Master of Business Administration (General Management) (Credit Transfer Programme with University of Chichester, UK)
SEGi University · SEGi University, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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The Master of Business Administration (General Management) programme seeks to help you understand core business and management disciplines with emphasis in management skills and developing new ideas in areas of analysis, problem solving, decision-making, effective communication, and leadership.
The core elements of the programme include the management of human resources, management of the immediate business environment, management of change and the management of general resources, delivered through focused modules and a project dissertation, and covering areas such as economics, marketing, information systems, statistics, human resource management, and law.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Accounting for Managers, Finance for Managers, and Global Economic Management for Managers
- Strategic Management, Marketing Management, and Organisational Behaviour
- Operations and Quality Excellence, Entrepreneurship: Practice and Processes
- Research Methodology and Business Plan (Research Project)
- Integrated Business Leadership: including Marketing Management, Strategic Management, and Organisational Behaviour
- Research Project leading to Business Plan as part of project dissertation learning
- Apply advanced management skills in analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication, and leadership
- Preparation to complete the programme leading to the Master of Business Administration award
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Accounting & Finance; Global Economic Management; Research Methodology | Accounting for Managers | ||
| Finance for Managers | ||||
| Managing the International Economy | ||||
| Research Methodology | ||||
| Semester 2 | Entrepreneurial and Quality Excellence; Integrated Business Leadership; Research Project (Business Plan) | Entrepreneurship: Practice and Processes | ||
| Operations and Quality Excellence | ||||
| Marketing Management | ||||
| Strategic Management | ||||
| Organizational Behaviour | ||||
| Business Plan |
Career outcomes
- You build management-ready skills across HR, change, and general resources, helping you move into senior or managerial roles where those capabilities are central to business performance.
- You strengthen decision-making, leadership, and effective communication through focused modules and a research project that supports deeper, workplace-relevant thinking.
- You develop business analysis and problem-solving capabilities using modules that draw from economics, marketing, information systems, statistics, human resource management, and law, supporting wider career pathways in business functions.
- You graduate with a Master of Business Administration (General Management) qualification that is delivered through credit transfer arrangements, giving you internationally recognised graduate-level credentials alongside your SEGi University study experience.
- You can position yourself for roles where organisations look for professionals with strong managerial skills, especially in areas that require strategy, organisational behaviour, and research-informed planning.
- You gain a clear progression route from professional practice into leadership responsibilities by strengthening how you manage people, manage business environments, and manage change.
Employability rate
For MBA graduates in Malaysia, a realistic expectation is an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady demand for managerial and business leadership capability.
Together, these figures suggest a generally stable outlook, especially for candidates who can show relevant experience and apply MBA knowledge to the workplace.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (MQF Level 6) | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (MQF Level 6) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP (Higher Education Provider) Senate, or with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 where the applicant may be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment. |
| Related vs non-related background | For a Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields, international applicants must meet the stated CGPA requirement and either include relevant working experience (subject to rigorous internal assessment) or pass the required pre-requisite courses if they do not have relevant working experience. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The programme is designed for applicants whose Bachelor’s degree is in related fields and it covers core management and business disciplines such as accounting, economics, marketing, operations, strategic management, organisational behaviour, and research methodology. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the programme English requirements set by SEGi University for this MBA before they can be admitted.
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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 | |
| Application fee | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are expected to demonstrate they can fund their study and living expenses in Malaysia as part of the student pass/visa process. SEGi’s international office supports the documentation process for visa application after you are assessed as eligible.
- A financial proof amount for Malaysia student visa processing as required by the Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) student pass/visa process
- Any additional supporting financial documents requested during the international student document submission and EMGS processing steps
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - 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 | October - 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 | October - 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
Submit the international student application form and documents
International applicants submit the relevant application documents to SEGi as part of the programme application process. This includes academic transcripts/certificates and a full passport copy, and any additional items listed in SEGi’s international student procedure for visa processing. Ensure your English proficiency document is included if applicable.
Registry assessment and eligibility confirmation
SEGi’s registry assesses and evaluates applications based on the minimum entry requirements to determine eligibility for the preferred programme. If you are found eligible, counsellors will notify you to proceed with payment and the next steps of application. Plan early so you have enough time to prepare any requested documents.
Pay admission and visa application fees, then proceed to offer letter steps
Eligible international students will proceed with payment for admission and international student visa application fees as instructed by SEGi. SEGi’s international office then supports the student pass/visa documentation submission workflow for EMGS. Follow the document submission instructions closely to avoid delays in EMGS processing.