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TABLE OF CONTENT

GETTNG READY

MBA Overview -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MBA Programs in Singapore -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To MBA or Not MBA ? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GRADUATE PROSPECTS

Asia Employment Outlook --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NARROWING THE SEARCH

• Accreditation Bodies -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• International Universities Grouping ---------------------------------------------------------------------

• 10 Simple steps to Select Business Schools -------------------------------------------------------------

2009/10 RANKINGS

Which Ranking? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Singapore MBA Rankings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HOW TO PAY?

Financing of MBA and Education loans --------------------------------------------------------------------------

SURVIVING THE MBA

Survival Tip 101 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DIRECTORY & INDEX

Singapore Specialised Master Directory -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Singapore Graduate Diploma Directory --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Singapore MBA Directory -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ABOUT US

• Aventis School of Management --------------------------------------------------------------------------

• Edupoll.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GETTNG READY

Origins of the MBA

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging in the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out scientific approaches to management. The main objective of the MBA was to introduce students to the various core aspect of business management such as accounting, marketing, human resources, operations management and corporate laws etc.

The first graduate school of business in the United States was the Tuck School of Business, part of Dartmouth College. Founded in 1900, it was the first institution conferring advanced degrees (masters) in the commercial sciences, specifically, a Master of Science in Commerce degree, the forebear of the modern MBA degree. In 1908, the Graduate School of Business Administration (GSBA) at Harvard University was established; it offered the world's first MBA program, with a faculty of 15 plus 33 regular students and 47 special students. The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business first offered working professionals the Executive MBA (EMBA) program in 1940

Types of MBA programs

Full Time MBA programs normally take place over two academic years (i.e. approximately 18 months of term time). Classes are typically structured along semester/trimester basis and students enter take classes during weekdays like other university students at undergraduate levels. Whilst most full time MBA students possess working experience and a reasonable GMAT score, some business schools accept students without prior real-world work experience into their MBA program.

Accelerated MBA programs are a variation of between one or two year programs. They involve a higher course load with more intense class and examination schedules. They usually have less "down time" during the program and between semesters. For example, there is no three to four month summer break, and between semesters there might be seven to ten days off rather than three to five weeks vacation. Accelerated MBA are highly intensive programs and academically challenging.

Part-time MBA programs normally hold classes on weekday evenings, after normal working hours, or on weekends. Part-time programs normally last between one to three years. The students in these programs typically consist of working professionals, who take a more structured programs where classes are conducted over weekends or weekdays evening. Part-time MBA is the most popular options for most working professionals.

Executive MBA (EMBA) programs developed to meet the educational needs of managers and executives, allowing students to earn an MBA or another business-related graduate degree in two years or less while working full time. Participants come from every type and size of organization – profit, nonprofit, government — representing a variety of industries. EMBA students typically have a higher level of work experience, often 10 years or more, compared to other MBA students. In response to the increasing number of EMBA programs offered, The Executive MBA Council was formed in 1981 to advance executive education.

Distance learning MBA programs hold class’s off-campus. These programs can be offered in a number of different formats: correspondence courses by postal mail or email, non-interactive broadcast video, pre-recorded video, live teleconference or videoconference, offline or online computer courses. Many schools offer these programs.

MBA with Concentration Students in some MBA programs have the option to select an area of concentration and focus approximately one-third of their studies in this subject. Accreditation bodies exist specifically for MBA programs to ensure consistency and quality of graduate business education, and business schools in many countries offer MBA programs tailored to full-time, part-time, executive, and distance learning students, with specialized concentrations

Dual MBA programs combine MBA degree with others (such as an MS or a J.D., etc.) to let students cut costs (dual programs usually cost less than pursuing 2 degrees separately), save time on education and to tailor the business education courses to their needs. Some business schools offer programs in which students can earn both a bachelor's degree in business administration and an MBA in four or five years.

MBA TODAY

Today, The MBA degree has been adopted by universities worldwide, and has been adopted and adapted by both developed and developing countries, today the 3 major education systems that offers MBA globally are from US, UK and Australia. WHY MBA

Before signing up an MBA program, you have to be clear about your objectives for wanting to acquire an MBA qualification. Assess yourself based on the following questions:

• Where do I stand today? • Where do I want to be in the future? • What skills are required for getting there? • Do I possess these skills? • How can an MBA help me acquire these skills?

MBA END GAME

Your objectives will help you to choose the MBA program that is most appropriate for you. Two of the most common objectives of embarking on a MBA are

Professional Advancement

Your career goals are a continuation of your career so far, and you would like to take on bigger responsibilities after your MBA. If this is your reason for pursuing an MBA, you have to guard against projecting lack of ambition. You also need to describe as to why you can’t learn the skills at work itself? The way around the situation is to analyze your job responsibilities in detail, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and after listing the skills you will need in your future positions, try to figure out the best way to acquire the missing competencies. There would be some skills that you are likely to gain only at work, while others would be best achieved through an MBA.

Exploring Career Switch

If you are aiming to switch careers, you need to convince the admissions committee that an MBA will help you make this change. Additional skills and experiences would also be needed. Specify for how long you have kept this goal in mind. Why do you think you are a good fit for your goals? What steps have you taken so far to prepare for the change?

Other objectives include:

• Social status

• Enhance my professional credibility

• Acquire useful knowledge

• Networking with other managers

• Pre-requisite in industry e.g. management consulting

• My potential employer hires only top MBAs e.g. Goldman Sachs

• Sponsorship from current employer

• Part of my lifelong learning agenda

• Peer pressure

Is an MBA Overrated?

MBA degree is a passport to an international corporate career. Fortune 500 multinational companies typically require managerial candidates to have a MBA degree from a recognized university. If you plan to attract the attention of an employer like Goldman Sachs or McKinsey, then you would need to have an MBA from a Top-20 business school like Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg or Chicago. In Asia-Pacific, the Chicago MBA program is available in Singapore and the Kellogg MBA program is available in Hong Kong. For most of us who are working executives, attending a full-time MBA program is not a tenable option as there are the inevitable career sacrifices to be made. So the next best alternative is a part-time MBA program or an Executive MBA program.

Private Education – MBA Programs in Singapore

Singapore is turning into an education hub of the world. Singapore boasts of having some of the best institutes not only in the Asia Pacific region but the entire world. An MBA in Singapore provides excellent opportunities to the students in Singapore and other parts of the world. These Business Schools in the country have global accreditation and recognition from around the world which makes students get high paying jobs anywhere in the world.

In Singapore, there are over 40 MBA programs available in the marketplace as shown in MBA Directory on this website. However, it is important to note that not all MBA programs are created equal. Only a good MBA from a good business school can make a difference to your career and income. Thankfully, you can study for a part-time MBA degree in Singapore as there are many part-time MBA programs which cater to busy working executives.

As a rule of thumb, the more prestigious MBA programs tend to cost more as MBA teaching is highly labour intensive. Besides, top professors command higher fees and may have to be flown in from overseas campuses. Additionally, some MBA programs require the students to complete certain courses overseas or to go on overseas study trips.

TO MBA OR NOT?

According to recent figures, for example the QS TopMBA.com Applicant Survey, an increasing number of MBA applicants in the 21st century are keen to choose a ‘good’ job, a career path that would allow them to use their skills to help make the planet a better place. But the same people, as MBA graduates, may look at their debts and wonder how they can balance their desire to get into the field of sustainability but also make some money?

Based on the latest survey by QS World MBA Applicant Survey, "80% of the world’s MBA candidates would consider the USA as the No.1 destination for MBA programs."

INCREASE YOUR SALARY AS A RESULT OF AN MBA

The Association of MBAs* 2008 career survey shows an unequivocal increase in salary over time as a result of acquiring an MBA qualification. While MBA salaries often do increase immediately on graduation, the real benefit in terms of salary can be found during the next stages of a graduate’s career. MBA graduates experience salary increases of 46 per cent immediately after the MBA, 129 per cent in the three to five years after the MBA, and 208 per cent in the six to ten years after the MBA. In addition, 27 per cent of MBAs are employed at board level in organizations within ten years of graduation.

OVERALL INCREASE IN SALARY AS A RESULT OF AN MBA

Even with the omission of the lowest and highest-growth countries represented – New Zealand and China – the adjusted increase in salary remains significant.

Source: The association of MBAs is the international impartial authority on postgraduate business education. Its accreditation service is the global standard for all MBA, DBA and MBM programs. The 2008 Career Survey is the seventh such publication produced for the MBA community.

Singapore MBA and MSc Programs

For most of us who are working executives, attending a full-time MBA program is not a tenable option as there are the inevitable career sacrifices to be made. So the next best alternative is a part-time MBA program or an Executive MBA program. In Singapore, there are close to 40 MBA programs available in the marketplace as shown in Edupoll MBA Directory on this website.

MBAs come from almost every conceivable background in terms of first degree, functional role, industry and enterprise including charities, government bodies, health, education and other not for profit organisations.

However, it is important to note that not all MBA programs are created equal. Only a good MBA from a good business school can make a difference to your career and income.

Independent Survey Conducted by Edupoll.org from 2007 to 2010 shows that close to 60 % of Singaporeans prefer an MBA degree from an American Business School follow by 18% UK and 13% Australia. Before signing up for your MBA program, you have to be clear about your objectives for wanting to acquire an MBA qualification. Some common objectives include:

MBA: Return on Investment

With globalization, there is an international move toward university and post-graduate education. This development is profound in the global MBA market. With this move, there are some generally shared trends that are and will be impacting the MBA student and market. This article is the first in a series about these MBA trends both on a global and a local market level. Interest in doing an MBA continues to grow exponentially across all age groups and profiles. This really is an interesting phenomenon considering the negative coverage “MBA” educated people receive in the general media due to the financial crisis, high unemployment rates in the West, and a host of scandals.

