Program Overview

Introduction to the Euro-Asian MBA-MSC Programme ## Euro-Asian MBA-MSC Programme is an exciting partnership designed in collaboration between Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow. The programme aims to provide students with a rigorous and comprehensive general management curriculum from the perspectives of South East Asian and European academics and practitioners. Apart from that, there are 15 scholarships on offer to students from ASEAN, with certain criteria to be met.

Programme Structure

The MBA-MSc (Double Degree) programme is a two-years degree with the first year studying MBA at Graduate School of Business, USM. In the second year, students will have the opportunity to travel to Glasgow to study one of the three MSc programmes on offer:

• Corporate Governance & Accountability
• Environment & Sustainability Development
• International Strategic Marketing at Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.

Admission Requirements

MBA

• A Bachelor's degree from a university recognised by the USM's Senate or an equivalent qualification:
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year working experience; or
  • A minimum CGPA of 3.50/4.00 or equivalent (without working experience)
• English Language Requirements (Applicable for both Malaysian and International applicants)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
    • 6.5 with 2 sub-tests at 6.5 and 2 sub-tests at 6.0.
    • Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Fee Structure

MBA (Malaysian & International)

• Full-time fee: GBP 5,000.00 (GBP 2,500.00 each for first and second semester)

MSc (UK)

• International Strategic Marketing MSc: Full-time fee £11,440
• Environment & Sustainable Development MSc: Full-time fee £8,448
• Corporate Governance & Accountability MSc: Full-time fee £10,920

MSc (International)

• International Strategic Marketing MSc: Full-time fee £20,784
• Environment & Sustainable Development MSc: Full-time fee £18,816
• Corporate Governance & Accountability MSc: Full-time fee £20,784
• Fees are subject to change

Institutional Educational Goal (IEG) vs. Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO Statement

• PEO1: Progression of career within their chosen profession
• PEO2: The trust and respects of others as effective and ethical team members
• PEO3: A reputation as a source of reference for creative, innovative and sustainable solution
• PEO4: Positions of leadership in an organisation and/or on teams

Institutional Educational Goal (IEG) vs. Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

PLO Statement

• PLO1: Demonstrate an understanding of theory and knowledge in relation to functional disciplines of business management
• PLO2: Identify and analyze business scenarios and recognize business problems
• PLO3: Provide forward-looking solutions for business-related problems
• PLO4: Demonstrate meaningful contribution to team-based activities
• PLO5: Demonstrate a high proficiency in oral and written communication
• PLO6: Evaluate issues through innovative thinking or technologies
• PLO7: Demonstrate ability to perform statistical, financial, accounting or economic analysis in business-making and problem-solving
• PLO8: Demonstrate understanding of responsible leadership
• PLO9: Demonstrate the skills necessary for effective lifelong learning and personal development
• PLO10: Comprehend business issues from the lens of sustainability
• PLO11: Demonstrate awareness of ethical conduct or professionalism in decision-making

Research Areas

The Graduate School of Business has several research clusters, including:

• Innovation and Operations Management
• Global Strategy and Organizational Behaviour
• Financial Economics
• Marketing
• Accounting and Governance
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Sustainability

The school has a strong focus on sustainability, with activities and research in areas such as:

• Introduction to sustainability
• Focus areas
• SDG (Sustainable Development Goals)
• Academic sustainability
• Research sustainability