Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
MBA in Energy Management (ODL)
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (ODL) |
| Faculty | Management & Humanities Department |
| Duration | Minimum 1 year, maximum 3 years |
| Intakes | January, May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | MQA: R-DL/0414/7/0076 (09/29), MQA/SWA 12377. |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM27,500 |
Who is this programme for?
Suitable for graduates and professionals interested in combining business management with energy management, particularly those working or planning to work in energy, oil and gas, sustainability, ESG or low-carbon industries.
What will I learn, year by year?
"Early trimesters: Business management foundations and management skills. Middle trimesters: Energy management, ESG, low-carbon economy, sustainability and data analytics. Final trimester: Management Consultancy Project, applying business and energy-management knowledge to real organisational challenges."
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)
Graduates can pursue roles such as Energy Manager, Sustainability Manager, Energy Consultant, Business Manager, Project Manager, ESG-related roles and management positions in the energy, oil & gas, sustainability and other business sectors.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
It combines an MBA with Energy Management, focusing on energy, ESG, low-carbon economy and sustainability, while also developing data analytics skills for business decision-making.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
The programme focuses on energy management, sustainability, ESG and low-carbon economy. It is offered through UTP's Management & Humanities Department, with learning connected to current energy-industry challenges and case studies.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
GA is for full-time PhD research students only, so it does not apply to this programmework master's. Malaysian applicants can explore EPF withdrawal, external sponsorships and education financing, subject to the relevant provider's eligibility requirements.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
Students study 100% online through UTP ULearnX. Learning includes self-instructional materials, online live classes, seminars, case studies and consultancy-based projects. Classes are held after working hours or during weekends, with online open-book final examinations.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January, May and September intakes.
Placement or internship route for this programme
No separate compulsory internship is specified. Students complete Management Consultancy Projects I & II, applying business and energy-management knowledge to practical organisational problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study while working?
Yes, the ODL format is designed for flexibility.
Do I need an energy-management degree?
No; relevant bachelor’s graduates may apply, with prerequisites for non-relevant disciplines.
Do I need to attend campus?
No, the programme is conducted 100% online.
Programme Lead