Key information
- Programme code
- KPT/JPS (R2/0414/7/0040) (MQA/FA3830) 10/28
- Level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Delivery type
- Full Time, Part Time
- Degree qualification
- MSc
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 1 year
- Location
- Malaysia
- Start date
- September, January
This Master's Degree is aimed at graduates, without a business or management background in their first degree, who wish to gain a broad-based business qualification to enhance their future career prospects. It is also aimed at those looking to develop business management knowledge and skills to enable them to change or further their careers.
Programme graduates will typically be able to demonstrate a critical appreciation of a range of core and specialist theories, concepts and applications evident within contemporary business environments. The programme allows appreciation of business management within dynamic, international contexts; application of theoretical solutions to business problems to inform effective practice; engagement in business-relevant decision-making, leadership and teamworking.
Teaching and assessment
Our students experience a stimulating teaching environment which blends conventional lectures and tutorials with online material in our Virtual Learning Environment. Programmes are regularly reviewed by research-active staff in Edinburgh, Dubai and Malaysia to ensure that the learning material is relevant and current. Our classes are primarily conducted in person. However, the University may offer some classes online or in a hybrid format, scheduled across different time zones, as determined by the University.
Assessment is through a balance of examinations, coursework and a dissertation.
Your student experience
In accordance with our normal practice our professionally orientated programmes are designed to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional institutions. In addition to recognition within Malaysia, we seek accreditation by the relevant UK or international professional bodies in accordance with their standard procedures.
Go Global
There are currently no Go Global opportunities for this particular programme. However, other Go Global opportunities may be available. Please contact studywithus@hw.ac.uk for more information.
Course content
September Intake - Malaysia
Mandatory September
- Competitive Strategy
- International Business Context
- Marketing
Optional September
- Leadership
- Financial Analysis
Mandatory January
- Research Philosophy and Practice
- International Marketing
- Business Economics
Optional January
- Quality Management
- Project Management
Mandatory May
- Dissertation
January Intake – Malaysia
Mandatory January
- Research Philosophy and Practice
- International Marketing
- Business Economics
Optional January
- Project Management
- Quality Management
Mandatory September
- Competitive Strategy
- International Business Context
- Marketing
Optional September
- Leadership
- Financial Analysis
Mandatory Second January
- Dissertation
Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Local | MYR 47,250 | MYR 23,625 |
| International | MYR 53,640 | MYR 26,820 |
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
A relevant first or second class Honours degree or a degree qualification, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.
Why Heriot-Watt
We are committed to producing future-ready graduates with high-quality British education. Located in Putrajaya since 2014, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's purpose-built, state-of-the-art, lakeside campus in Putrajaya is the first “green campus” in Malaysia; catering to a global network of students.
Ranked in the top 10 for Research Impact in the UK, with campuses in Scotland and Dubai, we offer students the opportunity of a truly global seamless learning experience flourishing beyond academic excellence through our Purpose Driven Education approach.
Employability
The main graduate destinations are business management for industry, commerce and higher education. The programme is focused on delivering graduates with the knowledge and skills appropriate to contemporary, international business environments and positions, with particular relevance to marketing. It is also expected that some graduates will find employment within other business or governmental specialisms.
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