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SOCIAL BUSINESS Social Innovation for Sustainable Business Solutions Where Purpose Meets Profit, and Innovation Drives Impact

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We need a world where business is not about making money for the few, but solving problems for the many.

– Prof. Muhammad Yunus

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SOCIAL BUSINESS Transform Your Career. Build a Sustainable Business. Create Meaningful Impact. This is more than a master’s degree, it is a launchpad for purpose-driven professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs who aspire to harness the power of business to create lasting social change. Rooted in the visionary principles of Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus and guided by the bold 3ZERO Vision, Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions, this programme seamlessly integrates management, innovation, sustainability, and emerging technologies to equip you for a future where business drives global impact.

MODEL FOR THE FUTURE • • •

Traditional businesses focus on profit, often at the expense of people and planet.

Charity and CSR help, but they're not sustainable or scalable.

Today’s problems demand a new model — where business becomes the solution.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME DESIGNED FOR YOU? THE PROGRAMME, REDEFINED FOR THE:

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REAL-WORLD IMPACT

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COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING

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WORLD-CLASS FACULTY MIX

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DUAL MASTERY

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DESIGN THINKING EMBEDDED IN EVERY COURSE

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AI AND DIGITAL TOOLS AS ENABLERS

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REAL BUSINESS, REAL RESULT

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SOCIAL BUSINESS DESIGN LAB

YOUR WILL LEARN? • • • • • •

Human-Centred Design for Innovation Contemporary Management Practices Social Business Business Analytics for Social Value Creation Entrepreneurship & Marketing in a Digital World Social Business Creation & Pitching Sandbox

YOU WILL MASTER? A real, pitch-ready venture—mentored by industry experts and presented to impact investors—driven by creative problem-solving through empathy, ideation, and prototyping; agile leadership and ethical governance; profit- with-purpose through Shared Value; advanced data tools for social impact; and value-driven storytelling using AI and social media to engage conscious consumers.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE • • •

(46 Credit Hours Total) 24 Credit Hours: Core Courses 16 Credit Hours: Elective Courses 6 Credit Hours: Social Business Project

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CAREER PATH

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Innovative Hybrid Delivery: Learn anytime, anywhere with our hybrid mode: a mix of virtual classes and face-to-face sessions designed for flexibility and engagement.

Project-Based: Hands-on, real-world challenges Mentorship Model: Business coaches, social entrepreneur & impact investors Flexible Scheduling: Evening/weekend classes to suit working professionals

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Duration 1. Full-Time: 3 semesters (1.5 years) 2. Part-Time: 6 semesters (up to 3 years)

Social Entrepreneur, Social Innovator or Business Founder ESG/Sustainability Professional CSR or NGO Manager Impact Analyst or Policy Advisor Social Business Development Consultant Social Innovator Academic/Researcher in Social Entrepreneurship

SOCIAL BUSINESS EXPERTIESE The Master in Social Business Program at Albukhary International University (AIU) is supported by a team of experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with strong academic and professional backgrounds in social business, sustainable development, finance, innovation, and human development.

The panel includes experts such as Adjunct Prof. Dr. Huryati El Isham, an expert in Islamic finance and women empowerment; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suraya Hanim Mokhtar, a microfinance and social entrepreneurship researcher Professor Dr. Yusnidah Ibrahim, an experienced finance academic and published researcher. Other key contributors include Professor Dr. Sofri Yahya, who focuses on sustainable business and entrepreneurship; Professor Dr. Nor Azilah Husein, a management and HRM specialist; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norlizan Haji Azizan, who brings expertise in HR governance. Also on the team are Abu Bakar Ngah, a leader in digital innovation and enterprise development; and Dr. Rezuan Hissam, specializing in Islamic microfinance and fintech.

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