Malaysia University of Science and Technology

What Malaysia University of Science and Technology does

MUST is a private Malaysian university headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor (University Registration Number DU008(B)), operating from a single campus at Kota Damansara. The institution was established in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, inheriting MIT's academic system and culture. It organizes its academic portfolio into four schools: Sustainable Supply Chain and Logistics (the front-runner in Malaysia and founder of the Asia Logistics & Supply Chain Council), Business (including an MBA delivered in collaboration with KEDGE Business School, France), Computing and Artificial Intelligence (covering IT, data science, IoT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and blockchain), and Law Enforcement. Programs span foundation, diploma, bachelor's, master's (by coursework and research), and doctoral (PhD and DBA) levels.

Its technology stack centers on educational platforms: the SKY library management system (with OPAC), student and staff portals, and learning management systems supporting on-campus, hybrid, and open and distance learning (ODL) delivery modes, including a 100% online DBA and 100% online MBA. The library licenses major academic databases (ProQuest, ScienceDirect, IEEE Xplore, JSTOR, Emerald Insight, iGPublishing, U-Library, Z-Lib). No public APIs, developer tooling, or proprietary AI/ML products are disclosed. Tuition and fee information is not published; prospective students are directed to contact education consultants at [email protected].

The business model is tuition-based recurring revenue across multi-year academic programs delivered on-campus and online. Marketing runs through the official website (must.edu.my), education fairs, open days, and the public display of 5-star (2024 South Eastern Asia) and #88 (Asian University Rankings) credentials. Primary customer segments are undergraduate students (Business, IT, Transportation & Logistics, Law Enforcement) and postgraduate/working-professional learners (MBA, MSc, PhD, DBA) seeking flexible delivery. International partnerships (KEDGE France for MBA; ISCEA for supply chain credentials) and a Celcom data-services tie-up serve as ecosystem extensions rather than material revenue lines.

Name

Malaysia University of Science and Technology

Legal name

Malaysia University of Science and Technology

Website

https://must.edu.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a private Malaysian university in Petaling Jaya offering foundation, diploma, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across four schools: Business, Sustainable Supply Chain & Logistics, Computing & AI, and Law Enforcement, with on-campus, hybrid, and fully online (ODL) delivery and an MBA in collaboration with KEDGE Business School France.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Online distance learning
• Supply chain education

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaling Jaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for undergraduate, master's, PhD programs, and professional certificates. Programs offered in conventional, open and distance learning (ODL), and hybrid formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a private university that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, foundation, and diploma academic programs across four schools: Business, Sustainable Supply Chain & Logistics, Computing & Artificial Intelligence, and Law Enforcement. Programs are offered through conventional on-campus, Open and Distance Learning (ODL), and hybrid formats, with an international MBA co-delivered in collaboration with KEDGE Business School, France.

