APPEDEX 1 A Global University of Choice. & Science University (MSU) is a premier university in Malaysia and is amongst the top institutions in South East Asia. It provides specialised programmes of studies in the areas of PhD, Master, MBA,in business, management, medicine, health sciences, information sciences, engineering, education and hospitality. MSU prioritizes quality education and the importance of creative teaching methodologies towards producing quality graduates. MSU incorporates international exposure, extensive industrial training components into students' learning experience and study programmes to ensure the highest standards of impactful innovation, industrial relevancy and graduate employability. MSU has been continuously rated as an Excellent University by the Ministry of Higher Education under the rating system for Malaysian Higher Education (SETARA). MSU is rated as one of the top private universities by ASIC UK (Accreditation Service for International Colleges). The university is the 1st non-japanese university to receive accreditation from ABEST21 Japan (The Alliance on Business Education & Scholarship for tomorrow). The university is ranked as one of the top private universities in Malaysia through an establish audit conducted by Ernst & Young under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Also The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACBS), USA. A member of the Association of Asia Pacific Business School (AAPBS), Korea. A member of the European Foundation for Development (EFMD), Belgium/ Europe. And is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK.. Curriculum. MSU integrates the global best in educational innovations. Active Learning Exercises act as a basis for verbal analysis and discussion, allowing for a rich learning environment. "Real" world scenarios are adopted into classroom learning experience. Strategic thinking, and thought-provoking case study exposés and equips students with a higher level of practical problem solving abilities. All modules are rigorously designed with strategic industrial and corporate input, a opening vignette to major events and realworld issues around the globe.
A Distinguished Faculty. MSU Professors hail from diverse multi-cultural backgrounds and the finest industry players, who are engaged in cutting edge research, the pursuit of unparalleled academic excellence and scientific innovation. They have conducted high impact research and published thought-provoking academic papers across a broad range of business, industry and professional areas. They have worked in - and taught at - all levels of professional and industry platforms. Their contributions have made meaningful and concrete impact in the global community at large, at home and abroad. They have also taught university-level business courses in a diverse countries, thus bringing their rich multi-cultural heritage to our country. Professors at MSU are rigorously selected worldwide from among the best consultants and professionals in their respective fields and disciplines. Post Graduate Programmes (PhD, MBA and Master s) The post graduate programmes at MSU are carefully crafted to cultivate leadership and a real research contribution that then address industrial hands-on challenges at the highest management level. Due to the tremendous and exciting state of flux within business and management communities, top management must adapt rapidly to stay competitive, relevant and strategically positioned to tackle global trends by possessing the relevant post-graduate qualifications. MSU is proud to recommend the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), MBA and Master programmes that emphasize and recognise innovative research, scientific knowledge and industrial application at both domestic and international platforms. The Age of Innovation has dismantled traditional barriers and created new borders of time, space and form. This requires the creation of industry pioneers using practical skills, industrial knowledge and strategic approaches in effecting positive changes in society. A PhD is the highest degree awarded by MSU. It signifies the highest pinnacle of academic and professional standing. Doctoral training involves close working relationships with leading faculty members on projects of key interest; industrial and scientific focus. With advanced facilities and technical support, MSU provides an excellent academic climate for post graduate engagements with faculty members. MSU Faculty members are highly active in top level research, with leading projects in a wide range of areas and interests, requiring innovative approaches that push the boundaries of interdisciplinary research.
PhD and Master s by research. Objectives: The programme is a full-time/part time course of study that seeks to achieve following objectives: To enable students to engage in advanced study and research with scholars in a variety of information fields, such as the economics of information, humancomputer interaction, library and information services, organisational issues, archives and records management, new systems architecture, digital libraries, information systems management, and digital documents/digital publishing. To foster original and scholarly research that contributes to all of these fields. To enable graduates to integrate their professional education and experience with the larger problems of the information professions. To provide conceptual frameworks of practice knowledge and approaches for business and management applications. To guide extensive familiarity with the literature of selective specialist applied areas within the business and management field. To inculcate an ability to link and integrate applied research to learning as a precursor to the formulation of vision, strategy and process leadership for corporate and business enterprise. To provide skills in applied research methodologies, including literature searches, field research design, data analysis and the communication of research findings. the Supervision. To reach these objectives, researchers/students in PhD, and Master programmes collaborate closely with one or more Faculty members, from start to finish, in their related fields of study. A student s primary supervisor is a key factor to success in graduate school. Upon admission to the school, each PhD, Master and MBA student is assigned a Faculty Supervisor.
Benefits & Advantages. PhD and Master Programme: The programme seeks to achieve the following goals: To create advanced skills in teaching, research, managerial and entrepreneurial fields, and the strategic knowledge and skills necessary for leading and managing all facets of contemporary organisations. To develop within each candidate the expertise and skills necessary to be an effective educator and faculty member. To produce researchers who can advance business theory and practice, and enhance the contributions that business can make to the larger community. To encourage creativity, analytical thinking, critical analysis, and innovative problem-solving. To produce graduates with advanced capabilities in leadership and the management of change. Graduates will be able to examine any formal organisation and discern its potential strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. In turn, they will be able to make prognoses and prescriptions accordingly. To advance the long term viability of candidates' employer organisations through the candidate's high level intellectual contributions and innovative problem solving abilities. To provide opportunity for considerable personal development, such that the graduate achieves a greater level of effectiveness as a professional practitioner, educator, or manager. Upon graduation, participants will have developed a portfolio of personal, transferable competencies appropriate for their planned and projected career objectives as a senior manager, educator or entrepreneur. To engender an enjoyable educational experience responsive to the rapid rate of technological, organisational and global changes shaping modern day organisations.
