School of Business · BUS-MBA
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A general-management MBA for experienced professionals, with an overseas immersion and a strong APAC employer network.
Overview
A general-management MBA for experienced professionals, available full-time over 12 months or part-time over 18.
It builds on existing careers with rigorous strategy, finance, and leadership training, an overseas immersion, and a strong APAC employer network. Applicants with less than two years of experience are usually redirected to the MiM.
Eligibility & quick facts
| Duration | 12 months full-time, or 18 months part-time |
|---|---|
| Tuition | SGD 80,000 |
| Minimum CGPA | 3.0 / 4.0 |
| Work experience | Minimum 2 years post-bachelor; average admitted profile is around 5 years |
| Bachelor's degree | Any discipline, from an accredited institution |
| English | IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5) or TOEFL iBT 100 |
| GMAT / GRE | GMAT 650+ or GRE 320+ required. Waiver available for 8+ years of senior experience or a prior advanced degree. |
| Prerequisites | None beyond the above |
Curriculum
Core modules
- Managerial Economics
- Corporate Finance
- Marketing Strategy
- Operations Management
- Leadership & Organisations
- Strategic Management
- Accounting for Decision-Making
- Data-Driven Decisions
Electives (selection)
- Entrepreneurship & New Ventures
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Digital Transformation
- Global Strategy
- Negotiations
Fees
- Tuition
- SGD 80,000
- Application fee
- SGD 100 (non-refundable)
- Enrolment deposit
- SGD 5,000 (credited to tuition on enrolment)
Intakes & deadlines
| Intake | Round 1 closes | Round 2 closes | Final round closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 31 Jul 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| August 2027 | 31 Jan 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 15 May 2027 |
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis within each round; scholarship consideration is automatic for eligible applicants. Earlier rounds have the most scholarship capacity.
Scholarships
Eligible applicants are considered automatically; the following awards apply to this programme.
- Test Merit Award
- Women in Business Leadership Scholarship
- ASEAN Leaders Grant
- Early Commitment Rebate
- Need-based Financial Aid Grant
See scholarships for amounts and country-specific eligibility.
Careers & pathways
- General manager
- Management consultant
- Product / business-unit director
- Corporate strategy lead
- Founder / entrepreneur
- Senior functional leadership
Who should not apply
These are negative factors and disqualifiers for this programme. Some are hard blocks; others indicate a poor fit and a better-matched alternative.
- Less than 2 years of work experience (redirect to MiM)
- CGPA below 3.0
- Missing GMAT/GRE without waiver eligibility
- Degree from an unaccredited institution
- English below IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 100 without exemption
- Passport from a restricted jurisdiction (see International)
How to apply
Follow the general admissions process. Programme-specific notes:
Academic experience
The MBA cohort is experienced and international, so much of the learning is peer-to-peer. Case-based core modules give way to electives, an overseas immersion, and a strategic project applied to the student's own industry or venture.