POSTGRADUATE

Master in Management (MIM)

The perfect transition degree. Designed for professionals from non-business backgrounds looking to build a comprehensive foundation in modern management and leadership. 

ReferenceA9491
Duration1 Year
ModeFull Time On-Campus

About The Programme

The Master in Management programme is a multidisciplinary postgraduate programme that equips students with essential managerial skills, strategic thinking, and broad-based business knowledge. This programme equips you with the knowledge and tools to manage teams, drive change, and lead effectively in any industry.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or early-career professional, this programme is your launchpad into the world of management. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), United Kingdom, the Master in Management (MIM) offers professional recognition through the award of a CMI Certificate and a direct pathway to achieving Chartered Manager status.

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Key Highlights & Ideal Candidates 🡣

The MIM is designed as a perfect transition degree for professionals looking to formalise their management capabilities.

Who Is This Programme For?
New Graduates & Early-Career Professionals looking for a fast-track launchpad into the world of corporate management.
Technical Specialists Non-business degree holders seeking to transition seamlessly into management roles.
Supervisors & Team Leaders Current leaders aiming to formalise and upgrade their managerial credentials.
International Learners Students seeking a globally recognised UK-accredited management qualification.
Programme Highlights
CMI Accreditation (UK): Graduates receive a CMI Certificate, affiliate membership, and a pathway to Chartered Manager status.
Foundational Leadership Focus: Master the core pillars of business including Organisational Management, Financial Management, and Project Management.
Zero Final Examinations: Evaluated entirely through continuous applied assessments (assignments, case studies, and presentations).
Practice-Based Capstone: Complete a final project paper that integrates theoretical knowledge to solve real-world managerial issues.
How You Will Learn & Intakes 🡣
Continuous Practical Assessment (No Exams)

This programme completely eliminates traditional final examinations. Your performance is evaluated through continuous, real-world assessments including business assignments, case study analyses, presentations, and a final Capstone Project paper.

Intakes 🡣

AeU offers multiple entry points throughout the academic year, allowing international students to align their admission with visa processing timelines and personal planning.

Upcoming Intakes
September 2026 January 2027 May 2027
Flexible Year-Round Enrollment

Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Secure your offer letter early to complete your Malaysian Student Visa application without stress.

Programme Components 🡣

The Master in Management (MIM) is scheduled for completion in 1 year on a modular basis.

1. Common Core Subjects

Compulsory for all MIM candidates to build cross-functional leadership knowledge.

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Organisational Theory and Design Digital Technologies & Business Process Innovation Organisational Management Strategic Financial Management Leadership and Organisational Change Total Quality Management Business Research Methods and Analytics Project Management Strategic Management in Disruptive Environment
2. The Specialisation: Elective Tracks

Students are required to choose two (2) elective subjects from one of the two (2) concentrations below:

1. Sustainability Management
Corporate Ethics, Governance & Sustainability Sustainability Leadership
2. Halal Management
Halal Supply Chain Management Halal Philosophy, Product & Services
3. Final Project Paper

A final capstone project addressing a real-world managerial issue. This replaces traditional examinations, allowing you to demonstrate practical, high-level problem-solving skills.

Entry Requirements 🡣

To apply for the MIM programme, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree and meet the following academic criteria:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field
CGPA 2.50 & Above: Direct Admission.
CGPA 2.00 – 2.49: Subject to a rigorous internal assessment by the University.
Bachelor’s Degree in a Non-Related Field
CGPA 2.00+ (With Experience): Subject to relevant working experience and internal assessment.
CGPA 2.00+ (No Experience): Subject to passing required pre-requisite courses prior to admission.
Other Recognized Qualifications

Any other equivalent related qualifications accepted by the AeU University Senate.

English Language Requirements 🡣

Flexible English proficiency pathways designed to get you started smoothly. Satisfy requirements through international exams or gain entry via AeU’s preparation program.

Recognized English Proficiency Exams
IELTS Overall Band 6.0
Cambridge Linguaskill Minimum Score 169
Other Equivalent Qualifications: Equivalent scores recognized by MQA and the Malaysian Government.
Don’t Have IELTS? Guaranteed Preparatory Pathway

International applicants who do not meet direct English requirements can still secure conditional admission by enrolling in AeU’s EPC prior to starting their MIM:

English Preparatory Course (EPC): An intensive, targeted program designed to elevate your academic English skills to postgraduate entry standards right on campus in Malaysia.
Fees & Funding 🡣

Earn an internationally recognized Master’s degree in Malaysia at a fraction of Western tuition costs. All eligible international applicants receive an automatic fee reduction to keep world-class postgraduate education affordable.

2026 International Student Scholarship

No separate scholarship essay or extra application required. Savings are automatically applied upon admission:

Total Scholarship Amount for MIMSave RM 15,000 (~USD 3,700)
Qualification Method Applied Upon Admission
Request Your Itemized Fee Structure

Connect directly with our International Admissions team on WhatsApp for official fee schedules and visa application timelines.

* Applicable for 2026 intakes. Excludes 6% SST and optional fees. Net fee covers 1-year full-time tuition and academic support.

Career & Postgraduate Pathways 🡣

A postgraduate qualification from AeU is a launchpad for deeper expertise and executive leadership. Completing the MIM provides a seamless academic pathway to advanced doctoral research.

Seamless Doctoral Progression
PhD in Business AdministrationFor advanced academic and research excellence.

Your Management Journey Starts Here

Step Confidently Into Corporate Management

Transition seamlessly into management and build the skills to lead teams in any industry.

Need English Support? The EPC Pathway

Skip the IELTS delays and start your Malaysian student journey immediately with a Conditional Offer Letter. Complete your intensive English Preparatory Course directly on campus, then progress straight into your degree programme.