Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership

Program Overview

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Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership

Course Details

• Full Time
• Part Time

Duration 1+ year

Intake Date 25 August 2025 15 December 2025

Awarding Body APU, Malaysia

Duration 2 years 6 months

Intake Date 13 June 2025 15 August 2025 31 October 2025

Awarding Body APU, Malaysia

About APU

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Part-Time Module Schedule

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Dual Degree

APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme

Students who are under Masters Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Latest Technologies

More Than Just A Business Administration Master Programme

You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

English Requirements

International Students

• IELTS: 6.0

Programme Outline

What We Teach

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• The Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership would allow those students who choose this specialism to acquire advanced skills to take on the challenges of digital transformation.
• The subject is an important area to study given the growing demand from employers across all sectors for professionals who combine managerial skills, digital understanding and vision.
• The area is considered a fast-growing sector for employment, developing key employability skills.

The Benefits of the Programme

• Demonstrate intellectual and practical skills and knowledge within the business and management strategic environment.
• Identify leadership requirements in differing situations and demonstrate appropriate leadership capabilities.
• Develop the ability to master of the technology associated with the profession.
• Demonstrate innovative problem solving skills that are capable of tackling global business management issues.
• Research information considering social responsibilities and related ethics.
• Understand behavioural science and marketing analytics’ skills on tools and business intelligence applications allows to track user preferences and offer or direct that user to targeted content which is used to drive potential customers to specific products or advertisements leading to wider and larger market capture for sales.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and to take responsibility for continuing professional development.
• Demonstrate ability to devise and apply research and investigative methods within major business research paradigms.
• Understand and critically analyse the digital business and management environment.
• Effectively communicate towards different audiences and circumstances via a variety of communication tools and methods.
• Demonstrate the personal effectiveness through effective self-management within the professional environment.

Who Should Attend

This programme is geared towards managers who wish to focus on enhancing and enriching skills to take on the challenges of digital transformation. In addition, middle and senior level managers will find this programme useful towards career growth as digital leadership is an important area to study given the growing demand from employers across all sectors to develop professionals with the combination of managerial skills, digital understanding, and vision.

Modules & Project

This programme comprises 13 coursework modules and a Project. There are 10 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and 3 specialisation modules.

Pre-requisite Modules (for non-business students) Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 2 months (Part-time)

• Managing People
• Understanding Customers
• Managerial Finance
• Business Environment & Strategic Planning

Core Modules

• Organisational Behaviour
• Technology Management
• Managerial Economics
• Global Strategic Management
• Accounting & Finance for Managers
• Statistical Decision Making
• Human Resource Management
• Digital Marketing Tools and Trends
• Entrepreneurship
• Research Methodology
• Project

Specialisation Modules

• Leading Digital Business Transformation
• Big Data Analytics and Technologies
• Digital Execution

Project

You will be expected to conduct effective research in relation to your area of specialisation (Digital Leadership) for both academic and industry purposes. Either route will require you to plan and conduct an effective individual research and analysis, leading to a significant academic paper, consultancy report or case history.

Demand for MBA talent is strongest in Asia Pacific

"MBA graduates continue to command a salary premium compared to direct from industry hires and bachelors degree hires" - Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Survey

“Typically, those applicants with a Master’s degree or MBA will be hired with one or two grades higher than degree holders… about an 8% higher salary depending on the field or industry they plan to join”.

• Lee Chun Keat Director of Engineering, Oppstar Malaysia

The MBA is a popular platform for career progression (Lessler, 2018), providing students with a set of transferable skills and knowledge to allow them to lead and make decisions in management positions. With its emphasis on personal growth, networking and challenging complexity, MBA graduates are well prepared for the future jobs market and the continued demand for MBA talent.

Testimonials by our MBA graduates

“Driven by state of the art technology on all fronts and boasting of a well-equipped faculty, I was conditioned and nurtured in a way that has helped me thrive in some of the most challenging environments ever since I graduated with a MBA.”

• Arjun Narayanan Content Manager, IIMResume, India

“APU’s environment well adapted for students’ needs and wants. I learned how to be optimistic and to be a fast learner. It was undoubtedly a life changing experience.”

• Kanat Zhumanov Chief Manager of the Board Office of “University Medical Center” Corporate Fund in Nur-Sultan City, Kazakhstan

Facilities

Facilities at APU

The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

Career Path

Your Career Path

• Analytics & Reporting Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Digital Business Analyst
• Digital Business Consultant
• Business Research Analyst
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
• Corporate Strategy Manager
• Decision Analytics Manager
• Entrepreneur
• General Manager
• Global Purchasing Manager
• Digital Transformation Manager
• Logistic and Supply Chain Manager
• Management Consultant
• International Marketing Manager

Fees & Certification

Ready, Set, Go.

Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.

Malaysian RM34,800 Total for Malaysian

International RM38,800 (USD9,025) Total for International

MQA Cert Programme code: (R/0414/7/0094)(06/27)(MQA/FA8762)

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.