Master of Business Administration
Southern University College · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Southern University College is designed to develop business leaders and managers through professional training in general management principles and specialized fields. The programme focuses on the dynamics of the local business environment and also highlights Oriental and Western management perspectives.
Students complete 14 modules, including 10 major core modules and 2 elective modules, plus MBA Project 1 and MBA Project 2, supported by faculty supervision. The programme is delivered with English as the medium of instruction and follows the semester system with two long semesters and one short semester per year.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build your foundation in management through Financial and Managerial Accounting and Managerial Economics.
- Develop key business functions skills with Marketing Management, Operations Management, and Human Resource Management.
- Strengthen strategic and digital decision-making with Management Information System and Strategic Management.
- Complete research-focused study with Research Methodology and continue MBA Project 1 as an application-oriented research project.
- Choose your major/core track options from Finance Major, Marketing Major, or International Business Major.
- Apply your learning in practice through MBA Project 2 under faculty supervision and guidance.
Curriculum
Southern University College MBA programme (Malaysia): official total credits and compulsory/major-module credit breakdown are provided, but the official page does not publish a semester-by-semester Credit hours table. This table reflects the named credited components that are explicitly stated by the university, grouped into semester blocks as far as possible without inventing per-semester credit splits.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory modules (core credit block) | 10 compulsory modules | Financial and Managerial Accounting | 3 | 30 |
| Managerial Economics | 3 | |||
| Management Information System | 3 | |||
| Marketing Management | 3 | |||
| Operations Management | 3 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 3 | |||
| Strategic Management | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| MBA Project 1 | 6 | |||
| MBA Project 2 | 6 | |||
| Major/core track modules (elective credit block) | 2 elective/major modules | Oriental Management | 3 | 6 |
| Business Law | 3 | |||
| Major track modules (choose-based credit block) | 2 elective/major modules from Finance, International Business, or Marketing tracks | Bank Management | 3 | 6 |
| Corporate Finance | 3 | |||
| MBA total programme credit | Total credited components shown by the university | Compulsory modules total (as explicitly stated by the university) | 30 | 42 |
| Elective/major modules total (2 chosen modules at the university-stated elective credit value) | 12 | |||
| Total | 10 compulsory modules plus 4 elective/major modules (major track options) including MBA Project 1 and MBA Project 2 | 42 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain practical, management-focused training across finance, economics, marketing, operations, and human resource management—skills used daily by managers and executives in Malaysia’s business sector.
- The programme’s strategic and research components (Management Information System, Strategic Management, Research Methodology, MBA Project 1 and MBA Project 2) help you move from theory to applied decision-making.
- Your major choices (Finance, Marketing, or International Business) let you target roles aligned to your interest, such as finance management, marketing strategy, and international business operations support.
- Project work supervised by faculty supports portfolio-building, so you can explain your project-based learning and problem-solving approach during interviews.
- Because the MBA is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and managers, you graduate prepared for progression into senior and leadership responsibilities in your organisation or sector.
Employability rate
MBA outcomes vary by role and employer in Malaysia, but graduates who complete business-management specialisation are typically hired with an estimated employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting selective demand for managerial experience and applied skills.
Together, these figures suggest a generally stable outlook for MBA-trained candidates—especially when you combine the programme’s applied projects with internship or work experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) | International applicants must hold a recognised bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a university outside Malaysia for entry into the MBA. The degree should be accepted by the university for international admission purposes. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency to demonstrate they can follow instruction and assessments in English for the Master of Business Administration. If the university accepts an alternative proof based on your prior medium of instruction, include that evidence in your application.
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 | MYR 43000 / total program | 2026 International Student School Fee for Master of Business Administration: Tuition Fee RM 43,000 (1-Year). |
| Other charges | MYR 7500 / total program | 2026 International Student School Fee document lists Other Charges RM 7,500 for Master of Business Administration (includes application fee and programme-related charges as shown in the fee breakdown). |
| Application fee | MYR 500 / one time | 2026 International Student School Fee document shows Application Fee RM 500. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are expected to show they can cover tuition and living costs for the duration of study in Malaysia. Prepare documents that demonstrate your financial ability as required by the university and the student pass process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | March 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | March - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your international application documents
Collect your academic transcripts and degree certificate (and any supporting documents the university requests) before you start the online application. Ensure your documents are ready for upload in the format requested by the university. If you have English-medium evidence, prepare it as well so you can meet the language requirement for international applicants.
Submit the online application during the published window
Complete the application form on the university’s official application pages and upload all required documents. Pay the application fee if the university requires it for the application submission. Review your details carefully before submitting, especially your qualification information and document uploads.
Attend any required admission review
After submission, the university will review your documents for international entry eligibility. If any additional information or documents are requested, respond within the timeline given by the university. Keep track of email updates related to your application status for international applicants.