Master of Science (Strategic Studies)

Admission to Master of Science (Strategic Studies)  can be granted based on the criteria specified below:

1. A bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institu­tions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75, OR
2. A bachelor’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 and relevant WORK EXPERIENCE; OR 
3. A diploma from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with at least TEN (10) YEAR of relevant WORK EXPERIENCE, 35 YEARS or OLDER and passed APEL ASSESSMENT (LEVEL)7;  OR 
4. Any other equivalent QUALIFICATIONS recognised by the University Senate;  AND Fulfill the ENGLISH LANGUAGE requirement as set by the University Senate.

Students are required to complete 42 credits:

• Teras Program (Core Courses) – 20 credits
• Elektif Program (Elective Courses) – 16 credits
• Kertas Projek (Project Paper) – 6 credits

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Master of Science (Strategic Studies) programme structure (42 credits)

Total Fees (42 credits hour) RM 22,600 – Peninsular Malaysia & RM24,600 – Sabah & Sarawak 

• Coursework (42 credits) – RM500/credit hour – Peninsular Malaysia & RM550/credit hours – Sabah & Sarawak
• Service Charge – RM150/semester
• Registration Fees – RM600 / pay only 1st semester
• Total Tuition Fees – RM 22,600 – Peninsular Malaysia & RM24,600 – Sabah & Sarawak

Each application should enclose a processing fee of RM150 (Malaysian Applicant). Payment shall be made to: Uniutama Consultancy and Education. Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad: 02093010007784. 

The completed ONLINE APPLICATION FORM must be submitted with the following documents:

1. Proof of payment  processing fee;
2. Certified copies of Degree/equivalent qualifications, Malaysian University English Test (MUET)/ Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)/ International English Language Testing System (IELTS), professional certificates and full academics Transcripts;
3. Employee Endorsement Letter;
4. Letter of approval/official leave from employer/relevant authorities to pursue this programme;
5. Two (2) copies of passport-sized coloured photographs for student application 
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation or testimonial proving applicant’s potential for success in the desired programme

Please be informed that the acceptance letter will be posted through your e-mail. Only completed forms received will be processed