• A Master’s Degree (Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
• A Master Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience* and rigorous internal assessment**; OR
• A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in non related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses***; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Masters degree (Level 7, MQF) recognized by the Malaysian Government.

Additional Requirement

Achieve a minimum Band 4 in Malaysian University Test (MUET) OR equivalent To Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) (Mid B2)****

Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring the required qualification for a particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content

** Rigorous assessment to evaluate the security of an applicant for a programme through statement of purpose, interview and other methods may cover the following criteria;

i. Demonstration of strong business experience, and that you have held significant managerial responsibilities.

ii. Evidence of any achievements in your professional life, for example, consistently performing at a high level, consistent career progression and any impact that you have had on your organization.

iii. Professional skills that you have developed, for example, learn work, leadership, problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills,

iv. How you will contribute to your class and what experiences you can bring to the institution.

*** The pre-requisite courses must equip the students with necessary business knowledge (managing people, managing financial resources, understanding customers , understanding environment and strategic planning) of one level lower than the programme level

**** Refer to Sural JPT GS 1000-630(41), dated 9th December 2019-Syarat Kompetensi Bahasa Inggeris Kepada Pelajar Antarbangsa for equivalent English language assessment and score.

***** The HEPS can take excellent Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) graduates for direct admission to Doctoral Degree by Research, (level 8, MQF) programme with the following conditions:

i. Students have rst class Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, or

ii. Students have obtained CGPA of at least 3.67 or equivalent from either an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; and

iii. Evaluated through rigorous internal assessment by the HEP, and

iv. Approved by the HEP Senate and accepted as a candidate for the Doctorate Degree (Level 8, MQF) programme, Students must demonstrate appropriate progress during the candidature period.