Management and Science University

What Management and Science University does

Management and Science University (MSU) is a privately held Malaysian university headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, operating under the legal entity Management and Science University Sdn. Bhd. (Registration No. 199701037012). Founded in the late 2000s and led by President and Founder Professor Tan Sri Dato' Wira Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, the university delivers higher education across 11 faculties and schools spanning Business Management and Professional Studies, Health and Life Sciences, Information Sciences and Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Education and Social Sciences, Hospitality and Creative Arts, and Graduate Studies. It runs a multi-campus model with its main Shah Alam campus and an offshore International Medical School (IMS) campus in Bangalore, India, the first Malaysian offshore medical school to receive full 5-year accreditation from the Malaysian Medical Council. MSU also operates MSU Medical Centre, the first private university specialist hospital in Malaysia, providing both clinical training and commercial healthcare services.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees on a recurring, per-semester basis across foundation, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing-education programmes, with international student fees (drawn from 40+ countries and processed via Flywire) forming a higher-yield segment. Secondary revenue streams include MSU Academy microcredentials and HRD Corp-claimable short courses, visa and immigration processing services, and clinical income from MSU Medical Centre. Distribution relies on dedicated online application portals for domestic and international students, a network of recruitment agents across source countries, 500+ global university partnerships enabling the Global Mobility, Leadership, and Internship Programmes, and 3,000+ industry partners providing placements. Supporting infrastructure includes the EKLAS learning management system and six specialised research centres (ICHLAS for halal studies, SEnDI for software engineering, AICS for AI cybersecurity, MyCell for clinical research, MyCAM for complementary medicine, and MSU-iCARE for vision health), which collectively anchor the university's positioning as Malaysia's Most Entrepreneurial Private University.

Name

Management and Science University

Legal name

Management and Science University Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://msu.edu.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Management and Science University is a private Malaysian university in Shah Alam offering foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing-education programmes across 11 faculties. It serves students from 40+ countries, operates an offshore medical school in India, and runs its own specialist hospital.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB), Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic degree programmes
• International medical education
• Continuing professional training
• University entrepreneurship programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Shah Alam

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate & Postgraduate: Revenue from academic programmes at foundation, diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Medium of instruction is English. Programmes accredited by MQA and international bodies.
2. MSU Academy - Continuing Education: Revenue from microcredentials, APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning), short courses, and professional training programmes. Registered Training Provider under HRD Corp making programmes claimable for employers.
3. International Student Fees: Higher tuition revenue from international students from over 40 countries. Includes application and visa processing fees, with payment options through Flywire for international transfers.
4. Visa and Immigration Services: Student pass and visa processing services for international students, including medical examination requirements and compliance with Malaysian Immigration and Ministry of Education requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Management and Science University delivers accredited higher education programmes from foundation through doctoral level across business, health, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, hospitality, and creative arts faculties. The university also runs MSU Academy for continuing professional education, the LEAD Institute for entrepreneurship with a RM5 million Jumpstart seed fund, six specialized research centres, on-campus specialist healthcare through MSU Medical Centre, and an offshore medical school in Bangalore, India.

