Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme (Universiti Sains Malaysia) 

A unique 2-year experience

Combine a one-year MBA from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) with our master's degrees

Adam Smith Business School

Study with us on the Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme, and you'll join a world-leading business school with a reputation for excellence. 

The Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow is a triple accredited international business school which is evidence of our high-quality degrees and the world-class learning experience you can receive. 

As a Business School, we're one of the best in Europe (95th, Financial Times, December 2022). 

Apply today and earn a world-class education and student experience that is second to none. 

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The Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme is an exciting partnership designed in collaboration with the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), allowing you to combine a one-year MBA from our partner uni in Asia with our master's degrees. 

The programme draws on both European and Southeast Asian-specific business experiences, giving you a unique insight into leadership in today's international business world. 

You'll spend your first year studying in Malaysia on the USM MBA programe, before joining us in Glasgow for the second part of your journey on our Glasgow MSc.   

At Glasgow, you'll have the choice of one of three, world-class MSc programmes, including: 

  • Corporate Governance & Accountability 
  • Environment & Sustainable Development or
  • International Strategic Marketing

Upon graduation you will receive two awards: an MBA from USM and an MSc in your chosen subject from the University of Glasgow. 

 

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Year 1 MBA

The MBA programme at Universit Sains Malaysia (USM) is designed to help you meet your career challenges head-on. It provides a rigorous and comprehensive general management curriculum complemented by a mastery of cross-functional skills.

This is achieved through a hands-on learning experience and multimodal teaching strategies, including cases, simulations and discussions. All that is necessary to transform you into a dynamic outcome-oriented business leader.

The core courses in our MBA Programme cover various areas of business, such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and operations which aim to equip you with managerial knowledge, tools, and techniques complements with a sound understanding of the principles of sustainable business.

Year 2 MSc

Once in Glasgow, choose between one of three world-class, triple accredited MSc programmes, including Corporate Governance & Accountability, Environment & Sustainable Development, and International Strategic Marketing. 

Corporate Governance & Accountability

This programme will give you a theoretical and practical understanding of corporate governance and accountability, combined with an international perspective.

  • 4 core courses
  • 3 optional courses
  • 1 independent piece of research work in the form of a dissertation

Environment & Sustainable Development

Environment & Sustainable Development is designed to give you the tools to apply economic analysis to a range of environmental problems, with a focus on developing countries.

  • 4 core courses
  • 2 optional courses
  • 1 independent piece of research work in the form of a dissertation

International Strategic Marketing

This programme will provide you with a detailed understanding of contemporary marking principles, techniques and trends from an international perspective.

  • 9 core courses
  • 2 optional courses
  • 1 independent piece of research work in the form of a dissertation

Fees

 

Tuition fees for 2023-24 

MBA 

UK & International 

  • Full-time fee: £5,000

MSc 

UK 

  • International Strategic Marketing MSc: Full-time fee £11,440 
  • Environment & Sustainable Development MSc: Full-time fee £8,448
  • Corporate Governance & Accountability MSc: Full-time fee £10,920

International 

  • International Strategic Marketing MSc: Full-time fee £20,784
  • Environment & Sustainable Development MSc: Full-time fee £18,816
  • Corporate Governance & Accountability MSc: Full-time fee £20,784

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme at USM includes: 

  • A 2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent 
  • Or a 2.2 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent and a minimum of 1-year relevant work experience
  • Also, your degree must meet the pre-requisites of the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School MSc.  

Shortlisted potential students will be invited for a short interview with the Programme Director or alternative as there is limited space for this highly competitive programme. 

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

•6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
•IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Common equivalent English language qualifications accepted for entry to this programme:

TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
•90 overall with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements, this includes TOEFL mybest.

Pearsons PTE Academic

•59 overall with minimum 59 in all subtests
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)

•176 overall, no subtest less than 169
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Oxford English Test

•7 overall with no subtest less than 6
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

LanguageCert Academic SELT

• 70 overall with no subtest less than 60
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Password Skills Plus

•6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Trinity College Tests

•Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

  • Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.

Alternatives to English Language qualification

•Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
o students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.

•Undergraduate 2+2 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
o students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.

For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.

Pre-sessional courses

The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study. Our courses give you:

  • direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS);
  • essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University;
  • flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.

For more detail on our pre-sessional courses please see this page:
Pre-sessional courses 

We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:

  • Heriot Watt
  • Kingston Upon Thames
  • Middlesex University
  • Manchester University
  • Reading University
  • Edinburgh University
  • ST Andrews University
  • UCL
  • Durham

How to apply

Ready to apply? The University of Glasgow processes applications via our online application.

As part of the application process, you need to submit the following supporting documents:

  • A personal statement
  • A CV outlining your work experience
  • Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English). 

Please note, there will be an interview as part of the process. 

Application deadlines

International & EU applicants: 25 July 2025
UK applicants: 22 August 2025

 

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For further queries, please email:

business-recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk

Funding opportunities

If you require funding for your master's degree, begin your research as soon as possible.

Students applying to the Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme at the University of Glasgow will not be eligible for internal University of Glasgow scholarships, as our fees are already reduced under the Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme partnership. 

You can however apply for external scholarships and search our scholarships database.

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How to apply

The University of Glasgow processes applications via our online application. 

As part of the application process, you need to submit a personal statement and a detailed CV outlining your work experience with specific emphasis on the managerial roles and responsibilities.

Please note, there will be an interview as part of the process. 

International and EU applicants: 25 July 2025
UK applicants: 22 August 2025