At the level of stewardship, Rakesh Khurana at Harvard Business School and Frank Brown from INSEAD continually call for further professionalization of business education and the way the organisations are run and the programme content they deliver. Many MBAs have even signed oaths saying that they will abide by an ethical code of behaviour. Just the fact that this has taken place at all shows you the level that things have degenerated.

GRADUATE PROSPECTS

Asia Employment Outlook

May 2010- According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results released today by Manpower Inc. employer optimism in the global labour market is gradually improving, with employers in 30 of 36 countries and territories indicating stronger hiring plans compared to 12 months ago and 23 reporting improved quarter-over-quarter hiring plans.

The Manpower data shows employers in 31 of 36 countries and territories expect positive hiring activity in the third quarter. Across the Asia Pacific region, year-over-year forecasts improve in each of the eight countries and territories surveyed, with forecasts improving from three months ago in six. Hiring plans are strongest in India, Taiwan and China. Japanese employers again report the weakest hiring plans in the region; however, job prospects are considerably stronger compared to one year ago and improve for the fourth consecutive quarter.

Singapore Employment Outlook 2010

The latest official data estimates total employment here to have risen by 15,400 jobs in the third quarter, ending losses in the first and second quarters of this year. Employers in Singapore report healthy hiring intentions in Quarter 2 2010. With 28% of employers forecasting an increase in headcount, 4% predicting a decrease and 67% expecting no change, the Net Employment Outlook is an optimistic +24%.

Hiring momentum here is steadily picking up, according to the latest employment outlook survey by the Singapore arm of global human resource consultancy Manpower Inc, released yesterday.

The net employment outlook - the difference between the proportion of bosses likely to recruit more and those likely cut jobs - rose to 26 per cent. This seasonally adjusted figure was nine percentage points up from Q4's outlook - and a sharp 60-point turnaround from the survey's negative result in Q1 this year.

Manpower Singapore country manager Peter Haglund said: 'The labour market appears to have turned the corner. Employers are telling us they see an improved hiring climate in the months to come.'

With labour market conditions overall showing improvement, higher employee turnover can be expected, Mr Haglund said. 'Fierce competition among employers to hire the best talent' will mean 'companies need to work on their employer branding to ensure they retain and attract the right talent.' Job prospects seem brightest in the finance, insurance and real estate sectors, which has a net employment outlook of 37 per cent. The public administration and education sector expects brisk hiring too, with an overall net outlook of 36 per cent. Services reported a net outlook of 31 per cent, while manufacturers also expect to add headcount, with a net outlook of 20 per cent in the coming quarter.

Ministry of Manpower Singapore Report

Employment continued to grow in the second quarter of 2010 as the economy expanded strongly. Total employment is estimated to have grown by 26,500 in the second quarter, continuing the employment gains that started from the third quarter of 2009. The employment increase was lower than the 36,500 in the first quarter of 2010.

High- and Low-Paying Occupations

Expectedly, many of the occupations with median gross wage in the top 10% were from the Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMET) category. Top-paying occupations included managing directors ($15,000), general managers ($11,500) and foreign exchange dealers & brokers ($10,562). Occupations in the bottom 10% were paid a median gross wage ranging from around $600 to $1,300. At the higher end were the lorry attendants ($1,358), data entry operators ($1,335), cleaner supervisors ($1,300), electronic equipment/component assemblers ($1,281) and cashiers ($1,238). Cleaners, labourers & related workers were paid lower e.g. construction labourers & related workers ($618), office cleaners ($767) and kitchen assistants ($900).

Wages by Industry

This section looks at the median gross wages of workers aged 35 – 39 across industries in four occupational groups namely managers, professionals, associate professionals & technicians and clerical workers. Comparison of wages in the other occupational groups across industries would not be meaningful as they are typically concentrated in a couple of industries. The higher value-added industries tend to pay better. Specifically, professional services and information & communications were among the top three highest-paying industries across the four occupational groups (Chart 5). On the other hand, hotels & restaurants was consistently among the lower-paying industries

Managers aged 35 – 39 in financial services commanded the highest median wage ($8,500), nearly 2.5 times that of their peers in hotels & restaurants ($3,422). Managers in professional services ($8,041) and information & communications ($7,213) were also paid higher than the median for all industries ($6,328).

Premium on Fields of Study: The Returns to Higher Education in Singapore

As Singapore transits to a knowledge-based economy, the development of human capital as a key driver of economic growth has become even more important. As the structure of Singapore’s economy shifts towards higher value-added and knowledge activities, there will continue to be an increase in the demand for skilled and educated human capital.

Concluding Remarks

Attesting to the value of specialised skills and knowledge, workers at the upper occupational tier generally earned higher wages than their semi-skilled and unskilled counterparts. Within the same occupational group, there were also varying levels of pay with a premium paid to jobs that require skills in demand by employers. This underscores the importance of keeping skills relevant through training and upgrading.

NARROWING THE SEARCH

Importance of Accreditation

Why is accreditation important? It is a rigorous quality process used around the world to monitor, assess and evaluate the standards and quality of the education a student receives at a college, university or institution of higher learning. Accreditation status indicates that a college, university, institution, or program meets the standards of quality set by the accreditation organization, in terms of curriculum, faculty, school administration, libraries, financial strength, and student services.

Accreditation ensures a basic level of quality in the education you receive from an institution. It also ensures your degrees will be recognized for the true achievements they are. Students must understand the importance of accreditation and the risks of receiving a degree from a school without accreditation.

This section of our comprehensive, informative site serves that end.

The purpose of accreditation is to:

1. Use standards of evaluation to ensure quality education 2. Encourage institutions to improve quality of education 3. Ensure the accountability of educational institutions 4. Provide public confidence in educational institutions 5. International recognition of the programs across the world.

BIG 5 Accreditation Bodies

Students should also look for business schools whose programs are accredited by one of the 5 major accreditation bodies: AACSB, EQUIS, ACBSP, EMBA Council and AMBA.

All 5 accreditations are well established in the world of business education. There are MBA programs covered by more than 1 assessor listed above. All 5 require regional accreditation before they will accredit a school. Business school accreditation is an added bonus to regional accreditation and shows that the school is in pursuit of quality.

AACSB stands for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This American institution is widely regarded to be the leading business schools accreditation body in the world. It was founded in 1916. All the top business schools in America are accredited by AACSB.

EQUIS stands for European Quality Improvement System. Founded in 1997, it is managed by EFMD – the European Foundation for Management Development. Unlike AACSB, the EQUIS accreditation extends beyond business schools and covers all programs offered by an institution from first degree to PhD.

AMBA stands for the Association of MBAs. It was founded in 1967 by a group of UK graduates of Wharton and Harvard. AMBA is more UK-centric focusing on accreditation of UK MBAs. Today, Association of MBAs is the international impartial authority on postgraduate business education for MBA, DBA and MBM programmes

Executive MBA Council an internationally management council that was established in 1981 with the support of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International) to champion the advancement of executive education internationally through partnerships, research and outreach activities. Globally, less than 250 business schools are part of the Executive MBA Council which includes internationally renowned business schools such as INSEAD, Babson College, UCLA, UCBE, Cornell, Helsinki School of Economics, NUS and NYU.

ACBSP (Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs), Founded in 1988, the ACBSP was created to accredit business schools with an emphasis on teaching and learning, As of July 2008, ACBSP had over 6,200 individual members in 591 educational member institutions, with 449 being institutions with ACBSP accreditation. This also includes those in ACBSP's 15 corporate partners and other emeritus members.The ACBSP's accrediting standards place an emphasis on teaching and outcomes.

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY GROUPING

The key Universities in USA, UK and Australia are as follow

1. Ivy League Universities 2. Association of American Universities 3. The Russell Group UK 4. Group of Eight Australia

IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITIES

The Ivy League is an athletic conference comprising eight private institutions of higher education in the North eastern United States. The term is most commonly used to refer to those eight schools considered as a group which is focus on academic excellence, selectivity in admissions, and social elitism .The term became official after the formation of the NCAA Division I athletic conference in 1954 when much of the nation polarized around favourite college teams but has evolve to now represents an educational philosophy inherent to the nation's oldest schools. In addition, Ivy League schools are often viewed by the public as some of the most prestigious universities worldwide and are often ranked amongst the best universities in the United States and worldwide the eight institutions are Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University.

All of the Ivy League's institutions place near the top in the U.S. News & World Report College and university rankings and rank within the top one percent of the world's academic institutions in terms of financial endowment. Seven of the eight schools were founded during America's colonial period; the exception is Cornell, which was founded in 1865. Ivy League institutions, therefore, account for seven of the nine Colonial Colleges chartered before the American Revolution. The Ivies are all in the Northeast geographic region of the United States. All eight schools receive millions of dollars in research grants and other subsidies from federal and state government

Association of American Universities (AAU)

The Association of American Universities (AAU) is an association of 63 leading public and private research universities in the United States and Canada. Membership in AAU is by invitation and is based on the high quality of programs of academic research and scholarship and undergraduate, graduate, and professional education in a number of fields, as well as general recognition that a university is outstanding by reason of the excellence of its research and education programs

MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND YEARS OF ADMISSION

Brandeis University (1985) Brown University (1933) California Institute of Technology (1934) Carnegie Mellon University (1982) Case Western Reserve University (1969) Columbia University (1900) Cornell University (1900) Duke University (1938) Emory University (1995) Georgia Institute of Technology (2010) Harvard University (1900) Indiana University (1909) Iowa State University (1958) The Johns Hopkins University (1900) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1934) McGill University (1926) Michigan State University (1964) New York University (1950) North western University (1917) The Ohio State University (1916) The Pennsylvania State University (1958) Princeton University (1900) Purdue University (1958) Rice University (1985) Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (1989) Stanford University (1900) Stony Brook University-State University of New York (2001) Syracuse University (1966) Texas A&M University (2001) Tulane University (1958) The University of Arizona (1985) University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (1989) University of California, Berkeley (1900) University of California, Davis (1996) University of California, Irvine (1996) University of California, Los Angeles (1974) University of California, San Diego (1982) University of California, Santa Barbara (1995) The University of Chicago (1900) University of Colorado at Boulder (1966)

University of Florida (1985) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1908) The University of Iowa (1909) The University of Kansas (1909) University of Maryland, College Park (1969) University of Michigan (1900) University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (1908) University of Missouri-Columbia (1908) University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1909) The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1922) University of Oregon (1969) University of Pennsylvania (1900) University of Pittsburgh (1974) University of Rochester (1941) University of Southern California (1969) The University of Texas at Austin (1929) University of Toronto (1926) University of Virginia (1904) University of Washington (1950) The University of Wisconsin-Madison (1900) Vanderbilt University (1950) Washington University in St. Louis (1923) Yale University (1900)

The Russell Group (UK)

The Russell Group represents the 20 leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector.

