Elevate Your Future With MSU’s MBA To PhD Pathway
View(s):Whether pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia offers globally recognised programmes that add significant value to your academic and professional growth.
A Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and multi-global-ranked institution, MSU is committed to developing holistic, future-ready graduates. With a strong focus on equity, sustainability, and real-world relevance, MSU continues to transform lives through quality education.
According to the 2024 Graduate Tracer Study by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), MSU achieved an outstanding Graduate Employability (GE) rate of 99%, alongside a Graduate Marketability (GM) rate of 99.7%—placing MSU among the top universities in the country. This accomplishment is further affirmed by Talentbank, which named MSU the Employer’s Choice of University 2025 under the National Graduate Employability Index (GE Index).
Significantly, 2025 marks MSU’s debut in both the World and Asia university rankings. Among its notable accomplishments over the past four decades are recognitions in global and regional evaluations, including the QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2025, Times Higher Education (THE) WUR 2025, QS Asia University Rankings 2025, THE Asia Rankings 2025, QS Top 50 Under 50 (Top 100 globally), and QS Graduate
Employability Rankings.
MSU’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is evident through its strong performance in global sustainability assessments. The University was featured in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024, QS World University Rankings (WUR) Sustainability 2025, and the AppliedHE Private University Ranking: ASEAN 2025. Further affirming its dedication to responsible and inclusive education, MSU was named Engaged & Sustainable University of the Year 2024 by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial & Engaged Universities (ACEEU). MSU has also excelled in QS World University Rankings
by Subject 2025:
n Hospitality & Leisure Management
n Art & Design
n Business & Management Studies
n Computer Science & Information Systems
n Medicine: First Time Listing
As of today, MSU maintains active collaborations with over 350 partner universities across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, China, the Middle East, Eurasia, Europe, West Asia, and Oceania —reflecting its strong global engagement. MSU has also been awarded an overall QS 5-Star rating, with top scores in key areas including Teaching, Graduate Employability, Academic Development, Internationalisation, Hospitality and Leisure Management, Online Learning, Social Responsibility, and Inclusiveness.
MSU Malaysia has established the Management & Science Institute (MSI) in Colombo to provide greater access to quality education for Sri Lankan students, allowing them to pursue world-class academic programmes closer to home. MSU is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and is officially recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka.
As Malaysia’s leading institution for teaching and learning, MSU prioritises academic quality and enriching educational experiences to produce well-rounded, holistic graduates. Alongside international exposure, MSU integrates extensive industrial training and personal enrichment components into its curriculum, ensuring strong graduate employability and industry relevance.
In addition to a wide range of diploma and bachelor’s degree programmes, students may further their academic journey at MSU by enrolling in postgraduate studies, including the MBA and PhD programmes.
The postgraduate programmes at MSU are thoughtfully designed to cultivate leadership and foster impactful research that addresses real-world industrial challenges at the highest levels of management. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, where industries are in a constant state of transformation, top-level executives must remain agile to stay competitive and relevant. Possessing advanced postgraduate qualifications has therefore become essential in equipping professionals with the strategic insight and innovation needed to navigate global trends and lead with confidence.
MSU’s MBA programme is structured to prepare students for the future of business leadership. Designed to equip learners with the critical thinking and strategic decision-making skills essential in today’s dynamic global landscape, the programme enables graduates to effectively navigate modern business challenges and drive organisational success.
In addition, students of MSU’s MBA programme will have valuable opportunities to develop key management skills and techniques, gain strategic orientation, and apply the strategies they formulate. These opportunities are delivered through networking events with industry leaders, CEO talks, industrial visits, management simulations, case study discussions, video presentations, online engagements, and other interactive learning methods.
The programme is designed to build competencies in leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic management, and decision-making, preparing graduates to become effective corporate leaders and entrepreneurs in today’s highly competitive markets. With its meticulously crafted curriculum, MSU’s programmes of study are regarded among the best in the region, producing highly
employable graduates who are consistently a top choice among leading employers.
MSU employs highly qualified academics who are experts in their respective fields, delivering an innovative curriculum supported by exceptional teaching standards. Recognising the demanding schedules of working professionals, the MBA programme at MSU is designed with flexibility in mind, offering adaptable course structures that cater to the specific needs of this group.
Students may complete their MBA studies at MSU Colombo or opt to transfer to the main campus in Malaysia or any of MSU’s partner universities worldwide. Through its mobility programmes, MSU also provides valuable international exposure, enabling postgraduate students to gain cross-cultural awareness and develop a deeper understanding of diverse political, economic, and business environments.
For more information about
MSU programmes and especially about the next MBA, PhD intake, kindly contact Management & Science Institute, Colombo Learning Centre on enquiry@msu.edu.lk, telephone Tel: 011 257 6900 / 011 257 6700 Hotline 077 0777 880, or visit us at No 300, Galle Road,
Colombo 03. www.msu.edu.lk or www.msu.edu.my .
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