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Duration
1+ year
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Intake Date
20 January 2025
12 May 2025
25 August 2025
15 December 2025
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Awarding Body
APU, Malaysia
About APU

Why choose APU?

Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2024)
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2025)
5-Star Excellence Rating SETARA
5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
100% Employability Rate
100% Employability Rate
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
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More Than Just An International Business Communications Master Programme

You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under Master of Science in Global Marketing Management will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • ​Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 
English Requirements
International Students
  • IELTS : 6.0
     
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Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.
 
Programme Outline

What We Teach

This programme is specifically designed to provide:
 

  • An overview on marketing in a global environment.
  • An understanding towards the marketing blueprint that can be used in all countries, whether as a standard approach or adapted to specific characteristics of a particular market.
  • Focus on thinking and planning marketing activities at a global level in the light of the market and its requirements.
  • The Benefits of the Programme

    On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to :
     

    • Assess the relevance of national and international trends and issues in cross border marketing.
    • Evaluate the importance of creating, developing and maintaining a competitive advantage in a global context.
    • Critically evaluate the range of advanced skills required to design and implement a global marketing plan.
    • Understand behavioral science and marketing analytics' skills on tools and business intelligence applications allows to track user preferences and offer or direct that user to targeted content which is used to drive potential customers to specific products or advertisements leading to wider and larger market capture for sales.
    • Develop skills to be employed in an advisory or practical managerial capacity in marketing management.
    • Manage marketing and corporate communication in global marketing environments.
    • Possess the personal, interpersonal, cultural awareness and critical skills to be able to work in Marketing Management.
    • Integrate knowledge and to handle complex marketing information.
    • Evaluate complex marketing scenarios and develop new applications, insights and strategies for global marketing.
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the complexity global marketing.
  • Who Should Attend

    The Master of Science in Global Marketing Management has been designed to equip key managers, senior executives, executives, entrepreneurs and other professionals for a career in global marketing by developing the critical knowledge and competencies in the identification, evaluation and solution of problems encountered in global marketing and the development of global marketing strategies. In addition, it is designed for those who have an undergraduate background in business, as well as those from other industry areas interested in developing a comprehensive understanding of concepts and current theories in the management of global businesses.

  • Modules & Project

    This programme comprises 10 coursework modules (including Research Methodology module) and a Project.

    Pre-requisite Modules (for non-business students)
     Duration: 1 month (Full-time) 

    • Managing People
    • Understanding Customers
    • Managerial Finance
    • Business Environment & Strategic Planning


    Modules

    • Technology, Culture and People: A Global Perspective
    • Marketing and Sustainability in the Age of Globalisation
    • Behavioural Science, Social Media and Marketing Analytics
    • New Product Development and Innovation
    • Managing Creativity and Innovation
    • Statistical Decision Making
    • Strategic Marketing Management
    • Global Marketing Management
    • Research Methodology
    • Digital Marketing Tools and Trends
    • Project
  • Project

    You will be expected to conduct effective research in relation to business in Global Marketing for both academic and industry purposes. Either route will require you to plan and conduct effective academic research to critically evaluate and select global market entry strategies leading to a significant project or the conduct of appropriate research and analysis leading to one of an academic paper, consultancy report or case history in relation to an aspect of Global Marketing Management.


Facilities

Facilities at APU

The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

 

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Career Path

Your Career Path

Marketing Researcher
Brand Manager
Sales & Promotion Manager
Advertising & Promotion Manager
Retail Manager
Distribution Manager
Sales Manager
Client Servicing Manager
Global Purchasing Manager
Global Retail Manager
Global Business Consultant
Global Trade Manager
Analytics & Reporting Manager
Decision Analytics Manager
International Marketing Manager
International Operations Manager
Marketing Director
Fees & Certification

Ready, Set, Go.

Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.

Malaysian

RM34,800

Total for Malaysian

International

RM38,800
(USD9,700)

Total for International

Programme code : (R2/0415/7/0006)(03/27)(MQA/FA0760)

​* Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.