• University of Birmingham • University of Bristol • University of Cambridge • Cardiff University • University of Edinburgh • University of Glasgow • Imperial College London • King's College London • University of Leeds • University of Liverpool • London School of Economics & Political Science • University of Manchester • Newcastle University • University of Nottingham • University of Oxford • Queen's University Belfast • University of Sheffield • University of Southampton • University College London • University of Warwick

Group of Eight (Australia)

The Group of Eight (Go8) is a coalition of leading Australian universities, intensive in research and comprehensive in general and professional education. Go8 committees meet regularly to collaborate on issues such as quality PhD research training, credit transfer, international promotion, international research co-operation and scholarships and human resource management as well as specific education and research disciplines (engineering, medicine, science, humanities and social sciences).

The Group of Eight (go8) markets itself as the group of 'Australia's Leading Universities'. They support this claim by referring to statistics relating to variables such as research outputs, industry links, graduate outcomes, and the competency of their academic staff. The group of 8 member universities are:

• The University of Adelaide • The Australian National University • The University of Melbourne • Monash University • The University of New South Wales • The University of Queensland • The University of Sydney • The University of Western Australia

Each of these member universities is well regarded in a number of different areas and together they form a powerful bloc

MBA RANKINGS

The objective of an MBA ranking system is to give information to the market regarding the repute and standing of schools and their programs. The problem in terms of which ranking system to trust is that the criteria on which the different rankings are based are not always declared, which makes some of the rankings rather misleading. Some of the school rankings are based on the opinions of recruiters on the quality of the MBA output of the schools, but this is relevant to the full-time programs - which "produce" MBAs as opposed to part-time, executive and full-time programs. So some rankings are only relevant to schools that have a large full-time program.

Business schools can be a contentious issue since Business school rankings are not perfect. Surveys, collection of data and evaluation criteria varies, consequently schools ranking results varied widely depending on the criteria used. Realize that each ranking varies; it is incumbent upon you as a discerning consumer to understand the strengths and differences of each approach. It is their responses that inform the criteria we measure and the weightings we apply.

How does the MBA Ranking System Work?

There are various criteria for MBA Ranking: Subjective - questionnaires are filled in by current students. The answers compare the different facets of curriculum and general feeling of the student toward the courses he has studies. Such well known publications as The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and The Economist will occasionally publicize Executive MBA Ranking. What are the criteria: among others, employers give their input as the quality of learning. GMAT scores, alumni assessments, salaries and bonus levels, research and general academic reputation of the institution. Recommendations to the part-time programs depend on the directors and business school faculty deans.

Rankings are not objectives measures of educational quality since student’s objectives vary so likewise quality will differ from students to students. Rankings often create excitements and news but they have their limitations. Ranking should be should be like Accreditation only be used for initial state of research and data mining and serve its role well as a lunch pad but this does not substitute research. If you notice ranking are typically surveys spiced with data and frequently mirror commonly held understanding of the institutions, and as such should never be use as the sole determinant of your education

Over that time, 5 key factors have consistently emerged:

• to open new career opportunities and/or further current career;

• personal development and educational experience;

• to increase salary;

• The potential to network.

• Quality of Teaching Faculty

International Rankings of Business Schools & MBAs

• WSJ EMBA programs

• QS Top 200 Business Schools - Europe Ranking

• QS Top 200 Business Schools - Asia Pacific Ranking

• GMAA Star rating

• Business Week Top MBA Ranking 2009

• ASPEN GLOBAL 100

• Academic Ranking of World Universities - 2010

Which MBA Rankings to follow?

Other rankings have different standpoints. They may give a higher weighting to the research output of faculty, the salaries of graduates or the perception of a school among employers. All are valid, and it is up to each prospective student to understand the various methodologies and decide which are most relevant. What’s more, the rankings should form only part of a student’s selection process. It is equally important to look at issues such as school culture, employment prospects and areas of specialty.

With the job market for MBA graduates at its most competitive for many years, now, more than ever, schools which can demonstrate the effectiveness of their careers services will be highly sought after. An effective careers development and management office will undoubtedly make a huge difference to MBA graduates. Typically high quality institutions will offer career coaching, executive placement and mentoring services to support the career planning for its alumni.

Singapore MBA RANKING 2010/11

The MBA Singapore Ranking was first published in June 2010 commissioned by Aventis

Learning Group in collaboration with Edupoll.org, a leading aggregator of higher education

courses in Asia. Criteria use for the assessment including the following Quality Indicators

Quality Indicators

International

1 Accreditation ACU and 6 Regional Accreditation

BIG 5 Accreditation Bodies AACSB, ACBSP, EQUIS, Association of MBA, EMBA Council

2 Ranking US News, Good uni UK, Australia

QS, FT, Business Week, Guardian, Times, 4icu.org, Shanghai Jiao Tong , Princeton Review

3 Alumni Nobel Prizes

Senior Mgmt "C" Level of MNC

Political Leaders

Local Famous Alumni

Stars - sports, Entertainment - stars factor

4 Graduate Satisfaction Report

Graduate Satisfaction- Pay Graduate Satisfaction- Get a job Student Satisfaction

5 Post MBA Outcome

Was MBA program responsible for achieving their career goals upon Graduation (Increase in Salary or Career Switch)

School professional networking value - Local Alumni Chapters and International Alumni chapter

Schools international exposure and locations ( Student Exchange | International Study Trip)

Managerial skills development

Local

6 Length of Establishment of the MBA Program In Singapore

programs in Singapore - less 2 years (2points) 3-5 (3points) 6 -9 (4points) 10 years (5points)

7 Faculty teaching quality

Research contribution by Faculty 0 publications, Intellectual capital on Shanghai Jiao Tong top 500 ranking

Student to Faculty Ratio ( 1 to 30 Students Ratio)

Learning Experience (total contact Hours) Below or above 300

Quality of Teaching % of Faculty with (PHD) - 50%

MBA course material quality

10 Student Selectivity Working Experience Requirement

Student Diversity Score

Academic Qualifications requirements

GMAT requirement

Student Acceptance Rate

8 Affordability

Above 40k

30000 to 39999

20000 to 29999

Below 20000

9 Strength of Local Partner ERF/Edu Trust

MBA Career and Alumni Support

Length of establishment

Rank University Average

5 points

1 University of Chicago 3.89

2 INSEAD 3.78

3 National University of Singapore 3.67

4 UCLA and National University of Singapore 3.67

5 NUS Asia – Pacific Executive MBA ( English ) 3.61

6 University of Manchester 3.56

7 National University of Singapore and Peking University

3.56

8 University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

3.50

9 University of Birmingham 3.44

10 Nan yang Technological University 3.44

11 HEC Paris and NUS Double Degree MBA 3.39

12 University of Nottingham 3.33

13 University of Strathclyde 3.33

14 University of Louisville, USA 3.33

15 The University of Western Australia 3.28

16 The University of Hull

3.28

17 The University of Adelaide 3.11

18 Aalto University, Finland 3.11

19 Lancaster University UK 3.06

20 University of Bradford, UK 3.00

21 NTU and Waseda University Double MBA 2.94

22 S P Jain School of Management EMBA 2.89

23 Arcadia University, Pennsylvania, USA 2.83

24 NTU and BI Norwegian School of Business EMBA 2.78

25 Singapore Management University 2.67

26 Herriot Watt University 2.61

27 James Cook University 2.56

28 University of Sunderland 2.56

29 University of Newcastle, Australia 2.44

30 University of Wales Institute, Cardiff 2.44

31 Edith Cowan University, Australia 2.33

32 Murdoch University, Perth , Australia 2.33

33 The University of Wales 2.33

34 Southern Cross University, NSW Australia 2.22

35 University of Northumbria, UK 2.22

36 Coventry University 2.22

37 Victoria University - Melbourne, Australia 2.11

38 CQ University 2.00

39 Queen Margaret University

2.00

40 University of Derby, UK 2.00

41 Anglia Ruskin University 1.89

10 Simple steps to successfully select your Business Schools

1. Firstly decide on your objective for having an MBA.

What is your goal for pursuing the MBA?

- For filling in a period for unemployment? - Because it’s there, as Mt Everest was for Sir Edmund Hilary? - To do your present job more effectively? - To get an internal or external promotion? - To get employment in a specific industry, organisation or location?

2. Decide on your budget.

Do you want an expensive MBA from a prestige school or a “quick and dirty” MBA from the less expensive schools? The course price range between Universities offering MBA in Singapore ranges from the lows of $15,000 to the highs of $100,000. Typically Australia MBA are the most affordable followed by UK MBAs, American MBA which are better recognized commend the highest fees such as Chicago MBA (S$120,000) and SUNY Buffalo (S$64,000)

A number of scholarships are available from some schools for suitable candidates.

3. Academic Quality of the program.

Some of the reasons for the course price range are:

- the total number of hours of work required by you to complete the course - the number of class contact hours if an off campus course - the level of education of your instructors / faculty - the amount of industry experience your faculty offer - the student/faculty ratio

4. Face to face and other Online Support?

If you are working executives, besides face to face lecturing, it is important you consider the supplementary online support available such as online library, discussion chat rooms, videos and learning tools to support your studies.

