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Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

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Duration

1 year

Study Format

On Campus

No. of Student Mentors

72

Total Tuition Fees

9,025 USD (Approx)

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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

This programme is specifically designed to provide:


  • The Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership would allow those students who choose this specialism to acquire advanced skills to take on the challenges of digital transformation.
  • The subject is an important area to study given the growing demand from employers across all sectors for professionals who combine managerial skills, digital understanding and vision.
  • The area is considered a fast-growing sector for employment, developing key employability skills.


The Benefits of the Programme

  • Demonstrate intellectual and practical skills and knowledge within the business and management strategic environment.
  • Identify leadership requirements in differing situations and demonstrate appropriate leadership capabilities.
  • Develop the ability to master of the technology associated with the profession.
  • Demonstrate innovative problem solving skills that are capable of tackling global business management issues.
  • Research information considering social responsibilities and related ethics.
  • Understand behavioural science and marketing analytics’ skills on tools and business intelligence applications allows to track user preferences and offer or direct that user to targeted content which is used to drive potential customers to specific products or advertisements leading to wider and larger market capture for sales.
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and to take responsibility for continuing professional development.
  • Demonstrate ability to devise and apply research and investigative methods within major business research paradigms.
  • Understand and critically analyse the digital business and management environment.
  • Effectively communicate towards different audiences and circumstances via a variety of communication tools and methods.
  • Demonstrate the personal effectiveness through effective self-management within the professional environment.


Who Should Attend

This programme is geared towards managers who wish to focus on enhancing and enriching skills to take on the challenges of digital transformation. In addition, middle and senior level managers will find this programme useful towards career growth as digital leadership is an important area to study given the growing demand from employers across all sectors to develop professionals with the combination of managerial skills, digital understanding, and vision.

KEY INFORMATION

Degree

Master

Language

English

Location

Malaysia

Intake Start Date

Jan 2026

Study Format

On Campus

Duration

1 year

Program Highlight

Dual Degree

Total Semester

2

Total Tuition Fees

9,025 USD (Approx) / in total

Application deadline

Feb 2026

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Asia Ranking 2026

EduRank Ranking 597

Programs

125

Students

14,000

Asia Pacific University (APU) continues to solidify its reputation for graduate employability, achieving a remarkable 100% employment rate among its graduates. In recognition of its excellence, APU was named the 2025 Employers’ Choice of University in Talentbank’s annual national survey of top employers. Furthermore, APU graduates earned a prestigious 6-Star rating in the Employers' Top Choice categories for Computing & IT, Animation, Advertising, Finance, and Marketing.


APU also maintained its leading position as the Champion in the Computing & IT category nationwide. In the previous year, 2024, APU graduates were similarly recognized as Champions in Employers’ Top Choice for Computing & IT, Game Design and Development, Animation, and Finance & Islamic Finance - a testament to APU’s sustained excellence and industry relevance across multiple disciplines


APU is honoured to receive the Future-Ready University & College award in the private universities category at the LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025, organised by Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp).


This award recognises a Higher Educational Institution that goes beyond academic excellence to actively prepare their students for the realities of a dynamic, fast-changing workforce. This institution demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging the gap between education and career readiness. 


This recognition reflects APU’s commitment to nurturing a future-ready generation through an inclusive, innovative, and supportive environment that prepares both students and staff to succeed in the evolving digital landscape.

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Dual Degree

APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme

Students who are under Masters Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.


APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme

Double Your Advantage

APU's partnership with De Montfort University (DMU), UK enables students to be awarded Dual Awards - separate degree certificates from each institution – and enhances not just teaching and learning experiences, but also career prospects.


Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from DMU, UK.


Both degrees are recognised locally & internationally.


The APU-DMU Dual Degree Programmes are offered under an approved collaboration in accordance with the QAA UK Quality Code for Higher Education for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Education as published by the United Kingdom Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

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TUITION FEES

Tuition fees

9,025 USD (Approx) / in total

Application fees

3,350 MYR

Application fee cannot be refunded.

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Entry Requirements

General Requirements


Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.

Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.

Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.

​Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.


Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).


English Requirements


International Students IELTS: 6.0


Possible Career Pathway


  • Analytics & Reporting Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Digital Business Analyst
  • Digital Business Consultant
  • Business Research Analyst
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Corporate Strategy Manager
  • Decision Analytics Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • General Manager
  • Global Purchasing Manager
  • Digital Transformation Manager
  • Logistic and Supply Chain Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • International Marketing Manager

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