Executive MBA
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
EMBA
DURATION
16 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 43,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* round 3
Key Summary
About: The Asia School of Business Executive MBA is a 16-month modular, hybrid weekend program developed with MIT Sloan. It blends on-campus and online instruction, Asia-focused faculty and a global MIT-aligned curriculum to help mid- to senior-level professionals apply classroom theory to workplace challenges, build regional business insight, and pursue leadership development.
Career Outcomes: The program strengthens leadership, strategy, communications, talent management, and executive coaching. Graduates often move into senior management, general management, regional director, C-suite roles, consulting, entrepreneurship, or board positions. You’ll get lifelong alumni support, career coaching, networks and electives to boost promotion and cross-border career mobility and resilience.
The Asia School of Business (ASB) Executive MBA Program offers a transformative 16-month journey tailored for busy professionals. Through a blend of modular and hybrid weekend classes, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge essential to thrive in today’s global economy.
Benefit from a rigorous curriculum aligned with the quality of MIT Sloan, providing access to esteemed faculty worldwide. With half of your courses led by ASB faculty based in Asia, you’ll gain unique regional insights.
Are you ready to embark on a journey that will elevate your career and professional development? Join the ASB Executive MBA Program today.
Globally Recognized, Asia Oriented
The ASB Executive MBA (EMBA) program, in collaboration with MIT Sloan, is built on a century-long tradition of academic excellence, drawing inspiration from renowned pedagogical principles and core philosophies. Positioned in a dynamic region, our strong foundation is further enhanced by a formidable network and regional resources, thereby elevating the program to unparalleled heights.
Tailored for mid to senior-level leaders, the EMBA offers a distinct journey seamlessly integrating knowledge pursuit and career development. With a balanced approach encompassing on-campus and hybrid instruction, you can delve deeper into business management, applying newfound knowledge to real-world challenges.
The EMBA is aimed at significant professional impact. Each course offers an ongoing platform for learning, testing, and applying classroom theories and real-world examples to address critical organizational challenges.
The EMBA program is an investment in your career. We see this investment as a partnership between you, your employer, and the Asia School of Business. While ASB does not directly provide financial aid, we offer support and guidance throughout your EMBA journey.
We are happy to meet with your company’s HR Team to discuss the program, the benefits, and what can be gained by sponsoring a student.
- Time Off of Work
The Executive MBA Program requires approximately 2-3 weeks off per semester, across 4 semesters, in addition to weekend coursework. All employers must agree to let you out of the office during residency weeks. Some will agree to give you additional time off without taking it out of leave. Others request that their employees use some or all of their annual leave to complete the program. - Financial Support
Financial support may include full or partial sponsorships from your employer. It is not uncommon for some larger companies to fully sponsor their employees. When sponsorship occurs, it is not uncommon to be bonded.
Students usually use some combination of the following to finance their degree:
Corporate Sponsorships
Financial support for pursuing an MBA may be available in the form of full or partial sponsorships from your employer. It is not uncommon for larger companies to fully sponsor their employees, often resulting in a bond agreement.
There are two main approaches to corporate sponsorship:
- Top-Down Approach: This includes corporate development programs for additional education or high-potential employees being tapped by HR to apply. This is usually part of an established program with a predetermined budget and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Note: It’s worth noting that the ASB EMBA program is HRD Corp and STF Claimable by Malaysian employers sponsoring their employees. - Bottom-Up Approach: In this approach, the employee finds the opportunity and brings it back to the employer for consideration. This may involve discussions with managers, HR, and other key stakeholders, and may take longer due to a lack of SOPs.
We recommend that you research the available programs offered by your company and determine the value an MBA will bring to both you and your company. You should also identify whose support you will need to pursue your studies.
If you have applied to the Executive MBA Program, we encourage you to consider undergoing a Corporate Sponsorship Consultation. This consultation will guide you through the conversation with your employer to secure time off work and/or financial support.
ASB Executive MBA Fellowships
The ASB Executive MBA Fellowships are available to self-sponsored students who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in the areas of academic qualification, work experience, professional and global diversity, leadership impact and achievements, etc.
