Asia School of Business - in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management
The Asia School of Business is located in Kuala Lumpur and was established in 2015 by Bank Negara Malaysia in partnership with MIT Sloan School of Management (MIT Sloan). It merges the power of Asian ambition with the best in Western education to produce the world’s future change-makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs through an 18-month, MBA program. The ASB MBA program delivers a curriculum deeply interconnected with management practices and integrated with the rigor and values embedded in the MIT Sloan School MBA program. The program fosters entrepreneurship, innovation, and hands-on-learning through an active interaction among industry, government, faculty, and students. Students will have the chance to master state-of-the-art management tools and obtain a deeper understanding of global business dynamics. At the same time, immense exposure to the fascinating reality and growing opportunities of Asia is provided. The courses at the Asia School of Business will be taught in the majority by MIT Sloan and MIT professors who will travel to Kuala Lumpur. The MIT faculty will be joined by ASB resident faculty, international industry experts, and government leaders to deliver an in-class outstanding experience. Next, to that, a 4-week on-campus visit to MIT will be part of your MBA program. The UStrek includes a four-week residential program on the MIT Sloan campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the USA in combination with a two-week international “industry trek”. Highlights of the ASB/MIT Sloan collaboration include
Action Learning Projects
MIT Sloan delivered a core curriculum
Focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
An 18+ month full-time general management core curriculum taught by MIT Sloan faculty and ASB resident faculty at our state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
A practical learning, concept-based Action Learning curriculum that includes a series of projects with multi-national corporations, institutions, and entrepreneurial enterprises from across Southeast Asia
An emphasis on graduate employability that builds on developing capabilities in business analytics, leadership, teamwork, and communications, as well as innovation and a bias for entrepreneurial action
A four-week residential program on the MIT Sloan campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in combination with a two-week U.S. “industry trek
The ASB MBA founding class, which matriculated in August 2016, is defined as exceptional and unconventional! Coming from 6 continents, and 12 countries, speaking over 20 languages, our students have impressive academic backgrounds and work experience in over 26 industries.
Distinguished professors from MIT Sloan School as well as professors and practitioners who have profound expertise in Asian economies deliver the program. A world-class curriculum that combines analytical tools across the spectrum of management practices with in-depth case studies, collaborative projects, field trips, action learning projects, and discussions with industry and institutional leaders promises to grant a world-class educational experience.
Introducing Asia School of Business MBA Malaysia!
International environment (70% international, 30% local)
Action Learning curriculum built upon a series of projects with corporations, institutions, and entrepreneurial enterprises from across Southeast Asia
An emphasis on graduate employability that builds on developing capabilities in business analytics, leadership, teamwork, and communications, as well as innovation and a bias for entrepreneurial action
Collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management
Our Future Changemakers ASB launched its inaugural MBA class, which consists of an incredibly diverse set of students from 12 countries and 6 continents. We are now recruiting around the world for our second MBA intake and are looking for EXTRAORDINARY and UNCONVENTIONAL individuals whose presence will enhance the experience of their peers and who are excited to be part of an innovative MBA program. Asian Perspective. Global Leaders Located in the heart of south-east Asia it merges the power of Asian ambition with the best in Western education to produce Asia-ready change-makers and entrepreneurs. This multicultural city provides a comfortable environment to combine study and personal life.
Admissions:
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Proven English sufficiency in speaking and writing
GMAT or GRE ( not obligatory but strongly encouraged)
Minimum 2 years working experience (after undergrad degree)
