Introduction

While there are hundreds of good MBAs in the world market, the Ascend MBA, under the collaboration with Binary University, Malaysia, stands out as the World’s ONLY Industry Specialist MBA. The Ascend MBA provides you the opportunity to earn a world-class MBA the empowers you to specialize in a specific industry that you are passionate to work in the future.

Offered under the auspicious of Ascend University, under the collaboration with Binary University, one of Asia’s Oldest Business Schools, which has transformed students from over 60 countries to become business leaders and shapers. The Ascend MBA not only offers cutting-edge modules such as Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Cross Cultural Dynamics and Corporate Entrepreneurship but help transform one to possess an entrepreneurial mindset which is key to success in the complex business world of today.

Due to all the above reasons, Ascend MBA graduates have been enjoying outstanding graduate employability, better starting salaries and excellent global mobility.

Program Aim

The Ascend MBA aims to produce industry Specialist Professionals (ISPs) who possesses the following:

• A thorough understanding of general management
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skill necessary to function as an effective manager.’
• In-depth practical knowledge of a specific industry
• Entrepreneurial and leadership skills needed to drive an organization beyond the ordinary

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, you will be able:

• Critically evaluate theories and concepts of business;
• Apply theories and concepts in the decision-making process in the business environment;
• Conduct research with minimal supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices;
• Demonstrate managerial and leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively;
• Generate solutions to problems using scientific and critical thinking skills; and
• Demonstrate the skills and principles of lifelong learning in their academic and career development.

DURATION: 16 MONTHS

Master in Business Administration

YEAR 1

Programme Structure

Introduction

The School of Technology Management or STM at Binary University is among the oldest IT schools in Malaysia. It is a pioneer in offering industry relevant programs and among the first to offer postgraduate degrees in IT and computer science. The MSc ITM has an alumni spanning across the globe and its graduates are much sought after by employers because of the industry-specific skills they possess.

Program Aim

The aim of the MSc ITM is to produce hybrid IT managers who are proficient in both the technical aspects of Information Technology and the management aspects of a business enterprise. By producing technology-savvy business decision makers who understand how current and emerging technologies can best be applied to make their organizations more profitable, productive competitive and sustainable. Binary graduates are well-positioned to face the new challenges of the 21st century.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able:

• Apply and integrate knowledge on current research issues in IT and IR4.0 to produce work that is at the forefront of developments in the domain of the information technology management;
• Evaluate and analyse computing solutions in terms of their usability, efficiency and effectiveness;
• Develop computing solutions and use necessary tools to analyse their performance;
• Apply existing techniques of research and enquiry to acquire, interpret and extend, knowledge in computing;
• Communicate and function effectively individually and as a member of a team.
• Prepare, publish and present technical material to a diverse audience; and
• Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with codes of professional ethics and responsibilities assigned.

DURATION: 2 Years

Introduction

There is a global shortage for well qualified Education Managers as Educational professionals helming these positions in schools, education agencies and ministries are often trained as teachers and not as education managers.

The Binary MSc in Education Management degree prepares students for leadership roles in various professional settings in the Education Sector. Apart from students, principals and teachers as well as other education professionals who do not have a management background will find this program to be extremely useful as they will be able to learn to manage organizations efficiently, optimize usage of resources and develop feasible and innovative solutions to issues in education.

The program also provides opportunities for academic and professional development that encourages intellectual engagement, reflection and debate as the program is patronized by high number of participants from the international market.

Program Aim

This programme has been developed to impart professional management knowledge and techniques as well as enable students to confidently, creatively and innovatively solve management problems in the education industry. The programme also equips students with awareness, knowledge and competencies that are critical for efficiently handling current responsibilities and future developments in the field of educational management and administration.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, graduates would be able to:

• Apply and integrate knowledge relating to current research issues in a specific area of study;
• Apply appropriate research techniques to acquire, interpret and extend educational knowledge in the chosen area of study;
• Demonstrate the capability to communicate, lead and work together in building new knowledge;
• Synthesize advanced knowledge and engage in problem solving and use of scientific skills;
• Demonstrate the capabilities and dispositions to work as engaged professional educators in building learning communities of the future;
• Design and conduct research professionally and ethically; and
• Continuously, incrementally and cumulatively develop encyclopedic general knowledge and diverse individual talents and potentialities.

DURATION: 2 Years

Introduction

Whether you are in USA, Asia, Africa or anywhere else in the world, the top news in major newspapers are always related to accounting and finance. Following the financial crisis, the practice of accounting, auditing and corporate governance have become highly sophisticated due to the transformation brought about by technological developments, the globalization of capital markets, financial engineering and changes in regulations. These changes and trends have created an increased demand for a new breed of professionals with strong analytical ability and specialist knowledge in the field of accounting and finance.

The Binary MSc in Accounting and Finance degree prepares students for leadership roles in various professional settings. Apart from students, accountants and other professionals who do not have an accounting background will find this program to be extremely useful as they will be able to learn to manage organizations efficiently, optimize usage of resources and develop feasible solutions to issues in accounting and finance.

The program also provides opportunities for academic and professional development that encourages intellectual engagement, reflection and debate as the program is patronized by participants from the world market.

Program Aim

The MSc in Accounting and Finance is a specially designed program to equip students with the contemporary knowledge and skills to help meet the financial goals of an enterprise.

The aim of the program is to equip students with sound accounting and finance capabilities including critical analysis, research as well as analytical and numerical skills. The program will provide students the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge in international accounting, global financial markets, finance, fintech and investment.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, graduates would be able:

• To demonstrate advanced understanding of accounting and finance knowledge;
• To critically evaluate literature to identify knowledge gap, apply appropriate research methodology, analyse data using qualitative/quantitative techniques and interpret research findings in Accounting and Finance;
• To demonstrate innovation abilities in the application of knowledge and suggest possible solutions to accounting and finance issues;
  To analyse to business and social issues in the Accounting and Finance field;
• To generate strategic solutions to problems using analytical and critical thinking skills in Accounting and Finance;
• To present research finding in Accounting and Finance field;
• To manage information for lifelong learning in Accounting and Finance field;
• To apply values, ethics, morality and professionalism in their carrying out their responsible Accounting and Finance professionals and
• To demonstrate leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively with peers and stakeholders in the Accounting and Finance field.

DURATION: 2 Years