INTRODUCTION
Students will be exposed to the relevant theories and critical research issues in their respective areas of specialization. Each student is required to conduct a research study and complete a thesis detailing the research objectives,
The fields of study offered in the Master of Science programme are as follows:
- Master of Science (Management) (N/345/7/0962)(MQA/PA8654)(09/21)
- Master of Science (Accounting) (N/344/7/0469)(MQA/PA8647)(09/21)
- Master of Science (Finance) (N/343/7/0206)(MQA/PA8648)(09/21)
- Master of Science (Marketing) (N/342/7/0186)(MQA/PA8643)(09/21)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for each of the Master of Science (Management), applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:
- A recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a CGPA of at least 2.75 or its equivalent in the relevant field; or
- A recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a CGPA of less than 2.75 but not lower than 2.50 or its equivalent in the relevant field, may be accepted subject to having relevant working or research experience, or
- Other qualifications approved by the PBS Senate.
All international candidates graduated from degree programmes whereby English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained a minimum TOEFL 550 or IELTS Band 6.0.
To qualify for each of the Master of Science (Accounting, Finance & Marketing), applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:
- A recognised Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 2.75 or its equivalent in the relevant field; or
- A recognised Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of less than 2.75 but not lower than 2.50 or its equivalent in the relevant field, may be accepted subject to having relevant working or research experience, or
- Other qualifications approved by the PBS Senate.
All international candidates graduated from degree programmes whereby English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained a minimum TOEFL 550 or IELTS Band 6.0.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PHASE I – COURSEWORK (6 credit hours)
The coursework is mandatory. Each student must attain an overall CGPA of 3.00 before he/she is allowed to proceed with his/her research in Phase II.
Two core courses (6 credit hours)
- Research Methodology
- Research Analysis
PHASE II – PROPOSAL DEFENCE (PD)
Each student must publicly present and defend his/her MSc research proposal. The assessment at the PD stage involves evaluation of the student’s knowledge of the extant literature in his/her area of research, his ability to integrate the theories pertinent to the research in formulating the appropriate research framework and his/her ability to adopt the appropriate research design.
The student is only allowed to continue with his/her research to Phase III upon passing of the defence of his/her proposal.
PHASE III – THESIS PREPARATION
The student proceeds to continue with his/her data collection, data analysis and thesis writing.
PHASE IV – VIVA VOCE
After submission of the thesis, the student is required to attend a viva-voce to orally defend his/her thesis.
The assessment at the viva voce stage involves evaluation of the student’s knowledge and ability to complete his/her research study to the satisfaction of the panel of two independent examiners.
FEES
OTHER FEES
| Acceptance Fee | Local Student | International Student |
|---|---|---|
| RM300 | RM800 | |
| Registration Fee | RM150 | RM150 |
| Alumni Fee | RM100 | RM100 |
| Admin Fee (per semester) | RM500 | RM500 |
| Credit Fee (per credit) | RM500 | RM500 |
| International Student Fee per semester | – | RM800 |
RESEARCH FEES
| 1st Semester | RM 700 (Local Students) |
| RM 1,200 (International Students) | |
| 2nd – 5th semesters | RM 1,200 (Local Students) |
| RM 1,700 (International Students) | |
| 6th and subsequent semesters | RM 720 (Local Students) |
| RM 1,020 (International Students) |
VIVA FEE
| Local & International Student | RM 1,000 | |
TOTAL FEES FOR 2 YEARS STUDY ( 4 SEMESTERS )
| Local Student | RM 10,850 |
| International Student | RM 16,550 |
TOTAL FEES FOR 3 YEARS STUDY (6 SEMESTERS)
| Local Student | RM 13,770 |
| International Student | RM 21,870 |
TOTAL FEES FOR 4 YEARS STUDY ( 8 SEMESTERS )
| Local Student | RM 16,210 |
| International Student | RM 26,510 |
Note:
(i) All fees above are subject to change.
(ii) Fees are payable according to the payment schedule as specified for each semester.
(iii) The total credit hours for