Aims of the MBA Programme

Themes covered within the UEL MBA in degree programme include:

• Operating a global business.
• Managing an international business portfolio
• Personal and interpersonal skills relevant management
• Critical and analytical approaches to management theory, practice and research

The MBA is aimed at practising managers or those looking to develop their knowledge and skills within an international business management. Students will explore the management and development of people within organisations, gain an understanding of the use, range and limitation of research methods, and gain an awareness of how to develop business policies and strategies that meet the needs of stakeholders. The programme also seeks to develop students’ knowledge of the finance of business, looking at how this is managed and reported and evaluate the impact of external forces on productivity. Our MBA is a recognised qualification of managerial competence at a strategic level and as such exemptions are granted by numerous professional organisations. It also opens the way for continuing personal and professional development. Many of our graduates have gained significant promotion upon completion of the programme. Graduates from this programme can use the letters MBA after their names.

Recognition

The UEL MBA Programme is:

1. Approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)
2. Fully accredited by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) in 2007, which ensures that the quality of the programme is of high standard
3. Recognised by the Public Service Department (PSD/JPA)

Modules

During this 2 years of MBA Programme, you will study 6 core modules to cover the main business disciplines. All modules are weighted at 30 credits. The modules covered are:

MODULE CODE	MODULE TITLE	CREDIT	STATUS
SG7001	Managing Strategy, Operations and Partnerships	30	Core
SG7003	Business Simulation with Professional Development	30	Core
HR7003	Managing Financial and Human Resources for Sustainable Business Success	30	Core
MK7040	Marketing in a Digital Age and corporate Social Responsibility	30	Core
SG7010	Supply Chain Strategy	30	Core
SG7002	Applied Business Project	30	Core

Learning Environment

Teaching and learning methods used are varied. They are designed to encourage students to accept responsibility for their own learning, collectively as a group and individually. The programme hopes to promote independent study and the development of self-management skills. There is a requirement for students to undertake set reading on certain topics and explore relevant literature for assignments and seminar discussions. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills gained through participation in seminar discussion and oral presentation. The programme aims to have a high degree of participation, encouraging sharing of information, ideas, experience and values. Students are expected to use their knowledge and expertise to relate theory to practice in the context of their own work experiences and allow them to apply the theory they have learned to real life examples. The programme aims to develop an approach to learning which encourage you to “transform” rather than simply to “reproduce” the theories and ideas to which you are introduced. Overall the intention is to enable you to develop as someone who is proficient in the acquisition of relevant knowledge and skills in the various fields of management and someone who is committed to a critical understanding of your own learning and potential professionalism. The learning environment will not be limited to the traditional methods and will incorporate other learning tools such as guest speakers and study tours. Guest speakers will share their personal experiences with students, which will allow them to learn about a variety of industries from a managerial perspective. Study tours will help students to get a first-hand experience of how other organisations operates and sustain their business.

Assessment

The assessment strategy takes into account both the mode of assessment and its timing within the programme. Each module comprise of at least 2 different forms of assessment, which will be identified at the beginning of each semester in the module handbooks. Ranges of assessment methods are used on the programme and they are:

• Course work
• Assignments
• Individual and group project work
• Presentations

The range of assessments is designed to reflect the variety of situations confronting the modern manager and will reflect the learning outcomes of each unit. More detailed assessment criteria will be made available for each piece of work, supported by guidance from lecturer. In general assignments should exhibit:

• A high standard of written English and presentation.
• Logical and well-structured argument and organisation.
• Critical understanding of theory and concepts.
• Application of this understanding to business practice.
• Clear referencing and sourcing.

INTAKES
MBA Intakes enrolment are three intakes per year (January intake, April intake and August intake). Kindly call us to check on the starting date of the new intake. Thank you.

   

Support

• Comprehensive study materials.
• Lecturers are stringently selected and approved by UEL.
• WIM students will have direct access to UEL online library which has more than 18,500 books with access to six business-related online databases containing over 1,000 full text journals.

• Additional Coaching Sessions Organised by WIM College:

  1. Learning and Development

     The main aims of this session are to equip students to become effective learners at postgraduate level, and to ensure that students have sufficient capability in relevant learning and study skills.

  2. Academic Writing Workshop

     The objective of the workshop is to enable students to:

     • write academic assignments in appropriate language.
     • use an appropriate layout and style for various types of assignments.
     • edit their own writing for grammatical accuracy used in academic.
     • practice writing and receive feedback on their writing style, accuracy and clarity.
     • reference other authors’ work in a variety of ways to avoid plagiarism.
     • evaluate, discuss and improve the writing styles of samples / extracts from assignment
• Wisma WIM is a carefully planned homely environment that is equipped with classrooms (with WiFi access), WIM physical library, computer lab, student’s lounge for relaxation, break-time and group discussions, pantry with refrigerator, microwave oven, hot beverage and snacks are available, hostel accommodation with special rental rate for outstation students and ample parking bays.

Corporate Networking Malaysia (CNM) was established in November 2011 as a dynamic group of WIM College students and graduates working with a single minded aim to improve themselves via networking with successful Malaysian corporations and industry leaders (CEO, MD, etc).

Benefits to members?

• To network with like-minded individuals who have a common goal to improve their career advancement, personal and professional skills.
• Gain the edge over your peers via knowledge sharing and know more about any industry of interest.
• Build network with leaders of corporations by social events and seminars.
• Gain insight into future trends in industries.

What is it aimed to do?

• Monthly talks by industry leaders and experts.
• Social gatherings with corporate organized events.
• Organize leadership, soft skills, economic and industry based talks and seminars.
• Link members to alternative ways to penetrate into other industries for career progression.
• Organize summits for all members and aspiring members, thus spreading the network of CNM across Malaysia.
• Arrange study tours to different organizations in various industries.

Fees

• Affordable fees – EPF (Account 2) withdrawal and flexible instalment plans are available.
• Fees are inclusive of lectures, lecture notes, examination, WIM library facilities and UEL online library access.

Final Award

Master of Business Administration