Key Area of Research. The MSU identify research strength and priority in these areas : - International Business E-commerce Strategic and Globalization HRM Customer Relationship Marketing and social media Multimedia Technology (MIS) Business Computing Islamic banking/ Finance Law Education Entrance Qualifications A. A candidate admitted into a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) shall possess any of the following qualifications and must demonstrate an ability to carry out independent research: A Master's degree and Degree from any recognised university or an equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the MSU- Senate; B. A candidate admitted into a Master programme shall possess any of the following qualifications and must demonstrate an ability to carry out independent research: A Degree from any recognised university or an equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the MSU- Senate; C. The Graduate School Board may require a candidate to follow any programmes//courses/subjects taught at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, if the Graduate School Board is of the opinion that the subject is required for the candidate to complete his/her study successfully. D. In special cases, the Senate may be, on the recommendation of the Graduate School Board, permit a candidate of Doctor of Philosophy from another universities or institutions to be admitted as a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. E. In the case of a candidate admitted under the provisions of section D above, the Senate may, on the recommendation of the Graduate School Board, count in part or in full, the number of months the candidate has registered towards the minimum period of candidature of Doctor of Philosophy.
Duration of Candidature. The duration of candidature for PhD and Master programmes is as follows:- Degree Program Doctor Of Philosophy Master Minimum Period Full time - Two (3) years Part time - Three (3) years Full time - One (1) years Part time - Two (2) years Maximum Period Full time - Five (5) years Part time - Seven (7) years Full time Three (3) years Part time - Five (5) years MBA Programme. MSU s MBA offers students an experiential learning experience in a cross-cultural communication setting, the opportunity to build a global network and the possibility to create future international career opportunities. In addition, students will have opportunities to develop management skills and techniques, to obtain strategic orientation and implement the strategies they formulate. The MSU-MBA programme helps leaders to develop the skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic management and decision making, and trains them to become successful leaders in their area and an entrepreneurial thinker in the most competitive markets. Thinking-strategically sections, following the opening vignettes and cases, provide thought-provoking questions and exercises which sharpen student s problem-solving abilities. An Opening vignette is designed to illustrate the major issues found in each module with compelling real-world issues. MSU s GMC has established collaborative educational links with a number of top overseas universities in China, Korea, Japan, Russia, UK, Germany, the USA and others. The Postgraduate Student Exchange Programme is a means to provide international exposure to our postgraduate students. Through this programme, students will have the opportunity to develop an awareness and appreciation of other cultures, political and economic environments, and approaches to doing business.
MBA Program Structure Ten (10) Compulsory modules Four (4) Specialisation modules `Project Total 30 credits 12 credits 6 credits 48 credits Compulsory Modules (Each module is 3 credits) Accounting for Corporate Decisions & Evaluation Economics for Marketing Business Law & Ethics Financial Specialisation (Choose either one of the specialisations) Global Marketing Consumer Behaviour Global Marketing Sales E-commerce and Services Project Project Procurement Operations Quality Techniques Database Administration Islamic Banking and Finance Financial Econometrics Islamic Banking Islamic Finance International Financial Finance Financial Econometrics Finance Derivative Financial Market and Institution International Financial Project Students are required to choose topics relevant to their areas of specialisation and submit a proper proposal to the Programme Coordinator for approval. Each student will be assigned a supervisor who will guide participants throughout the implementation of the research project. Subsequently, the student is required to write a project paper of not less than 10,000 words, and to have it submitted for the proper evaluation processes.
Degree Program MBA Minimum Period Full time One (1) years Part time one and a half (18) Months. Maximum Period Full time - Three (3) years Part time - Five (5) years Annual Intakes March / July / November (Kindly refer to MSU for details) Application Procedures (Malaysian Students ) Application Forms can be obtained from MSU- during office hours. Your application must reach MSU at least two months prior to the commencement of each new intake. A completed Application Form must be submitted, together with the following documents, to the GSM: (1) Two copies- Certified true copies of the Master and Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent certificates, as approved by the Senate of MSU), including full academic results transcripts. (2) Two copies- A photocopy of the identity card (I/C), front & back. Or passport (all pages) (3) Two (2) copies of the Reference form to be filled in by two of the candidate's lecturers for those fresh from University/ without working experience. For those with working experience, Reference Forms should be completed by the immediate Superior and a lecturer/ or 2 Superiors at the workplace. (4) Two Photographs ( passport size). (5) Two copies of an updated CV. (6) Two copies of a Draft research proposal. (4) An Application Processing Fee of US$ 170 (non-refundable). If the application is successful, the MSU will send a Letter of Offer, A Fee Schedule, and other related documents to the successful applicants. Unsuccessful applicants will also be informed in writing. In order to accept the offer, applicants have to fill in the "Acceptance of Offer" form and all appendices and return them to MSU according to the date stipulated. Failure to confirm acceptance of the offer within the stipulated period may result in a withdrawal of the offer. How to Apply Step 1: Please read the Application Procedures carefully, fill in the Application Form & two Reference Forms and send it back to us, with all your supporting documents. Step 2: If you are accepted, we will send you a letter of offer with the details of Fees, Schedule and other related documents.
Step 3: To register, complete the registration form and fee slip. Return or send it back to MSU s GMC, along with the registration fee, plus the fees for the modules you will be taking at your first examination, to the GSM.