Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is a comprehensive postgraduate programme tailored for professionals aiming to elevate their expertise in business and management. Designed with a global outlook, the programme integrates leadership, strategy, and decision-making to prepare individuals for high-impact roles across industries.

Accredited by the prestigious triple crown—EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), AACSB, and AMBA—the MBA delivers core knowledge in finance, marketing, operations, and strategic leadership. A range of elective modules allows for academic customisation, while the Management Project offers a platform to apply practical insights to real-world business challenges.

The curriculum emphasises experiential learning through case studies, group projects, and industry engagement, cultivating advanced skills in problem-solving, critical analysis, and leadership. Topics such as business ethics, sustainability, and innovation are woven throughout, ensuring graduates are equipped to drive meaningful change in an ever-evolving global business environment.

Graduates are positioned to succeed as confident, responsible, and forward-thinking professionals, capable of leading organisations toward long-term success.

Entry Requirements

• Academic:

  • Second-class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent in a relevant field

  • OR relevant professional qualification equivalent to an honours degree

• Work Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years full-time post-graduation work experience

  • Must include some management experience

• Qualifications:

  • Degree must be from a recognised university

  • Non-UK qualifications assessed against UK standards

  • Prior qualifications may need to be in related fields (depending on programme)

• Other Requirements:

  • Interview may be required for further evaluation

  • Eligibility only confirmed after complete application is submitted

English Language Requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each element)

• TOEFL iBT: 90 overall

  • Minimum 19 in Writing and Listening

  • Minimum 20 in Reading

  • Minimum 22 in Speaking

• PTE (Academic): 71 overall (minimum 65 in each element)

• MUET: Band 4.5

Additional Notes

• IELTS One Skill Retake accepted

• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online not accepted

• IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE scores must be less than two years old

• MUET scores valid for five years from release date

Management Project Options

(Each student must choose one of the following:)

• Management Research Project

  • 20,000-word research paper on an approved subject

  • Weight: 100%

• Company-Based Individual Research Document

  • 15,000-word report (70%)

  • 20-minute individual presentation + slide submission (30%)

• Management Project (Business Analysis Project)

  • 15,000-word business analysis (70%)

  • 20-minute individual presentation + slide submission (30%)

Core Modules

• Accounting and Finance

• Business Economics

• Entrepreneurship and Creativity

• Leading People and Organisations

• Marketing

• Operations Management

• Strategic Management

• Sustainable Decisions and Organisations

Elective Modules (subject to change)

• Corporate Finance

• Portfolio Management and Investment Analysis

• Business and Commercial Law

• Business Ethics

• Business Intelligence in the Digital Economy

• Entrepreneurship in Practice

• Innovation Management

• Leadership and Change Management