Master of Business Administration
Taylor's University · Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #272
Quick Overview
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Taylor’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to build a strong foundation in business knowledge, insights, and skills that are relevant and applicable globally. The programme combines personalised leadership development with a strategic multidisciplinary approach to help you make an impact and succeed at the highest levels.
Students are expected to complete 10 modules (7 core modules including 2 project modules and 1 elective), which equal 40 credits. The programme offers multiple intake months and includes an elective module choice plus project modules such as Research Methodology for Executive and Business Management Project.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Strategy & Innovation
- Market Dynamics & Digital Disruption
- Design Thinking
- Business Analytics
- Delivering Value to Customers
- Managing People for Performance
- Managing Decision
- Elective Module (choose 1): Social Commerce and Digital Marketing; Money, Banking & Financial Markets; Leadership and Management of Change; or Big Data in Digital World
- Research Methodology for Executive
- Business Management Project (based on Research Methodology for Executive as a prerequisite)
- Programme completion through the project modules and the remaining completed credit requirements
Curriculum
Credit hours breakdown for Taylor's University Master of Business Administration (MBA). The programme comprises 10 modules which total 40 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 modules | Strategy & Innovation | 4 | 16 |
| Market Dynamics & Digital Disruption | 4 | |||
| Design Thinking | 4 | |||
| Business Analytics | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | 4 modules | Delivering Value to Customers | 4 | 16 |
| Managing People for Performance | 4 | |||
| Managing Decision | 4 | |||
| Elective Module (choose 1) | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | 2 modules | Research Methodology for Executive | 4 | 8 |
| Business Management Project | 4 | |||
| Total | Total across core modules, 1 elective module, and 2 project modules | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build leadership and strategic decision-making skills through core MBA modules such as Strategy & Innovation and Managing Decision, helping you step into management-focused roles.
- You strengthen your ability to analyse markets and drive growth with modules like Market Dynamics & Digital Disruption and Business Analytics, supporting roles in consulting, operations, and business planning.
- You gain practical, business-ready project capability through the MBA project modules, including Research Methodology for Executive and Business Management Project.
- You tailor your learning to your interests with a choice of elective modules such as Money, Banking & Financial Markets or Social Commerce and Digital Marketing, helping you align your MBA with your target industry.
- You develop customer- and people-management competence through Delivering Value to Customers and Managing People for Performance, preparing you for roles that require both strategy and execution.
- You graduate with a globally recognised MBA qualification that supports career advancement across multinational corporations, startups, and roles in the public sector.
Employability rate
MBA graduates are commonly hired for management and business roles when they can demonstrate strategic thinking, analytics ability, and credible project work.
In Malaysia, you should expect a stable hiring outlook but competitiveness is typically highest for candidates who can show strong business communication and relevant experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree and CGPA (international applicants) | International applicants must meet one of Taylor’s MBA academic eligibility options based on a relevant or related bachelor’s degree and CGPA. The programme lists pathways including a bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with CGPA above 2.75, or CGPA between 2.75 and 2.50 combined with 2 years working experience and an interview, or CGPA below 2.5 with at least 5 years working experience. |
| Equivalent qualification recognized by MQA and MOE | International applicants may also apply with other academic qualifications equivalent to the listed options, if they are recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | Direct match | No specific credit-transfer or subject-matching rules are published for this MBA on the programme page; eligibility is assessed using the MBA entry requirement options and related bachelor’s background. |
Language requirements
Taylor’s University accepts the following evidence of English proficiency for international applicants to this MBA. If your first language is not English, or your undergraduate degree was not taught entirely in English, you must submit evidence of English competency.
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 54920 / total program | Fees for Master of Business Administration: MYR 54,720. Fees are reviewed annually and Taylor’s reserves the right to revise the fee payable for any given semester. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants applying for a student pass in Malaysia should prepare funds for tuition and the university’s required visa processing payment. Your study plan must also include living expenses for Malaysia as required by your student pass process.
- Prepare funds for tuition and required university fees for your MBA intake, noting that fees are subject to annual review and change.
- Prepare payment for student pass processing at the required amount stated by Taylor’s University for postgraduate international students.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | April 13, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
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
Submit your postgraduate application online
Complete and submit the postgraduate online application using Taylor’s official postgraduate application entry. Upload your required academic documents and any supporting evidence of English competency if applicable. If your documents are in a language other than English, include English translations as required.
Submit required documents for international applicants
Prepare certified true copies of your bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts, along with your passport copies including blank pages, and required photographs. Include your research proposal is not required for this coursework MBA; however, the university’s international postgraduate document list must still be followed for your programme category. Ensure you meet any additional evidence-of-English competency requirement if your prior degree was not fully taught in English.
Pay the required fee after your offer
After your application is accepted, follow the payment instructions in your offer letter to complete the enrolment payment requirements. Taylor’s postgraduate admission guidance states a non-refundable international enrolment fee is required upon issuance of the offer letter. Keep payment proof available for your next steps with the admissions and international office.
Complete student pass processing requirements
After acceptance, Taylor’s University requires documents for student visa application to proceed with student pass processing through EMGS. The guidance includes a required non-refundable payment for EMGS visa application processing combined with hospitalization and surgical insurance and part of the international student enrolment fee. Make sure you submit documents on time so the university can apply for your eVAL and support your student pass process.