MicroMasters® Programs & Lateral Entry
With ACE, the Asia School of Business is unbundling courses from its Full-Time and Executive MBA programs into standalone offerings. Below is the list of ACE courses ASB will offer over the next two years:
ACE Lateral Entry Courses
- Micro-Credential in Corporate Finance
- Micro-Credential in Quantitative Methods
- Micro-Credential in Operations Management
- Micro-Credential in Organizational Behaviour
- Micro-Credential in Managerial Economics
- Micro-Credential in Financial Accounting
- Micro-Credential in AI for Business Leaders
Rest of ACE Courses
- Micro-Credential in Platforms: Marketplaces and Digitalization
- Micro-Credential in Supply Chain Fundamentals
- Micro-Credential in Systems Optimization
- Micro-Credential in Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Micro-Credential in Portfolio Management
- Micro-Credential in Sustainability for Business Leaders
The list of ACE courses is subject to change and is not exhaustive. Asia School of Business reserves the right to modify, discontinue, or adjust course offerings and staff allocations at any time.
MicroMasters® Programs
With ACE, individuals can earn micro-credential that can be stacked into MicroMasters® in AI & Organizations, Finance, Analytics and Supply Chain.
Learners need to complete ANY THREE courses within a specialization, ensuring both flexibility and depth.
| Micro-Credential Courses | MicroMasters® Programs in | MBA / EMBA Lateral Entry |
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| Analytics | Supply Chain | Finance | AI & Organizations | ||
| AI for Business Leaders |  | | |
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| Organizational Behavior | | |
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| Quantitative Methods | | | |
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| Financial Accounting | | |
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| Corporate Finance | | |
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| Managerial Economics | | |
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| Supply Chain Fundamentals | | ||||
| Strategic Supply Chain Management | | ||||
| Micro-Credential Courses | MicroMasters® Programs in | MBA / EMBA Lateral Entry |
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| Analytics | Supply Chain | Finance | AI & Organizations | ||
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| Organizational Behavior | | |
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| Quantitative Methods | | | |
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| Financial Accounting | | |
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| Corporate Finance | | |
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| Supply Chain Fundamentals | | ||||
| Strategic Supply Chain Management | | ||||
qualifies for MBA/EMBA Lateral Entry. ACE Pathway to MBA and EMBA
The ACE Pathway to MBA or EMBA offers a flexible route to earning an MBA or EMBA at ASB. Learners can pursue lateral entry by completing seven (7) designated ACE Lateral Entry courses. Depending on the pathway chosen, this allows them to:
- Complete the full-time MBA program in 6 to 8 months instead of 12 months.
- Complete the part-time EMBA program in 12 months instead of 16 months.
To qualify for lateral entry, learners must go through the standard admissions process and meet ASB’s academic entry requirements for the MBA or EMBA program.
Alternatively, learners who choose the traditional route can still transfer one or more ACE credits to the MBA or EMBA programs. This allows them to receive course exemptions while completing the program in the standard timeframe, offering additional flexibility in their MBA or EMBA journey.
Comparison of Lateral Entry vs. Traditional Route
| Program | Lateral Entry | Traditional Route |
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| MBA | 6 to 8 months (instead of 12) | 12 months |
| EMBA | 12 months (instead of 16) | 16 months |
| Key Features | Requires completion of 7 ACE Lateral Entry courses before admission. Must go through the standard admissions process. Earns MicroMasters® Certificates in AI & Organizations and Finance. | Learners enter through the standard admissions process. Option to transfer one or more ACE Micro-Credential credits for course exemptions, offering flexibility. |
Regardless of the chosen path, completing the seven (7) courses also earns learners two MicroMasters® Certificates in AI & Organizations and Finance.
