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Business Administration

<p class="kt-adv-heading26705_c25c96-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading" data-kb-block="kb-adv-heading26705_c25c96-62">This programme offers working professionals the flexibility to enhance their business knowledge and skills at their own pace and convenience.</p>
<p class="kt-adv-heading26705_34673f-ea wp-block-kadence-advancedheading" data-kb-block="kb-adv-heading26705_34673f-ea">Putra Business School (PBS) is the pioneer institution to offer this programme. Graduates will be awarded:</p>
<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>A PBS MBA Degree&nbsp;<a href="https://putrabusinessschool.edu.my/about/pbs-upm-relationship/">(Click for sample certificate)</a></li>
<li>Certified Sustainable Supply Chain Professional (CSSCP) certification from The International Supply Chain Education Alliance Malaysia (ISCEA MY)</li>
<li>CMI e-certificate and membership *</li>
</ol>
<p class="kt-adv-heading26705_7fa3d9-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading" data-kb-block="kb-adv-heading26705_7fa3d9-ec"><em>*Subject to terms &amp; conditions</em></p>

<p class="kt-adv-heading26705_277e45-8a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading" data-kb-block="kb-adv-heading26705_277e45-8a">Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:</p><div id="section-gc01fc5" class="wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-gc01fc5 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list"><ul class="grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap gutentor-disable-list-style"><li class="gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12"><p class="gutentor-single-item-title">A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR</p></li><li class="gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12"><p class="gutentor-single-item-title">A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment*; OR</p></li><li class="gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12"><p class="gutentor-single-item-title">A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and with relevant working experience**, subject to a rigorous internal assessment*; OR</p></li><li class="gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12"><p class="gutentor-single-item-title">A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses***; OR</p></li><li class="gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12"><p class="gutentor-single-item-title">A pass at Level 7 Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) assessment by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA); OR</p></li><li class="gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12"><p class="gutentor-single-item-title">Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.</p></li></ul></div><p class="kt-adv-heading26705_f3c5bc-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading" data-kb-block="kb-adv-heading26705_f3c5bc-26">* Rigorous assessment to evaluate the suitability of an applicant for a programme through statement of purpose, interview and other methods may cover the following criteria:</p><ol class="wp-block-list"><li>Demonstration of strong business experience, and that you have held significant managerial responsibilities.</li><li>Evidence of any achievements in your professional life, for example, consistently performing at a high level, consistent career progression and any impact that you have had on your organisation.</li><li>Professional skills that you have developed, for example, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills.</li><li>How you will contribute to your class and what experiences you can bring to the institution.</li></ol><p class="kt-adv-heading26705_59e557-16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading" data-kb-block="kb-adv-heading26705_59e557-16">**Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring the required qualification for a particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content.</p><p class="kt-adv-heading26705_9ecd40-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading" data-kb-block="kb-adv-heading26705_9ecd40-dd">***The pre-requisite courses must equip the students with the necessary business knowledge (managing people, managing financial resources, understanding customers, understanding environments and strategic planning) of one level lower than the programme level.</p><p class="kt-adv-heading26705_77f1b0-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading" data-kb-block="kb-adv-heading26705_77f1b0-c0"><em>Note:&nbsp;In compliance with the latest regulatory requirements (https://bit.ly/MQA2nd &ndash; please refer to pages 38 &amp; 39) students are required to complete a Pre-Requisite Course (PRC). It is compulsory for students to attend and pass this course before/while pursuing their studies at PBS. The purpose of this course is to equip the students with basic business knowledge in order to prepare them for the programme and students are required to pay a fee of RM 500.00 before registering for PRC. Applicable to those who do not have a business or management background. (Not applicable to exchange students).</em></p>

Requirements

<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">English Competency Test</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Type of Examination</th><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Minimum Score</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Paper-based Test (PBT)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">550</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Internet-based Test (IBT)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">60</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">International English Language Testing System (IELTS)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">IELTS</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Band 6.0</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Malaysian University English Test (MUET)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">MUET</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Band 4.0</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">PTE Academic/PTE Academic (Online)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">59</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS AND TESTS</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Linguaskill Online</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">169</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">ELS<br /><br /><a href="https://els.edu.my/els-pathway/pbs-admission" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Learn more about ELS CIEP Pathway into Putra Business School</a></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">109</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><div class="wp-block-spacer" aria-hidden="true">&nbsp;</div><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>These requirements are only necessary for international applicants.</li><li>An international applicant who obtains a score below the required minimum score may be accepted for admission on a conditional basis for any graduate programme.</li><li>An international applicant who has obtained a degree from any public university or established private university in Malaysia shall not be subject to the English language proficiency requirement.</li><li>An international applicant for the DBA programme who has undergone his Master&rsquo;s degree education in the English language medium shall also be exempted from the requirement. Application for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.</li></ul>

English Requirement

<p>Putra Business School is one of first Malaysian institutions dedicated to providing postgraduate programs in the field of business. It is also in the 5% business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.&nbsp;The core value of this institution is the focus on the human potentials and placing people at the center of the operation of the business environment. Humans make the bedrock of sound, realistic and progressive business philosophies. The school offers a unique exposure to students by addressing a paradigm shifting matter which involves the rejection of the philosophy of reductionism.&nbsp;The vision of this school is to be a leading school in Malaysia in the field of business meeting global expectations. The institution expresses a clear mission to produce graduates with the initiative to meet the needs of the ever evolving market, innovative, responsible individuals to their community. The school is determined to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Recognition:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.aacsb.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.abest21.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Accredited by ABEST21</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mqa.gov.my/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)</a></li>
</ul>

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Master of Business Administration (ODL)

Master of Business Administration( MBA )

A master’s degree program is undertaken by those candidates who have successfully completed their graduation or bachelor degree programs after school. It is usually a two year program offering specialization to students in a particular discipline on its successful completion. 

