The MBA- International allows students to earn an MBA degree from SBM ITB as well as an MBA or a business-related master’s degree from our universities partner.
The curriculum of International MBA consists of Double Degree programs and Dual Degree programs require students to take core and concentration courses at the MBA ITB program to meet at least 50% of the total required credits, and the remaining credits at the partner university. The total number of credits passed, including the conversion credits of courses taken at partner institutions, should meet a minimum of 36 credits or fulfills the total number of credits required by each pathway in the MBA ITB program.
To enroll in this program, you must be registered as regular MBA student, or join as MBA-International students initially in ITB.
MBA-International Programs Comparison
| University of Glasgow, Scotland | University of Hull, UK | Boston University, USA | National University of Singapore | The University of Queensland, Australia | Universiti Sains Malaysia | FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlights | Scholarship Opportunity; One of UK’s Leading FinTech hubs | Each of the course programs are accredited by professional accreditation | Various Specialization Courses | # 10 QS World University Rankings |
Ranked 51-100 in the world | Specialization in ASEAN Business | Build a focused professional profile in AI & Cybersecurity, Applied Data Science, or Project and Process Management. |
| Degree | MSc | MSc | MSc | MSc in Venture Creation | Master in Business | Dual Degree – ASEAN MBA | MSc in Business Information Systems (MSc BIS) |
| International Accreditations (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) | AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS | AACSB, AMBA | AACSB | AACSB, EQUIS | EQUIS, AACSB | AACSB | AACSB |
| Top Subject by QS WUR Ranking | Accounting and Finance; Social Policy and Administration | Accounting and Finance; Business and Management Studies | Economics & Econometrics | Business and Management | Business and Management Studies | Business and Management Studies | – |
| Programs | Financial Technology, International Human Resource Management and Development, International Management and Design Innovation, Finance and Management |
Accounting and Finance, Advertising and Marketing, Business Management (with or without Internship), Financial Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management |
Applied Business Analytics, Global Marketing Management, Project Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Administrative Studies with concentration in Innovation and Technology, and more |
Venture Creation | Master of Business | Asean MBA | Business Information Systems |
| Commencement | September (start Fall or Spring)** | September | September & January | July | February, July | August – September | Sep – Jan , Feb – Jun |
| Academic Scheme | 1 + 1 year (oral defense at ITB, joint-supervision thesis) | 1 + 1 year (oral defense at ITB, separate thesis with similar content) | 1 (24 SKS completed) + 1 year (thesis and oral defense at ITB) | 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme Core/essential courses (28 Units), and Elective courses (12 Units): At least 8 Units from Specialised Electives, |
1 + 2 + 1 (semester(s) | Joint curriculum | Had finished year 1 MBA; FHNW will transfer up to 24 credits (: 60 ECTS) for courses taken at MBA ITB into the FHNW cuniculum which requires 48 credits (120 ECTS) in total |
| Eligibility | Current MBA Students (Reguler & Executive) | Current MBA Students (Reguler & Executive) | Current MBA Students (Regular & Executive). Complete min. 24 credits at ITB prior to study at BU (Course Waivers are applied) | Current MBA Students (Reguler & Executive) | Graduated from bachelor degree in management related. Current MBA Students (Reguler and Entre) with GPA 2.75
Minimum has passed 4 mandatory courses in Sem 1. |
Owned bachelor degree from universities recognized by USM and ITB; Passed the selection process by GSB USM AND SBM ITB. Min 1 year working experience | Current MBA Students (Reguler & Executive) |
| Requirements | CGPA min 3.0; IELTS: 6.5 – two sub-tests no less than 6.5, no sub-test less than 6.0 | GPA min. 2.80; IELTS: 6.0 – no element less than 5.5 | GPA min 3.0; IELTS: 6,5 – of the 4 sub scores, no sub scores may be lower than 6.5/ TOEFL IBT: 84 – Reading 21, Listening 18, Speaking 23, and Writing 22) | IELTS: 7 or IBT TOEFL: 100 |
IELTS: 6.5 – with no individual sub-band score less than 6.0/ TOEFL IBT: 87 – Writing 21 and Reading, Speaking and Listening at least 19 | IELTS: 6.0/ TOEFL: 550/ Pass USM intensive English course level 4, with a minimum B+ | IELTS 6.0 or IBT TOEFL 90 |
| Tuition Fees | Approx. 28.420 (MSc Fintech); 18.500 GBP (others) | Approx. 15.000 GBP | Approx US$ 29,280 – 50,600 | S$56,000.00 (excluding GST) / S$61,040.00 (including 9% GST) |
AUD $33,216 (after partnership discount) | IDR 80.000.000 to ITB & $6353.75 to USM | CHF 7,500 per semester |
| Websites | Website | Website | Website | Website | Bootcamp & Ventures Scholarship Link:”>Website |
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*Programs or tuition fees may be changed due to the policy of the partner university. More details related with the internatonal programs will be informed at the info sessions with the partner university in the mid of the semester arranged by SBM ITB International Office.
**Intake for February shall be confirmed to the partner university.