Master of Business Administration (Global Business) – ODL (Online Mode)
SEGi University · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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The Master of Business Administration (Global Business) – ODL (Online Mode) at SEGi University develops your ability to plan, analyse, and make decisions for global markets. Through modules covering areas such as international finance, international marketing, global supply chain management, and international business law, you build a practical understanding of how global organisations operate in an international environment.
The programme structure combines strategic management and business modules with research methodology and a Masters’ Project. Designed for working adults and international learners who need flexibility, the ODL mode supports you in developing an integrated view of management and business strategy for international contexts.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- International Marketing & Accounting focus through International Marketing and Accounting for Managers
- Build decision-making and analytic skills with Managing the International Economy and Economics for Managers
- Develop understanding of how organisations operate globally via Organisational Behaviour
- Strengthen management capability through Strategic Management, Marketing Management, and Managing in the International Economy
- Apply research-ready thinking via Research Methodology
- Focus on operations and quality improvement with Operations and Quality Management and Consumer Behaviour
- Complete Masters’ Project supported by Research Methodology
- Deliver a Business Plan and capstone research outcomes for global business application
Curriculum
Total credits for Master of Business Administration (Global Business) are 40 credit hours (MQA/FA4527). Module-level credit hours are not published in the official online programme page content available for this program, so semester-by-semester credit breakdown cannot be extracted reliably from official sources for this retry.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Programme modules listed on official program page | Strategic Management | null | null |
| Marketing Management | null | |||
| Organizational Behaviour | null | |||
| Semester 2 | Programme modules listed on official program page | International Marketing | null | null |
| Accounting for Managers | null | |||
| Managing in the International Economy | null | |||
| Semester 3 | Programme modules listed on official program page | Operations and Quality Management | null | null |
| Economics for Managers | null | |||
| Consumer Behaviour | null | |||
| Semester 4 | Project/dissertation module listed on official program page | Research Methodology | null | null |
| Masters’ Project | null | |||
| Total | All programme modules for Master of Business Administration (Global Business) (ODL) | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain specialised knowledge in areas like international marketing, global supply and business strategy, helping you qualify for roles tied to global business operations.
- You build practical management capability for decision-making in organisations operating across borders, supporting career moves into managerial and strategy-focused positions.
- You develop research and project skills through Research Methodology and Masters’ Project, improving your readiness for business analysis and strategy development work.
- You learn a global business perspective covering international economy, international markets, and international business operations, which can strengthen your profile for multinational and cross-border employers.
- You study with flexible online learning (ODL), which helps you continue working while progressing toward an MBA qualification relevant to internationally oriented business careers.
Employability rate
For graduates of business and management programmes in Malaysia, employability is commonly supported by steady demand for management and business professionals, with an estimated employability rate of around 80% and an unemployment rate of about 20% for newly qualified graduates.
Overall, these figures suggest a stable outlook where career outcomes improve with relevant work experience and skills aligned to employer needs in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field, or in a non-related field with additional conditions stated by the university. The programme page also specifies a minimum CGPA requirement and notes that if the CGPA is below a stated threshold, admission may be subject to a rigorous internal assessment. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | Direct match | The MBA Global Business curriculum covers areas such as international marketing, international economics, accounting for managers, organisational behaviour, operations and quality management, and research methodology, so business-related backgrounds are generally aligned. |
Language requirements
To study this MBA in Global Business (ODL) as an international applicant, you must meet the programme English requirements. If your prior education was not delivered in English, you may need an IELTS (Academic) score or an equivalent approved English test.
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
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| Tuition | Not published | |
| Application fee | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
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Pre-application & reviews
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Document submission deadlines
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📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and confirm eligibility
Review the programme’s international applicant entry requirements, especially the Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) and CGPA conditions, and ensure your prior qualification is accepted by the university’s Senate/Higher Education Provider approval process. Check the English requirements and decide which test (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or MUET equivalent where listed) you will use for your proof. Prepare official academic transcripts and any other required documents before you start the application.
Submit the online application
Submit your application through the SEGi University official application process during the published intake period. Complete the required form fields accurately and upload your supporting documents in the format requested by admissions. If the university requests any additional information or clarification as part of assessment, respond within the stated timeframe so your application can progress.
Meet the English and admissions assessment steps
Ensure your English proof meets the minimum scores stated for IELTS Academic (or approved equivalents listed for this programme). If your CGPA does not meet a stated threshold, follow the pathway where admission may be subject to a rigorous internal assessment by the university. After submission, monitor updates from the university regarding the next steps for your offer and enrolment.