UNIRAZAK Master of Business Administration majoring in Risk Management (MBARM@UNIRAZAK) is a long distance and blended learning programme.

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the need for adept risk management professionals has never been more critical. The MBA majoring in Risk Management program offers a specialized focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that organizations encounter in their operations. This program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of risk assessment models, compliance strategies, and crisis management techniques.

Courses delve into areas such as financial risk analysis, strategic risk planning, and regulatory compliance. Graduates emerge as experts in navigating the complexities of risk within various industries, making them invaluable assets to any organization. They are adept at developing and implementing risk management strategies that safeguard the integrity and sustainability of businesses in an ever-changing global economy.

The demand for skilled risk managers continues to grow across industries, from finance and insurance to healthcare and consulting. Graduates of the MBA majoring in Risk Management program are poised for a range of rewarding career opportunities. They excel in roles such as risk analyst, compliance officer, insurance underwriter, strategic planner, crisis response manager, and business continuity consultant.

Your study plan would include thirteen (13) core business and management modules as well as additional modules to help you improve a specific skill or knowledge. UNIRAZAK has over 4600 modules available through its partnership with Coursera for Campus to help you curate a study plan that fits your specific area of expertise, industry, or interest.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, you will be:

• Able to apply business knowledge and skills in managing an organization.
• Able to analyze and suggest courses of action for business decisions
• Able to manage data and information as well as to communicate effectively in writing and in organizational communications.
• Able to identify and assess managerial challenges and opportunities.
• Able to provide strategic perspectives to address the complexity of managing business organizations for the benefit of business development.

Programme Structure

MBA Modules

• Managerial Accounting (certificate from University of Virginia)
• Financial Management (certificate from RICE University)
• Quantitative Techniques and Decision Making (certificate from University of Amsterdam)
• Organizational Behaviour (certificate from Macquarie University)
• Competitive Strategic Management (certificate from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU))
• Strategic Human Resource Management (certificate from University of Minnesota)
• Marketing Management (certificate from University of Illinois)
• Research Methodology
• Project Paper Part 1 and Part 2

Majoring in Risk Management

• Operational Risk Management
• Financial Risk Management
• International Financial Risk Management

Personalized Modules

• Professional courses from top universities (Northwestern University, University of Illinois and Macquarie University) or certification providers (such as Google, IBM) according to student's area of specialization, industry, and area of interest

Entry Requirement

For BOTH local and international students:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field with minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by UNIRAZAK Senate. Applicants with a score of less than 2.50 will be assessed for entry via an interview session.
• OR, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a non-related field with a CGPA higher than 2.00, with at least two years of relevant work experience. Experience can be cumulative experience gained prior to acquiring a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.However, the experience must be relevant to both the programme’s level of study and content. Applicants WILL BE ASSESSED for entry via an interview session.
• OR, the completion of an online prerequisite subject specified by UNIRAZAK for those with a bachelor’s degree in a non-related discipline, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the UNIRAZAK Senate, and without relevant work experience.
• OR, those above 30 years of age with a Diploma / STPM / A Level / Executive Diploma or equivalent may apply through UNIRAZAK/MQA Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) A Level 7

ONLY for local students:

• Those above 30 years of age with extensive business and employment but do not have the entry requirement for APEL A Level 7 may apply upon completion of our Enabling Programme to APEL A Level 7.

For international students: 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or International English Language Test System (IELTS) 5.0 or other equivalent qualifications for international students. If the student does not meet the criteria, UNIRAZAK will offer an English course to ensure the student’s proficiency is sufficient for the program’s requirements with a small additional fee.

Quick Facts on MBA@UNIRAZAK

• Level: MQF Level 7 Master
• Accreditation: Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) A 11181 and recognition from Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA)
• Duration of Learning: 12 months
• Number of Semesters: 3
• Number of Modules: 12 Modules and one Final Project (42 credits)
• Workshop: 12 hours per module
• Assessment Method: Various assessment methods but no final examination
• Mode: Online learning

Allow UNIRAZAK to assist you to get your dream job. UNIRAZAK Personalized MBA allows you to tailor your programme to your requirements and interests in order to propel your professional career for an affordable fee of RM15,900*.