Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Supply Chain Management
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 Supply Chain Management at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation is designed for managers and professionals who want to advance their careers and deepen expertise in supply chain and business management.
The programme includes 10 compulsory core modules (including Research Methodology) plus 3 specialisation modules, and a project where you conduct research related to your supply chain management area for academic and industry purposes.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Organisational Behaviour and leadership-oriented management foundations.
- Accounting & Finance for Managers and Managerial Economics to support supply chain decision-making.
- Global Strategic Management and Technology Management for modern supply chain transformation.
- Digital Marketing Tools and Trends to connect supply chain performance with commercial outcomes.
- Statistical Decision Making to apply analytics for forecasting, optimisation, and risk decisions.
- Research Methodology to plan and execute an individual supply chain research project.
- Entreprenuership to build practical business thinking around supply chain growth and innovation.
- Specialisation modules: Green Supply Chain, Digital Supply Chain, and Procurement Management.
- Complete the Project in Supply Chain Management through research, analysis, and an academic and/or industry-focused output.
Curriculum
Programme total credits for the Master of Business Administration are listed as 45 in the Malaysian Qualifications Register; this page does not publish per-module credit hours or a semester-by-semester credit table for this specific specialism.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programme credits (MQA/MQR total) | Coursework modules plus Project | Total programme credits (including coursework modules and Project) | 45 | 45 |
| Total | Total programme credits (coursework modules plus Project) for MQA/MQR accreditation | 45 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain specialist capability across Green Supply Chain, Digital Supply Chain, and Procurement Management, helping you step into high-demand supply chain leadership roles.
- You develop analytics and decision-making skills through Statistical Decision Making, supporting roles such as Supply Chain Analyst and Logistics and Supply Chain Manager.
- You learn strategy and technology management for modern supply chain transformation, positioning you for roles that require end-to-end operational and business decision support.
- You build practical research and consultancy-level project outputs aligned to Supply Chain Management, which strengthens your credibility for Business Consultant and Management Consultant paths.
- Your MBA qualification is designed for managers and professionals seeking career advancement in supply chain and business management, supporting progression from practitioner to senior management.
Employability rate
MBA graduates focused on supply chain management typically have an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady employer demand for supply chain capability in Malaysia’s logistics and commercial sectors.
Together, these figures point to a comparatively stable career outlook for graduates who can demonstrate data-driven, procurement, and digitally enabled supply chain skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) | International applicants must have a bachelor’s degree accepted by APU Senate, and meet the stated CGPA/qualification conditions for this MBA programme (including any programme-specific prerequisites published by APU and MQ A). |
| Academic background with GMAT/GRE-equivalent not required | If your first degree is non-related or you do not have relevant working experience, the MBA entry requirements allow progression subject to passing pre-requisite courses (as published on the programme page). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | |
| Engineering & Technology | Related background |
Language requirements
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 38800 / total program | Total for International: RM 38,800. Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. Fees indicated exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by the Malaysian Government; SST is applicable to all fees throughout the duration of the studies. Final amount payable is the RM amount stated in the official invoice. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | August - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | 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
Submit your application
Apply through APU’s official admissions system during the published application window. Upload the required academic documents and any supporting documents needed for your English exemption request (if applicable). Make sure your application details match your passport and qualification documents before submission.
Complete English requirement (or exemption, if eligible)
Provide IELTS Academic with the minimum score stated on the programme page, if you are not exempt. If you believe you qualify for an English exemption (qualifications taught in English), submit the supporting documents requested by the university during application. Admissions will confirm whether your exemption request is accepted.
Credential review and offer
After submission, the university reviews your foreign qualifications and overall eligibility for the MBA with a supply chain specialism. If any pre-requisite courses are required based on your academic background, the offer letter will reflect the next steps. Respond promptly to any document or information requests from admissions.