5. Decide on location and travel times.

If you work in the CBD, you would be advised to keep your travel time to a minimum, unless the University of your Choice is near home. Being caught in a traffic jam, as your class is already underway, is not a pleasant experience. Ideally, the location of the school is easily assessable via public transport and with ample parking space for those driving.

6. How much prestige and post-MBA networking do you really need?

If you want to maximise your MBA investment, you would be advised to go to a prestige MBA school with a strong alumni network and one that offers executive coaching and career planning. Good business network which translate into future consulting and business opportunities.

“Prestige” of the school is the perception of that school’s quality. It’s largely subjective, and largely assessed by academics rather than employers, but it does translate into employability by discerning employers. If you expect your future jobs will be with large, cerebral or discerning employers, you should consider the prestige of the school. Since there is no quantitative or published index of prestige, you could look at the indicators of quality of the school and course (above).

7. Time Commitment – 1 Year or 2 Years

Generally US MBAs are typically more intensive in nature and can be completed within 12 to 15 months. Australia MBAs typically takes 18 months to 24 months to complete. MBAs from UK which mostly required the completion of an Academic dissertation will typically take 24 months to 30 months to complete.

The key aspects you would consider are total time commitment since there is opportunity cost if you stretch the duration of your MBA studies.

8. Prioritizing Your Studies – Is MBA Your No.1 Priority?

The point of doing an MBA is to be educated for general management, not to become a departmental head, so you need education which develops your capability in all the functions of management. Thus typically professionals are encouraged to embark on Part-time programs to allow them to balance their work schedule and study commitments.

Those that are willing to dedicate their time to full time studies will be advise to take on a Full time MBA.

9. You Got to EARN your MBA?

Some schools require you to sit for a GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). Others consider work and managerial experience. The better schools get the most applications and thus more selective of the students capability such as GMAT, quality of your experience, personal statements and strong reference letter. Some might require interviews with the program directors to be consider for selection. Lower ranked business schools typically requires just a simple application form with very little hassle

10. Good Alumni Connection

If you desire to shift business practices or which is the case, the recruitment and performance bar are raised to get the work you desire, an MBA is part of the career trajectory. Many MBA alumni reported last year that their salaries more than doubled during the last 5 years after doing an MBA at one of the top Global MBA programmes. This is quite impressive considering that this target profile group is between the ages of 27-33 years of age.

THE FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE

Think carefully about what you want from your career and from your life, and analyze what kind of MBA education is the best fit for your goals and needs. You have a variety of options for getting an MBA education. Make sure you understand what different schools and different programs offer, and how the programs you're looking at have benefited past graduates.

That investment usually does pay off handsomely in the form of enhanced career prospects and higher income after graduation. As with any investment, however, there is no iron-clad guarantee of a positive outcome. There was a time, just a few years ago, when some MBA grads had trouble finding suitable jobs. I don't think we're going to see a repeat of that any time soon, but some amount of risk is always there.

There's no getting around the fact that business school represents a huge investment. You need to have faith in yourself and in your choices to feel comfortable making it. You should approach this investment by doing the same kind of careful research that you would undertake before making any other major investment.

A majority (54%) financed their education with loans. Additionally, 49% used personal

savings, and nearly 42% financed their education with support from their spouse’s/ parents.

Typical loan financing

• Loan up to 6 times your monthly income

• Up to 60 months hassle-free repayment

• Peace of mind with fixed interest.

• Qualifying age from 17 years old

• Qualifying income at S$12,000 p.a. for applicant and S$18,000 p.a. for guarantor

The following banks and institutions offer education loans or financial assistance to parents

and students:

Financial Institutions

• Citibank Ready Credit Line - www.citibank.com.sg

• RHB Bank Edu Loan - www.rhb.com.sg

• POSB Study Loan / Loan Assist - www.posb.com.sg

• Mabank Education Loan www.maybank.com.sg

• HSBC Study Loan / Personal Loan - www.hsbc.com.sg

Co-operatives

• TCC Credit Cooperative - www.tcc.org.sg

• NTUC Thrift & Loan Co-operative www.ntucthrift.com.sg

NGO and Non Profit Organizations

• CDAC Education Loan ( Chinese community ) www.cdac.org.sg

• SINDA Study Awards ( Indian community ) www.sinda.org.sg

• Mendaki Study Loan ( Malay community ) www.mendaki.org.sg

Specialised Master (MSc) Listing

When you consider going back to school to hone your business skills, chances are you're thinking about getting an MBA. But an MBA isn't the only game in graduate business education. With a bit of research, you may find that what you really want may be a specialized master's degree in business. Specialized master's business programs have been around for decades. But they proliferated in the 1990s, as business schools discovered that a curriculum showcasing their academic specialty allows them to better compete for students. The mainstays of the alternative business programs used to focus on marketing and finance, but now you can pursue a master's degree in international business, organizational psychology or non-profit management. In the late 1990s, the hot new programs were in information technology and e-commerce. At least 60 of 403 B-schools surveyed by Business Week offered master's degrees in these new specialties. Even now, schools say, interest in the programs has remained steady. The master's programs, which range from 10 months to 2 years and are best, suited to those who already have some business background but want to specialize in a particular field. For instance, students who have an undergrad business degree may see no point in going over similar courses in an MBA program.

Discipline Executive Master of Science Finance

Qualification awarding

body

City University of New York, USA

NYU, USA and HKUST Business School and

University of Adelaide, Australia

RMIT University, Australia

Macquarie University , Australia

Singapore Management University, Singapore

Discipline Master of Accountancy


body


University of Southern Queensland, Australia


Discipline Executive Master of Science Marketing


body


University College Dublin | National University of Ireland

Herriot-Watt University

Northumbria University, UK

Discipline Executive Master of Science HR & Global Leadership


body


University College Dublin | National University of Ireland

Herriot-Watt University

Curtin University of Technology, Australia

Discipline Executive Master of Science Psychology


body


James Cook University

Monsah University, Australia

National Institute of Education (NIE) Singapore

Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Discipline Master of Arts (Educational Management)


body

National Institute of Education (NIE) Singapore


Monsah University, Australia

University of Buffalo, USA

Discipline Master of Hospitality Administration


body

University of Nevada Las Vegas


Cornell-Nan yang Institute of Hospitality Management

Queen Margaret University, Scotland

Discipline Executive Master of Science in Information Systems & Business Computing


body



University of South Australia

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

A Graduate Diploma is generally a postgraduate qualification. The diploma is normally taken following a Bachelor's degree and a successful award allows progression to a Masters Degree without having received Honors’ with the Bachelor's Degree.

More recently, post-graduate diplomas have become more popular, as they allow graduate-level specialization studies to be completed in half the time of masters, while still being transferable into a master’s degree in the same topic. All of this at half the price of a masters degree--usually between $10,000 and $15,000 for the graduate diploma, as opposed to $20,000 or more for a masters degree. In addition, these degrees allow one to try specializations such as accounting, without committing the time and money to a full master’s degree in the same specialization. Alternatively, it is possible to complete a graduate diploma, start working in the field, and have the company pay for additional courses to attain a masters degree in the same topic later-on (on a part-time basis for instance), there-by saving money and time.

The Graduate Diploma is a postgraduate academic qualification taken after a Bachelor's degree. It is usually awarded by a University or a Graduate school. It usually takes 2 terms of study to complete and has a wide variety of courses on offer. It is also possible for graduate diploma holders to progress to a Master's degree on an accelerated pathway compared to first embarking on a 3 or 4-year degree program. To ensure that the Graduate Diploma qualification is recognised, they must be registered with the Council of Private Education (CPE) or formerly by the Ministry of Education (Singapore).

Type of course Graduate Diploma in Finance & Management


body

Aventis School of Management

Management Development Institute of Singapore

Awarded and Developed by University of London (UOL), UK. Lead College,

Type of course Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance


body




Curtin University of Technology, Australia

Type of course Graduate Diploma in Human Capital Development


body



Singapore Human Resource Institute

Type of course Graduate Diploma in Organizational Psychology


body



Type of course Graduate Diploma in Training & Development


body



Type of course Graduate Diploma in Global Marketing & Branding


body


Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK

International Advertising Association (IAA), Singapore Chapter

Marketing Institute of Singapore

Type of course Graduate Diploma in Social Psychology and Counselling


body


Monash University

Swinburne University

The University of Western Australia

Type of course Professional Graduate Diploma in Digital Forensic & Cyber Security


body


University of Adelaide


SINGAPORE MBA DIRECTORY 2010-2011

Arcadia University, Pennsylvania, USA

Type of course Master of Business Administration with Concentration

Qualification awarding body Arcadia University, Pennsylvania, USA

Curriculum

Core MBA

• BA 530 Global Issues of Social Responsibility and Law • BA 540 Multinational Marketing • BA 560 Managing in the Global Workforce • BA 580 Shareholder Value Management • BA 600 Leadership for Effective Organisations • BA 620 Managerial Economics • BA 640 Operations and Technology • BA 680 International Finance • BA 670 International Experience • BA 695 Global Strategic Management

Three Optional Specialisations to choose from Entrepreneurship

• BA 604 Global Organizational Developments • BA 610 Entrepreneurship and Innovation • BA 612 E-Commerce

Finance

• BA 681 Securities Analysis • BA 682 Mergers and Acquisitions • BA 683 Investment Banking

Leadership

• BA 602 Power and Politics • BA 603 Contemporary Issues in Leadership • BA 604 Global Organizational Development

Duration 12 to 15 months

Fees Fee S$28,000 | S$33,000 (with specialisation)

Entry Requirement

• A degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

• Good communication skills in written and spoken English

Delivery format Lectures plus online support

Name of local organization and

telephone no.


