Asia School of Business

Overview of MBA for Working Professionals in Asia School of Business Malaysia

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Modeled on MIT Sloan’s curriculum, the MBA-WP provides each student with a general business degree, mixing classical business foundations with cutting-edge theory and application.

Roughly half of our courses are taught by award-winning visiting MIT faculty, with the other half taught by resident ASB faculty who are also International Faculty Fellows at MIT.

We aim to deliver the best of both worlds: the reputation and knowledge of MIT Sloan and the uniquely Asian perspective of ASB.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 core courses, 4 electives, 4 Learning in Action classes, and 3 Practicums, graduating with at least 40 credit hours. In addition, there are numerous optional courses and additional educational opportunities available, allowing students to graduate with more than 40 credit hours.

Elective Courses

Elective offerings change every academic year depending on faculty availability and student interest. A sample of the electives being offered this academic year include:

General Elective Options

• Data Science for Managers
• Advanced Data Analytics
• Platforms, Auctions, and Competition through Games
• Political Economy: Politics & International Business
• Fundamentals of Services Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Strategic Brand Marketing
• International Law & Global Strategy
• Managerial Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Macroeconomics
• Energy Markets

Finance Concentration Options

• Asset Pricing
• Asset Pricing
• Behavioural Finance
• Macroeconomics Policy 1
• Macroeconomics Policy 2
• Financial Analytics
• Data Science for Managers
• Financial Statement Analysis

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ASB selects candidates with a high degree of intellectual capability and emotional maturity from an impressive pool of domestic and international applicants. Our rigorous MBA program is suited for students who have a proven track record of professional and educational success. We seek and encourage students of both traditional and non-traditional paths who exhibit a high level of integrity and a strong desire to pursue their educational goals.

Applicants need to meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum 2.5 CGPA on a 4.0 scale
• A minimum of 2 years post-graduation work experience (5 years or more is preferred)
• Proof of English proficiency
• Employed full time

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Online Application
Prospective students complete the application and all necessary components. There is no application fee.

Evaluation
The application is read and reviewed by the Admissions Committee and a decision is made whether the applicant will be invited to interview.

Interview
Successful applicants are invited for an in-person or Skype interview with a member of the Admissions Committee.

Decision
The Admissions Committee decides whether to admit the applicant to the program.