Master of Business Administration (By Coursework & Project) – Open and Distance Learning

Full time: 1 – 3 Years | Part time: 2 – 4 YearsDuration of Study
Jan, July, SeptIntakes Period
Putrajaya
Campus Location

Master of Business Administration (By Coursework & Project) – Open and Distance Learning

N-DL/0414/7/0055 (08/28) (MQA/PSA16903)

About Course

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) is designed to develop strategic leaders equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate today’s dynamic business landscape.

The program emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, communication, and problem-solving, preparing graduates for diverse roles in corporate management, entrepreneurship, and consultancy. With a curriculum that integrates innovation, sustainability, and practical business applications, UNITEN’s MBA uniquely specializes in energy and sustainability, integrating digitalization trends to equip professionals for the evolving industry 5.0 landscape.

Designed for career acceleration, the program offers a fast track to the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, requiring students to complete only two case studies. With access to a vast network of industry and academic partners both locally and internationally, students benefit from enhanced career prospects and global connections. Our expert faculty fosters diverse perspectives through international collaborations, exchange programs, and free international training opportunities.

Students can choose between the conventional MBA or the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) MBA, offering flexibility for working professionals. The program can be completed in a minimum duration of one year which requires 40 credits, including 10 core subjects, 1 elective, and 2 business projects. The projects engage students in applied research projects, addressing real-world challenges in sustainable business through structured research methodologies, ensuring innovative and impactful solutions within a dynamic global setting.

Whether you aspire to advance your career, start a business, or lead organizational change, we invite you to embark on a Leadership Journey with our MBA which integrates contemporary business knowledge with energy and sustainability, crafting visionary leaders for tomorrow’s challenges.

What You’ll Learn

Business Research Method

Accounting and Finance for Business Decision

Managing Information Systems

Business Analytics

Contemporary Issues in Managerial Economics

Human Capital Management

Marketing Management: The Digital Era

Operations Management in Competitive Age

Organisational Analysis and Behaviour

Strategic Management for Future Leaders

Business Project 1 & 2

Technological Innovation Management

Entry Requirement

  1. A Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by UNITEN Senate;  OR
  2. A Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
  3. A Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by UNITEN Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment;  OR
  4. A Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by UNITEN Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
  5. Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  6. Relevant APEL-A certification from MQA.
  7. For international students: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or its equivalent.

Fee Type Malaysian International
Total Tuition Fees Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
RM 23,000 		Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
RM 25,000
Other Fees (Excluded from Total Tuition Fees) RM 1,348 EMGS Application Fee (Visa):
As per EMGS proforma invoice (upon acceptance of offer) 

Registration Fee:
RM 7,000 

Application Fee (upon acceptance of offer):
RM 1,100
Advance Semester Fee (Included in Total Tuition Fees) RM 5,000 RM 5,000
Viva Voce Examination Fee (Excluded from Total Tuition Fees) RM 1,250 RM 1,250

  • *Full & partial scholarships are available to APPLY

Note: Other Fee type
Accommodation Advance Fee (if applicable) = RM250. Subject to terms and conditions. Other optional fees/charges include Medical Insurance, electricity, parking, English Short Course (ESC), Test of English Proficiency (TEP) and some student facilities within UNITEN.

Flexible payment options are available:

1. Full payment in advance

2. Monthly instalment plans

3. Full payment by two weeks before the semester’s final examinations

*The advanced semester fee policy will be implemented starting with the July 2025 intake.