Asia School of Business

Overview

Asia School of Business - in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management

The Asia School of Business is located in Kuala Lumpur and was established in 2015 by Bank Negara Malaysia in partnership with MIT Sloan School of Management (MIT Sloan). It merges the power of Asian ambition with the best in Western education to produce the world’s future change-makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs through an 18-month, MBA program. The ASB MBA program delivers a curriculum deeply interconnected with management practices and integrated with the rigor and values embedded in the MIT Sloan School MBA program. The program fosters entrepreneurship, innovation, and hands-on-learning through an active interaction among industry, government, faculty, and students. Students will have the chance to master state-of-the-art management tools and obtain a deeper understanding of global business dynamics. At the same time, immense exposure to the fascinating reality and growing opportunities of Asia is provided. The courses at the Asia School of Business will be taught in the majority by MIT Sloan and MIT professors who will travel to Kuala Lumpur. The MIT faculty will be joined by ASB resident faculty, international industry experts, and government leaders to deliver an in-class outstanding experience. Next, to that, a 4-week on-campus visit to MIT will be part of your MBA program. The UStrek includes a four-week residential program on the MIT Sloan campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the USA in combination with a two-week international “industry trek”. Highlights of the ASB/MIT Sloan collaboration include

• Action Learning Projects
• MIT Sloan delivered a core curriculum
• Focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• An 18+ month full-time general management core curriculum taught by MIT Sloan faculty and ASB resident faculty at our state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
• A practical learning, concept-based Action Learning curriculum that includes a series of projects with multi-national corporations, institutions, and entrepreneurial enterprises from across Southeast Asia
• An emphasis on graduate employability that builds on developing capabilities in business analytics, leadership, teamwork, and communications, as well as innovation and a bias for entrepreneurial action
• A four-week residential program on the MIT Sloan campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in combination with a two-week U.S. “industry trek
• The ASB MBA founding class, which matriculated in August 2016, is defined as exceptional and unconventional! Coming from 6 continents, and 12 countries, speaking over 20 languages, our students have impressive academic backgrounds and work experience in over 26 industries.

Distinguished professors from MIT Sloan School as well as professors and practitioners who have profound expertise in Asian economies deliver the program. A world-class curriculum that combines analytical tools across the spectrum of management practices with in-depth case studies, collaborative projects, field trips, action learning projects, and discussions with industry and institutional leaders promises to grant a world-class educational experience.

 

Introducing Asia School of Business MBA Malaysia!

• International environment (70% international, 30% local)
• Action Learning curriculum built upon a series of projects with corporations, institutions, and entrepreneurial enterprises from across Southeast Asia
• An emphasis on graduate employability that builds on developing capabilities in business analytics, leadership, teamwork, and communications, as well as innovation and a bias for entrepreneurial action
• Collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management

Our Future Changemakers ASB launched its inaugural MBA class, which consists of an incredibly diverse set of students from 12 countries and 6 continents. We are now recruiting around the world for our second MBA intake and are looking for EXTRAORDINARY and UNCONVENTIONAL individuals whose presence will enhance the experience of their peers and who are excited to be part of an innovative MBA program. Asian Perspective. Global Leaders Located in the heart of south-east Asia it merges the power of Asian ambition with the best in Western education to produce Asia-ready change-makers and entrepreneurs. This multicultural city provides a comfortable environment to combine study and personal life.

Admissions:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Proven English sufficiency in speaking and writing
• GMAT or GRE ( not obligatory but strongly encouraged)
• Minimum 2 years working experience (after undergrad degree)

Why Choose the Asia School of Business (ASB) in Malaysia?

The Asia School of Business (ASB) stands as one of the most innovative business schools in Asia, merging the transformative educational philosophy of MIT Sloan School of Management with Asia’s dynamic business environment. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ASB’s industry-driven curriculum and global collaboration create a distinctive hub for advanced management learning.

The school’s mission is deeply tied to developing Asia-ready global leaders who possess not only analytical excellence but also the agility to tackle new markets and emerging economies. This powerful blend of Western academic rigor and Asian market immersion makes ASB an unmatched destination for professionals with global ambition.

