Master of Business Administration (Global Business)
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Business Administration (Global Business) at Lincoln University College is designed to build managers’ capabilities for the global economy, with practical and theoretical training in modern management concepts and decision-making for global business environments.
The programme supports students in developing the ability to evaluate key management concepts and apply them to real business situations, preparing graduates for professional and managerial roles in private and public sectors focused on global business operations.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Quantitative Methods for Business Study
- Organizational behavior in Global Context
- Global Marketing Management
- Business Economics
- Risk Management in International Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Ethics and Law
- Business Accounting & Finance
- International Human Resource Management
- Global Leadership Management
- Business Research Methodology
- Service Operation Management
- Business Strategic Management
- Research Project
Curriculum
Master of Business Administration (Global Business) at Lincoln University College requires students to complete 48 credit hours for graduation.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core modules (1–6) | Quantitative Methods for Business Study | 3 | 18 |
| Organizational behavior in Global Context | 3 | |||
| Global Marketing Management | 3 | |||
| Business Economics | 3 | |||
| Risk Management in International Business | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core modules (7–12) | Business Ethics and Law | 3 | 18 |
| Business Accounting & Finance | 3 | |||
| International Human Resource Management | 3 | |||
| Global Leadership Management | 3 | |||
| Business Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Service Operation Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Core modules and research project (13–15) | Business Strategic Management | 3 | 9 |
| Contemporary Trend and Issues in International Business Industry | 3 | |||
| Research Project | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | Research project continuation / final completion | Research Project | 3 | 6 |
| Research Project | 3 | |||
| Total | All taught modules and Research Project | 48 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build practical global business management capabilities that align with roles in international business consultancy and export/import companies.
- You graduate with business economics, marketing management, and risk management knowledge that supports career paths in financial institutions and investment companies.
- You strengthen decision-making and leadership skills through modules focused on organizational behavior in a global context and global leadership management.
- You gain structured research and business methodology experience through Business Research Methodology and the Research Project, supporting roles that require evidence-based decision-making.
- You develop a management toolkit across core business functions (accounting and finance, HR management, service operations, and strategy) that helps you move into manager-level positions.
Employability rate
For MBA graduates in business and management in Malaysia, employability is typically estimated at around 75% with an unemployment rate of about 25%, reflecting strong demand for managerial and business-analyst type roles but also competitive hiring for entry-level experience.
Together, these figures point to a stable outlook where your chances improve if you can demonstrate job-relevant projects, internships, and business-research capability.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (minimum entry pathway for MBA) | International applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree. The programme entry requirement is either a bachelor degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent (as accepted by the HEP Senate), or a bachelor degree with CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00 provided the applicant has a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field, or other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme English requirement. The university states that if you do not meet the criteria, the Higher Education Provider (HEP) must offer an English course to ensure sufficient proficiency for the programme’s requirements.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - 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 | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - 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 | January - 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
Prepare your academic and English documents
Check that your bachelor’s degree and CGPA (or your CGPA plus required working experience) meet the MBA entry requirement for international applicants. Prepare your English language test results as required by the programme, or plan for the university’s English course support if you do not meet the stated criteria. Ensure you have your academic documents ready for submission.
Submit your application to the university
Complete the university application during the published intake period. Upload the requested academic documents and any identification documents required for international applicants. Pay any application fee if the application portal requests it and keep your submission confirmation.
Respond to follow-up checks and complete the next steps
After submission, monitor your communication from the university regarding document checks or additional requirements for international applicants. If your English requirement is not met, the programme states that the HEP must offer an English course to bring your proficiency to the required standard. Follow the instructions given by the university to finalize your enrolment.