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

Master in Executive MBA

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia16 monthsTaught 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 Executive

Tuition fees for MBA Executive are 180,000 MYR per year, and the application deadline is December 2, 2026.

An executive MBA at the Asia School of Business, taught in modular and hybrid weekend blocks for people staying in work. Required courses cover operations, organisational behaviour and leadership, marketing, data analytics, managerial economics, competitive strategy, finance and accounting, system dynamics, negotiations, entrepreneurship, HR and ethics, with a rotating set of electives. Students complete two business practicums, one in Malaysia and one elsewhere in Asia, and an intensive learning immersion at MIT Sloan.

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)
180,000 MYR per year
≈ 44,461 USD per year
Application Fee
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You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

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

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.

Applicants must demonstrate significant professional achievement and leadership potential. The admissions process typically evaluates candidates based on:

  • Academic qualifications and professional track record.
  • Evidence of global and professional diversity.
  • Leadership impact and career trajectory.
  • Support from an employer (if seeking corporate sponsorship) or merit for fellowship consideration.

Admissions involve a comprehensive review of the candidate's background, work experience, and potential to contribute to the cohort's diversity.

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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42–49
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Admissions Process

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You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. See document and eligibility requirements

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 Executive: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Master in Executive MBA?
Tuition: MYR 180,000 per year.
What are the entry requirements for Master in Executive MBA?
Entry requirements include: Education: High School; English: IELTS 5.5-6.0.
How long is the Master in Executive MBA program?
The program duration is 16 month.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-12-02.
Is Master in Executive MBA available online?
This is an on-campus program at Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan (ASB) in Kuala Lumpur.

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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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