A World-Class MBA Program Designed for the Future

The ASB MBA is more than a traditional business program—it is an immersive, experiential journey.
Students develop an integrated understanding of international management, analytics, and innovation through Action Learning, the school’s signature experiential pedagogy.

Key advantages of the Asia School of Business MBA Malaysia program include:

• Curriculum created in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management.
• Hands-on corporate exposure via regional projects with leading companies across Southeast Asia.
• Opportunities to engage with global faculties, executives, and policymakers.
• A four-week residential on-campus program at MIT Sloan in the US and a two-week industry trek for international exposure.
• Emphasis on developing entrepreneurial mindsets and leadership capabilities to address real-world challenges.

Through ASB’s practical business approach, graduates leave the program prepared to create measurable impact in markets that are reshaping the global economy.

The Strategic Location: Study in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Asia School of Business in Kuala Lumpur provides more than just a campus—it offers a full global launchpad. Malaysia’s capital city is known as a multicultural business hub of Southeast Asia, offering a safe, affordable, and vibrant environment to live and study.

Students benefit from:

• Access to multinational headquarters and regional corporate offices.
• Networking with professionals from various Asian markets.
• A thriving startup ecosystem for students interested in entrepreneurship.
• Modern infrastructure and an English-friendly academic environment.

By studying in Kuala Lumpur, students gain direct insight into the growth engines of the Asian economy while still engaging with international business frameworks.

MIT Sloan Collaboration: Uniting Innovation and Rigor

The collaboration between MIT Sloan School of Management and the Asia School of Business represents an extraordinary partnership between two world-class institutions.
This alliance ensures that the ASB MBA Malaysia integrates the analytical discipline and management excellence of MIT Sloan with practical insight into Asian emerging markets.

Students benefit from:

• Regular lectures and courses by MIT Sloan faculty visiting Kuala Lumpur.
• Joint curriculum development reflecting MIT’s action-learning model.
• Networking opportunities with MIT alumni and global business leaders.
• A learning journey combining American educational rigor with Asian innovation and enterprise.

This synergy prepares students to lead transformative projects across international contexts while fostering responsible and sustainable business practices.

Student Life at the Asia School of Business

Life at the Asia School of Business Malaysia goes far beyond classrooms. Students experience a collaborative, multicultural environment where personal growth complements academic achievement.

• Dynamic student clubs representing over 6 continents.
• Interactive leadership workshops and entrepreneurial pitch sessions.
• Cultural immersion tours throughout Malaysia and neighboring ASEAN countries.
• Peer-to-peer learning through teamwork-intensive projects.

The atmosphere at ASB encourages curiosity, cultural awareness, and global readiness—aligning perfectly with the school’s philosophy of “Asia in Action, MIT in Mind.”

Research, Leadership, and Executive Programs

Beyond its flagship MBA, the Asia School of Business (ASB) also offers customized executive education and leadership programs in partnership with MIT Sloan Executive Education. These programs serve senior professionals from public and private sectors looking to enhance strategic thinking and innovation capability in the fast-evolving Asian economy.

ASB’s research centers and faculty specialize in fields such as digital transformation, sustainable development, data-driven management, and emerging market strategy.

By building knowledge bridges between academia and industry, ASB continues to redefine management education in Asia.

Why the Asia School of Business Represents the Future of Management Education

In just a few years since its launch in 2015, the Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan has positioned itself as a pioneer of next-generation business education.

Its graduates combine MIT-level academic skills, real-world project experience, and deep understanding of Asia—traits that global organizations seek in their future leaders.

The ASB story is one of innovation, collaboration, and global excellence—a testament to Malaysia’s growing role as an educational hub for international management education.

Global Career Opportunities after the ASB MBA

Graduates of the Asia School of Business MBA program step directly into high-impact career paths across corporate leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, and technology sectors.
ASB’s strong connections with multinational corporations, government institutions, and regional enterprises across Asia ensure impactful placements and exposure to a diverse range of industries.

Employers highly value the ASB and MIT Sloan brand—recognizing it as a mark of leadership capability, global perspective, and adaptive problem-solving.