Malta · Master's
University of Malta
Executive MBA
University of Malta
Course Overview
University of Malta's Executive MBA is delivered through the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy and is the country's flagship general-management postgraduate qualification. The 2-year programme can be taken full-time or part-time (for Malta-based applicants); international applicants typically pursue the full-time route. Core modules cover strategic management, organisational behaviour, marketing strategy, financial management for executives, corporate finance, accounting for managers, operations and supply chain management, business analytics, and an integrative capstone strategy project.
Sri Lankan applicants with 3-7 years' professional experience (engineering, IT, banking, FMCG, healthcare, or family business) treat this EMBA as a step into general management at significantly lower fees than a US / UK / Australia MBA (€15,000/yr versus €40,000-€70,000 for tier-one alternatives). The Maltese iGaming, fintech, and banking employer base hires actively. The 6-month post-study residence permit and EU Blue Card threshold (~€26,000/yr in 2025 — among the lowest in the EU) make permanent EU mobility realistic. Returnees take Head of / Director / GM roles at John Keells, Hayleys, MAS, Brandix, Dialog Axiata, Hemas, Cargills, plus Big Four advisory and consulting practices in Colombo.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (any discipline) at Sri Lankan first / upper-second class equivalent.
- check_circle Minimum 2-3 years' professional work experience strongly recommended; senior management applicants prioritised.
- check_circle GMAT / GRE may be requested for younger candidates without strong work experience.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants from Moratuwa, Colombo, Sri Jayewardenepura, NSBM, NIBM, IIT, plus established professionals from CIMA / CASL / ACCA backgrounds are competitive.
- check_circle Motivation letter (max 1 page), CV, two professional references, and transcripts. Interview is part of the selection process.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Teaching is in English; Maltese language not required.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's degree was taught entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €15,000 | Rs. 5,175,000 |
| Living Expenses in Msida/Valletta (12 months) | €11,000 | Rs. 3,795,000 |
| Health Insurance, Visa & Residence Permit | €700 | Rs. 241,500 |
| Books, Case Studies & Networking Events | €1,000 | Rs. 345,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €27,700 | Rs. 9,556,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
EMBA graduates qualify for Malta's 6-month post-study job-search residence permit, with conversion to a Single Permit at a qualifying offer. Malta's EU Blue Card threshold (~€26,000/yr in 2025) is among the lowest in the EU. Major Malta employers: Betsson, Tipico, Kindred, LeoVegas (iGaming senior management); HSBC Malta, Bank of Valletta, MeDirect, FIMBank (banking leadership); GO plc, Melita, MIDI plc; Big Four (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) Malta offices. Median post-MBA salary €35,000-€55,000 in Malta. Sri Lankan returnees take Head of / Director / General Manager / Country Manager roles at John Keells, Hayleys, MAS, Brandix, Dialog Axiata, Hemas, Cargills, Aitken Spence, plus consulting partner-track roles at Big Four Colombo, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC Sri Lanka.
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