Master of Business Administration
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia · Putrajaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is an on-campus, full-time taught postgraduate programme delivered through Edinburgh Business School. It is designed for experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership, strategic thinking and business management skills.
The MBA is delivered through intensive weekend seminars with the programme study primarily conducted in person at the Malaysia campus. Students complete a set of core courses plus elective courses and are assessed through written examinations.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Study the mandatory courses: Delivering Successful Projects, Financial Decision Making, Leadership Theory and Practice, People, Work and Organisations, Developing and Executing Strategy, and Strategic Marketing.
- Complete seven core courses plus two elective courses across the programme structure for the MBA at the Malaysia campus.
- Receive 48 hours of tutored interaction for each core course from faculty and complete a large amount of independent study for each course.
- Undertake assessment for each course via a written examination (and e-assessment may be available).
- Choose from the optional modules listed by the programme (for example Business Analytics, Economics for Business, Business Consultancy, Business Negotiation, Entrepreneurship & Creativity, and related finance, strategy, operations and logistics electives).
- Apply advanced business knowledge through optional elective study aligned to your chosen business interests.
- Complete course assessments for the MBA using the programme’s written examination approach (with possible e-assessment options).
Curriculum
MBA programme structure based on the MBA Student Handbook programme structure and credits for mandatory and optional courses. Total credits are shown as 190+ and course credits are listed per course.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 2 mandatory courses | People, Work and Organisations | 20 | 40 |
| Delivering Successful Projects | 20 | |||
| Stage 2 | 2 mandatory courses | Leadership Theory and Practice | 20 | 40 |
| Financial Decision Making | 20 | |||
| Stage 3 | 2 mandatory courses | Strategic Marketing | 20 | 50 |
| Developing & Executing Strategy | 30 | |||
| Stage 4 | 1 elective course plus choice-based optional courses | Select 1 from optional course list (MBA electives) | 20 | 20 |
| Stage 5 | 2 elective courses | Select 2 from optional course list (MBA electives) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 6 mandatory courses and 3 optional courses (select 3 optional courses) | 190+ credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build leadership, strategy, and decision-making capabilities through mandatory MBA courses such as Leadership Theory and Practice and Developing and Executing Strategy, helping you take on roles that require executive-level thinking.
- You strengthen practical project and delivery skills via Delivering Successful Projects, which supports career progression into programme/project leadership and management roles.
- You gain business-ready analytical capability through Financial Decision Making and optional finance-focused electives, helping you move toward roles in finance, risk, and performance management.
- You tailor your MBA direction with elective options across business consultancy, analytics, marketing, negotiation, entrepreneurship, logistics and supply chain themes, improving fit for the career track you want.
- You receive faculty-supported learning with structured tutored interaction for each core course, and consistent assessment through written examinations, supporting strong academic and professional credibility.
Employability rate
Employability and unemployment figures specific to MBA graduates in Malaysia are not published as a single official, universally accepted statistic for this exact programme, so a precise percentage cannot be reliably stated from official sources.
Overall, the MBA structure is designed to strengthen employability by developing leadership, strategy, and business decision-making skills valued by employers across major industries in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (or equivalent recognised qualification) | International applicants must have a relevant first or second class Honours degree or a degree qualification, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government and accepted by the university. |
| Business experience | International applicants must have at least two years of appropriate business experience. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The MBA entry requirements are based on having a relevant degree qualification and at least two years of appropriate business experience. |
Language requirements
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia requires international applicants to meet the programme English language requirements. If you have studied previously in English, you may be able to meet the requirement through the university’s accepted exemptions or letters of medium of instruction (MOI), subject to the university’s criteria.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 73935 / total program | International total tuition fee shown for the MBA (Full Time) is RM 73,935. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants may be required to show evidence of funds for study in Malaysia as part of the student pass/visa process and/or pre-enrolment checks. Follow the requirements published by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and the Malaysian immigration guidance used for student passes.
- Personal bond requirements for student pass processing (follow EMGS guidance for eligible sponsor and bond process requirements)
- Visa application fee and related Malaysia student pass processing charges as published by the university (and EMGS/immigration where applicable)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | May 02, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | December 01, 2026 | April 01, 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 | January 10, 2026 | May 02, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | December 01, 2026 | 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 | January - Winter intake | May - 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 | April 01, 2026 |
| 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 your eligibility and documents
Review the MBA entry requirements for the programme, including the degree qualification and at least two years of appropriate business experience. Prepare your English language evidence according to the university’s accepted tests or exemption criteria. Collect original or certified academic transcripts and ensure your supporting documents are ready to upload.
Apply through the university’s process for the Malaysia campus MBA
For the MBA programme, the university states you should not use the standard online application fee process and instead contact the university as directed to apply. Provide the required information and follow the submission instructions given by the MBA enquiries team. Ensure you complete the application within the published intake calendar for the session you intend to start.
Upload supporting documents and submit your application
Upload your supporting documents on the university side of the application process, including your English language proof and original or certified copies of academic transcripts. Check that your documents match the requirements before submission. The university notes that you must upload all supporting documents required by the application process.
Plan for visa/student pass processing after you receive the offer
After your admission outcome, you will need to complete student pass processing for Malaysia. The university publishes the visa application deadline dates and notes EMGS involvement for processing. Follow the EMGS and immigration requirements related to personal bond and the mandatory visa application fee.