Master of Management (by Research)

  Institution: Private: Universiti Selangor

Programme
Master of Management (by Research) KPT/JPS/KA7398/02/12

Professional Recognition
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Intake
January / August

Duration
Full Time: 1 – 3 years
Part Time: 2 – 5 years

Fees
RM 3,750 per semester

Entry Requirements

First Degrees (Hons) from local/international universities recognized by Malaysia Government OR Other recognized professional qualifications approved by Senate’s University which equivalent to the first Degrees with working experience

Overview

This program is specifically designed for middle and senior managers who, in addition to acquiring conceptual management knowledge and skills, wish to undertake ‘hands-on’ research by applying the knowledge and skills to a specific workplace issue.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the students should be able to:

1. analyse, plan, prepare, monitor, organise and  communicate financial, marketing, management,  technical reports and proposals in their respective organisation;
2. troubleshoot and diagnose issues and problems and recommend alternative solutions for organisations;
3. demonstrate a sense of sensitivity towards cross cultural and global diversity; exercise public responsibility; provide service to community; and care for environment;
4. determine and fulfil customer needs and satisfaction and improve service accordingly guided by strong conviction in ethical values, social responsibilities and environmental considerations;
5. motivate and deploy effective inter and intra personal skills towards achieving team ship and promote positive organizational culture and image;
6. apply mathematical and statistical concepts to analyze and explain issues in quantitative terms for management and entrepreneurial decision making;
7. understand a wider scope of diversified work environment with strong positive attitude and willingness to adapt new changes and development;
8. use information to evaluate, organize and analyse for business management and entrepreneurial decision making;

Programme Stucture

Year 1
Candidates are required to defend their proposals to a committee in month 6.  The committee comprises of a chairperson and at least one reviewer appointed by the faculty.
The research proposal should be between 10,000-15,000 words and cover the following topics:
–    Chapter 1: Background of the study, problem statement, research questions, research objectives, scope of the study, and significance of the study.
–    Chapter 2: Literature review
–    Chapter 3: Research methodology, research framework, hypotheses

Year 2
Candidates are expected to be ready to defend their thesis in month 18 in the viva session. The recommended length of the complete Master thesis is between 40,000-80,000 words. The number of words is inclusive of references.

Career Opportunities

1. Business Consultant
2. Entrepreneur
3. General Manager
4. Strategic Planner
5. Marketing Manager
6. HR Manager
7. Operation/Project Manager
8. Sales Manager
9. Lecturer
10. Researcher

Expected Salary

• Public Sector: Basic starting monthly salary is around RM2,500; the approximate total salary  inclusive allowances (such as housing and entertainment) is RM3,500.
• Private Sector: The amount of basic starting monthly salary can vary from the above amount. However, the total amount of monthly salary earned (inclusive of allowances) is subject to negotiation and which can be higher than that earned in the public sector.

Source Universiti Selangor