Tel: (65) 6720 3333

Aalto University , Finland

Type of course Executive MBA ( Specialisations in General Management and Innovation

Management )

Qualification

awarding body Aalto University , Finland

Curriculum

Examples of Core modules :

• Business Communication • International Economics • International Marketing Management • Financial Accounting • Strategic Management • Management Accounting and Control • International Operations Management • Human Resource Management

Examples of Electives Modules :

• Brand Management • Leadership and Self-Mastery • Cross Cultural Management • Competing in the New Economy • Entrepreneurship • Customer Relationships • Creativity and Innovation • Global Strategic Environment • Risk Management • Corporate Finance • Knowledge Management • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Duration 18 months (7 core modules and 13 elective modules ) The module selection

change every year

Fees ---

Entry Requirement Good first degree or equivalent qualifications and managerial experience

Delivery format Lectures in Singapore. Options to do up to 4 modules in Taiwan, South Korea,

Poland and Finland where the EMBA program is also conducted

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Helsinki School of Economics Executive Education Tel: 6339 7338

Remarks

An ideal EMBA if you want to work for a Finnish company in the Asia-Pacific

region or if you are likely to be working in Finland or one of its neighbouring

countries. HSE is one of the most progressive business schools in the

Scandinavian region of Europe but it is relatively unknown outside that region.

BI Norwegian School of Management / NTU

Type of course EMBA in Energy


body

Double EMBA degree by Nanyang Technological University and BI

Norwegian School of Management, Norway. Faculty from NTU, IFP France

and BI Norwegian School of Management

Curriculum

• Fundamentals in Energy Management • General Management • Energy Markets and Industries • Energy Policy • Finance and Strategy • Environmental Issues • Consultancy Project • Presentation in Oslo

Duration Six 2-week segments over 18 months

Fees Euro 22,500 to BI and SGD 45,000 to NTU

Entry Requirement

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Minimum of 8 years full-time work

experience, 2 letters of recommendation, English proficiency and interview

by admissions committee.

Delivery format Lectures and consultancy work

Name of local

organization and

telephone no. Nanyang Business School Tel: 6790-6136

Remarks This is a good program for executives in the oil and gas industry.

CQ University

Type of course Master of Business Administration


body CQ University (former Central Queensland University Australia)

Curriculum

• People, Work and Organisation • Managing Organisational Effectiveness • Strategy Development & Initiatives • Economics for Business • Human Resource Management • Accounting Information for Decision Making • Marketing Management • International Business Law • Organisational Finance

Duration 18 months

Entry Requirement

• An accepted professional qualification deemed to be equivalent to a first degree

• Minimum three to five years of work experience at executive/management level, or five to seven years of relevant administrative work experience

Delivery format Lectures/Online

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Melior Business School Tel: 6533-3356

The City University of New York Executive MBA

Type of course Executive MBA


body The City University of New York

Curriculum

TOTAL 16 modules in Singapore + 3 Week New York Trip

12 Core and Breadth Courses

ACC 9110* Financial Accounting ACC 9115* Managerial Accounting BUS 9100 The Societal and Governmental Environment of Business CIS 9000 Information Systems for Managers ECO 9708 Microeconomics for Managers ECO 9709 Macroeconomics FIN 9770 Financial Decision Making MGT 9300** Management: A Behavioral Approach MGT 9700 Introduction to Operations Management MKT 9703 Marketing Management STA 9708 Applied Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions BUS 9200 Business Policy

4 Electives MKT 9716 Consumer Behavior MKT 9765 Internet Marketing & Global Business MGT 9860 Entrepreneurial Strategy & Cases FIN 9786 International Financial Markets FIN 9781 Managerial Finance FIN 9783 Investment Analysis FIN 9759 Mergers and Acquisitions

Duration Part time 18 months

Fees US$50,000

Entry Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree • College transcripts (degree and non-degree) • GPA of 3.0 (GMAT score may be submitted if GPA below 3.0) • Language proficiency of IELS 6.5/TOEFL 550 required if

undergraduate or graduate degree earned was not taught in English

• 5 years of working experience preferred • Admission interview • Resume • Letters of recommendation • Application • Ability and motivation to participate in and contribute to a highly

interactive, intense classroom work environment • Personal statement

Delivery format Classes meet all day on two consecutive weekends and two weeknights

monthly at the Singapore National Library Building

Name of local organization

and telephone no.

Aventis School of Management 100 Orchard Road #04-100 Singapore

238840 Tel: 6720 3333 | www.aventis.edu.sg

Deakin University , Australia


Qualification awarding body Deakin University , Australia

Curriculum

• Course Modules ( Core and Electives ) • Financial Reporting & Analysis • Marketing Management • Organisational Behaviour • Economics for Managers • Quantitative Analysis for Managers • Strategic Management • Finance • Human Resource Management • Strategy and Planning • Electronic Commerce • IT Strategy and Management

Duration 12- 18 months

Fees Exemptions for CPA Australia members ( please enquire with

school )

Entry Requirement Recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline and 2 years of

relevant working experience

Delivery format Lectures


telephone no. TMC Education Tel: 6339-7333

Edith Cowan University, Australia



body Edith Cowan University, Perth

Curriculum

• Managing Locally & Globally • Marketing Management • Business Economics • Managing People For Performance • Information Systems Challenges • Accounting For Managerial Decision-Making • Business Strategy • Leadership and Change Management • International Business • International Marketing • Cultural Framework of Business • International Management

Duration 12 months

Fees ---

Entry Requirement Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Mature candidates with professional

diploma and 5 years working experience may be considered



and telephone no. MDIS Institute Tel: 6732-1000

HEC Paris and NUS Double Degree MBA

Type of course HEC Paris and National University of Singapore Double Degree MBA

Qualification

awarding body National University of Singapore and HEC Paris

Curriculum

Students who start their MBA at NUS Business School will need to complete the

10 core modules in the NUS MBA. After successful completion of the 10 core

modules, students will proceed to do any of the 5 specialised tracks ( marketing,

finance, strategy,management of innovation or entrepreneurship ) available

during the fall semester at HEC Paris. Students will then proceed to do any of the

5 professional tracks ( entrepreneurship project, company consulting project,

individual professional project, mission & action project or creative academic

project ) during the second semester / winter at HEC Paris, In addition, students

will have to participate in the following: social business conference, visions of

leadership week, MBA tournament. Students are also required to take 13 14

electives while at HEC Paris. Language courses are a requirement for MBA

students at HEC. Students can be exempted and earn the credits if they are

deemed trilingual including French ( determined by exam ) Medium of

instruction at HEC Paris is English.

Duration Full- time at both NUS and HEC Paris campuses

Fees NUS Fees : S$25,000 HEC Fees : 31,500 Euros Total Fees: S$88,000 ( 2010

Estimate )

Entry

Requirement

• A good bachelor's degree. • A good Graduate Management Admission Test score (GMAT). • Minimum 3 years full time working experience • TOEFL : Minimum 260 for computer-based test and 620 for paper-based

test and 100 for Internet-based test • ILETS : Minimum score of 6.5

Delivery format Classes in Singapore and HEC Paris

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

NUS Business School Tel: 6516-2068

Heriot Watt University

Type of course Master of Business Administration ( with specialisations in marketing,

strategic planning, human resource management and finance )


body Heriot Watt University, Scotland

Curriculum

Core Modules :

• Accounting • Economics • Finance • Marketing • Organizational Behavior • Project Management • Strategic Planning •

Elective Modules :

• Negotiation • Consumer B

Duration 18 Months

Fees $26,250

Entry Requirement A Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification


Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

EASB Institute of Management ( Balestier Campus ) Tel: 6252-5550

Remarks

Heriot-Watt University also offers a Doctor of Business Administration (

Strategic Focus ) and a MSc in Marketing through EASB Institute of

Management

INSEAD

Type of course MBA

Qualification awarding body INSEAD

Curriculum

Period 1

• Business Fundamentals • Uncertainty, Data & Judgement • Prices and Markets • Financial Markets & Valuation • Financial Accounting • Leading People & Groups

Period 2

• Core Functional Skills • Corporate Financial Policy • Managerial Accounting • Process & Operations Management • Leading Organizations • Foundations of Marketing • Strategy

Period 3

• Global and IT Challenges in Management • Information Systems & Management • International Political Analysis • Macroeconomics in the Global Economy

Duration 1 year

Fees 82,000 Euros

Entry Requirement A good bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

Delivery format Lectures in Singapore and France

Name of local organization and telephone no. INSEAD Tel:6799 5388



Qualification awarding body James Cook University

Curriculum

• Managing Organizations • Accounting for Management Decisions • Data Analysis and Information Management • Marketing Management • Financial Management • Business, Government and the Global Economy • Operations and Quality Management • Strategic Management • International Marketing • Entrepreneurship • Human Resource Management • Managing Employee Relations

Duration 18 months

Fees $24,000

Entry Requirement Bachelor’s or equivalent


Name of local organization and telephone

no. JCU Singapore Campus Tel: 6377-6833

Lancaster University UK


Qualification awarding body Lancaster University UK

Curriculum

• Perspective on Managing & Organising • Organisational Behaviour • Marketing Management • Operational Management • Business Economics • Accounting • Finance • Strategic Management • Management of Change • Research Methods for Managers • Organisation-Based Project

Duration Two years part-time

Fees ---

Entry Requirement Good first degree or equivalent qualifications and managerial

experience

Delivery format Intensive seminars, e-learning and syndicate level coaching


telephone no. Leadership Management Centre Pte Ltd Tel: 62782900

Murdoch University, Perth , Australia


Qualification

awarding body Murdoch University, Perth , Australia

Curriculum

• Marketing Management • Organization Behavior and Management • Accounting for Managers • Effective Leadership • Strategic Decision-Making • Business Finance • Human Resource Management Perspectives • Enterprise & Innovation Management • Project Management • Risk Management • Dispute Management • International Business

Duration 2 months Program

Fees S$24,000

Entry

Requirement

A recognized bachelor degree or professional qualification plus relevant work

experience


Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Kaplan Singapore www.kaplan.com.sg

Remarks

Students who cannot complete the full MBA program can exit with Postgraduate

Certificate in Business Administration ( 3 modules ) or Postgraduate Diploma in

Business Administration ( 6 modules ), depending on the number of modules they

have completed. This is an innovative curriculum design as many students tend to

give up on their MBA studies due to work commitments or lack of academic focus.

