Executive MBA Program
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OVERVIEW
The Asia School of Business (ASB) Executive MBA Program is a transformative journey that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s global economy. This 16-month program comprises a mix of modular and hybrid weekend classes designed specifically for busy working professionals.
With a rigorous curriculum that maintains the quality of MIT Sloan, you’ll get the chance to learn from some of the most prestigious faculty in the world. And, with half of your courses taught by ASB faculty who are based in Asia and have a deep understanding of the region, you’ll get the best of both worlds, gaining unique insights and perspectives that will set you apart from the rest.
Ready to embark on a journey that will transform your career and take your professional development to new heights? Join the ASB Executive MBA Program today.
Transform Your Career with Cutting-Edge Experiences
Designed for mid- to senior-level leaders, the Executive MBA (EMBA) is a unique experience that blends education and career growth.
With a mix of remote and on-campus instruction, you’ll deepen your understanding of business management and apply it to real-world challenges.
At the heart of the EMBA is a curriculum designed to have a direct impact on your professional life. The courses provide ongoing opportunities to learn, test and apply classroom theories, cases, and real-world examples to the most pressing challenges you face in your own organization.
Entrepreneurial Ethos
Embark on your entrepreneurial journey with us. Our program combines classical business foundations with a strong entrepreneurial ethos to equip you with the skills and mindset necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Whether your goal is to work for a large company or start your own, you’ll benefit from our unique focus on entrepreneurship.
Experience personalized learning through hands-on opportunities, local and regional practicums, regular access to faculty, tailored professional development, and optional independent study.
In addition, our Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) provides a fully equipped FabLab makerspace for you to bring your product or prototype ideas to life.
COURSE OFFERINGS
Modeled on MIT Sloan’s curriculum, the EMBA provides each student with a general business degree, mixing 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.
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.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 credit hours, including 4 electives, 2 practicums (one domestic & one international), and Learning in Action. In addition, 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.
Required Core Courses
Courses:
- Quantitative Methods
- Operations Management
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Economics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Data, Models, Decisions (DMD)
- Financial Management
- Ethics
- Corporate Strategy
Professional Development & Executive Coaching
An extensive series of workshops runs throughout the program.
Elective Courses
In order to maximize the number of electives available, MBA & EMBA students are allowed to take electives across programs. However, the program that the elective is offered in will impact the timing of the class. 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
- International Law & Global Strategy
- Managerial Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Macroeconomics
- Energy Markets
*subject to change
MIT Immersion
As a student in the Immersion Program, you will not only learn from visiting MIT faculty in Kuala Lumpur, but also spend two weeks on the MIT Sloan campus in Cambridge. During this time, you will take advanced courses taught by MIT faculty and engage in various student activities, including some of the most sought-after courses at MIT, such as Bill Aulet’s 24-step program in Disciplined Entrepreneurship and Nelson Repenning’s unique System Dynamics framework.
If your work and family situation allows, you’ll also have the option to extend your studies for one additional week and complete an additional course that will count toward your elective credits. This third week is strongly encouraged and doesn’t require any additional fees.
Upon completing the Immersion Program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from MIT. You will also receive Affiliate Alumni Status upon graduation from ASB.
Business Practicums
During Business Practicums, you will travel to a corporate host organization within Asia and complete a week-long team project. The practicums take place across various industries. The industry and company are selected with potential conflict of interest taken into account.
The Business Practicums provide an opportunity for you to apply concepts learned in the classroom and collaborate with your classmates to solve real business challenges outside of your own companies.
While the practicums may be taught through a specific functional area, they offer you the chance to synthesize cross-functional theories and frameworks learned throughout the program.
As an EMBA student, you will complete two Business Practicums: one within Malaysia and one within Southeast Asia. The companies and locations are carefully selected based on the quality of the business problem and the range of exposure to different industries.
