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Master of Business Administration (MBA) for FPAM Members

An exclusive, best-value MBA for FPAM members — with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) pathway.

Lead Malaysia’s Financial Planning Profession.
An exclusive MBA for FPAM members, with a Financial Planning track completing 3 of 4 CFP® modules.

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Programme Details

  • 12–16 Months

    Duration

  • VUC

    Award

  • Postgraduate

    Pathway

  • Blended

    Study Mode

  • Jan, May & Sept

    Intakes

  • R2/0410/7/0014(FA3814)12/29

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Step into senior leadership across any industry.

Core Roles

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)

  • Wealth / Investment Manager

  • Financial Adviser

  • Finance Manager

  • Senior Manager / Director

  • Entrepreneur / Business Owner

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Financial planners need leadership plus certification.
  • An exclusive MBA with FPAM for its members.
  • A Financial Planning track completing 3 of 4 CFP® modules.
  • As little as 12 months, 100% coursework, with microcredentials.

The Education

Core business modules, each mapped to a microcredential, plus a specialist pathway.

  • Strategic Marketing and Strategic Management.
  • Managerial Finance and Economics.
  • Strategic HR Management.
  • Entrepreneurship, Business Research Methods and a research project.

The Credential Advantage

A Financial Planning track completing 3 of 4 CFP® modules, plus global microcredentials.

Graduate Ready

A recognised, globally relevant MBA with world-class microcredentials.

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Course Modules

  • Strategic Marketing Management
  • Managerial Finance
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Managerial Economics
  • Strategic Management
  • Business Research Methods
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Organization and Business Management
  • MBA Research Project
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The Creative Learning Experience

An MBA is learned by applying it. The programme is built on case studies and real-world projects — 100% coursework, no exams — so you apply your learning as you go.

How You Learn

  • Coursework-Based:

    case studies and projects, no exams.

  • Flexible Delivery:

    around your commitments.

  • Specialist Pathway:

    tailor your MBA.

  • Embedded Microcredentials:

    top universities and tech giants.

  • Applied Research:

    solve a real business problem.

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Industry Projects & Certifications

Recognised credentials. Real-world application. Global mobility.

Built around applied projects and globally recognised microcredentials.

Embedded Microcredentials Coursera for Campus microcredentials from Illinois, Yale, IESE, Macquarie and more.

  • MBA Research Project A research project solving a real-world business challenge.
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Career Outcomes

Roles in Focus

Graduate ready to lead, manage and build.

Opportunities span financial planning, wealth management, advisory and leadership. Progression Pathways Progress to a DBA or PhD.

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)holistic financial planning.
  • Wealth / Investment Managermanage portfolios.
  • Financial Adviserguide financial decisions.
  • Finance Managerlead financial strategy.
  • Senior Manager / Directorlead teams.
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Student Experience

You join a community of ambitious professionals, studying flexibly while applying your learning to real work.

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    Flexible Delivery:

    around your commitments.

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    Specialist Pathways:

    tailor your MBA.

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    HRDC Claimable:

    if your employer contributes to HRD Corp.

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    Award-Winning Ecosystem:

    BrandLaureate Best Brand in Online Education, 2020–2024.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • A Bachelor’s degree, min CGPA 2.50, accepted by the Senate; or
  • A Bachelor’s degree below CGPA 2.50, subject to 5 years’ working experience.
  • Note Fast-track options are available via APEL.A (Diploma holders) and APEL.C (credit transfer) — speak to admissions.
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Fees & Financing

Malaysian Students

  • Programme feeRM12,900 (FPAM member rate, from RM13,900)
  • Resource & Materials FeeRM1,000/year

International Students

  • Programme feeRM12,900 (FPAM member rate)
  • Resource & Materials FeeRM1,000/year
  • EMGS feeapplies for international students

International student fees are subject to a 6% Service Tax (SST) from 1 September 2025. The member rate applies to FPAM members; please confirm eligibility with admissions.

A range of options is available, including EPF withdrawals, EZ payment plans, 0% instalment plans, scholarships and bursaries. The programme may also be HRD Corp (HRDC) claimable if your employer contributes. Full details are available through the admissions team.