Master of Business Administration (Global Business) (Credit Transfer Programme with University of Chichester, UK)
SEGi University · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration (Global Business) programme is designed to build your strategies and methods for global business. You study areas such as international finance, global business strategies, global supply chain management, international marketing, and international business law that support cross-border trading and growth.
Students in this programme can benefit from a dual award arrangement with the University of Chichester and SEGi University, and the programme is assessed and moderated by the University of Chichester. The programme structure and module subject areas include International Marketing & Accounting, Global Economic Management, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Business Leadership, and a Research Project Business Plan.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Accounting for Managers and International Marketing
- Economics for Managers and Managing the International Economy
- Research Methodology and Consumer Behaviour
- Operations and Quality Management
- Integrated Business Leadership through Strategic Management and Organizational Behaviour
- Marketing Management and Global Economic Management integration
- Business Plan development supported by leadership and decision-making themes
- Consumer Behaviour and Quality Excellence themes applied to global contexts
- Research Project (Business Plan)
- Applied research using the programme’s international finance and global business perspectives
- Synthesis of modules into a business-focused outcome for global decision-making
- Leadership and management practice preparation for professional application
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 | International Marketing & Accounting modules | International Marketing & Accounting | ||
| Accounting for Managers | ||||
| International Marketing | ||||
| Sem 2 | Global Economic Management modules | Global Economic Management | ||
| Economics for Managers | ||||
| Managing the International Economy | ||||
| Research Methodology | ||||
| Sem 3 | Consumer Behaviour and Quality Excellence modules | Consumer Behaviour and Quality Excellence | ||
| Consumer Behaviour | ||||
| Operations and Quality Management | ||||
| Sem 4 | Integrated Business Leadership modules | Integrated Business Leadership | ||
| Marketing Management | ||||
| Strategic Management | ||||
| Organizational Behaviour | ||||
| Sem 5 | Research Project | Research Project | ||
| Business Plan | ||||
| Total | 40 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You build a management toolkit for global business roles by studying international finance, global economic management, and international business law dealing with trade.
- The programme’s international marketing and supply-chain focused module themes help you qualify for positions where cross-border strategy and market understanding matter.
- You develop research and applied business planning capability through Research Methodology and a capstone Research Project (Business Plan), supporting career readiness for managerial analysis tasks.
- You strengthen leadership, communication, team working, and problem-solving skills that employers expect from MBA graduates working in multinational or internationally connected teams.
- With dual-award recognition from SEGi University and the University of Chichester, you gain an internationally benchmarked postgraduate qualification useful for both Malaysia-based and global job markets.
- The programme’s credit-exemption approach via APEL.C can help you shorten time-to-completion when you have relevant prior learning or work experience.
Employability rate
Employability rate and unemployment rate for MBA Global Business graduates in Malaysia are not officially published by the university page for this specific programme.
Based on the programme’s stated demand for professionals and managers with skills and qualifications in international business, you should expect generally stable hiring prospects in roles connected to international business and management.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) | International applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field. A minimum CGPA of 2.50 is required if the qualification is in a related field and accepted by the HEP (Higher Education Provider) Senate. |
| Bachelor's degree (related field) with CGPA 2.00–2.49 | If the Bachelor's degree is in a related field but the CGPA is below 2.50, entry may still be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment by the university. |
| Bachelor's degree (non-related field) with relevant work experience | International applicants with a Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) in a non-related field may be considered with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. |
| Bachelor's degree (non-related field) without relevant work experience | International applicants with a Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) in a non-related field may be considered with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses. |
| Other equivalent or related qualifications | Other equivalent or related qualifications to a Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government are also accepted for entry. |
Language requirements
To study in English for this programme, international applicants must meet the university’s published English requirements.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | MYR 3150 / one time | SEGi University states that international applicants must pay admission and international student visa application fees of RM 3,150 (subject to change). |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Winter intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 13, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 12, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | September 14, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Winter intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Winter intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Review eligibility and entry criteria
Confirm your Bachelor's degree level and CGPA meet the programme’s international applicant entry requirements. Check that your English test result matches the university’s published minimum scores or accepted alternatives. If your CGPA is below the stated threshold or your degree is in a non-related field, plan for the university’s internal assessment and any possible pre-requisite course requirement.
Prepare documents for online submission
Gather your passport details and academic transcripts so you can upload them during the online application. Make sure your language evidence (IELTS/TOEFL/other accepted proof) is available in advance so you can provide it accurately. Keep a clean, readable file format for documents to avoid delays during review.
Apply using the university’s official application portal
Submit your application during the published intake window and follow the portal instructions for international applicants. Complete every required field and double-check that transcripts and language evidence are correctly uploaded. Save your submission confirmation for your records.
Attend orientation and begin studies
After your application is processed and you receive the next steps from the university, prepare for your intake orientation date. Ensure you remain ready to provide any additional information requested during the review process. Plan your travel and accommodation according to the programme’s intake start timeframe.