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Entry requirements
DEGREE PROGRAMME

Candidates can be admitted into the degree programme through one of the following modes:

(1) Regular Entry
      For candidates who possess

  • a minimum of two (2) Principals in STPM or equivalent qualifications (eg. A-Level)
  • approved/accredited diploma (90 credit hours) by LAN/MQA(Malaysian Qualifications Agency)

(2) Open Entry
      Must satisfy the following criteria:

(I) Age
    Candidates must be at least 21 years of age on 1st January of the year of application.
 
(II) Academic Qualifications
 
  a. STPM/HSC/A-Levels with at least one (1) Principal or other equivalent qualifications can be accorded direct admission into the degree programmes.
     
    OR
     
  b. PMR/SPM/MCE/UEC or equivalent qualifications subject to an assessment of work experience, prior learning experience (Certificate Attestation, CA + Work Experience, WE) and/or a diagnostic test to assess the academic aptitude, interest and suitability for tertiary level studies.
    Candidates who are found not to have demonstrated the capacity to undertake tertiary studies will be required to undergo and successfully complete a Headstart programme.
     
    Note:
Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL) is a mechanism to assess the prior learning (formal or informal learning experience) of a student. RPL comprises the following steps:
  (i) CA + WE (if pass proceed to degree otherwise have to undergo Diagnostic Test)
  (ii) Diagnostic Test (if pass proceed to degree otherwise have to undergo Headstart Programme)
  (iii) Headstart Programme (20 weeks programme: if pass proceed to degree)

 

MASTER'S PROGRAMME

Candidates with the following qualifications will be eligible to be considered for admission into the master programme:

(1) Regular Entry
      Candidates must possess at least a:

  • Bachelor's degree with Honours, OR
  • Bachelor's degree without Honours with two years of working experience at supervisory or managerial level

(2) Open Entry
      Must satisfy the following criteria:

(I) Age
    Candidates must be at least 35 years of age on 1st January of the year of application.
 
(II) Academic Qualifications
 
    The candidate must possess a minimum of STPM or equivalent qualifications.
     
    AND
 
(II) Academic Qualifications
     
    The candidate must possess a minimum of STPM or equivalent qualifications
     
    AND
 
(II) Relevant Work Experience
     
    The candidate must possess a minimum of two years of work experience at supervisory or managerial level.
     
    AND
     
    The candidate has to undergo an assessment of his/her readiness for post-graduate study by taking a management diagnostic test known as the Commonwealth Management Aptitude Test (CEMAT), which is an international test instrument developed by the Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, specifically for the CEMBA/CEMPA programmes.