Graduate business school of Universiti Utara Malaysia, offering MBA and doctoral programmes with a focus on management, leadership, and public policy in the ASEAN context.
The Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB) at Universiti Utara Malaysia is a graduate business institution dedicated to nurturing strategic leaders for business and society. Established to advance academic excellence in graduate business studies, OYAGSB operates from campuses in Sintok and Kuala Lumpur, offering postgraduate programmes including MBA, Master of Business Management, Doctor of Business Administration, PhD, and Doctor of Management degrees.
OYAGSB's mission centers on developing thoughtful and effective leaders through managerial experiential learning and industrial engagement. The school embeds sustainability as a core value, reflected in its commitment to achieving goals for a sustainable future and pursuing opportunities that serve society, environment, and economy. This commitment extends to its corporate social responsibility programme and active participation in the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) since 2013, where it maintains signatory status within the ASEAN+ chapter.
The institution holds multiple international accreditations, including CEEMAN IQA re-accreditation until 2032 and pursuit of EQUIS accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality management education. OYAGSB's curriculum integrates responsible leadership principles, with faculty research and teaching addressing sustainability and business strategy. The school's emphasis on ethical leadership, integrity, and accountability aligns with GRLI's focus on developing globally responsible leaders who create positive impact across business and society.