Product overview

Management and Science University (MSU) is a globally-ranked higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programmes and student services across 11 faculties and schools. The university operates on a multi-campus model with campuses in Shah Alam Malaysia and Bangalore India for medical programmes. Core academic offerings span Foundation, Undergraduate (Diploma and Bachelor), and Postgraduate (Master's and PhD) levels through faculties covering Business Management, Health & Life Sciences, Information Sciences & Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, and Hospitality & Creative Arts. Supporting infrastructure includes MSU Academy for lifelong learning and microcredentials, EKLAS learning management system, and 6 specialized research centres (ICHLAS, SEnDI, AICS, MyCell, MyCAM, MSU-iCARE). Student development is enhanced through Global Leadership, Mobility, and Internship programmes, while the university maintains a library resource centre and counselling services. MSU Medical Centre provides clinical training facilities, making it the first private university in Malaysia with its own specialist hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies (FBMP) Faculty-level academic portfolio covering accounting, finance, business, and management programmes including ACCA, CIMA, and MIA accredited Accountancy. Serves students pursuing corporate and management careers.
• Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (FHLS) Faculty covering Healthcare Professional, Optometry & Visual Science, and Diagnostic & Allied Health Science, with programmes in nursing, biomedical science, nutrition, and other healthcare disciplines. Includes IBMS-recognised Bachelor of Medical Science.
• Faculty of Information Sciences & Engineering (FISE) Faculty comprising Media Science & Graphic, Engineering & Technology, and Information Sciences & Computing departments, offering technology, engineering, and creative media programmes with Premier Digital Tech Institution status from MDEC.
• International Medical School (IMS) Medical school delivering MBBS and medical sciences programmes across dual campuses (Malaysia and India), recognised by MMC, NMC, SLMC, and MMDC. First offshore medical school with full 5-year Malaysian Medical Council accreditation.
• School of Education and Social Sciences (SESS) School blending knowledge with practical experience for education and social sciences careers, including teaching qualifications and psychology programmes.
• School of Hospitality and Creative Arts (SHCA) School with hospitality and creative arts programmes, featuring on-campus professional kitchen, fashion hallway, travel agency, spa, and beauty outlet for hands-on training. Ranked 1st in Malaysia (Top 51-100 globally, QS 2025) for Art & Design and 2nd in Malaysia for Hospitality & Leisure Management.
• School of Pharmacy (SPH) School covering Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, and TCM, offering pharmacy and pharmaceutical technology programmes.
• School of Graduate Studies (SGS) School providing research-oriented graduate programmes in biomedical sciences, food service technology, IT, ICT, computer science, engineering, pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, and health administration.
• Graduate School of Management (GSM) Graduate school offering executive-focused management programmes such as MBA, international business, fashion business, and doctoral programmes with ABEST21 accreditation.
• School of Dentistry (SOD) School addressing demand for dental care services through research in dental treatments and technologies, offering a Bachelor in Dental Surgery programme.
• School of Veterinary Medicine (SOV) School of Veterinary Medicine operating as the first veterinary school in a Malaysian private university, offering Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with One Health principles and clinical training.
• MSU Academy Continuing education arm offering microcredentials, APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning), APEL.A, APEL.C, and short courses. Registered as HRD Corp training provider (MyCoID: 1194600U), making programmes claimable for Malaysian employers.
• EKLAS Learning Management System Proprietary online learning management system providing students access to academic materials, counselling bookings, library resources, and academic services.
• Global Mobility Programme (GMP) International exchange programme enabling students to experience Malaysian history and culture via summer courses or for local students to experience other countries through partner universities in UK, Australia, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Brunei, Sri Lanka, India, and Pakistan.
• Global Internship Programme (GIP) Programme enabling students to gain international work experience through overseas internships via the university's network of industry partners.
• ICHLAS – International Centre for Halal Studies One-stop reference centre for halal studies research, training, and services covering Halal Pharmaceutical, Cosmeceutical, TCM, Logistics, and Muslim-friendly Tourism. Certified Halal Training Provider by JAKIM (ref. no: JAKIM.HPB/PLH: 2022-017).
• SEnDI – Software Engineering and Digital Innovation Centre Software Engineering and Digital Innovation Centre providing custom software development, consulting, tech support, data analysis, and short courses in software development, AI/ML, cybersecurity, UX/UI, and DevOps. Functions as the university's hub for IT, software integration, and EdTech research.
• AICS – Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security Centre Cybersecurity, big data, and AI centre operating the Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSOC) for continuous threat monitoring and penetration testing. Uses AI and LLMs for automated ticket and report generation, and integrates open-source tools including Burp Suite, Nmap, OWASP ZAP, Wazuh, and Suricata.
• MyCell – MSU Clinical Centre of Excellence Clinical research centre providing specialised clinical training and laboratory services through the Clinical Research Centre (CRC), Training Section, and MSU Diagnostic and Research Laboratory (MSU-DXL), including COVID-19 testing and neurocognitive assessment.
• MSU Medical Centre (MSUMC) Private specialist hospital offering clinical services, clinical training for medical students, and research collaboration opportunities. First private university in Malaysia with its own private specialist hospital.
• MSU-iCARE – Centre of Excellence for Vision and Eyecare Eye and vision health centre providing R&D and clinical services including predictive myopia research through the MySPINES national eye health study, vision screener certification courses, and community eyecare programmes.
