Programme Background

The main aim of the programme is to produce graduates with extensive knowledge in management as well as mastering the skills and methodological techniques on management issues in both profit and non-profit organisations. This programme offers mixed mode as well as course work. Full-time programme is within 1 year 6 months while part-time is within 2 years 6 months. Classes are held once a month on weekends. The language used as medium in this programme is English.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (Master by Coursework):

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as approved by the PPT Senate; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but not reaching 2.50 may be accepted subject to thorough internal assessment; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a non-related field, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as approved by the PPT Senate and relevant work experience, may be accepted subject to thorough internal assessment; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a non-related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as approved by the PPT Senate and no work experience in the relevant field may be accepted subject to passing prerequisite courses.
• English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Students: Minimum MUET Band 4 or its equivalent on CEFR (Mid B2).

Entry Requirements (Master by Mixed-Mode):

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 as approved by the Senate of the respective institution; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 but not reaching 2.75 may be accepted, subject to a thorough internal assessment; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but not reaching 2.50 may be accepted, subject to 5 years of work experience in the related field and through a thorough internal assessment; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a field not related to the minimum CGPA of 2.50 as approved by the Senate of the respective institution may be accepted, subject to work experience in the related field and through a thorough internal assessment; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a field not related to the minimum CGPA of 2.00 but not reaching 2.50 as approved by the Senate of the respective institution may be accepted, subject to 5 years of work experience in the related field and through a thorough internal assessment; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (Level 6 MQF) or its equivalent in a field not related to the minimum CGPA of 2.00 as approved by the Senate of the respective institution and without work experience in the related field may be accepted, subject to passing prerequisite courses.
• English Language Competency Requirements for International Students: Minimum score of MUET Band 4 or its equivalent on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) Mid B2 level.

Career Prospects

• Graduates from this programme can look forwards to successful careers in middle and senior management across a range of organisations. Students may also wish to pursue PhD research following graduation.
• Careers in management can be found across the private, public and voluntary sectors, with opportunities to branch out into areas of management, marketing and sales as well as technology. Graduates also can be as Academician such as teachers and lecturers in the field of management.

Contact
Zurina Binti Kamarudin
zurina@usas.edu.my
05-7732386 / 012-5628435