Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management at Lincoln University College is designed to focus on the human resource elements of business and develop the skills needed to contribute to management. The programme builds understanding of HRM practices across different organizational settings, with an emphasis on strategic, international and comparative subject matter.
The programme supports candidates in developing leadership and HR management capability, including applying HR policy in organizations and understanding people’s behavior at the workplace. The course is described as full time 18 months, with an intake listed as ongoing.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Study Business Accounting and Finance
- Study Business Economics
- Study Human Resource Development and Leadership
- Study Organizational Behavior
- Study Business Ethics
- Study Corporate Social Responsibility
- Study Marketing Management
- Study Strategic Management
- Study Business Research Methodology
- Study International Human Resource Management
- Study Performance Management Systems and Strategies
- Choose one elective from Corporate Governance, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Diversity of Management, or Industrial Relations
- Complete Project Work as a capstone module
- Apply analytics to solve a practical real-world HRM problem
- Submit and present a project proposal, background review, and data analysis and implementation
- Produce a final project report and presentation
Curriculum
48 credit hours MBA in Human Resource Management (credit-hours programme).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core modules | Business Accounting and Finance | 3 | 18 |
| Business Economics | 3 | |||
| Human Resource Development and Leadership | 3 | |||
| Organizational Behavior | 3 | |||
| Business Ethics | 3 | |||
| Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core modules and elective (choose one) | Marketing Management | 3 | 18 |
| Strategic Management | 3 | |||
| Business Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| International Human Resource Management | 3 | |||
| Performance Management Systems and Strategies | 3 | |||
| Elective (choose any one module): Corporate Governance or Operations Management or Entrepreneurship or Diversity of Management or Industrial Relations or Project Work | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Elective Project Work (if chosen) | Elective Project Work | 6 | 6 |
| Semester 4 | Research project requirement | Research requirement as part of programme completion | 6 | 6 |
| Total | Total programme credit hours across core modules, elective module (including Project Work where applicable), and programme research requirement for completion | 48 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain advanced, HR-focused leadership and management knowledge that prepares you for senior human resources roles such as HR Director-level positions.
- You build job-ready capability in core people management areas covered in the curriculum, including talent and performance management, employee relations, and organizational development.
- You strengthen decision-making skills for HR strategy through modules like International Human Resource Management and Performance Management Systems and Strategies.
- You develop practical problem-solving and analytics for HR work by completing the Project Work capstone based on a real, workplace-focused HRM problem.
- You position yourself for broad career pathways across organizations because the program is designed for both general management and specialist HR management or consultancy roles.
- You develop a globally relevant perspective for workplace issues through strategic and international HRM topics, supporting your long-term career growth across different markets.
Employability rate
This program aligns HR graduate career pathways with ongoing hiring needs for specialist HR leadership roles, and graduates typically experience strong employability outcomes with relatively lower unemployment (estimated at around 85% employability and 15% unemployment for HR-specialist graduates in Malaysia).
Together, these figures point to a stable outlook as organizations continue to recruit for talent management, performance management, and employee relations expertise.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (foreign qualification accepted) | International applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (or equivalent) as accepted by the HEP Senate. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting the CGPA of 2.50 may be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in a relevant field. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management (and related areas) | Direct match | The university states that an undergraduate degree in any field is usually acceptable, but business-related degrees may provide a stronger foundation for MBA HRM concepts. Applicants from non-business backgrounds may be required to take foundational business courses or demonstrate capacity to handle the program’s academic rigour. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. If your English language result does not meet the requirement, the university may offer English proficiency courses to ensure your proficiency is sufficient for the program.
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 | Not published | For details about the tuition fees for local and international students, the university instructs applicants to email the admissions/finance contacts. No published fee amount is shown on the official program page. |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying to study in Malaysia should prepare proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses. Provide documents that demonstrate your ability to pay the program fee and support yourself during your studies, following the guidance required for student pass processing and university admission.
- Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses for your study period (as requested by the university and Malaysian student pass requirements)
- Bank-related documents that support your financial capacity (for example, bank statements and/or funding evidence) when asked during the admission or student pass process
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | July - Summer 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 | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | Within 6-12 months before your intake start (recommended for planning) |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | July - Summer 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
Review entry requirements and your eligibility
Check the international entry requirements for this MBA, including the bachelor’s degree requirement and the English proficiency requirement. If your CGPA is below 2.50, confirm whether you can meet the alternative route using relevant working experience. If you come from a non-business background, note that foundational business courses may be required to support your transition into MBA-level study.
Prepare your documents
Gather your academic transcripts from all institutions attended, plus an updated resume or CV. Prepare letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose or personal essay explaining your motivation and career goals. Arrange proof of English proficiency (for example, IELTS Academic), and ensure your documents are ready for upload during application.
Submit your application
Submit your application through the university’s official application process during the active intake period. Upload the required documents and ensure your information is complete and consistent. If the program requires additional assessment or an interview for your application, prepare to respond after the initial review.
Complete any follow-up checks and start the program intake
After your initial application review, complete any requested follow-up items (for example, an interview if required). Keep your English test score validity in mind and be ready to submit your results by the deadline outlined by the university. Once accepted, you can proceed with preparations to join the program for your selected intake.