Nanyang Technological University

Type of course Nanyang MBA


body

Nanyang Technological UniversityOptions for Double Masters with

University of St.Gallen or ESSEC Paris or Waseda University

Curriculum

• Financial Management • Marketing Management • Financial Accounting • Leadership and Organizational Behavior • Managing Business Operations • Accounting for Decision-Making and Control • Economic Analysis • Electronic Commerce and IT • Corporate and Business Strategy

Examples of elective subjects

• Entrepreneurship • Sun Tzu Art of War • Customer Value Management • Management Consulting

Duration Full-Time : 4 trimesters , Part-Time: 6-8 trimesters ( 3 trimesters in one

year )

Fees $29,000 Part-Time , $25,000 Full-Time

Entry Requirement

• A good Bachelor’s degree; • At least two years’ management, professional or other relevant

experience (after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree) at the time of admission;

• A good GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score; and • A good TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score if

English was not the medium of instruction at tertiary level.


Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Nanyang Business School Tel: 6790-6183

National University of Singapore



body National University of Singapore

Curriculum

• Asia Pacific Business • Corporate Strategy • Financial Management • Financial Accounting • Leadership in Organisations • Management and Organisations • Managerial Economics • Managing Operations • Marketing Management • Statistics • Electives - please visit NUS website for latest details

Duration Full time: 17 months

Fees $50,000 , Part-Time : $50,000

Entry Requirement

• Good undergraduate degree • Good GMAT score and at least 2 years of full-time professional

work experience after undergraduate degree. • If English is not the medium of instruction for the undergraduate

degree, then a good TOEFL or IELTS score is required



and telephone no. NUS Business School Tel: 65162068 / [email protected]

National University of Singapore and Peking University

Type of course NUS – Peking University International MBA

Qualification awarding body National University of Singapore and Peking University

Curriculum

• Macro and International Economics Management & Organization

• Leadership in Organisation • Marketing Management • Programming and Decision-Making • Advanced Business Communication/ Business Chinese • Corporate Strategy • Business Chinese • Managerial Economics • Quantitative Methods in Management Science • Financial Accounting • Operations Management • Financial Management • Business Information technologies • China In Transition: Economy, Politics and Society

Duration Full-Time and Part-Time : 2 years to 5 years

Fees $36,000

Entry Requirement • A good bachelor's degree. • A good Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). • Minimum 3 years of working experience

Delivery format Lectures in Singapore and Beijing


telephone no. NUS Business School Tel: 6516-7800

NTU and Norwegian School of Business EMBA

Type of course EMBA in Shipping, Offshore & Finance

Qualification awarding body Double EMBA degree by Nanyang Technological University and

Norwegian School of Management, Norway

Curriculum

• Industry Insights • Corporate Finance • Managing Human Capital • Ship Accounting • Ship & Rig Financing • Merger and Acquisitions • International Finance • Corporate Governance • Corporate and Business Strategy • Sun Tzu Art of War • Leadership • Business Development

Duration 16 months between Singapore and Oslo, Norway.

Fees Euro 42,500

Entry Requirement

• A good Bachelor’s degree; • 2 recommendation letters and interview by selection

committee; • Fluency in English and significant work experience

Delivery format Lectures/study trips and project work


and telephone no. Nanyang Business School Tel: 6790-4042

NTU and Shanghai Jiao Tong University


Qualification

awarding body Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Curriculum

The curriculum integrates the best of both NTU and Shanghai Jiao Tong

University courses.

Please get the latest details from Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Singapore MBA office.

Email: [email protected]

Duration 2.5 years. Maximum : 3.5 years

Fees ---

Entry Requirement

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience with at least a Bachelor’s degree for degree holders who graduated before 2006.

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience with at least a Diploma for Diploma holder who graduated before 2004

• Minimum of 2 years of working experience for postgraduates who graduated before 2007

• Candidates have to sit for a written examination and attend a selection interview.

Delivery format

Classes are conducted at Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Shanghai

Jiao Tong University will conduct two-third of the classes and NTU will conduct

one–third of the classes. Pedagogy includes lectures, case studies, situation

simulations and project work.

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Nanyang Business School Tel: 6790-6162

NTU and Waseda University Double MBA

Type of course NTU-Waseda Double MBA


body NTU-Waseda Double MBA

Curriculum

The programme curriculum comprises 8 core courses, 13 specialised courses in Technology Management, 1 NTU elective course and a business study mission to Japan. These 8 core courses are designed for a strong foundational knowledge and analytical tools essential for business and general management.

• B6005 Financial Management • B6007 Marketing Management • B6011 Financial Accounting • B6013 Economic Analysis • B6015 Corporate and Business Strategy • B6016 Managing Business Operations • B6017 Accounting for Decision Making and Control • B6018 Leadership and Organisational Behaviour

Duration One –year full time ( Part-time option 18 months)

Fees S$58,000

Entry Requirement A good bachelor's degree and GMAT

Delivery format Lectures in Singapore at SMU

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

NTU-Waseda Double MBA in Management of Technology Nanyang Business

SchoolNanyang Ave, S3-B3A, Singapore 639798 Tel: (65) 6790-6183/6790-

4835 Fax: (65) 6791-3561 [email protected]

NUS Asia – Pacific Executive MBA ( English )

Type of course NUS Asia –Pacific Executive MBA ( English )

Qualification

awarding body National University of Singapore

Curriculum

• Leadership & Managerial Skills • Corporate Strategy for & Intellectual Property Management • The Business Environment in Asia • International Business and Legal Issues • Decision – Making Using Information-Age Technologies • Accounting and Management of Financial Resources • Logistics and Operations Management • Contemporary Issues in Asian Business • Competitive Strategy & Business Policy • Management of Technology & Innovation • Strategic Marketing and Brand Management • Thinking Creatively and Strategically

Duration 16 months

Fees $95,000

Entry Requirement

• A bachelor's or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a scholastic average of B or better in the last two years of undergraduate coursework and in any post-baccalaureate study

• Applicants are expected to hold a degree representing completion of at least four years of study with above average scholarship from a university or university-level institution Minimum 10 years of full-time work experience and current employment with high-level managerial responsibility.

• Corporate sponsorship is encouraged. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is not required for admission, but is recommended highly for those candidates whose prior academic work does not show distinction or clear evidence of strong quantitative and logical reasoning skills

Delivery format Lectures in Singapore and selected Asia-Pacific countries.

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

NUS Business School Tel: (65) 6516-7800

Queen Margaret University, Scotland

Type of course MBA with specialisations in Public Services Management, Hospitality

Management, e-Tourism Management

Qualification

awarding body Queen Margaret University, Scotland

Curriculum

• Accounting and Finance • Strategic Management • Research Methods for Business • Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management • Operations Management • Creative Manager • Managing Service Industries Organisations & People • Marketing • Dissertation

Duration Part-time and full-time

Fees $18,750 to $22,800

Entry Requirement

Standard entry requirement is a UK honours degree plus management

experience or what is considered equivalent. Other applicants will be

considered if they can demonstrate the necessary work-based experience,

skills and aptitude.

Delivery format Lectures and projects

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

EASB Institute of Management ( Balestier Campus ) Tel: 6252-5500

S P Jain School of Management EMBA, India


Qualification awarding body S P Jain School of Management India

Curriculum

• Financial Accounting • Business Environment • Managerial Economics • Statistics for Business Decisions • Operations Research for Management Decisions • Organizational Behavior • Human Resources Management • Financial Management • Managing Custiomers for Profits • Marketing Management • Operations Management • Research Methodology • Leadership • Information Technology as a Strategic Business Tool • Sustaining Superior Performance • Managerial Communication & Negotiation Skills • Decision Making by Simulation • Entrepreneurship

Students have to choose a specialization in the second year from these

3 areas: Marketing, Operations or Finance

This EMBA is also offered in Dubai

Duration 2 years

Fees S$ 32,000

Entry Requirement Admission is based on academic record, work experience, test and

personal interview

Delivery format Lectures and projects


and telephone no.

S P Jain Center of Management

Singapore Campus, Hyderabad Road

Tel : 6270-4748

http://www.spjain.org

Southern Cross University, NSW, Australia


Qualification awarding body Southern Cross University, NSW Australia

Curriculum

• Accounting & Finance • Marketing Management • Foundation of Management • Strategic Management • Leading & Managing People • Strategic Information Systems • International Marketing • Entrepreneurship • Human Resource Management • International Business • Strategic Knowledge Management • Project Management

Duration 12 – 24 months ( Full-time or part-time )

Fees $22,000

Entry Requirement Bachelor’s degree or equivalent


Name of local organization and telephone no.

MDIS Institute

Tel: 6732-1000

http://www.mdis.edu.sg

Singapore Management University MBA

Type of course MBA

Qualification awarding body Singapore Management University

Curriculum

MBA students must complete 11 courses that make up our core curriculum + 10 electives

• Leading Organisations And Teams • Understanding Finance • Delivering Value Through Customer Relationships • Analysing Financial Statements • Managing Ethical Dilemmas And Corporate Governance • Creating Value With Business Processes • Exploring Corporate Finance • Shaping Strategy • Negotiating In Business • Understanding The Global Economy And Political Risk • Communicating Across Cultures • 10 Electives •

Duration 12 months Full time (18 months Part Time)

Fees S$59,000

Entry Requirement Good GMAT and Bachelor Degree

Delivery format Lectures in Singapore at SMU


telephone no.

