PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
MAHSA University’s Bachelor of Business Administration is a multifaceted and exciting 3-year undergraduate degree programme that primes its graduates for an exhaustive list of career options in the business arena and its peripheries, providing students with a sturdy foundation in the fundamental principles of business.
Graduates will be armed with the necessary knowledge for a career in almost any business field of their choice, which includes business administration, business management, human resource management, banking, real estate, sales and marketing, manufacturing and trade.
Students will study accounting, business law and ethics, economics, finance, marketing, human resource management, management information systems and information technology, operations management, international business, organizational behaviour, strategic management, and quantitative techniques such as business statistics, financial mathematics and operations research. There are a variety of courses that concentrate on, General Marketing, Finance and Human Resources Management which students can choose based on their interest and current market demand.
Upon completion of this programme, graduates of this very versatile degree will have equipped themselves with the knowledge and skills to adapt to and excel in any business environment of their choice, whether locally or internationally.
Programme Structure
YEAR | SUBJECT | SUBJECT CODE |
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Year 1 Semester 1 | English for Academic Writing | ENG 6143 |
Introduction to Business | BUS 6113 | |
Business Communications | BUS 6123 | |
Principles of Management | MGT 6113 | |
Developing Inquisitive Scientific Mind | CIT 6143 | |
Mental Health 2 | MCH 6143 | |
Year 1 Semester 2 | Principles of Marketing | MKT 6113 |
Organizational Behaviour | MGT 6183 | |
Economics Principles and Issues | ECO 6113 | |
Year 1 Semester 3 | Digital Business | BUS 6133 |
Business Analytics | MTS 6113 | |
Financial Accounting | ACC 6123 | |
Year 2 Semester 1 | Principles of Finance | FIN 6213 |
Human Resource Management | HRM 6243 | |
Knowledge Management | MGT 6223 | |
Consumer Behaviour | MKT 6223 | |
Business Intelligence and IT Security | CIT 6223 | |
Elective 1 – Quality and Change Management OR Elective 2 – Islamic Banking and Finance | MGT 6233 or ISF 6213 | |
Year 2 Semester 2 | Ethics, Governance, and Accountability | LPG 6223 |
Business Law | LPG 6233 | |
University 1 – Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban OR University 2 – Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 | MPU 3113 or MPU 3213 | Year 3 Semester 1 | Marketing Management | MKT 6353 |
International Business | BUS 6343 | |
Fin Tech | FIN 6343 | |
Technology Management | CIT 6333 | |
Elective 2 – Islamic Banking and Finance OR Elective 3 – Personal Financial Planning | ISF 6213 or FIN 6353 | Year 3 Semester 2 | Strategic Management | MGT 6363 |
Business Research Methods | RSC 6333 | |
Elective 3 – Personal Financial Planning OR Elective 4 – Project Management | FIN 6353 or MGT 6373 | Year 3 Semester 3 | Industrial Training | INT 6318 |
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION | REQUIREMENTS |
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Matriculation / Foundation | Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and a pass in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. |
STPM | Pass with TWO (2) full passes with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or its equivalent and a pass in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. |
STAM | Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid and a pass in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. |
A-Levels | Pass with minimum TWO (2) principles. |
IB | Pass with a minimum score of 24 points. |
UEC | Pass with minimum grade B in any 5 subjects |
SAM / AUSMAT / SACE | Pass in any 2 subjects with ATAR score of 50% |
Canadian Pre-U / TEE | Pass with an aggregate of 50% |
VCE / Ontario Secondary School Diploma | Pass |
CIMP, Indian Pre-University, AP, Higher School Certificate Sydney Australia, Western Australian Curriculum Council, UNSW Foundation, HSC and New Zealand Bursary | Pass with 50% aggregate or CGPA 2.00 |
Diploma in DBA | Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent (Candidates with CGPA below 2.0 but above 2.0 may be admitted subject to an internal assessment process) |
Any other Diploma | Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 |
Other | Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian Government |
APEL | Age 21 years & above and experience in related field |
English Requirements | INTERNATIONAL - IELTS: 5.5 |
Why Study at MAHSA
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Demonstrate to postgraduate programmes or future employers that the student can do independent, creative work and enhanced students experience through many platforms such as:
Physical and virtual libraries
Learning Management System (LMS)
Highly interactive cyber classrooms
Social enrichments via cultural diversity among students
Workshops and seminars
Immersion teaching approach by experienced and qualified lecturers.
Focusing on student functional working skills.
Industry-relevant curriculum fully accredited by MQA resulting to high employability.
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Develop competencies and skills that will be useful throughout life, in many different contexts, such as:
Entrepreneurial competency
Mental discipline
Intellectual judgment and independence
Self-confidence
Ability to plan and implement a project and complete it
Ability to meet a challenge and succeed
Contribute to the knowledge of the world.
Discover life's intellectual passion.
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CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) is a global professional body for management accountants. It offers the **CIMA qualification**, which focuses on business strategy, financial management, and leadership skills. The qualification involves completing exams, practical experience, and an ethics module. CIMA is recognized worldwide and prepares individuals for high-level roles like financial management and business leadership.
Exemption Paper:BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics
BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Business Law
E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World
P1 Management Accounting
F1 Financial Reporting
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The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a globally recognized professional accounting body that offers the ACCA qualification, which certifies individuals as chartered accountants.
Key features of ACCA:It focuses on core areas like accounting, auditing, taxation, financial management, and ethics.
The qualification includes 13 exams, practical experience, and an ethics module.
ACCA members can work in a variety of finance and accounting roles worldwide.
If you have a degree in accounting or finance, you may be eligible for exemptions from specific exams in the Applied Knowledge or Applied Skills levels.
Exemptions are determined based on the accredited status of your prior qualification with ACCA.
i. Business and Technology
ii. Management Accounting
iii. Financial Accounting
iv. Corporate and Business Law
v. Performance Management
vi. Audit & Assurance
vii. Financial Management
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CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a globally recognized qualification for accounting professionals, primarily in countries like the United States. It certifies expertise in areas such as auditing, taxation, financial reporting, and business strategy. To become a CPA, candidates must meet education requirements, pass the Uniform CPA Exam, and fulfil work experience criteria. CPAs are highly valued for their skills in financial management, compliance, and decision-making, often working in public accounting, corporate finance, or government roles.
Exemption Paper:Economics and Markets
Foundations of Accounting
Fundamentals of Business Law
Business Finance
Financial Accounting and Reporting/p>
Management Accounting
Career Prospects
Business Manager
Business Administrative Manager
Finance Manager
Marketing Manager
Human Resource Manager
Strategic Management and Operation Manager
Corporate Planning Manager
Corporate Finance Manager
Business Development Manager
Entrepreneur
Business Continuity Manager
Risk and Governance Manager