KLIEC-PBS Programmes

The Kuala Lumpur International Education Consortium (KLIEC) is one of PBS’ trusted recruitment representatives and education partners for the MBA – Open & Distance Learning, (ODL) Mode and Master of Science (MSc) programmes.

Standard Duration: 16 Months (Including PCIS London)

Master’s Degree

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING MODE (MBA)
Putra Business School Malaysia

Elective Award

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH (PDPR)
London Examinations Board UK

Elective Award

​​​​​PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN INNOVATION AND STRATEGY (PCIS)
London Examinations Board UK


Entry Requirements

Standard Entry

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

International Students

  • IELTS Band 6.0 or MUET Band 4.0.

Candidates must pass the KLIEC Entry Interview


Programme Structure

TrimesterCourses
Trimester 1> Business Economics (Core)
> Marketing Management (Core)
> Human Resources Management (Core)
Trimester 2> Accounting and Finance for Managers (Core)
> Organisational Behaviour (Core)
> Elective I
Trimester 3> Strategic Management (Core)
> Business Research Method or Case Research Method (Core – Select 1)
> Business Intelligence and Analytics Systems (Core)
Trimester 4> Supply Chain Management (Core)
> International Business Management and Policy (Core)
> Project Paper (Final Project)
Trimester 5> Project Paper (Continue)
> Elective II
List of Elective Courses
Managing Operations of Business (Elective)
Digital Business and Entrepreneurship (Elective)
Leadership Theories and Practices (Elective)​​

Options: 12-Month or 24-Month Study Plan (Including PCIS London)

Master’s Degree

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGEMENT) (MSC)
Putra Business School Malaysia

Minor Award

ADVANCED DIPLOMA (BY RESEARCH) (ADBR)
London Examinations Board UK
Field of Study: Management, Computer Science, Psychology

Elective Award

​​​​​PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN INNOVATION AND STRATEGY (PCIS)
London Examinations Board UK


Entry Requirements

Standard Entry

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

International Students

  • IELTS Band 6.0 or MUET Band 4.0.

Candidates must pass the KLIEC Entry Interview


Programmes Structure

PhaseTask/Learning Outcomes
Phase 1Seminar Module & Putra Research Colloquium (PURE)

> Research Seminar.
> A student is required to attend and present his/her work in PURE Colloquium or equivalent before allowed to do the PD.
Phase 2Proposal Defence

> Each student must publicly present and defend his/her PD.
Phase 3Thesis Preparation and PURE

> The student proceeds to continue with his/her data collection, data analysis and thesis writing.
> A student is required to attend and present his/her work in PURE Colloquium or equivalent before allowed to do the Viva Voce.
Phase 4Viva Voce

> After submission of the thesis, the student is required to attend a physical viva voce to orally defend his/her thesis.