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Master by Research

 

MASTER OF SCIENCE


Overview:

     

The Master of Science is a graduate programme by research which is well recognized at both national and international levels. There are eleven (11) fields offered in the Master of Science (MSc) programme which are

  1. Economics
  2. Business Economics
  3. Tourism
  4. Hospitality
  5. Management
  6. Marketing
  7. Human Resource Management
  8. Finance
  9. Accounting
  10. Corporate Leadership
  11. Business Law

 

Candidates are required to register for several courses and conduct an independent research. A student pursuing a MSc may complete the program between a minimum period of one year and a maximum period of three years.

Applicant are required to provide a brief outline of their proposed research to ensure that their research interests match the expertise of faculty members. Upon enrolment, each student will be assigned with an academic advisor, who will guide them in organizing their studies.


Curriculum Structure

 
  • The MSc programme consist of course work, seminar, thesis and viva voce (thesis examination).
  • Candidates are required to complete 6 credit hours of coursework consisting of a compulsory research methodology course (3 credits) and an elective course (3 credits).
  • Students are required to register for a seminar (1 credit) course which is offered every semester.
  • Students must present and pass the viva voce (thesis examination).
  • More information on list of courses, CLICK HERE

 

 

Entry Requirements

 

Field of Study : Finance

The candidate should possess a:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.000 or;
  • Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification with a CGPA between 2.750 -2.999 and a minimum of 1 year working experience in a relevant field; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification with a CGPA between 2.500 -2.749 and a minimum of 5 years working experience in a relevant field.

 

Field of Study : Other than Finance

The candidate should possess a:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.000; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification with a CGPA between 2.750 - 2.999 and a minimum of 1 year working experience in a relevant field; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification with a CGPA between 2.500 - 2.749 and a minimum of 2 years working experience in a relevant field; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification with a CGPA below 2.500 and a minimum of 5 years working experience in a relevant field

 

     
English Requirements
 

For international candidates only:

  • Band 5.0 - 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Version); or
  • Score 45 - 78 for TOEFL IBT (Including Home Edition); or
  • Band 3 - 4 for MUET; or
  • Score 47 - 62 for PTE Academic; or
  • Score 106 - 109 for CIEP at ELS Language Centre, UPM

 

Note: The validity period for English language qualification should not exceed two years.

For more information, refer through this link: https://sgs.upm.edu.my/content/english_language_requirements-40581

 
INTAKES    

October            (1st semester)

March               (2nd semester)

     
Career
 

Researcher, Lecturer and Consultant

     

Programme Recognition

 

AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS Accredited

         
Brochure:       For program brochure, CLICK HERE
         
Fees and financial assistance:      

Basic fees imposed are:

Student Type

 

1st semester 

 

2nd – 3rd semester

 

4th semester

 

5th and subsequent semesters

 

Study Cost for Max 2 years

 

Study Cost for Max 3 years

Local

  RM2,125.00   RM1,875.00   RM1,375.00   RM1,875.00   RM7,250.00   RM11,000.00

International

  RM6,025.00   RM4,125.00   RM3,625.00   RM3,875.00   RM17,900.00   RM25,650.00

 

More information on financial assistance, please CLICK HERE

         

Programme coordinator: 

     
MSc (Economics and Business Economics):    

MSc (Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism):

Name: Dr. Anitha Rosland     Name: Dr. Rosmah Mohamed
Office: +603-9769 7517     Office: +603-9769 7133
Email: anitharosland@upm.edu.my     Email:  m_rosmah@upm.edu.my

MSc (Accounting and Finance):     MSc (Business Studies):
Name: Assoc Prof Dr Ahmad Fahmi Sheikh Hassan     Name: Assoc Prof Dr Raja Nerina Raja Yusof
Office: +603 - 9769 7270     Office: +603-9769 7663
Email: ahmadfahmi@upm.edu.my     Email: nerina@upm.edu.my
     
       
   
   


       

To APPLY,  please CLICK HERE



For further enquiries, please contact: Office of Deputy Dean (Graduate and International)
  School of Business and Economics
  Universiti Putra Malaysia
  +603-9769 7609/7722/7744
  spe@upm.edu.my

 

Updated:: 17/06/2025 [asyikeen]

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