Faculty of Economics and Business

Postgraduate
Programme

Explore postgraduate study opportunities through Coursework and Research pathways at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

01   Coursework Programme
02   Research Programme
40–44
40–44 Credits Coursework Programme
3.0
CGPA 3.0 Coursework Graduation Requirement
2×
February & September Coursework Intake
Postgraduate Studies

Advance Your Knowledge & Professional Skills

Our postgraduate programmes extend knowledge and skills gained from the first degree and develop new professional skills in graduates.

Students can pursue their postgraduate journey through either a Coursework Programme or a Research Programme.

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Two Distinct Postgraduate Pathways

Choose between structured coursework involving lectures, seminars and project work, or a wholly research-based postgraduate programme.

Choose Your Pathway

Two Postgraduate Options

Select the pathway that matches your academic and professional objectives.

01

Coursework Programme

Programmes involving lectures, seminars and project work, designed to extend knowledge and develop new professional skills.

40–44 Credits
CGPA 3.0 Graduation
February Intake
September Intake
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02

Research Programme

A wholly research-based postgraduate pathway with academic supervision, progress evaluation, thesis presentation and viva voce examination.

Research Based
Supervisor Academic Staff
Thesis Presentation
Viva Voce Examination
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Coursework Programme

Coursework-based postgraduate programmes

Coursework-Based Learning

Coursework programmes extend knowledge and skills gained from the first degree and develop new professional skills in graduates.

Programmes involve lectures, seminars and project work.

Minimum Credit Requirement 40–44 Credits depending on the respective programme

Programme Information

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Students are required to successfully complete the minimum credit required by the respective programme.
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Students must achieve a final CGPA of at least 3.0 in order to graduate.
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Master degree by Coursework is offered every February and September.
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Coursework programmes involve lectures, seminars and project work.
Available Programmes

Coursework Programmes

Explore the available coursework programmes.

Intake February
Intake September
Coursework Programme

Entry Requirements

As Approved By Senate Nos. 04/2020 -189

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A Bachelor degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate.

02

A Bachelor degree or equivalent but with CGPA less than 2.50, may be admitted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field.

03

Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate.

International Students

A minimum IELTS Score of 5.0 or its equivalent (e.g. TOEFL-525; TOEFL Computer Test -196; TOEFL Internet Test 69-70 or MUET Band 3) is required.

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Research Programme

Wholly research-based postgraduate programmes

Wholly Research Based

Research programme refers to graduate programme that is wholly research based.

Student is assigned to an experienced member of academic staff as supervisor or to a supervisory panel.

A panel is made up of graduate staff and experts from either within or outside the University.

The academic progress of research student is evaluated two times a year through progress reports.

The degree is examined through the presentation of a thesis and a viva voce examination.

A student who has satisfied the Graduate Studies Committee in all aspects of their work is eligible for the award of the degree.

Research Journey

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Assignment to an experienced academic staff member as supervisor or to a supervisory panel.
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Academic progress evaluated two times a year through progress reports.
03
Thesis presentation and viva voce examination.
04
Eligibility for the award of the degree after satisfying the Graduate Studies Committee.
Research Programme

Entry Requirements

As Approved By Senate Nos. 04/2020 -189

01

A Bachelor degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate.

02

A Bachelor degree or equivalent with at least CGPA of 2.50 and did not achieve CGPA of 2.75, may be admitted depending on rigorous internal evaluation.

03

A Bachelor degree or equivalent but with CGPA less than 2.50, may be admitted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field.

04

Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate.

International Students

A minimum IELTS Score of 5.0 or its equivalent (e.g. TOEFL-525; TOEFL Computer Test-196; TOEFL Internet Test 69-70 or MUET Band 3) is required.

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