Master

<div class="col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 engineering-details-left-top"><p class="common-text">A master&rsquo;s degree program is undertaken by those candidates who have successfully completed their graduation or bachelor degree programs after school. It is usually a two year program offering specialization to students in a particular discipline on its successful completion.</p><h3 class="common-heading">Basics or Overview of Masters Degree</h3><h6 class="commom-heading"><b>Name of Course:</b>Masters Degree</h6><h6 class="commom-heading"><b>Duration of Course:</b> 2 years</h6><h6 class="commom-heading"><b>Eligibility:</b> Bachelor Degree</h6><p class="common-text">A master degree is a higher level educational qualification that is taken up to get advanced knowledge of your academics and industry. The master degree is very important qualification for all those students who wish to pursue teaching as a career option. If you have a dream of becoming a teacher or college lecturer, then it would be very important for you to pursue a masters qualification. A master&#39;s degree program is the gateway to several research oriented jobs available in the technical and scientific field these days. A Research Associate is required by almost all the companies these days to look after the research and development aspects of the concerned field.</p>&nbsp;<h3 class="common-heading">Branches/ Various Fields &amp; Eligibility/ Minimum Requirements:</h3><ul class="eligibility">	<li>	<ul>		<li>		<h6 class="common-heading">MA</h6>		<p class="common-text">MA or Master of Arts is the most common master degree program that the majority of students prefer to prepare themselves for the upcoming job market. It is also considered to be a better option as it gives students a knowledge of all such subjects that would help them to prepare for the top most competitive examinations conducted by the government for several vacancies available in the state.</p>		<p class="common-text"><b>Eligibility:</b> Applicants should have passed Bachelor of Arts (BA/ B.Sc./ B.Com) in relevant disciplines in order to enroll under the Master of Arts Programs.</p>		</li>		<li>		<h6 class="common-heading">M.Sc.</h6>		<p class="common-text">Master of Science course is pursued by those students who have completed their graduation in Science stream and willing to make a career in the Scientific fields. The course offers candidates a wide perspective on their chosen streams through both theoretical as well as practical training. The course incorporates the latest insight into the scientific world by way of its concepts and provides a strong base on the overview of the recent industry</p>		<p class="common-text"><b>Eligibility:</b>Students who have passed graduation in Science (B.Sc.) group of subjects will be eligible to apply for the Master of Science Course.</p>		</li>		<li>		<h6 class="common-heading">M.Com</h6>		<p class="common-text">Master of Commerce is the post graduation course offered to all the commerce graduates based upon their merits and marks obtained at the bachelor level. The course is considered to be very beneficial for all the students who wish to be a Manager, Accountant, Tax Inspector or Commissioner etc.</p>		<p class="common-text"><b>Eligibility:</b>The minimum eligibility requirement for getting eligible under the Master of Commerce Course is Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) of three years&rsquo; duration passed from any recognized public or private university in Malaysia.</p>		</li>		<li>		<h6 class="common-heading">MCA</h6>		<p class="common-text">Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is the master level program offered by the Malaysian Universities to students who wish to make a career in the stream of Computers. The MCA course is taken up mostly by those students who have studied Mathematics and Computers in the intermediate or plus 2 level. The students can get employed in several specialized fields on account of their degrees in Computer Applications.</p>		<p class="common-text"><b>Eligibility:</b>The minimum eligibility requirement for the Master of Computer Application (MCA) course is BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application) passed from any recognized college or university in Malaysia.</p>		</li>		<li>		<h6 class="common-heading">MBA</h6>		<p class="common-text">MBA or Master of Business Administration is one such degree that is taken up by most of the students graduating from Science or Arts or Commerce or any such stream. The MBA is a degree course that offers sure shot employment to students pursuing it in several managerial streams under the recognized public or private banks, financial institution or commercial undertakings.</p>		<p class="common-text"><b>Eligibility:</b>Students who have successfully passed graduation in any discipline from a recognized private or public university or college may apply for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Course.</p>		</li>	</ul>	</li></ul><h3 class="common-heading">Career Options</h3><p class="common-text">A master degree is very much in demand among the young graduates these days as it offers better employment options to them under different fields or industries. The degree at master level is also very much important as it opens the gateway to research and further higher education aspirations of students.</p><h3 class="common-heading">Interesting Facts</h3><ul class="eligibility">	<li>	<ul>		<li>		<p class="common-text">Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia are some of the top master degree program providers in Malaysia that have made it to the top 150 universities on the global rank listing.</p>		</li>	</ul>	</li></ul></div>

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