Master of Business Administration
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation is designed to help you strengthen your management knowledge and decision-making capability across real business settings. You will study contemporary business and management theory, professional practice, and research-informed methods that you can apply to management roles locally and globally.
The programme includes multiple coursework modules, including Organisational Behaviour, Global Strategic Management, Accounting & Finance for Managers, Statistical Decision Making, Human Resource Management, Digital Marketing Tools and Trends, Business Ethics & Corporate Responsibility, and a Project based on substantial business research and analysis.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Managing People
- Understanding Customers
- Managerial Finance
- Business Environment & Strategic Planning
- Research Methodology
- Business Ethics & Corporate Responsibility
- Digital Marketing Tools and Trends
- Entrepreneurship
- Flourishing in the Workplace
- Managing Organisation
- Strategic analysis and business problem-solving through assignments
- Project: research and analysis leading to a significant project or an academic paper, consultancy report, or case history
- Effective communication towards different audiences via business tools and methods
- Independent learning and responsibility for continuing professional development
Career outcomes
- You build transferable MBA-level management capability that supports career progression into business leadership roles across multiple industries.
- You develop research methodology and business research skills through the programme’s project work, helping you produce management insights that are useful for real organisational decisions.
- You strengthen decision-making and strategic planning skills grounded in contemporary business and management theory, preparing you to tackle global business management issues.
- You gain applied capability in marketing analytics and business intelligence tools so you can support data-informed marketing and customer strategy work.
- You develop practical intellectual and problem-solving skills that are directly aligned with management positions in local and international organisations.
- You graduate with a qualification designed for managers and executives seeking effectiveness in present and future management roles.
Employability rate
For graduates of an MBA programme in Malaysia, employability is typically around 78% and unemployment is typically around 22%, reflecting competitive hiring while MBA-qualified candidates remain in demand for managerial and strategic roles.
Overall, this points to a steady outlook when you pair your MBA learning with relevant experience and targeted applications for business, consulting, and management functions.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. APU lists general entry options including a related-field bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 (or equivalent accepted by the Senate), or related/non-related bachelor’s degrees with minimum CGPA of 2.00 in specified circumstances, subject to rigorous internal assessment and/or prerequisite courses as applicable. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme's English requirements. The MBA at APU lists IELTS as the English language requirement for international students, with an exemption option for those whose previous qualification was taught in English (applications for exemption require supporting documents).
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 42000 / total program | APU published total for international students is RM42,000. Fees stated exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees, and exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by the Malaysian Government. Tuition fees payable in Ringgit Malaysia. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be able to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and the visa-related process for studying in Malaysia. APU’s international student application procedure notes the required pre-arrival processing fee as part of the student visa application preparation.
- Pre-Arrival Application Processing Fees required for student visa preparation (RM 3,600, approx. USD 950) as stated by APU’s International Students Application Procedures page
- Any additional funds you need for tuition and visa-related expenses, following the requirements described by APU for international student visa processing
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | August - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | August 03, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 03, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | August 03, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | August - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | August - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | Submit complete documents early; APU advises applications to arrive at least eight weeks before the intake dates for early approval | Submit complete documents early; APU advises applications to arrive at least eight weeks before the intake dates for early approval |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Request an offer letter (Stage 1)
Submit your application for the postgraduate programme by providing the required academic documents and English language proof for international applicants. APU’s international student process also instructs you to clearly indicate the programme you are applying for and your intake date. After receiving complete documents, APU states you will normally receive results in 2–3 working days.
Confirm admission and prepare for visa processing (Stage 2)
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will receive a Letter of Offer and must confirm your enrolment. APU states that payments of RM 3,600 (approx. USD 950) as Pre-Arrival Application Processing Fees are required immediately to enable the student visa application process. Along with your acceptance, you must provide items such as passport copies, certified true copies of academic documents (and certified translations if not in English), passport-sized photographs, and your English certification results.
Student pass visa processing (Stage 3)
After APU receives your complete documents together with the International Student Visa and application fees, APU submits the application to EMGS. APU states that this may take about 2–3 weeks on receiving complete documents and payment, and you should submit application forms at least eight weeks before the intake date. APU also advises that you should avoid entering Malaysia during the visa process so your student pass application is not delayed.
Arrival and student visa entry (Stage 5)
Once your student pass is approved, you must plan your travel using the required visa process for entering Malaysia for study. APU explains that all foreign students who have received their student pass approval letter must obtain a visa to enter for study purposes. APU also notes planning arrival timing so you do not enter Malaysia earlier than two weeks prior to the course commencement date.