The fellowship is merit-based and applicants are encouraged to apply early in the admissions cycle (Round 2 deadline) for priority fellowship consideration. The ASB Executive MBA Fellowships are open to self-sponsored students.
Financial Aid
You may wish to approach the following financial institution for financial aid towards your study at Asia School of Business. This applies to Malaysian citizens only.
- AFFIN Education Financing – i*
- EPF Withdrawal for Education (Account II)
- For candidates over 35 years of age, ASB collaborates closely with OCBC to offer student loans to creditworthy applicants enrolled in our programs. International candidates are advised to explore student loan options in their home country.
*Asia School of Business is not responsible for the success of your loan application, nor is it involved in the approval process, as this is an external study loan.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 credit hours, including three electives, two practicums (one domestic & one international), 3 weeks at MIT Sloan and Learning in Action. Additionally, students complete a core that has been handpicked by the faculty to ensure EMBA students graduate with the skills they need to run a business.
We aim to deliver the best of both worlds: the reputation and rich academic history of MIT Sloan and the uniquely Asian perspective of ASB. Modelled on MIT Sloan’s curriculum, the EMBA provides each student with a general business degree, blending classical business foundations with cutting-edge theory and application.
Our courses are taught by a mix of award-winning visiting MIT faculty and resident ASB faculty who research, consult, and teach in Asia. Our ASB faculty also carry the added distinction of being International Faculty Fellows at MIT.
Required Core Courses
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- Marketing
- Data Analytics
- Managerial Economics
- Competitive Strategy
- Finance & Accounting
- System Dynamics
- Negotiations
- Entrepreneurship
- HR Management
- Ethics and Corporate
- Professional Development & Executive Coaching
An extensive series of workshops run throughout the program.
Elective Courses
In-person & Online Electives available
Approximately 12 – 15 electives are offered each academic year
Sample of current electives include:
- Scenario Planning
- Systems Optimization
- Strategies for People Analytics
- Platforms, Auctions & Competition through Games
- Advanced-Data Analytics
- Political Economies
- Energy: Markets, Policies and Sustainability
- Managerial Accounting
- Legal Tender: Histories of Law & Money; Portfolio Management
- Supply Chain Fundamentals
Step into a transformative experience at ASB and continue to build upon your leadership capability. The academic curriculum, combined with hands-on coursework, professional development workshops, executive coaching, and exposure to diverse political, cultural, and strategic perspectives, is designed to help you expand your leadership skills.
With a focus on both academic frameworks and real-world industry experience, ASB is dedicated to helping you become the best leader you can be. Here are some of the supports that we offer:
Professional Development
The Executive MBA Professional Development Curriculum focuses on:
- Self Mastery
- Building & Nurturing Relationships
- Communications
- Talent Management Essentials
- Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching & Personal Development
In addition to workshops and speakers, you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of Executive Coaching and self-assessments throughout the entire program to personalize and refine your unique leadership development journey. These opportunities will help you achieve your full potential and grow as a leader.
Synergizing Work and Study
Balancing work, family, and school can be a challenge, but the rewards are well worth it! The Executive MBA program at ASB is designed to help you achieve your goals and boost your long-term career growth. Inspired by the philosophy of “Mind and Hand” from MIT Sloan, you’ll have the opportunity to immediately apply what you learn in the classroom to your work and make an immediate impact.
Imagine the new perspectives and expertise you’ll bring to your daily work and the valuable relationships you’ll build with classmates from diverse industries and backgrounds. With the Executive MBA, you’ll have the tools to become a change-maker and grow your leadership capabilities in your organization.
Lifelong Career Support
At ASB, we’re committed to supporting you even after you graduate. Our alumni services include personalized career coaching, engaging webinars and workshops, and the opportunity to take additional electives for a nominal fee.
You’ll also have access to a network of ASB alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as the vast network of MIT Sloan Affiliates*, to help you continue to grow and succeed.
*Access to an extensive network including fellow working professionals, resident students from across the globe, the ASB Alumni Network, and the MIT Sloan Affiliate Network.
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