Previous Business Practicums have included:
- Volvo
- Batu Pahat: Palm Oil Sustainability
- Batu Batu: Eco-friendly tourism
- AirAsia Thailand
- Services Marketing, Malaysia
- Yayasan Chow Kit
- Berli Jucker Company (BJC)
ASB EMBA can be completed by a professional from anywhere in the world. We require that students come to campus during the residency weeks. EMBA students usually have between 2 – 3 residency weeks every semester, with each residency week lasting around 1 week. These are usually MIT Professor taught classes or Business Practicums.
Sample of What a Residency Week looks like:
During the rest of the semester, students spend 5 weekends per semester taking classes. The weekend classes may be taken in hybrid format. This means that students have the choice to take in person at ASB or online via Zoom in real time, actively participating in the classes.
Sample of What a Weekend Class looks like:
Students complete 3 courses across 5 weekends per semester.
Are you a “career accelerator” seeking to make a impact in your company, or an entrepreneur looking to grow your business? Then join us at ASB! Our commitment to diversity extends to the backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of each cohort. By carefully crafting our class profile, we make sure you’ll learn just as much from your peers as you do from our esteemed faculty.
One of the defining features of ASB is our truly global student body, and as an Executive MBA student, you’ll have the chance to learn alongside our full-time MBA students from over two dozen countries and five continents. This level of diversity will broaden your perspectives and enhance your MBA experience, propelling you towards becoming a truly global leader.
Note: The following statistics are based on the MBA for Working Professionals Program.
About Our Students
What ties ASB students together is their unique backgrounds. Our students come from multiple countries, industries and functions and bring remarkable experiences to the table.
A would-be religious scholar, Aidil became an entrepreneur and opened Olive House, a successful nutrition and wellness company.
Quan has nearly 5 years of experience in human resources and administration, working with Daiwa Lance International Co. In the steel tube production sector.
A former R&D engineer at Intel, Paul now works in a multi-function role involving strategy and business development in the medical device industry.
STUDENT CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Get involved and make the most of your EMBA experience by participating in student clubs and activities at ASB! Open to all students, these groups cover a range of interests including consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, public speaking, community service, and athletics.
And that’s not all – you also have the opportunity to make your mark by contributing to the ASB Student Association and the ASB Student Admissions Committee. Your participation will shape the current and future programs and initiatives at ASB, and make your time here truly memorable.
Professional Development
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.
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 to achieve your full potential and grow as a leader.
Employer Benefits
- Ability to retain high potential employees without losing their contributions during the 16 months needed to complete the degree.
- Ability to embed the EMBA curriculum into the company’s talent development strategy to prepare future leaders and successors.
- Support in career planning to help employers leverage newly gained skills and increase long-term employee retention.
- Employees who begin with a local or regional business perspective will graduate with a global business perspective.
- HR can recommend topics employee should explore during Executive Coaching.
Employee Benefits
- Access to a world-class MBA without leaving current employer and salary.
- Access to elite research and teaching faculty who help students build MBA toolkits with knowledge and frameworks that are immediately applicable today and throughout their careers.
- Access to an extensive network including fellow working professionals, resident students from across the globe, the ASB Alumni Network, and the MIT Sloan Alumni Network.
- Access to the ASB Career Development Office (CDO) to support career planning and progression with current employer.
- A global business perspective.
The Evidence for Investment is Compelling
MBA for Working Professionals begins in 2019 and is converting into an Executive MBA Program beginning Summer of 2023 for our incoming Executive MBA Class of 2024.
Using statistics from our MBA for Working Professionals Program for our graduating classes of 2021 & 2022:
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 alumni, to help you continue to grow and succeed.
Testimonials
As a young business leader, I found the shift into senior leadership demanded a different skillset. My ASB MBA equips me not only with the business tools I need to do my job, but also the confidence and credentials to lead better and more influentially.
The best parts of my MBA have been the friendships and connections I have made at ASB. Despite the challenge of balancing work and study, the support I’ve received from peers, professors and staff has made the MBA experience joyful and remarkable.
