School of Management and Business
Master of Business Administration (ODL)
Programme Overview
The demand for MBA graduates continues to grow as organisations seek visionary leaders capable of navigating complex challenges and driving strategic growth. MILA University’s MBA programme is thoughtfully designed to equip you with essential business knowledge, leadership acumen, and practical experience across key disciplines, including finance, marketing, operations, and strategy. Upon completion, you will possess a well-rounded understanding of business management, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and the confidence to step into senior leadership roles or launch your own ventures.
To meet the needs of today’s professionals, the programme is offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode, providing the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere, while balancing work and personal commitments.
- Flexible, Career-Focused Learning Complete your MBA (ODL) in manageable 7‑week modules with 1‑week assessments. Our modular structure ensures you can progress in your career while studying, perfectly balancing work, life, and learning.
- Wow Student Experience Weekly 2‑hour live tutorials with recordings mean you never miss a class, no matter how busy your schedule. Receive guidance and personalised support from experienced faculty who are dedicated to keeping you on track and achieving your goals.
- Future-Ready, Practical Assessment Apply your learning directly to real-world scenarios with take-home assessments, eliminating the stress of traditional exams while preparing you for immediate impact in your workplace.
Progression Pathways
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration (ODL) or related business/communication master’s programmes can progress to doctoral-level studies, including:
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – (ODL)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business – By research
Alternatively, graduates may pursue advanced doctoral or research opportunities at other universities, locally or internationally, in areas such as business, media, communication, digital innovation, or management, allowing specialization and career advancement in academia, consultancy, or senior executive roles.
Entry Requirements
| Bachelor’s Degree | A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate;
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| A Bachelors degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment;
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| A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment;
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| * A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses;
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| Others | Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government. |
English Requirements
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 | |
| TOEFL Essentials (Online) | 8.5 | |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (iBT) | 60 | |
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Band 4 | |
| CEFR | Mid B2 | |
| PTE | 59 | |
| Linguaskill Online | 169 | |
| ELS English | 109 |
Programme Structure
Course Structure
Block 1
- Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Organisational Behaviour
Block 2
- Marketing Management
- Business Analytics
Block 3
- Managerial Economics
- Human Resource Management
Block 4
- Elective (Choose 1)
- Strategic Management
Block 5
- Research Methodology
Block 6
- Project Paper
Electives (Choose 1)
- International Business
- Internet of Things
- Operations Management
- Organisation Development and Change Management
Future Pathways
Area of Application
- Consulting, management consulting, business advisory
- Investment banking, corporate finance, financial analysis, risk management
- Market research, brand management, sales manager, digital marketing
- Project management, operation management, product management
- Government in policy development, economic analysis
- Non-proft organisations in management and leadership roles
- Entrepreneurship and Startups
Career Opportunities
- Management Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Global Marketing
- Policy Roles
- Retail Management
- C-suite Executive
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