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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
   
Master of Science (MS)
   
 
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
   What is the basic requirement for admission to the GSM-MSc programme?
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   What is the structure of the programme?
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   Where and when are the classes held?
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   What is the duration of the MSc programme?
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   What is the medium of instruction for the programme?
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   Does GSM offer specialisation in MSc programme?
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   Is there any financial assistance?
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   Is there on-campus accommodation for international students or for students from outside the Klang valley?
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   How much is the total fees of the MSc programme? Do I pay the full amount at the beginning of the course?
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   When are the intakes for the GSM-MSc programme?
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   I am interested to apply for the GSM-MSc programme. How do I apply?
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   Can I apply if I don't have a basic degree but hold a professional qualification?
  
 


1. What is the basic requirement for admission to the GSM-MSc programme?

To qualify for the Master of Science (MS) candidates must hold the following qualifications:
  1. Applicants must have an Honours Degree with a CGPA of at least 2.750 or its equivalent in the relevant field; or,
     
  2. Applicants have obtained a professional qualification recognized as being equivalent with (i) above; or,
     
  3. Applicants have obtained whatever other qualification that is approved by the UPM Senate.
     
  4. Applicants must have proficiency in the language according to the requirement of the University.

Language Proficiency Requirements:
    (English Language)

  1. A Malaysian candidate must have obtained at least a credit in English at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia level or have passed English courses conducted at the Diploma or Bachelor's level.
     
  2. All international candidates from countries where English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL or 6 for IELTS. This requirement is not applicable to candidate applying for admission into the Malay Language Studies.
     
  3. Provisional admission may be granted to an applicant who has obtained a score of 500 - 549 for TOEFL or Band 5 - 5.5 for IELTS or its equivalent, who upon registration, is required to enrol and pass the Tertiary English Programme conducted by the University. An applicant with a TOEFL score lower than 500 or IELTS lower than Band 5 shall not be considered for admission. An applicant with a degree from any Malaysian public university who has fulfilled the English requirement for that degree shall be exempted from such a requirement.

    (Malay Language)

  1. All international students (except students from Indonesia and Brunei) must obtain a grade 'M' for the Malay Language course (BBM 1401 or its equivalent) to be eligible for conferral of a degree.

    Note:
    M - Memuaskan/Satisfactory
     

* Note: Appropriate GMAT score is an advantage.

 

 

Relevant research experience is an added advantage.

Applicants are to ensure that a research proposal is attached with the application form.
 
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2. What is the structure of the programme?

The structure is as below:

 

Trimester 1 – 3

Core courses:

Research Methodology - 3 credits

Business Statistic - 3 credits

 

Elective courses:

5 courses from the respective area of specialisation:

Management
Marketing
Finance
Accounting

Human Resource Management

 

Trimester 4 – 6

Research + Thesis Writing
 

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3. Where and when are the classes held?

Classes are held during the evening on weekdays (6.30 p.m – 9.30 p.m) and/or on Saturdays (9.00 a.m – 12.00 noon / 2.30 p.m – 5.30 p.m).

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4. What is the duration of the MSc programme?

The average period of study is 6 trimesters (2 years) with a maximum of 9 trimesters (3 years).

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5. What is the medium of instruction for the programme?

All MSc classes are conducted in English. You are required to write your class assignments and thesis in English.

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6. Does GSM offer specialisation in the MSc programme?

Yes, we offer specialisation in the areas of Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Human Resource Management.

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7. Is there any financial assistance?

Currently, we do not offer any scholarship or loan to students. Students are required to secure their own funding. There are many banks which offer competitive interest rates for study loans for instance the Bank of Commerce Berhad, UPM branch.

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8. Is there on-campus accommodation for international students or for students from outside the Klang valley?

Students are required to arrange their own accommodation. Nonetheless, residential colleges for undergraduates may have some limited room vacancies for post-graduates. Students may contact the managers of the respective colleges directly. This will be a private arrangement between the students and the residential college concerned.

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9. How much is the total fees of the MSc programme? Do I pay the full amount at the beginning of the course?

The fee for foreign students is RM8,824.00 for the first trimester, RM7,774.00 for the second trimester, RM2,950.00 for the third trimester onwards and RM3,800.00 for the final trimester. There are three trimesters per year. The total fee for the entire programme depends on the duration of study. A bank guarantee letter or letter of sponsorship is required to certify that students have sufficient fund for the completion of the programme.

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10. When are the intakes for the GSM-MSc programme?

First and Second Trimester.

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11. I am interested to apply for the GSM-MSc programme. How do I apply?

To receive an application form and brochure, please send a RM1.00 stamped (within Malaysian), self addressed envelope (35cm x 25cm) together with a RM10.00 postal order payable to “Bendahari, Universiti Putra Malaysia”. Completed forms must be submitted to the address below:

Graduate School of Management
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400, UPM Serdang
Selangor, Malaysia


Application forms also can be downloaded from the website at http://gsm.upm.edu.my

The completed application forms should reach the Graduate School of Management office by the following dates:

Applicant First Trimester Second Trimester
Malaysian 15 April 15 August
International 15 March 15 July

* Applications after these dates will only be considered for the following Trimester.

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12. Can I apply if I don't have a basic degree but hold a professional qualification?

Yes. The followings are acceptable as equivalent to a degree programme:

 

ICSA

ACCA (Associates) & CII (Associate) & CII (Associates) – UK

CIMA (Associates), CIT (Corporate Membership) – UK

MACPA, MII & Ins. Of Bankers (Full membership) – Msia

Inst. Of Surveyor & Ins. Of Engineers (Full membership) – M’sia

Advanced Diploma from UiTM.

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