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Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership (ODL)

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

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Duration

2.5 years

Study Format

Online

No. of Student Mentors

72

Total Tuition Fees

7,210 USD (Approx)

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ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

What We Teach

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

 

  • The Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership empower students with advanced skills to confront the complexities of digital transformation. There is a pressing need for professionals who can seamlessly integrate managerial expertise, digital acumen, and visionary thinking. This programme responds to rapid expansion of this employment sector while nurturing employability competencies.

The Benefits of the Programme

  • Identify leadership requirements in different situations and demonstrate appropriate leadership capabilities.
  • Attain expertise in strategic thinking, essential for navigating the complex business environment. Develop adaptable leadership skills to excel in diverse situations, demonstrating effective leadership capabilities.
  • Understand behavioural science, marketing analytics’ skills on tools and business intelligence applications allows digital leaders to track user preferences and strategically offer users towards content which is used to drive potential customers to specific products or advertisements leading to wider and larger market capture for sales.
  • Develop proficiency and skills to address the challenges of digital transformation while fostering a comprehensive understanding of modern business processes, enabling success in the digital era.
  • Acquire innovative problem-solving techniques to solve global business challenges.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and to take responsibility for continuing professional development.


KEY INFORMATION

Degree

Master

Language

English

Location

Malaysia

Intake Start Date

Jan 2026

Study Format

Online

Duration

2.5 years

Program Highlight

Standard Program

Total Semester

6

Total Tuition Fees

7,210 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

Modules

This programme comprises 13 coursework modules and a Project. There are 10 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and 3 specialisation modules.


Pre-requisite Modules (for non-business students)

 Duration: 2 months (ODL)


Managing People

Understanding Customers

Managerial Finance

Business Environment & Strategic Planning


Core Modules


Organisational Behaviour

Managerial Finance

Managerial Economics

Business Intelligence Systems

Global Strategic Management

Strategic Marketing Management

Statistical Decision Making

Entrepreneurship

Human Resource Management

Research Methodology

Project


Specialisation Modules


Leading Digital Business Transformation

Big Data Analytics and Technologies

Digital Execution

TUITION FEES

Tuition fees

7,210 USD (Approx) / in total

Application fees

3,350 MYR

Application fee cannot be refunded.

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ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

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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