Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Oil and Gas Management
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Oil and Gas Management is a specialised MBA designed to equip professionals with the strategic, operational, and financial skills needed to manage and lead in the global energy industry, especially across exploration, production, refining, trading, and the sustainable energy transition.
The program is designed to build a strong foundation in core management principles while integrating specialised modules focused on the oil and gas industry, so you can develop data-driven insights and apply strategic thinking to real business challenges in this sector.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build a strong foundation in core management principles linked to the oil and gas industry context
- Develop the ability to generate data-driven insights for oil and gas business challenges
- Start developing leadership and decision-making skills for energy-sector settings
- Progress through specialised modules focused on the oil and gas industry
- Develop understanding of the technical, economic, and regulatory dynamics shaping global oil and gas
- Apply industry-specific tools and techniques including data analytics and digital transformation
- Complete a project and individual research and analysis aligned to Oil and Gas Management
- Produce a significant academic paper, consultancy report, or case history in an oil and gas business area
- Demonstrate applied analytical and strategic thinking for oil and gas operational and compliance challenges
Career outcomes
- You gain specialised skills tailored to the oil and gas industries, helping you move toward energy-focused managerial and executive roles.
- You develop data-driven decision-making and strategic thinking for real-world oil and gas business challenges, improving your job readiness for corporate strategy and operations roles.
- You learn to manage and optimise oil and gas operations while leveraging advanced technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- You build leadership capability and an understanding of technical, economic, and regulatory dynamics, supporting progression into senior roles within energy organisations.
- You complete a project and research component connected to your specialisation area, giving you a structured output you can discuss in interviews for industry roles.
Employability rate
This programme page states a 100% employability rate and does not provide an unemployment rate figure.
In practice, you should treat the employability claim as a positive demand signal, and verify latest outcomes with the university if you need the unemployment-rate number.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. The programme entry specifies a related-field bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with acceptance subject to internal assessment; it also states that non-related degrees may be accepted with relevant working experience or (without working experience) completion of pre-requisite courses if required. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Strong match | The MBA includes core management modules plus specialisation modules in Oil and Gas Management, designed for business and energy-sector career development. |
Language requirements
International applicants are required to meet the programme’s English language proficiency requirement. APU accepts IELTS for this MBA specialism, and English exemptions may be available for applicants who completed a previous degree taught in English (with supporting documents).
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 42000 / total program | Total for International: RM42,000. Fees stated exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees, and for international students exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by the Malaysian Government. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants applying for a Malaysia student pass should be prepared to demonstrate sufficient funds for tuition and living costs as required by the Malaysia student visa process. Prepare financial evidence and be ready to provide additional documentation if requested by the university or the student-pass authority during visa processing.
- Proof of funds for the student pass process as required during visa processing (amounts and formats depend on official Malaysia student-pass requirements).
- Any additional financial documentation requested by APU during visa processing.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | August - Summer intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | August 01, 2026 | November 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 31, 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 - Summer intake | November - Winter 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 - Summer intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | August 31, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | August 31, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| Official transcripts deadline | August 31, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| 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
Initiate your APU application for the correct intake
Submit the APU online application for the Master of Business Administration with the Oil and Gas Management specialism and clearly indicate the programme and intake date. Prepare certified true copies of your academic qualifications (and English translation where applicable) and include English language results for evaluation. APU advises completing your application 6 to 8 weeks in advance of the scheduled intake to allow time for the visa process.
Receive your Letter of Offer and confirm enrolment
If you meet the eligibility criteria, APU will issue a Letter of Offer. To confirm your enrolment and enable student visa processing, pay the required pre-arrival application processing fee and submit the documents requested by APU for visa application. Ensure your passport details match your academic documents, and provide certified documents as instructed.
Student pass (visa) processing through EMGS
After APU receives your complete documents and the international student visa application and fees, your application is submitted to EMGS. APU states the processing may take about 2 to 3 weeks when documents are complete. APU also advises that you stay outside Malaysia during visa processing to avoid delays or issues with Malaysian immigration.