• LEAD – Leadership & Entrepreneurship Advancement Institute Entrepreneurship and leadership institute providing RM5 million seed fund through the Jumpstart programme targeting a minimum of 50 new student entrepreneurs per semester, with incubation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship development activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% graduate employability rate according to MOHE tracer study
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• University Partners (500+ institutions)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSU has partnerships with over 500 universities in 40+ countries including UK, Australia, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Brunei, Sri Lanka, India, and Pakistan. These partnerships enable student exchange, joint research, and global mobility programmes.
• Industry Partners (3,000+ companies)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 3,000 industry partners provide internships, industrial training placements, and graduate employment opportunities. Companies like HOYA and SEERS collaborate on research and development projects.
• UEDA College of Fashion, OsakacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for developing fashion entrepreneurs to international standards. Creates platform for international fashion design exhibition in Japan. Provides MSU fashion designers access to renowned international brands including Christian Dior.
• Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICHLAS (International Centre for Halal Studies) works closely with JAKIM to maintain integrity with Islamic law and ongoing updates. ICHLAS is a certified Halal Training Provider by JAKIM (ref. no: JAKIM.HPB/PLH: 2022-017).
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development partnership supporting exchange and collaboration programmes with Japan.
• Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Digital Tech Institutions status granted to Faculty of Business Management & Professional Studies and Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering for 2026-2028. MDEC supports digital technology education initiatives.
• Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing research grants, programme accreditation, and policy guidance. Supports MSU's role as Malaysia's Most Entrepreneurial Private University.
• Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSU Academy is a registered Training Provider under HRD Corp (ref. no: MyCoID: 1194600U). Programmes are eligible for HRD Corp claimable training enabling employers to invest in workforce development.
• Jabatan Warisan NegaracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for International Songket Run 5.0 cultural event, promoting Malaysian heritage and cultural awareness.
• Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Negeri SelangorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState youth and sports department collaborating on Songket Run event for youth engagement and community wellness.
• Perbadanan Adat Melayu dan Warisan Negeri Selangor (PADAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState cultural heritage corporation partnering to preserve and promote Malay adat (traditions) and national heritage through Songket Run.
• Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShah Alam City Council as authority partner for Songket Run event, providing municipal support and venue approval for the running event.
• HOYA CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner supporting research in vision and optical technology. Collaboration includes support for MSU Eye Centre (iCARE) research initiatives.
• SEERSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner contributing to research and development initiatives at MSU research centres.
• Affiliate Hospitals and Partner InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMyCeLL clinical research ecosystem supported by affiliations with numerous local and international hospitals, partner universities, research institutes, and industry. Clinical research ward and high-end facilities at MSU Medical Centre.
• Akademi Sains MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational academy of sciences providing research funding and expert collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• INTI International University: Private Malaysian university with comparable multi-faculty programmes and strong international student recruitment network. Direct competitor for MSU's foundation, diploma, and undergraduate offerings across business and IT.
• UCSI University: Malaysian private university with broad faculty mix including medicine, pharmacy, engineering, and business. Operates its own hospital and competes directly with MSU in health sciences and international student recruitment.
• SEGi University: Private Malaysian university with comparable multi-faculty structure including medicine, dentistry, business, and engineering. Directly competes with MSU for the same domestic and international student segments.
• Sunway University: Malaysian private university with similar positioning across business, health sciences, hospitality, and IT. Strong international brand (QS Top 400) and operates its own teaching hospital, comparable to MSU Medical Centre model.
• International Medical University (IMU): Malaysia's premier private medical and health sciences university with strong MBBS, pharmacy, and dental programmes. Directly competes with MSU's IMS and FHLS faculties for medical students and clinical training partnerships.
• Multimedia University (MMU): Malaysian private university with STEM/IT focus, operating under MDEC Premier Digital Tech framework. Directly comparable to MSU's FISE faculty for computing, engineering, and multimedia programmes.
• Taylor's University: Leading Malaysian private university with comparable multi-faculty offerings (business, hospitality, health, engineering) and strong international student recruitment. QS Top 300 globally; directly competes with MSU for international students and similar programmes.
• Manipal International University: Malaysian-Indian private university with similar offshore/foreign-university affiliation model. Comparable in scale and programme mix (engineering, business, IT), and operates similar cross-border recruitment from India and South Asia.
• MAHSA University: Malaysian private university with strong focus on medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and health sciences. Direct competitor in medical education, with comparable international student recruitment focus.
• Asia Pacific University (APU): Private Malaysian university with strong STEM and IT focus, competing with MSU's FISE faculty. MDEC Premier Digital Tech status and significant international student pipeline make it a direct peer in computing and engineering programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MSUmalaysia
• Instagraminstagram.com/msumylibrary
• Facebookfacebook.com/MSUmalaysia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/msumalaysia

Compliance12 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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