Product overview

MUST is a private university organized into four academic schools: School of Business (offering business and accounting programs from foundation to doctoral level, including MBAs with options for conventional, online, or KEDGE Business School France collaboration), School of Sustainable Supply Chain and Logistics (Malaysia's front-runner in logistics education and founder of Asia Logistics and Supply Chain Council), School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (offering IT programs from diploma to PhD), and School of Law Enforcement (providing law enforcement and security programs). The university also operates MUST Library (SKY) as a student resource providing access to physical collections, study spaces, and licensed databases including ProQuest, ScienceDirect, IEEE, JSTOR, Emerald Insight, and iGPublishing. Programs are delivered through on-campus, online, and hybrid (ODL) modalities, with international partnerships notably including KEDGE Business School for a collaborative MBA program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Sustainable Supply Chain and Logistics Academic school offering Diploma in Logistics and Freight Forwarding Management, BSc in Transportation and Logistics, BSc in Supply Chain Management, MSc in Transportation and Logistics, Master in Traffic Safety Management, MBA in Supply Chain Management, and PhD in Transportation and Logistics. Recognized as the front-runner in Malaysia and founder of the Asia Logistics and Supply Chain Council.
• School of Business Academic school offering undergraduate and postgraduate business programs including MBA (conventional, online, and in collaboration with KEDGE Business School, France), Bachelor in Business Administration, Diploma in Business Studies, and Diploma in Accounting.
• School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence Academic school offering IT programs including Diploma in Information Technology, BSc in Information Technology (conventional and ODL), MSc in Information Technology (by coursework and by research), PhD in Informatics, and professional training.
• School of Law Enforcement Academic school offering Diploma in Law Enforcement Administration and Bachelor in Law Enforcement (Honours), focusing on law enforcement, administration, security, and public safety education.
• Master of Business Administration (KEDGE Business School France Collaboration) 100% online MBA delivered in collaboration with KEDGE Business School, France. Includes 30% face-to-face sessions at MUST campus in Kota Damansara, with remaining coursework conducted through online platforms via KEDGE faculty members. Designed for working professionals seeking international business credentials.
• Doctor of Business Administration 100% online doctoral program for experienced professionals focusing on strategic decision-making, leadership, corporate innovation, digital transformation, and supply chain optimization. Delivered fully online for working professionals.
• PhD in Informatics Research-based doctoral program in informatics covering data science, IoT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, blockchain, and augmented reality. Requires on-campus presence for six four-day sessions at MUST campus, Kota Damansara.
• Foundation in Business One-year preparatory program covering management, marketing, economics, accounting, and computing to prepare students for undergraduate business studies at MUST.
• MUST Library (SKY) University library offering physical and digital resources including books, journals, databases, computer and internet access, study spaces, and leisure areas. Supports student borrowing (6 books/14 days) and staff borrowing (10 books/30 days) via the SKY library management system with OPAC.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcome 2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUST was established in collaboration with MIT, inheriting MIT's prestigious system and culture. This partnership provides the foundation for MUST's academic excellence and global recognition.
• KEDGE Business School, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive collaboration for Master of Business Administration program. 30% of face-to-face learning includes six sessions at MUST campus in Kota Damansara, with online classes conducted through KEDGE faculty platforms. Provides international exposure and European business education.
• International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUST offers programs affiliated with ISCEA, the International Supply Chain Education Alliance. Dr Thanga Thurai Vengadasalam serves as Executive Board Member of ISCEA.
• CelcomminorOthersPartnership with Celcom for unlimited data services for students, providing digital connectivity benefits to the university community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• INTI International University: Large Malaysian private university group offering foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs with strong international university transfer pathways; competes with MUST for the same working-adult and school-leaver segments.
• Sunway University: Malaysian private university offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, IT, and hospitality with strong international linkages; directly comparable as a comprehensive private higher-education peer in the same domestic market.
• SEGi University: Malaysian private university group offering affordable programs in business, IT, engineering, and health sciences; comparable to MUST as a mid-sized private institution serving similar price-sensitive segments.
• Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP): Malaysian private research-led university with strong engineering, business, and information technology programs; comparable in scale and mission as a Malaysian private university with industry-linked curricula.
• Multimedia University (MMU): Malaysian private university specializing in IT, engineering, and creative multimedia with extensive industry partnerships; closely comparable to MUST's tech-focused School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence and ODL delivery model.
• Taylor's University: Leading Malaysian private university with business, hospitality, and computing schools; comparable in scope and positioning to MUST as a full-service private institution targeting both school-leavers and working adults.
• HELP University: Malaysian private university with business, law, education, and humanities programs plus strong flexible learning pathways; competes with MUST for the same local and regional student pool, particularly in business and professional studies.
• Asia Pacific University (APU): Malaysian private university focused on computing, business, and engineering with extensive industry partner network; directly comparable to MUST's tech and business programs targeting similar student demographics.

Regional players

• Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS): Singapore-based private education institution with university partnerships offering business, IT, and logistics-related programs; comparable as a Southeast Asian private provider with international collaborations and a similar regional student target.
• University of Nottingham Malaysia: International branch campus of a UK Russell Group university operating in Malaysia; competes with MUST for premium-fee international students seeking UK credentials in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/msiauni_kd
• Facebookfacebook.com/must.edu.my
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/malaysia-university-of-science-and-technology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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