MBA Programme

Lee Kong Chian School of Business

Singapore Management University

50 Stamford Road #04-01 Singapore 178899

Tel: +65 6828 1941 Fax: +65 6828 0427

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.smu.edu.sg/MBA

The University of Adelaide, Australia


Qualification

awarding body The University of Adelaide

Curriculum

• Compulsory Core Courses • Fundamentals of Leadership • Accounting for Managers • Marketing Management • Economics for Management • Managing Contemporary Organizations • Managing for Value Creation • E-Business - New Dimensions • Global Business • Strategic Performance Drivers • Managing Technology Innovation Compulsory Integrative Courses • Strategic Management

Duration Completed part-time over 6 terms (or 18 months).

Fees S$32,400

Entry Requirement

• A university degree from a recognized institution, or equivalent professional qualifications with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in commerce, government or industry.

• Non-graduates with a diploma from a recognized polytechnic and a minimum of 7 years management experience can apply for admission via the Graduate Certificate in Management


Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre

Tel: 6738 2910

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/sg

The University of Hull

Type of course Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Singapore

Qualification

awarding body The University of Hull

Curriculum

• Management & Personal Development • Marketing • Human Resource Management • Accounting and Finance for Managers • The Business Environment • Management Decision-Making: A Systems Approach • Strategic Management • Operations Management • Corporate Leadership and Change Management • Business Innovation • International Business • Research Methods • Thesis

Duration Around 18 months

Fees $21,000

Entry

Requirement

• A good University degree or • Equivalent professional qualification. • Minimum three years of work experience and good command of English

Language


Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Kaplan Higher Education Singapore

Tel: 6733-1877

http://www.kaplan.com.sg

Remarks

The University of Hull has converted this MBA program into an EMBA. The

program fee is approximately SGD 21,000. A good value UK MBA if you are looking

for one. In terms of prestige standing amongst UK MBAs in Singapore, the Hull

EMBA program would rank after University of Manchester MBA, University of

Nottingham MBA ( PSB Academy), University of Strathclyde MBA ( YMCA ) and

University of Birmingham MBA ( AEC Edu Group ), in that order.

The University of Wales


Qualification

awarding body The University of Wales

Curriculum

• Financial and Managerial Accounting • Marketing Management • Business Quantitative Analysis • Human Resource Management & Organization Behavior • Management Information System • Operations Management • Managerial Economics • Financial Management • Corporate Strategy and Business Policy • Dissertation

Duration 24 months. Maximum duration is 5 years

Fees $22,000

Entry

Requirement

• A Bachelor degree or • equivalent Non-graduates or • Mature students (aged 25 or over) with at least 3 years appropriate

experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Delivery format E- learning and lectures, depending on the school

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Informatics Education,

MDIS, http://www.mdis.edu.sg,

AEC Resource and other PEIs

Remarks

The University of Wales grants the right to the Wales name on the MBA degree as

long as the PEIs follow the syllabus and run the classes themselves. Therefore

there are several University of Wales MBA programs in Singapore. For the PEIs,

the profit margin for this program is higher but the student gets a generic MBA.

The University of Western Australia

Type of course Master of Business Administration (MBA)


body The University of Western Australia

Curriculum

Core Units:

• Management of Organizations • Accounting • Economic Management and Strategy • Data Analysis & Decision Making • Managerial Finance • Marketing Principles • Organizational Behavior

Capstone Unit:

• Leadership Effectiveness • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Strategic Management

Electives:

• International Management • Corporate Finance • Electronic Commerce • International Financial Analysis • Management and Consulting • Managing Performance through People

Duration Approximately 2 years

Fees $35,438

Entry Requirement

• Completed any approved bachelor's degree; • Completed two years of relevant work experience (which may

include compulsory military service). • Applicants for whom English is not a native language or • Whose first degree was not taught in English must have an

acceptable level of English such as a TOEFL score of 570 or IELTS of 6.5

Delivery format Lectures at Tiong Bahru Campus

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

PSB Academy

Tel: (65) 6885 1000

http://www.psb-academy.edu.sg

Temple University EMBA



body Temple University USA

Curriculum

16 modules (48 credits) on a part-time basis

• Financing the Enterprise • Contemporary Corporate Strategy • Managing Marketing in the Enterprise • Managing Operations in the Enterprise • Statistical Analysis for Management • Enterprise Strategy Formulation & Implementation • Law & Ethics in the Enterprise • Financial Information Reporting & Analysis • Leading & Managing Teams & Individuals • Managing and Developing Human Capital • Economic Environment of the Enterprise • Special Topics in RMI - Int'l Risk Management • Strategic Cost Analysis for Enterprise MBA • Managing the Enterprise from a Global Perspective • Managing Information in the Enterprise • Enterprise Financial Management •

Duration Part time 14 to 16 months

Fees US $55,000 plus US $1,630 course material fee

Entry Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree • College transcripts (degree and non-degree) • GPA of 3.0 (GMAT score may be submitted if GPA below 3.0) • Language proficiency of IELS 6.5/TOEFL 550 required if

undergraduate or graduate degree earned was not taught in English

• 5 years of working experience preferred • Admission interview • Resume • Letters of recommendation • Application • Ability and motivation to participate in and contribute to a highly

interactive, intense classroom work environment • Personal statement

Delivery format Classes meet all day on two consecutive weekends and two weeknights

monthly at the Singapore National Library Building


and telephone no.

International Executive Education Center

75 Bukit Timah Road

#05-15/16 Boon Siew Building

Singapore 229833

Tel: +65 6336 6963 Fax: +65 6338 3925

UCLA and National University of Singapore


Qualification

awarding body

University of California at Los Angeles ( UCLA ) and National University of

Singapore

Curriculum

• Leadership & Managerial Skills • Asian Business Environment • Economic Analysis for Managers • Managerial Accounting • Data Analysis & Management Decisions • Marketing Strategy & Policy • Operations and Technology Management • Corporate Governance, Business Law & Ethics • Corporate Finance • Negotiations Behavior • Corporate Entrepreneurship • International Management Strategies • Contemporary Issues in Business (Services Marketing & Customer Asset

Management) • Competitive Strategy & Business Policy • Management of Technology & Innovation • Strategic Leadership & Strategy Implementation • Management Practicum

Duration 15 months

Fees $88,000

Entry Requirement

• A bachelor's or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a scholastic average of B or better in the last two years of undergraduate coursework and in any post-baccalaureate study.

• Applicants are expected to hold a degree representing completion of at least four years of study with above average scholarship from a university or university-level institution·

• Minimum 10 years of full-time work experience and current employment with high-level managerial responsibility. Corporate sponsorship is encouraged.

• The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is not required for admission, but is recommended highly for those candidates whose prior academic work does not show distinction or clear evidence of strong quantitative and logical reasoning skills.


Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

National University of Singapore

Tel: 6874 1351

http://www.nus.edu.sg

Remarks Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, Second Minister for Finance and Transport, received her

MBA from UCLA.

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Type of course University at Buffalo Executive MBA


body University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, USA

Curriculum

• Behavioral and Organizational Concepts for Management • Economics for Managers • Strategic Marketing • Introduction to Computers and Management Science • Technology Management and e-Business • Probability and Statistics for Managers • Human Resource Management • Financial and Managerial Accounting • Corporate Financial Management • Global Economy and the Business Firm • Operations and Service Management • Advanced Topic I - Theory and Practice of Negotiations • Managerial Strategy I • Advanced Topic II - Visionary Leadership • Environment of International Business • Managerial Strategy II - THE EMBA Project

Duration 2 years

Fees S$54,570

Entry Requirement

• Five to ten years' management or • professional experience • A degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized

institution • Good communication skills in written and spoken English



and telephone no.

SIM Global

Tel: 1800 468 8866 (local)

http://www.sim.edu.sg/sim/pub/gen/sim_pub_gen_home.cfm

University of Northumbria, UK


Qualification awarding body University of Northumbria, UK

Curriculum

• Finance for Managers • Analyzing Organizations and People • Leading Strategic Change • Organization Excellence • Strategic Management of Information • Finance strategy • Global and Transnational Strategy • International Finance • Managing Self & Personal Skills • Managing Information • Working with Others • Achieving Results & Facilitating Change • Analyzing Self & Organization • Diagnosing the System • Relationship Marketing • Financial Management • Strategic & Human Resource Management • Research Methodologies & Methods • Business Research Analysis • Leading Strategic Change for Organisational Excellence

Dissertation • Dissertation

Duration Full time (12 months) and Part time (18 months)

Fees $20,000

Entry Requirement Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ working experience



telephone no.

Marketing Institute of Singapore

Tel: 6411-1712

http://www.mis.org.sg

University of Birmingham


Qualification

awarding body University of Birmingham

Curriculum

Core Modules

• Marketing • Human Resource Management • Strategic Management • Finance and Management Accounting* • International Business Environment

• Electives (Any 3 Modules ) • International Finance & Trade • Information & Operations Management • Strategic Management II • Derivative Securities and Risk Management • Project Management • Students have to complete a 10,000 to 12,000 words dissertation

Duration Each subject will taught and examined over a period of 2/3 months

Fees $24,655

Entry

Requirement

• At least 24 years of age • A Bachelor degree with 3 years of relevant management/supervisory

experience; or • A recognized professional qualification with 8 -10 years relevant working

experience

Delivery format Lectures/ Assignments All subjects will be taught by UK lecturers from University

of Birmingham.

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

AEC Edu Group

Tel: 6412 0707

http://www.aec.edu.sg

Remarks

For those who like but cannot afford the more prestigious Manchester MBA or

Strathclyde MBA , the University of Birmingham MBA is a good alternative. Times

UK Good University Guide ranks Birmingham No.22 in Business Studies, after

Lancaster ( No.10 ), Strathclyde ( No.12), Nottingham ( No.15 ), Manchester ( Joint

No. 17 ) and Cardiff ( Joint No.17 )

University of Bradford, UK


Qualification awarding body University of Bradford, UK

Curriculum

• Business Economics • Production & Operations Management • Finance & Accounting • Marketing • Human Resource Management • Information Management • Total Quality Management • E-Business • Marketing Communications • International Human Resource Management • Strategic Management • International Business Strategy • Financial Management • Information Resources Management • Management Project

Duration 2 years with a maximum time of 6 years.

