Institute for Advanced Studies

In this new era of market competition, it is crucial to provide graduates with interdisciplinary thinking and skills so that they can effectively tackle these challenges. One solution to bridging the skills gap is by enhancing knowledge and skills.
Master of Advanced Studies program is designed for individuals from diverse experiences and backgrounds. The combination of Integrated Analytics and Sustainable Leadership, which serves as the program's direction, reflects a holistic approach to addressing complex challenges comprehensively.
This interdisciplinary Master's degree program offers stackable credentials and a flexible curriculum, allowing students to explore various topics across different fields or specialize in a specific area.

Career Opportunity

Course Structure

COURSE SYLLABUS

CORE SUBJECTS	CREDITS
Research Methodology	3
Data Analytics in Decision Making	4
Organisational Management, Culture and Leadership	3
Project Management	4
Environmental, Social and Governance	3
Computational Thinking and Design Thinking	4
Capstone Project	9
Total	30

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FROM DIEFFERENT
CLUSTER (Choose 4)*

Select a minimum of 3 subjects from 1 cluster

Environment & Infrastructure
Technology & Innovation
Policy & Governance
Health & Wellbeing
Total	12
Overall Credits	42

Programme
HQC – Master of Advanced Studies by coursework

Duration of study
Minimum : 2 - 3 Semesters
Maximum : 8 Semesters

Language Requirement

Band 5.5 ≥ IELTS Academic; or
Score 550 (PBT) / 213 (CBT) / 46 (IBTcentrebased) in TOEFL; or
Band 4 ≥ MUET; or
Score 51 ≥ PTE Academic; or
Grade C ≥ English Language in A Level, Univ. of Cambridge; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE); or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First CAE; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (CPE)

Entry Requirement

Entry requirements for this program are as follows:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in the related field with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or its equivalent or;
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 and fulfil at least one (1) criterion as follows or;
- Universiti Malaya graduate;
- Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related fields;
- Has produced publications in the related fields;
- Scholarship agency staff;
- Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
- Pass the special assessment by the Faculty
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.50 to 2.69 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related field;
  - Has produced publications in the related fields;
  - Scholarship recipient;
  - Government agency staff;
  - Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
  - Pass the special asssessment by the Faculty.
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has related working experience in the related field not less than five (5) years;
  - Published at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in the related field;
  - Passed the interview conducted by the Faculty (compulsory for non UM graduate applicants); or
  - Pass the special assessment by the Faculty.
Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body or;
Possessed Professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time or;
APEL (A) qualification (only for the programme by Mixed Mode and by Coursework)

Intake Schedule

Applications for research programmes are open throughout the year. Candidate could apply anytime

Fees

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