Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance)

Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance) (KA6339)

The Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance) is one of a select few MBA programmes that address the importance of business ethics, good corporate governance, corporate transparency and accountability, issues which are of growing concern in the business world today. The turbulent business environment, coupled with the plethora of business and accounting scandals in recent years demands for greater and better corporate governance practices in businesses. Given these developments, the programme aims to acquaint candidates with the theory and practice of corporate governance, particularly relating to social accountability and reporting. In doing so, candidates will become aware of matters such as reporting, legal and regulatory framework, relevant codes of corporate governance, and be able to examine the strengths and weaknesses of a situation or environment contributing to a strong governance administration in the Malaysian context. In addition, the programme gives candidates an understanding of the behaviour, form and performance of organisations, an appreciation of strategic issues facing a business organisation and the formulation of long-term policies to address such concerns. It provides candidates with a balance of theoretical and experiential learning, thus enabling them to develop business skills for the challenging globalised world.

This postgraduate programme is a specialized and challenging programme comprising 14 core subjects including business research methods, one elective subject, and a Research Project. Throughout the programme, candidates will be encouraged to participate in enhancement courses such as a Project/Dissertation Writing Workshop, and to attend seminars and talks conducted by industry practitioners.

Mode of Study

Coursework and Project

The coursework-based MBA (Corporate Governance) comprises a major coursework component and a research component, usually termed ‘research project’. Satisfactory completion of both components is required for the award of the degree. The coursework component consists of a number of subjects assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and examinations. Continuous assessment includes individual and group assignment work, case-studies and tests. Some subjects may include additional practical components.

Medium of Instruction
English

Duration
Minimum 18 months

Intakes
January, May

Programme Structure
Structure C: Coursework and Project

Subjects
Marketing Management
Legal Environment of Business for Managers
Operations Management
Information Technology for Corporations
Organizational Behaviour and Analysis
Managerial Economics
Financial Information and Control
Quantitative Methods
Strategic Management for Corporations
Corporate Administration
Corporate Secretaryship
Corporate Governance
Corporate Financial Management
Business Research Methods
Research Project
1 Elective Major

Electives Major
Strategic Human Resource Management
Business Consulting Skills
Business Negotiation
Malaysian Mergers and Acquisitions
Taxation for Managers