Fees $25,000

Entry Requirement

• A first degree awarded by an approved UK university or

• other recognized local/overseas universities, or • a professional qualification acceptable to the

university



telephone no.

MDIS

Tel: 6278 8000

http://www.mdis.edu.sg

University of Buckingham UK



body University of Buckingham ( a private British university )

Curriculum • Not available at press time • Please check with their local partner

Duration 12 – month part-time

Fees S$ 21,000

Entry Requirement Good first degree or equivalent qualification and 3 years of work experience

Matured candidates with suitable management experience may also apply

Delivery format Lectures, tutorials and seminars

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Cambridge Business School

128, Upper Boon Keng Road

Tel: 6879-2411

http://www.cambridge-b-school.edu.sg/en

Remarks

Sounds like a royal-sponsored MBA program as it shares the same name

with the famous royal palace. This is an easy MBA program for busy

working professionals.

University of Chicago

Type of course Executive M.B.A.

Qualification

awarding body University of Chicago

Curriculum

• Financial Accounting and Analysis • Managerial Psychology • Statistics • Managerial Accounting • Macroeconomics • Corporate Finance • Investments • Marketing Management • Operations Management • Competitive Strategy • Financial Management • Managing the Workplace • Strategic Leadership

Duration 20 months.

Fees approximately US$80,000

Entry Requirement A good bachelor degree plus management experience

Delivery format Lectures in Singapore, Barcelona and Chicago

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business

Tel: 68356482

http://www.chicagobooth.edu/visit/singapore/index.aspx

Remarks This is a blue-chip EMBA program from a prestigious business school. The

qualification will make a difference to your career.

University of Derby, UK

Type of course

MBA with specializations in Human Resource Management, Finance,

Healthcare Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management and

Marketing


body University of Derby, UK

Curriculum

Strategic Planning

Managing People

Managing Operations

Strategic Marketing Management

Accounting for Managers

Business Leadership

Information & Knowledge Management for Managers

Dissertation

Duration Part-time and full-time

Fees 17,400 to $19,900 ( program is about 18 months )

Entry Requirement

• A recognized bachelor’s degree in any discipline or its equivalent. • Candidates with diploma qualifications can be admitted provided

they have at least 8 years of work experience, of which 2 years must be in managerial capacity.

Delivery format Lectures There are no examinations in this MBA program All modules are

assessed by coursework based assignments

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Stamford Raffles College ( member of Raffles Group )

Tel: 6339-3688

http://www.src.edu.sg

Remarks Good news. This is a "sure to pass " MBA suitable for insurance agents,

property agents as well as entrepreneurs in small medium enterprises.

University of Louisville, USA

Type of course Executive Master of Business Administration

Qualification awarding body University of Louisville, USA

Curriculum

• MBA 680 Strategic Analysis • MBA 605 Managerial Economics • MBA 615 Financial Accounting • MBA 625 Managerial Accounting • MBA 610 Organizational Behavior & HR Management • MBA 690 Corporate Entrepreneurship & Global Strategy • MBA 635 Managerial Finance • MBA 640 Marketing & Distribution Management • MBA 645 Leadership & Ethics • MBA 680 Project Management • MBA 655 Strategic Management • MBA 608 Technology Management

Duration 12 months

Fees S$45,000

Entry Requirement

• Five to ten years' management or • professional experience • A degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized

institution • Good communication skills in written and spoken English

Delivery format Lectures plus online support


telephone no.


Tel: (65) 6720 3333

http://www.aventis.edu.sg

University of Manchester, UK

Type of course Manchester Global MBA with pathways in Sports & Events , General

Engineering, Finance, Finance ( Accelerated ) and Construction


body The University of Manchester

Curriculum

Engineering MBA Core Modules

• Business Information Systems • Financial Management • International Business Strategy • Marketing Strategy • Managerial Economics • Operations Management • Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources • Strategic Management

Engineering MBA Elective Modules

• Ethics, Government & Competition Policy • Information Technology Management • Law & Ethics • Maintenance Strategy • Project Management • Risk Management • Sales & Marketing • Supply Chain Management • Technology Management

Finance MBA Core Modules

• Corporate Finance • Financial Accounting • Management Accounting • Managerial Economics • Management & Organisational Behaviour • Marketing Strategy • Quantitative Methods • Strategic Managemen

Duration 15-18 months

Fees $55,000

Entry Requirement

• A good University degree or • equivalent professional qualification like ACCA. • Minimum three years of work experience. • Good command of the English Language


Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Manchester Business School Worldwide Singapore Office

Tel ( 65) 6538 4344

http://www.mbs.ac.uk/singapore

University of Newcastle, Australia

Type of course Master of Business Administration ( Online )


body University of Newcastle, Australia

Curriculum

Core Subjects

• Economics of Competitive Advantage • Foundations of Marketing Theory • Management and Organisation Behaviour • Strategic Management • Corporate Finance • Entrepreneurship • Accounting and Financial Management • Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility • Operations and Supply Chain Management • Plus other electives

Duration 15 months to 2 years

Fees $22,964

Entry Requirement

• Applicants must have a bachelor degree of satisfactory merit from a recognized institution and two years work experience

• Diploma holders may also be considered subject to suitable experience

Delivery format Online via GraduateSchool.com


and telephone no.

Raffles Education Corp College

Tel: 6235-9223

http://www.raffles-college.edu.sg

Remarks Suitable for busy students who do not have the time to attend formal

classes

University of Nottingham, UK

Type of course General MBA / Finance MBA

Qualification

awarding body University of Nottingham UK

Curriculum

• Business Economics • Managing People • Managing The Human Resource • Marketing • Finance And Accounting • Corporate Financial Strategy • Management And Computer Applications • Customer Relationship Management • International Business • Operations Management • Entrepreneurship • Strategic Management • Other subjects

Duration 2 years

Fees $ 32,500

Entry Requirement

• Work Experience • Candidates are expected to have at least three years of full-time work

experience, the majority of which will have been gained since graduating from their first degree.

Delivery format Lectures at Tiong Bahru Campus ( Tiong Bahru MRT )

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

PSB Academy ( now owned by a German company TUV SUD )

Tel: (65) 6885 1000

http://www.psb-academy.edu.sg

Remarks

Malaysia's sixth Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is an alumnus of

University of Nottingham. In Asia, Nottingham University have full campuses

in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Ningbo, China

University of Strathclyde, UK



body University of Strathclyde, Scotland

Curriculum

Module 1: The Reflective Practitioner

Module 2: Making The Business Work

Module 3: Strategic Management for Sustainable Success

Module 4: Strategic Consulting in Practice

Module 5: Personal Development and Project

Duration 2 years part-time.

Fees Approximately $ 33,000

Entry Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree , CIMA, ACCA, CIMUK, etc • A minimum of three years of working experience, preferably in

managerial positions • Polytechnic diploma holders with at least 10 years working

experience may apply, subject to university’s acceptance

Delivery format Lectures / Group Projects


and telephone no.

YMCA Education

Tel: 6586-2381

http://www.ymca.edu.sg

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

Type of course Master of Business Administration , with specialisations in Project

Management


body University of Wales Institute, Cardiff , UK

Curriculum

• Marketing • Accounting for Managerial Decisions • Strategic Management • Research Method • Project Management Theory and Practice • Project Management Case Studies • Management of Finance • Management Information Systems • Project Management and Operational Research • Human Resource Management • Financial Management • Small Business & Entrepreneurship • Managing Innovation and Change • Internet & E-Commerce • Organization Behavior and Organizational Development • Corporate Strategy • International Business • People and Organisation • Dissertation

Duration 15 months period

Fees $18,000

Entry Requirement

• A recognized Bachelor's degree OR • Mature candidates at 25 years of age & above with at least 3 years

of working experience holding executive or managerial positions • Proficiency in English (EL1) equivalent to at least C6 pass at GCE

'O' level

Delivery format Lectures / Projects

Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

EASB Institute of Management(Henderson Campus)

Tel : 6271-7727

http://www.easb.edu.sg

Victoria University - Melbourne, Australia



body Victoria University - Melbourne, Australia

Curriculum

• Economics for Management • Quantitative Analysis • Management Information Systems • Accounting for Management Marketing Management • Work and Organization Systems • Corporate Finance • Strategic Management and Business Policy

Duration 12 months Full-Time 15 months Part-Time

Fees $18,000

Entry Requirement

• An approved undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification with appropriate working experience, preferably 2 years at least.

• Approval for admission may also be granted in the absence of an approved undergraduate degree, where the applicant is able to demonstrate extensive relevant work experience.


Name of local

organization and

telephone no.

Singapore Institute of Commerce

Tel : 6337-8000

http://www.sic.edu.sg/site

ABOUT AVENTIS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Aventis School of Management is a leading Graduate School which is an affiliated member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and European Council for Business Education (ECBE). Unlike most business schools which rely heavily on academic research, Aventis’s rich industrial heritage sets it distinctively apart through its unwavering commitment towards delivering practical driven curriculum. Through its close collaboration with professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM UK) and American Association for Financial Management (AAFM). Aventis qualifications are industry driven and recognized by professional bodies internationally. Aventis serves as the locus for professionals and leaders to share; explore and exchange real life solutions to business challenges. Every year, business leaders from across the world gathered at Aventis to share and exchange business knowledge and experiences.

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Aventis in collaboration with Baruch College, City University of New York, America’s largest AACSB Accredited Business School, offers a suite of Executive MS programs across various disciplines such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resources & Global Leadership, Industrial & Organizational Psychology and Information System and Business Computing.

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