Postgraduate

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent qualifications as accepted by the Senate; or
• Bachelor’s Degree or other equivalent qualifications without the minimum of CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to have at least 5 years of working experience in the relevant field.

Quest International University’s Master of Business Administration postgraduate programme is designed to produce qualified professionals equipped with the full range of skills needed to lead successful businesses in a global environment characterised by constant change. The increasing demand for quality, affordable programmes in business both locally and elsewhere in the region suffices the need to offer the programme. Furthermore, in the context of rapid socio-economic development that is taking place in the country, the local graduates of this programme will be well-trained as professionals to suffice the urgent need for such professionals in the public and private sectors. Our programme is designed to train and provide a variety of skills to students, including research, analytical and critical thinking skills so as to produce reflective and competent graduates who not only will fulfil current market manpower needs, both locally and globally, but also are well equipped to meet future professional challenges be they placed in rural or urban settings. These are in line and supportive of the vision and mission of the University to not only become a centre of excellence for creativity and innovation but also develop a knowledgeable and cultured society.

Our MBA programme equips students with understanding the context of managing business organizations. They will be exposed to and be aware of the roles and contributions of other departments or functional units, activities that have to be performed and relationships with internal and external parties in the course of carrying out their own specific tasks. Moreover, they too will be able to apply the knowledge they gained from taking the courses in the programme in carrying out their managerial roles and responsibilities. This includes the identification, evaluation and analysis of relevant data, related and relevant to the making of organizational and business decisions.

Our MBA programme grooms the students to become managers who are sensitive to their operating environment and to the factors that can enhance the effectiveness of their work. They will be heightened in their critical thinking, measured in their approach, sensitive to their surrounding and matured in their handling of issues affecting their organizations. Thus being creative, resourceful, able to work in teams and with leadership qualities. The students will be able to communicate effectively and prepare reports that meet user requirements. Graduate from this programme will have the attributes to act responsible, ethical and committed to the promotion of good behaviour and deeds that meet professional standard and organizational and societal expectations.

Graduates would find employment as Managers, Executive and Officers in a variety of areas such as Business, Finance, Market Research, Sales and Human Resource Management.

Careers in this field can be demanding, challenging and rewarding. Students with high standards, a commitment to success could manage business with leadership, social responsibilities and professionalism.

• A bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field

The Master of Science (MSc) programme can be undertaken in the principal areas of research such as Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Food Science, Environmental Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Mathematics, Materials Science, Computer Science and other relevant areas.

This postgraduate programme is ideal for graduates who wish to seek advanced knowledge in science and research skills. It will also benefit candidates from industry and public who are keen on continuous life-long learning.

The programme will help you upgrade your fundamental knowledge, develop areas of expertise and increase your professional credibility. It involves a comprehensive review of literature, advanced research techniques and extensive analysis applied to research areas.

Graduates from this programme may find employment in jobs related to research, scientific analysis, tertiary level education, consultation and product development.

MSc graduates will exhibit advanced knowledge in multidisciplinary areas related to science.

Assessment
Students will be assessed via short presentation, proposal defense seminar, research progress evaluation, thesis and Viva-Voce.

January, May and September