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Master of Business Strategy, Leadership and Change
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
- Putrajaya, Malaysia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year master's on business strategy, Leadership and organisational change, Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Business Strategy
- Leadership and Change. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Middle and senior management roles in small and large enterprises
- Management consultancy
- Own business ventures
Curriculum
- One-year programme with five core courses: research philosophy and practice plus competitive strategy
- Strategic innovation management
- Leadership and strategic change. Students choose optional courses such as project management
- Quality management and business economics
- And finish with a strategy-oriented dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant first or second class Honours degree or degree qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government and acceptable to the University.
- Relevant first or second class Honours degree (MSc IBM with Marketing
- MSc Business Strategy
- MBA also 2 years' business experience)
- Second class Honours in a related subject (MSc Petroleum Engineering).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor (Honours) degree recognised by the Malaysian Government and acceptable to the University, Related to the subject, MBA applicants also need at least two years of business experience, Non-related degrees considered for conversion courses on CV and work experience.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no score lower than 5.5)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements
- Intake and deadline on the programme page and (rolling applications). Create an account and Apply through the institution's admissions portal the Apply now portal (MBA applicants use the contact form on the apply page). Application fee RM530 (international). Upload certified transcripts and proof of English. Offer is issued by the university. Apply for the student visa through EMGS. Visa fee RM3
- 900 for 1 year (RM4
- 600 for 2 years
- Indonesia). Attend Welcome Week for your intake.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM63,876 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM530 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,000 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Putrajaya campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Department of Business Strategy, Leadership and Change |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is RM63,876 MYR per year. The application fee is RM530 MYR. The deposit is RM1,000 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM36,900 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no score lower than 5.5).

