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    Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan (ASB)

    Master in Business Administration - Full-time MBA

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1 yearTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan (ASB)

    • Built with MIT Sloan — curriculum and faculty from the MIT Sloan School of Management
    • Founded by Bank Negara Malaysia, the country's central bank
    • An international cohort in Kuala Lumpur — 400 of 1,600 students come from abroad
    • Full-time MBA tuition — RM 150,000 for the 2026/2027 academic year
    • Master in Central Banking — a specialised RM 335,000 programme, alongside the flagship MBA

    About MBA Business Administration - Full-time

    At Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan (ASB), tuition costs 150,000 MYR per year, while applications close June 30, 2026.

    The full-time MBA at the Asia School of Business, built with MIT Sloan and taught by both faculties. Action Learning is the spine of it: students work inside real organisations, diagnosing problems and gathering data first-hand, with more than 520 such projects run across 37 countries alongside partners from Google and Coca-Cola to early-stage startups. An Integrated Management Lab pushes one problem through finance, operations, human resources and strategy in turn, and the programme includes an immersion at MIT Sloan in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

    About Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan (ASB)

    ​Asia School of Business (ASB) is a private business school established in 2015 through a collaboration between Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank of Malaysia) and the MIT Sloan School of Management. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ASB offers a distinctive, globally focused education experience with an emphasis on emerging markets, action learning, and leadership development. The school is recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, real-world business immersion, and its commitment to shaping transformational leaders in Asia and beyond.​

    ​Asia School of Business (ASB) aims to redefine business education in Asia by combining MIT Sloan’s academic excellence with deep regional insight. Its flagship MBA program integrates classroom learning with practical, hands-on experiences through its unique Action Learning projects, where students solve real business challenges across Asia.

    ASB attracts a diverse, international student body and faculty, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration and innovation. In addition to the MBA, ASB offers executive education programs designed to develop leadership capabilities in a rapidly changing global economy.

    With a mission to advance responsible leadership and economic transformation in Asia, ASB is emerging as a center of excellence in business education, research, and corporate engagement, supported by a strong partnership with MIT and its global network.​

    Program Curriculum

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    Our MBA program provides students with a well-rounded curriculum to strengthen their understanding of all functional areas of business. Please see below for examples of courses taught throughout the program. The actual course schedule and availability are subject to change.Core CoursesPeople AnalyticsFinancial Accounting Organizational Behavior & LeadershipManagerial EconomicsQuantitative MethodsData, Optimization Models and DecisionsBusiness Research MethodsMarketing ManagementOperations ManagementEthics and Corporate AccountabilityCorporate FinanceCompetitive StrategyManagerial AccountingAction LearningBusiness dynamics @ MITElective CoursesSupply Chain FundamentalsSystem OptimizationScenario PlanningPortfolio ManagementAdvance Data AnalyticsPlatforms, Auctions & Competition through GamesPolitics and Non-Market StrategiesEnergy: Markets, Public Policies, and Sustainability

    Fees

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    Tuition (international students)
    150,000 MYR per year
    ≈ 36,774 USD per year
    Application Fee
    0 USD
    Service Fee
    10 USD

    Planning the visa? Malaysia student visa: cost, requirements and processing time ($696 all-in)

    Accommodation

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    You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

    You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

    How to Book

    Register when you arrive

    It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

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    Entry Requirements

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    Minimum education level High School diploma or equivalent

    All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

    English Test Requirement

    This program asks forIELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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    PTE Academic
    42–49
    CEFR level
    B1/B2
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    Admissions Process

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    Required documents

    • Curriculum Vitae

    • English Language Certificate

    • Personal Statement

    • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)

    • Your Photograph

    • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)

    • Your Passport Copy

    Application process

    • Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. Learn more about the application process

    • The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

    • Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

    • After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

    • The university may contact you directly for further questions.

    • We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

    • After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

    • Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

    MBA Business Administration - Full-time: Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the fees for Master in Business Administration - Full-time MBA?
    Tuition: MYR 150,000 per year. Service fee: USD 10.
    What are the entry requirements for Master in Business Administration - Full-time MBA?
    Entry requirements include: Education: High School; English: IELTS 5.5-6.0.
    How long is the Master in Business Administration - Full-time MBA program?
    The program duration is 1 year.
    What is the application deadline?
    The application deadline is 2027-06-30.
    Is Master in Business Administration - Full-time MBA available online?
    This is an on-campus program at Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan (ASB) in Kuala Lumpur.

    Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan (ASB) Reviews

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    Self funded · Lived off campus

    A fabulous center for learning from the best! excellent venue with excellent facilities. worth every moment.

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    Excellent MBA program!

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