Master of Management (Online)
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Sunway University’s 100% online Master of Management is designed to build management and leadership capability for the digital age. You will complete 8 core subjects and 2 research project subjects using a 7-week block study format.
The programme is delivered by experienced academics and is designed for executives, fresh graduates, middle managers, and entrepreneurs. It covers people and organisational management, leadership, technology and innovation, project management, quality, and strategic management, culminating in Research Projects 1 and 2.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Complete the taught subjects within the 24 months of flexible online study (5 entry points per year).
- Build management knowledge across the programme’s subject set that prepares you for applied management work.
- Submit/resume study within the online study blocks for each enrolled subject before tuition is due.
- Progress through the remaining taught subjects (10 subjects total for Master of Management Online).
- Complete Research Projects I and II (Proposal & Execution) as part of the programme’s research sequence.
- Plan your study so tuition for each enrolled subject is completed before the start of that subject.
Curriculum
40 credit hours Master of Management (Online) at Sunway University Online. 8 core subjects and 2 research project subjects, studied 1 subject at a time in 7-week blocks.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core subjects | People and Organisations | 4 | 16 |
| Entrepreneurship | 4 | |||
| Foresight Leadership and Management | 4 | |||
| Managing Technology and Innovation | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core subjects | Project Management Process and Quality | 4 | 16 |
| Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption | 4 | |||
| Strategic Management and Analysis | 4 | |||
| Total Quality Management | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | Research project subjects | Research Project 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Research Project 2 | 4 | |||
| Total | 8 core subjects and 2 research project subjects | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain a management-focused postgraduate qualification designed for people pursuing General Manager, Marketing Manager, Business Consultant, Human Resource Manager, and similar roles.
- You build practical management skills that can support career growth across industries including human resources, marketing, hospitality, sports, and broader business environments.
- The online format helps you apply learning while developing professional experience, which can strengthen your readiness for management responsibilities.
- Research Projects I and II develop your ability to plan and execute applied management work, supporting roles that value structured problem-solving and reporting.
- You develop transferable management capabilities that help you pursue both local and multinational work opportunities after graduation.
Employability rate
Sunway University Online Master of Management graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting steady hiring for management talent across business functions.
Together, this indicates a reasonably stable outlook for graduates who align their skills to roles in HR, marketing, consulting, and operations.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 (or an equivalent qualification accepted by the HEP Senate). Applicants with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 may be considered subject to a rigorous internal assessment, including for related or non-related fields depending on work experience. |
| Prerequisite pathway (for non-related degrees) | Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and less than two years of relevant work experience may be required to complete a Fundamental Business Studies prerequisite subject before progressing to the Master of Management. |
| APEL.A entry (Recognition of Prior Learning) | International applicants may be eligible through an APEL.A Certification (T-7) when they do not possess a bachelor’s degree, subject to the university’s recognition of prior learning for access to the programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | Direct match | The Master of Management accepts applicants with a bachelor’s degree in related fields, and may require a prerequisite subject for some non-related degrees based on CGPA and work experience. |
Language requirements
Sunway University Online requires a proficient level of English for international applicants. If your bachelor’s qualification was not attained in the English medium, you must provide evidence of language ability via an IELTS result.
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 | MYR 40000 / total program | Fees are set at RM1,000 per credit point. The full programme consists of 40 credit points, costing a total of RM40,000. |
| Enrolment fee | MYR 700 / one time | Non-refundable programme Enrolment Fee payable at application. |
| Prerequisite subject fee (if applicable) | MYR 1500 / one time | Prerequisite subject fee (if applicable). |
| APEL.A T-7 fee (if applicable) | MYR 560 / one time | APEL.A T-7 fee (if applicable). |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying for a Malaysia student pass must be able to show they can cover tuition and living costs. Prepare your financial evidence in the format requested during admissions and student-pass processing.
- Financial evidence for tuition and study/living costs as required during Malaysia student pass processing
- Any additional financial document format requested by the university during the admissions and enrolment steps
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - 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 | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | Start your eligibility check early and before you plan to submit your final application documents. |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - 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
Get an eligibility check
Send your resume, bachelor’s certificate, and bachelor’s transcript (or APEL.A certificate if applicable) to the university for a free eligibility check. If available, include your IELTS result as part of the supporting evidence. This helps the university confirm which academic route (related degree, non-related with prerequisite, or APEL.A) applies to you.
Confirm your English requirement
Check whether your bachelor’s qualification was attained in the English medium. If not, plan to provide IELTS Academic evidence meeting the published minimum requirement. Ensure your IELTS result is ready before you submit your final application for study.
Apply and complete enrolment preparations
Follow the university’s online application and complete all application details during the published intake period. Submit your required academic documents in the format requested by the university and complete any required fees shown for the programme. After admission, follow the university’s instructions for the next steps toward enrolment.