Introduction

About the Programme
If you are aiming to work in a senior management role, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) will help you gain the professional and personal skills you need to succeed. The MBA is oriented to the needs of business leaders of today and tomorrow. It equips graduates with professional expertise in business administration that is highly prized by employers worldwide.
The programme can be completed in a minimum of 12 months.

Core Units

• Accounting for Managers
• Business Finance
• Business, Society and the Environment
• Global Business in the Asian Century
• Leading the Engaged Enterprise
• Strategies for Growth and Excellence

Elective Units
(Choose 1-2 units depending on the number of credit points)

• Data, Metrics, Reporting and Analytics
• Economics and Business Strategy
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
• Human Resource Management Perspectives
• International Business Negotiations
• Managing Strategic Risk and Projects
• Organisational Behaviour and Management
• Strategic Marketing Management

 

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant working experience
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration awarded by Murdoch University or its equivalent
• Other equivalent qualifications with 2 years of relevant working experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

The final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.
English Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
• Applicants are required to meet Murdoch University’s English language requirement.

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Delivery Method
Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this programme, and they have the flexibility to plan their study schedule and attend classes once or twice a week depending on their study load. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings or weekends to suit the busy schedules of students enrolled in this programme. Each unit is supported with 24 contact hours.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of Transnational Education & Deputy Dean of Murdoch University are based in Singapore to oversee all academic aspects and ensure a high standard of academic delivery here.

Assessment Methods
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, project or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

Commencement Date
There are 3 intakes per year:
– January
– May
– September
Please contact our consultants to obtain a copy of the class schedules.
Minimum class size: 20 students
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.
Maximum allowed candidature period:

• 12 credit points: 2 years
• 24 credit points: 4 years
• 36 credit points: 5 years
• 48 credit points: 6 years
• 72 credit points: 10 years
• 96 credit points: 12 years
• 120 credit points: 12 years

If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.

 

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Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
For Singaporean/PR

Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme.

Non-Tuition Fees
For Singaporean/PR Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. 
All fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate. The prevailing GST rate from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 is 8%. From 1 January 2024, the GST rate will increase to 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.
Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Education Loan
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.