Bachelor of Management with Honours (New Design)
A 3½-year School of Management degree that nurtures future managers with a practical and conceptual understanding of management principles.
- 3½ years (7 semesters), full-time
- Undergraduate — Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Programme Code 0020)
- Intakes: October (Semester I) & March (Semester II)
- School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Management with Honours nurtures future managers with a practical and conceptual understanding of management principles. Real-world experience is built into the programme through partnerships with international academics and practitioners, alumni engagement, practitioner-in-residence sessions and job fairs with multinational companies. Students choose one of six specialisations:
- Finance & Islamic Finance
- International Business
- Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour
- Operations
Candidates must attend an interview as part of the selection process. Full entry requirements for the current intake are available from USM Admissions and USM International.
Programme Highlights
Areas of Specialisation
Core management studies are combined with a focused area of expertise chosen from six specialisations.
Finance & Islamic Finance
Corporate finance, investment and Shariah-compliant financial management.
International Business & Marketing
Global business environments, market strategy and customer growth.
Organisational Behaviour & Operations
People, processes and performance in modern organisations.
Your Path to Admission
1
Check Entry Requirements
Review the academic and English-language requirements for the current intake.
2
Submit Your Application
Apply through USM Admissions, or contact USM International for guidance with your application.
3
Attend the Interview
All candidates take part in an interview as part of the selection process.
4
Register & Begin
Successful applicants register for Semester I (October) or Semester II (March).
Fees (USD)
Item
Details
Amount (USD)
Billing
Applies To
Notes
Tuition Fee
Per semester
2,520.00
Every semester
7 semesters
Total tuition 17,640.00
Tuition Fee (Annual)
Per year
5,040.00
Yearly
3½ years
Two semesters per year
Recurrent Fee
Per semester
112.50
Every semester
All students
Subject to 6% SST
Non-Recurrent Fee
Registration
1,325.00
One-time
New students
Payable on registration
Career Opportunities
The programme prepares graduates for management roles across industries, with exposure to practitioners, alumni and multinational employers through job fairs during the programme.
- Management Trainee
- Financial Analyst
- Marketing Executive
- Operations Manager
- International Business Executive
6
Areas of specialisation
2
Intakes per year (October & March)
Why Study at USM International
Study a Universiti Sains Malaysia qualification at our international campus at SEAMEO RECSAM, Gelugor, Penang.
Malaysia’s Only APEX University
USM is ranked 2nd in Malaysia and 128th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027).
Global Partnerships
Ranked 1st in the world for SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals and Top 5 overall (THE Impact Rankings 2026).
Industry Connections
Practitioner-in-residence sessions, alumni engagement and job fairs with multinational companies.
English Language Requirements
International applicants must meet one of the following minimum scores. Exemptions apply if English is your mother tongue or national language, or was the medium of instruction at your previous institution.
TOEFL & IELTS
Minimum scores
TOEFL iBT 40
IELTS Band 5
TOEFL Essentials (Online): Band 7.5.
PTE & Cambridge
Minimum scores
PTE 47
Cambridge CAE/CPE 154
Linguaskill Online: 154.
MUET
Minimum score
MUET Band 3.5
English Language Requirements
International applicants must meet one of the following minimum scores. Exemptions apply if English is your mother tongue or national language, or was the medium of instruction at your previous institution.
TOEFL & IELTS
Minimum scores
TOEFL iBT 40
IELTS Band 5
TOEFL Essentials (Online): Band 7.5.
PTE & Cambridge
Minimum scores
PTE 47
Cambridge CAE/CPE 154
Linguaskill Online: 154.
MUET
Minimum score
MUET Band 3.5
Exemptions available
Exempt if English is your mother tongue or the medium of instruction at your previous institution.
Everything You Need to Apply
Admission Requirements
Applicants are assessed on academic qualifications, English proficiency and an interview.
- Recognised pre-university qualification (see USM Admissions for the full entry requirements)
- English proficiency for international applicants (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, MUET or equivalent)
- Interview with the School of Management
Tuition & Fees
Total tuition USD 17,640 (USD 2,520 per semester), plus a recurrent fee of USD 112.50 per semester and a one-time non-recurrent fee of USD 1,325. All fees are subject to change and 6% SST.
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Ready to Study Management at USM International?
Intakes in October and March. Our admissions team in Penang is here to help you take the next step.
Call 017-876 6952 or email info@usminternational.my — our team in Penang is here to guide you.
Ready to Study Management at USM International?
Intakes in October and March. Our admissions team in Penang is here to help you take the next step.
Call 017-876 6952 or email info@usminternational.my — our team in Penang is here to guide you.
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