Management & Science University (MSU)

Management and Science University (MSU) is a global multi-ranked institution focused on building holistic human capital. Envisioning a better, more sustainable future for all, MSU champions equality by providing a level playing field across extensive efforts in transforming lives, enriching future.

MSU currently holds a position in the QS Top 100 among the best young universities in the world, the QS Top 200 among the best universities in Asia, the QS Top 40 among the best universities in Southeast Asia and the QS Top 301+ for Graduate Employability Ranking. MSU is also ranked 580th in the QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2025 and placing at World 301-400 in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2024.

In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, MSU is ranked in the top 30 universities worldwide for hospitality and leisure management, in the top 100 for art and design, and in the top 300 for business and management studies. Debuting in the ranking in top 550 for social sciences and management as well as in top 650 for computer science and information systems.

The Netherland’s Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial & Engaged Universities (ACEEU) recognized MSU as the Global Green University of the Year, the People's Choice Award, and the Top 5 Engaged Global University of the Year through the Triple E Awards 2023. MSU was the first higher education institution to receive an EMNA E-STAR from the Entrepreneurial Mindset Network.

In addition, MSU was named one of Malaysia’s most exceptional universities, bagging Talentbank’s Employer’s Choice of Universities 2024 as well as the Malaysia's Best University (TVET Education) through Malaysia Education & TVET 2023 award.

Benchmarks for the MSU mission for excellence include internationalization, industry marketability, job creator mindset, community sustainability, research, lifelong learning, and flexible education.

Extensive partnerships and collaborations with more than 350 institutions in over 40 countries worldwide provide comprehensive mobility opportunities for all MSU students, enhancing their graduate employability through global exposures by studies and internships abroad.

As an applied and enterprise university focused to enhance graduate employability, the MSU graduate employability currently ranks at 99% of its graduates successfully securing employment within six months of their graduation on the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) tracer study. Also rated by MoHE as SETARA Tier-5 Excellent Status for Emerging University.

VISION

MSU aspires to be a leading transformative global university, engaging the society through entrepreneurship, research, innovation, industry embedment, and holistic education for a better future.

MISSION

TRANSFORMATIVE

To provide compelling transformative learning experiences through educational opportunities and a collaborative learning environment, both centred on pioneering 

socio-economic transformations through innovative deliveries and with ethical values.

GLOBAL

To be a leading globally connected university rooted in culture yet diverse in inclusiveness, providing pathways to knowledge and facilitating knowledge exchange through mobility.

ENTREPRENEURIAL

To be the catalyst of a sustainable entrepreneur ecosystem promoting entrepreneurial culture in building leaders with a global mindset.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION DRIVEN

To promote a culture of interdisciplinary as well as translational research and innovation in 

responding to national and global challenges, and facilitate commercialisation of the outcomes through entrepreneurship and incubation.

INDUSTRY EMBEDDED

To enhance an already collaborative learning environment with the embedment of industries, where applications of knowledge and research align with contemporary needs and are delivered through a curriculum that complements career pathways with the advantages of global mobility and community engagement.

CARING INSTITUTION

To ensure the advancement in life of the talented but disadvantaged is not impeded by 

socio-economic standing, with opportunities that enable the gifted to achieve their true potential and actualise their dreams.  

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

To mould holistic graduates through a balanced education that enriches their personal, interpersonal and social skills, with a multi-disciplinary approach that nurtures leadership, integrity, professionalism, academic excellence, and a passion for lifelong learning. 

BETTER FUTURE

To create diversified career pathways that help transform lives into responsible global citizenship contributing professional talent towards a better future.

ONLINE MISSION STATEMENT

Management and Science University strives to ensure the firm support for student-oriented learning towards the university’s vision of nurturing balanced, holistic, and well-rounded graduates. Through the offering of multiple modes of learning, online learning has been a permanent feature at the faculties in bridging the academic delivery and learning experiences across campuses. As a global ranked and engaged university, MSU expands learning opportunities beyond physical campus whilst providing the students with quality education that are accessible, flexible, and active.