industry purposes. Either route will require you to plan and conduct an effective individual research and analysis, leading to a significant academic paper, consultancy report or case history in relation to an aspect of business.
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Demand for MBA talent is strongest in Asia Pacific
"MBA graduates continue to command a salary premium compared to direct from industry hires and bachelors degree hires" - Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Survey
“Typically, those applicants with a Master’s degree or MBA will be hired with one or two grades higher than degree holders… about an 8% higher salary depending on the field or industry they plan to join”.- Lee Chun Keat
Director of Engineering, Oppstar MalaysiaThe MBA is a popular platform for career progression (Lessler, 2018), providing students with a set of transferable skills and knowledge to allow them to lead and make decisions in management positions. With its emphasis on personal growth, networking and challenging complexity, MBA graduates are well prepared for the future jobs market and the continued demand for MBA talent.
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Testimonials by our MBA graduates
“Driven by state of the art technology on all fronts and boasting of a well-equipped faculty, I was conditioned and nurtured in a way that has helped me thrive in some of the most challenging environments ever since I graduated with a MBA.”- Arjun Narayanan
Content Manager, IIMResume, India“APU’s environment well adapted for students’ needs and wants. I learned how to be optimistic and to be a fast learner. It was undoubtedly a life changing experience.”- Kanat Zhumanov
Chief Manager of the Board Office of “University Medical Center”
Corporate Fund in Nur-Sultan City, Kazakhstan
More Than Just A Master of Business Administration
In today's digital economy, business leaders need more than traditional management expertise. APU's MBA combines core business knowledge with digital, analytical, and technology management skills to prepare graduates for leadership in a rapidly evolving business environment. Students can further enhance their expertise through specialism in Digital Leadership, Business Analytics, Strategic HR Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Artificial Intelligence (MBAi), or Oil and Gas Management.
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration with a specialism in:
- Digital Leadership
- Business Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (MBAi)
- Supply Chain Management
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Oil and Gas Management
- Strategic HR Analytics
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APU Postgraduate Talks (Recorded)
The Modern MBA: Business Leadership in the Age of AI and Innovation
Discover how AI, innovation and business intelligence are transforming the way organisations lead, compete and grow. Gain insights into strategic leadership, innovative problem-solving and the skills needed to navigate today’s evolving business landscape.
Facilities at APU
The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.
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Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.
RM38,800
Total for Malaysian
RM42,000
(USD11,050)
Total for International
Programme code : (R/0414/7/0094)(06/27)(MQA/FA8762)
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.
Note : All fees are payable in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). Any USD amounts indicated by APU are for reference only and are non-binding. The final amount payable is the RM amount stated in the official invoice, and the University will not entertain any claims arising from foreign exchange fluctuations.
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