MBA PROGRAMME
WITHIN 16 MONTHS PERIOD
ONLY FROM RM17,332.50
WHY JOIN US?
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) MBA programme was first introduced in 1995 as a part-time MBA for working professionals. Due to strong industry demand, IIUM later expanded the programme to include a full-time MBA option for both local and international students. The IIUM Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to develop competent, ethical, and future-ready managers for today’s global business environment. Our programme offers:
- Flexible Study Modes
- Full-time and part-time MBA options
- Hybrid learning system combining online and face-to-face classes
- Up to 60% online learning, ideal for working adults
- Weekend classes for part-time students
These options allow professionals to balance their studies with work and personal commitments.
Industry-Relevant & Ethically Driven Curriculum
Every course integrates Islamic values, promoting responsible leadership and ethical decision-making in business. The curriculum is continuously updated to match current industry needs and includes various hands-on learning opportunities to prepare students for real-world challenges.
Designed for Working Professionals
With upgraded hybrid facilities, flexible schedules, and a curriculum aligned with global business trends, the IIUM MBA is crafted to meet the needs of:
- Working executives
- Mid-career professionals
- Aspiring managers
- Local and international students seeking a values-driven MBA
THEMES
To elevate the curriculum by infusing four common themes or values of strategic thinking, integrity, sustainability and professional skills. These common themes or values represent one of the unique value propositions of the MBA programme. The descriptions of the common themes or values are as follows:
Strategic Thinking
A strategic thinker is an individual who applies unique insights to spot opportunities and create competitive advantage by integrating operational, tactical, and strategic perspectives to turn ideas into effective action, innovation, and sustainable value.
Integrity
Integrity is the consistent commitment to strong ethical principles and moral conduct that builds trust and demonstrates exemplary character, reflected through honesty, accountability, responsibility, reliability, and ethical leadership grounded in responsible decision-making.
Sustainability
Integrating sustainability into business strategy means addressing environmental and social challenges while ensuring long-term business success, supporting the well-being of present and future generations through responsible, impact-driven leadership.
Professional Skills
These four themes or values will be incorporated not only in the syllabus but also in the programme delivery and assessment components. Together, they represent the core values that we strive to inculcate in our students in their quest to transform and challenge themselves for career advancement into C-suite leadership positions or even switch their career direction.
The four common themes or values and a variety of programme delivery methods will provide an ‘applied learning’ environment to our students. Collectively, we call this approach the IIUM GSM Method, which is a unique value proposition that we offer to our students to gain applied knowledge, enhance their learning experience and satisfaction as well as harnessing their professional skills as required of a corporate or business leader.
Overall, the proposed MBA programme aims to produce graduates who are not only knowledgeable but also have a strategic mind-set, high integrity, a set of key competencies that can contribute to higher business growth and sustainable organisation. This value proposition is also consistent with the Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF) that aims, among others, to produce students that exemplify Insan Sejahtera
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A recognised Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and above from IIUM or any other institutions of higher learning approved by the Senate of the University and the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education;
- OR
- Any other certificate that is recognised as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (honours) or other professional qualification and experiences that are recognised by the senate of the University;
- OR
- Fulfil the necessary requirements and have obtained a certificate of APEL A issued by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
- Proficiency in English language evidenced by one of the following:
- Score of 550 on TOEFL (paper-based) or, 213 (computer-based) or, 79 (internet-based)
- Band 6.0 on IELTS
- Band 6.0 on IIUM English Proficiency Test (EPT)
- Minimum Score of 4.5 on MUET
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
- Core courses - 8 courses (24 credit hours)
- Elective courses - 4 courses (12 credit hours)
- Business Strategy Capstone 1 & Business Strategy Capstone 2 - (6 credit hours)
- Core Courses
- Ethics, Governance and Sustainability in Business
- Accounting for Strategic Leaders
- Economics for Sustainable Business
- Strategic Marketing
- Sustainable Operations Management and Strategy
- Strategic Finance
- Strategic Leadership in Organisational Behaviour
- Strategic Talent Management
- Business Strategy Capstone
- Business Strategy Capstone 1
- Business Strategy Capstone 2
- Elective Courses
- Disruptive Technology in Business
- Big Data Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Brand Management
- Islamic Finance
- Sejahtera Leadership
- Business Negotiation and Consultancy
DURATION OF STUDY
- Full time:
- 1 year 4 months (4 Trimester)
- Part time:
- 2 years 4 months (7 Trimester)
- 1 trimester = 4 months
FEES
- Tuition fees:
- Local fees Full-time: RM17,332.50*
- Local fees Part-time: RM16,802.50*
- International fees: RM23,990.00**
- *Subject to change in accordance with the University's requirements
- *Exclude other fees such as recurrent and accommodation fee (where applicable)
- **6% Service Tax for International Student commencing 1 September 2025