Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership is designed to help students take on the challenges of digital transformation by building advanced managerial skills alongside digital understanding and vision. The programme also focuses on developing leadership capabilities for different situations and applying technology associated with the profession.
Students study a structured set of core management modules together with Digital Leadership specialisation modules, and complete an individual research-focused Project related to their area of specialisation for academic and industry purposes.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Organisational Behaviour
- Technology Management
- Managerial Economics
- Global Strategic Management
- Accounting & Finance for Managers
- Statistical Decision Making
- Human Resource Management
- Digital Marketing Tools and Trends
- Entrepreneurship
- Leading Digital Business Transformation
- Big Data Analytics and Technologies
- Digital Execution
- Research Methodology
- Project
- Individual research and analysis leading to a significant academic paper, consultancy report or case history
Curriculum
Credit hours for the full MBA (Digital Leadership) programme were not found in an official APU programme-structure/credit-hours table during this research pass. The official module list is published, but the per-module Credit hours / semester totals are not available in the accessible official sources retrieved.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Pre-requisite modules (for non-business students) | Managing People | ||
| Understanding Customers | ||||
| Managerial Finance | ||||
| Business Environment & Strategic Planning | ||||
| Semester 2 | Core modules | Organisational Behaviour | ||
| Technology Management | ||||
| Managerial Economics | ||||
| Global Strategic Management | ||||
| Accounting & Finance for Managers | ||||
| Statistical Decision Making | ||||
| Human Resource Management | ||||
| Digital Marketing Tools and Trends | ||||
| Entrepreneurship | ||||
| Research Methodology | ||||
| Project | ||||
| Semester 3 | Specialisation modules | Leading Digital Business Transformation | ||
| Big Data Analytics and Technologies | ||||
| Digital Execution | ||||
| Total | Programme total (credit hours total not found in accessible official sources during this pass) | |||
Career outcomes
- You build advanced capability in digital leadership, including leading digital business transformation, to help you take on managerial roles in technology-driven organisations.
- You develop analytics-led business decision skills through modules such as Big Data Analytics and Technologies and Statistical Decision Making, supporting roles that rely on data-driven strategy.
- You gain leadership and people-management foundations (for example Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management), helping you qualify for business leadership paths.
- You strengthen go-to-market and customer-focused management skills with Digital Marketing Tools and Trends and Global Strategic Management, supporting growth-oriented business roles.
- You graduate with a structured project component and research methodology training, helping you produce credible project outputs for professional career progression.
- The programme is designed around improving employability competencies and responding to employer demand across sectors for professionals who combine managerial skills and digital understanding.
Employability rate
APU states that it has a 100% employability rate in its latest graduate tracer information shown in its MBA Digital Leadership materials, with graduate tracer-based reporting used to support this figure.
This suggests a strong demand-and-placement outlook for graduates as they pursue management and digital leadership roles in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. APU’s published entry requirements state options including related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or CGPA 2.00 (with or without relevant working experience) subject to internal assessment, and candidates without the required working background may be subject to pre-requisite courses as indicated by APU. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, English proficiency is required. APU accepts IELTS and also provides an exemption route for applicants whose previous bachelor’s or master’s degree was taught fully in English (supporting documents required).
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 36800 / total program | Tuition for international students for Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership is stated as RM 36,800.00 total programme in the official APU programme fee information. |
Proof of financial resources
International students must show sufficient funds for tuition fees and living costs as part of the student pass process. APU’s offer letter and the student pass requirements you follow may specify what financial documents to provide.
- Sufficient funds for tuition and living costs as required for the student pass process (follow the official Malaysia student pass document requirements provided to you by the university).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | December - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | December 15, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | December - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | December - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online
Apply through APU’s official admissions portal during the published intake period. Complete the application form and upload your academic documents and other required items in the requested format. Pay any applicable application fee if shown by the portal before submitting your application. Keep copies of your submission confirmation for your records.
Meet English requirement (or apply for exemption)
Provide an IELTS Academic score meeting the university’s published requirement for international students. If you were educated in a bachelor’s or master’s programme taught fully in English, you may apply for an English exemption with the supporting documents APU requests. Ensure your English documentation matches the exemption conditions before relying on waiver.
Complete admissions review and requested checks
APU reviews your foreign qualification and other admissions details for eligibility for the programme. If your bachelor’s field or CGPA falls under an option requiring internal assessment or pre-requisite courses, respond to any requests from the university. Check your email/portal for any follow-up instructions after submission. Submit any requested updates quickly to avoid delays.