Master of Science in Management
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
DURATION
6 up to 12 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
May 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Introduction
The programme is specially designed for those aspiring to do research in specific areas in business and management. Professional and mature working adults can exploit this opportunity to do independent research and complete the degree requirements at one’s own pace with supervisory assistance.
This programme will equip students with practical competence in a range of quantitative and qualitative research while offering an in-depth understanding of current issues in management.
Programme Highlights
- Internationally benchmarked, approved by the Ministry of Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
- Supported with research workshops, research colloquia and research clinics.
- Access to the physical and digital library comprising 190,000 e-books, 95,000 e-journals, and 2.4 million e-theses titles.
- Can be converted to PhD based on research progress and subject to AeU Senate Approval.
- Transfer of candidature is possible if compliant requirements are fulfilled.
Admissions
Curriculum
Research Areas
- Sustainability Management
- Business Intelligence
- Digital Transformation
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- Organisational Management
- Finance and Technology
- Digital Marketing
- Project Management
- Corporate Governance
Audit Subjects
- Research Methodology
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Qualitative Data Analysis
Programme Delivery
- Stage 1: Proposal Development
- Stage 2: Data Collection
- Stage 3: Report Writing
- Stage 4: Thesis Examination / Viva Voce
Required Skills for Master Students by Research
Be independent
This is a learner-centred Master’s programme that requires students to conduct their research independently, with approved supervisory assistance as needed and in compliance with the university’s stipulated guidelines to complete all required phases/stages.
Be tenacious
This research-based thesis may take up to 2 years, but students must be committed to completing the programme within the stipulated time without penalty.
Be effective in time management
Students need to prioritise and manage tasks effectively to ensure the completion of one task before moving on to the next. Goal-focus and consistency are essential to achieving commitment success.
Adapt to challenges
Invariably, students may face obstacles and challenges in completing their research, but they must be flexible and resolute to overcome difficulties immediately.
Communicate effectively
To earn recognition as a serious master student and a researcher, students must be confident in delivering the Research Proposal Defense, Viva Voce and completed thesis on time and effectively.
Program Outcome
At the end of the programme, students are able to:
- Evaluate theories and concepts in business and management.
- Resolve complex problems in business and management by providing recommendations through advanced research.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out research relevant to a business and management context independently, ethically and professionally.
- Demonstrate effective and cogent written and oral communication and collaborative skills with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrate relevant digital skills for research
- Assess various quantitative and qualitative research techniques to support decision-making and problem-solving in research.
- Display independence, leadership skills and responsibility in managing research.
- Display continuous self-improvement for academic and professional development.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial mindset and skills in research.