MBA
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MBA
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 35,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* round 1 | round 2: Mar 31, 2025 | round 3: May 31, 2025 | round 4: Jun 30, 2025
Key Summary
Our MBA program draws from MIT’s motto (mind and hand) and heavily focuses on classroom rigour combined with onsite Action Learning experiences throughout Asia.
The Best of Asia + America
Our full-time MBA program features a core curriculum taught by ASB and MIT Sloan faculty, complemented by Action Learning projects with organizations across Asia and beyond. The curriculum includes up to three weeks of MIT Sloan Immersion in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
We also offer an Industry Trek where students have the opportunity to explore multiple industries and understand the local culture. To date, Industry Treks have been conducted in the United States, China, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
Globally Recognized, Asia Oriented
The ASB MBA program, in collaboration with MIT Sloan, seamlessly integrates MIT’s pedagogy and philosophy.
Our approach to learning draws from MIT’s motto “mind and hand” (Mens et Manus) and heavily focuses on classroom rigour, augmented by immersive Action Learning experiences spanning across the Asian continent.
ASB Fellowships
Merit-based fellowships will be available to applicants who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in academic qualification, work experience, professional and global diversity, leadership impact and achievements, etc.
For priority fellowship consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply early in the admissions cycle (Round 1 or Round 2 deadlines).
To be considered for an ASB MBA fellowship, applicants will need to provide an essay (500 words) to support their interest and eligibility and submit it together with a completed application.
Corporate Sponsorships
Professionals working at ASB corporate partner organisations may be eligible for a Corporate Sponsorship.
Education Loan
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.
The Tan Sri Yeoh Tiong Lay (YTL) Scholarship Award
This scholarship opportunity is available for the 2024 Intake to eligible Malaysian citizens.
Tan Sri Yeoh Tiong Lay (YTL) Corporation’s YTL Foundation has generously provided ASB with an endowed scholarship fund, which enables the ASB Admissions Committee to award a scholarship to a deserving candidate once every two years. This is an un-bonded scholarship award available for a Malaysian applicant who is granted admission to the ASB MBA program. To apply, please write an essay prompt found within the online application and submit it with your ASB MBA application, as soon as possible.
The YTL Foundation was established in 1997 on the belief that education is the basis on which every society progresses. The YTL Foundation has since provided educational aid to deserving individuals with great potential, who would otherwise be denied opportunities to pursue higher education. Over the years, the Foundation has grown to play a significant role in helping raise the standards of education in Malaysia.
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow Public Bank (PBB) Scholarship Award
This scholarship opportunity is available for the 2024 Intake to eligible Malaysian citizens.
PBB has generously provided ASB with an endowed scholarship fund, which enables the ASB Admissions Committee to award a scholarship to a deserving candidate once every two years. This is an un-bonded scholarship award available to a Malaysian applicant who is granted admission to the ASB MBA program. To apply, please write an essay prompt found within the online application and submit it with your ASB MBA application, as soon as possible.
Our MBA program provides students with a well-rounded curriculum to strengthen their understanding of all functional areas of business. Please see below for examples of courses taught throughout the program. The actual course schedule and availability are subject to change.
Core Courses
- People Analytics
- Financial Accounting
- Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- Managerial Economics
- Quantitative Methods
- Data, Optimization Models and Decisions
- Business Research Methods
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Ethics and Corporate Accountability
- Corporate Finance
- Competitive Strategy
- Managerial Accounting
- Action Learning
- Business Dynamics @ MIT
Elective Courses
- Supply Chain Fundamentals
- System Optimization
- Scenario Planning
- Portfolio Management
- Advance Data Analytics
- Platforms, Auctions & Competition through Games
- Politics and Non-Market Strategies
- Energy: Markets, Public Policies, and Sustainability
Are you Asia-ready? Southeast Asia is the world’s fastest-growing region by GDP, with the highest relative salary increases for MBA graduates due to a significant talent deficit.
Accelerating your career in Asia is a smart move, and the best way to do so is by earning an MBA degree from a school that understands the market best.
At ASB, we maintain deep relationships with over 150 corporate partners in the region, and our career development curriculum is tailored to Asia’s hiring environment.
Many of our graduates from around the world transition into management positions in Asia, further strengthening the global ASB network year after year.