Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Oil and Gas Management (ODL)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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This Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Oil and Gas Management (ODL) is designed to build core management knowledge and apply it to the oil and gas industry, including data-driven insights and strategic thinking for real-world business challenges.
You will develop understanding of the technical, economic, and regulatory dynamics of the global oil and gas landscape, with leadership-focused learning intended to prepare you for senior roles in energy and oil and gas organisations.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Pre-requisite modules for non-business students: Managing People and Managerial Finance.
- Core modules in management and strategy such as Organisational Behaviour and Global Strategic Management.
- Core modules in business functions such as Accounting & Finance for Managers and Managerial Economics.
- Technology and decision-making modules such as Technology Management and Statistical Decision Making.
- Modules supporting modern business practice such as Digital Marketing Tools & Trend and Entrepreneurship.
- People and research modules such as Human Resource Management and Research Methodology.
- Specialisation modules: Oil & Gas Project Management & Infrastructure Development and Petroleum Economics & Asset Evaluation.
- Project preparation in Oil and Gas Management through individual research planning and analysis.
- Specialisation module: Oil & Gas Laws, Energy Policy & Decarbonisation Strategies.
- Completion of the programme Project based on research in the Oil and Gas Management specialism.
- Your project work leads to an academic paper, consultancy report, or case history related to your chosen business aspect.
Curriculum
Credit-hours breakdown for Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Oil and Gas Management (ODL).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory core modules | Organisational Behaviour | 2 | 10 |
| Accounting & Finance for Managers | 2 | |||
| Managerial Economics | 2 | |||
| Technology Management | 2 | |||
| Global Strategic Management | 2 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory core modules | Digital Marketing Tools and Trends | 2 | 10 |
| Statistical Decision Making | 2 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 2 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 2 | |||
| Research Methodology | 2 | |||
| Semester 3 | Specialisation and project | Oil and Gas Project Management & Infrastructure Development | 6 | 24 |
| Petroleum Economics & Asset Evaluation | 6 | |||
| Oil and Gas Laws, Energy Policy & Decarbonisation Strategies | 4 | |||
| Project | 8 | |||
| Total | Compulsory core modules, specialisation modules, and Project | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You can position yourself for roles such as Oil & Gas Finance Analyst and Economist or Financial/Risk Analyst by building advanced management and finance capability alongside oil and gas specialism modules.
- The programme is designed for leadership progression in energy organisations, helping you develop the strategic and operational decision-making skills needed for upstream and broader oil and gas settings.
- You gain industry-focused knowledge for careers like Energy Technology Consultant and Energy Project Manager through specialisation in oil and gas project management and infrastructure development.
- You can strengthen your capability for corporate strategy roles in the energy sector by combining global strategic thinking with petroleum economics and asset evaluation.
- You develop practical business leadership skills through modules that cover organisational behaviour, human resource management, and entrepreneurship, supporting business development and management progression.
- Your research-led Project supports industry-facing outcomes such as consultancy reports and case histories, helping you build credibility for interviews and career transitions.
Employability rate
Graduates of MBA specialisms in the energy and oil and gas management domain in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady but competitive hiring tied to experience and market cycles.
Together, these figures point to a relatively stable outlook when you align your studies with relevant job functions such as strategy, finance, project management, and energy consulting.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. APU lists: bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or a minimum CGPA of 2.00 (below 2.50) accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment; or a bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with relevant working experience (subject to rigorous internal assessment); or a bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 without relevant working experience (subject to passing pre-requisite courses). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | APU specifies entry is based on a bachelor’s degree (related or non-related) with CGPA criteria, and English proficiency for international students. If you do not meet the CGPA category, APU states admission may be subject to a rigorous internal assessment or pre-requisite courses. |
Language requirements
For international students, APU requires proof of English proficiency for admission to the main programme. APU notes that students who do not meet the minimum English requirement may apply for a student visa on a conditional basis and enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU, then appear for an IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 33000 / total program | Total for international students: RM33,000. Fees exclude deposits and other miscellaneous fees, and exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by the Malaysian Government. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should plan to meet APU’s published total programme fee requirements for international students. For the Malaysian student pass process, you will also need to show that you can financially support your studies as required by immigration/student pass procedures.
- Proof of available funds for tuition and living costs as required for the Malaysian student pass process (follow the requirements stated by the student pass/EMGS and Immigration guidance).
- Plan for the published international programme total fee amount, noting that APU states this total excludes deposits and other miscellaneous fees.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | August - Winter intake | November - Winter 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 - 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 - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| 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
Prepare eligibility and documents
Confirm you meet the programme’s international entry requirements, including the bachelor’s degree CGPA rules and English requirement. Collect your passport and academic transcripts and prepare supporting documents for any English exemption request if applicable. Start early because APU notes that an English conditional path may involve an on-arrival English certification assessment within a maximum time window set by Ministry of Higher Education regulations.
Submit your application online
Apply through APU’s official admissions channel during the published intake period. Fill in all required application information and upload your supporting documents in the requested format. If you need to claim an English exemption (for example, previous qualifications taught in English), include the supporting documents with your application.
Accept the offer and follow required international processing
After you receive an offer, follow the steps in your offer and payment instructions for international-student processing. APU’s fees and refund policy states international applicants are required to pay required fees prior to arrival, and that the international application and registration fees are non-refundable. If a student pass approval is refused by EMGS/Immigration, APU’s policy states course fee payments may be refunded in that scenario.