Overview of Master of Science in Business Administration in City University Malaysia
The Master of Science by Research programme equips graduates with the professional skills to acquire higher-level transferable competencies, including the conduct of business research and to apply the knowledge gained to real-time situations in their work places.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
RESEARCH METHOD 1 / UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH METHOD:
Data Analysis
Research Proposal
Mixed Methodology
Data Collection Methods
Processing and Data Analysis
Preliminary Literature Review
Presentation of Research Results
Research Strategy and Processes
Qualitative Research Methodology
Quantitative Research Methodology?
RESEARCH METHOD 2 / UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH METHOD:
Introduction
Factor Analysis
Cluster Analysis
Multiple Regression Analysis
Structural Equation Modelling
Multivariate Discriminant Analysis
RESEARCH METHOD 3 / UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH METHOD:
Introduction
Data Analysis
Observations
Entering the Field
Writing up the report
Qualitative Research Genres
Self-reflexivity and Subjectivity
Role and Function of Literature Review
Reliability and Validity of Qualitative Research
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor (Level 6 MQF) in business-related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or equivalent qualifications as approved by the Senate; OR
Bachelor (Level 6 MQF) or equivalent in business-related subjects with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 but is subject to a careful assessment (interviews or portfolio); OR
Bachelor (Level 6 MQF) or equivalent in business-related fields a CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00 is acceptable, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in related fields.
English language competency requirements for international students: Minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
CAREER PROSPECTS
Marketing, Accounting & Finance, Strategic Management, Information Technology, Knowledge Management, Human Resource Management or any aspect of business
