Offered by the best research university in Indonesia to develop students’ analytical and research skills.
The structured course provides students with the knowledge and skills to investigate real world problems from theoretical perspectives and empirical methods. Students will also be able to understand and critically think how to be an analyst and a researcher that can lead and manage a business through practical implications of their research. Students are motivated to solve not only management problems but other aspects such as social, ethical, and environmental issues that may affect the business especially in the context of Indonesia.
This program will provide students with the philosophical foundation of business and management and the different types of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The curriculum will develop their research skills to be able to collect data from multiple sources and conduct data analysis ethically to provide findings that will benefit business, government, and the society. Students will also be able to write and present academic papers in English for national or international audiences.
The curriculum is always updated to meet the future trend and the global quality standard in a supportive and collaborative environment. Currently, there are regular and finance programs. Students can develop their analytical and research skills in general management (regular) or focus on finance courses preparing them to take finance professional certification. All courses are designed with the depth and complexity for students to understand the real business and management problems and attempt to solve them using theoretical and quantitative/qualitative methods.
Through collaboration with the research centers at our School and the support from the university, students will be provided with plenty opportunities of scholarships and research supports. Further, our double degree programs with high-ranked business schools in the world provide not only financial supports but also exposure to international learning and research experience. Therefore, our graduates are able to successfully meet their research goals and advance to a PhD, and develop their career in academics, research institutions, policy makers, and business analysts/consultancy.
Dr. Yunieta Anny Nainggolan
Director of MSM & DSM Program
MSM in General Management
MSM in Finance
Learning Goals & Objectives
Here are aspects that we aim to get you excel on throughout your journey in Master of Science in Management program:
Admission
Annually, MSM ITB commence classes on August. Early preparation become the important step to enrol and start an embarking journey with MSM ITB. Below is the FAQs about admission:
Master of Science in Management (MSM) digs deeper into a specific subject, compared to Master in Business Administration (MBA). If you have particular subject you want to really focus on, then MSM will give you the chance to explore it with great depth. But, if you prefer to be exposed with breadth range of business knowledge and best practices, then MBA should be your choice.
Follow the steps in Admission Procedure section, located in each Academic Program page. It’s important for you to review entry requirements before submitting your application.
The application process can take up to 4-8 weeks depending on the time of year. Please ensure that your online application form is as complete as possible at the time of submission to avoid unnecessary delays, and ask your referees to be ready to submit a reference promptly.
If you wish to join the test arranged by SBM ITB Admission office, the test schedule are stated in Admission Schedule section in each Academic Program page.
The application deadlines for all master programs are listed in usm.itb.ac.id.
Contact the SBM ITB admission office and ensure you have submitted all supporting documents. Lack of documents or imperfection of documents in the upload process can pose a risk of rejection from the ITB New Student Admission Committee (or DEKTM) system and this is entirely the responsibility of applicants. Selection participants must be registered online and complete all documents at usm.itb.ac.id.
Applicants may log back in to the online application system at ITB New Student Admission Committee (or DEKTM) system to check application status at any time.
Send an email to info@sbm-itb.ac.id. Our Marketing and Admission team will get back to you, usually within 24 hours, but definitely within 3 business days. If it is an urgent problem, please indicate this in your email subject.
Campus Life
Work closely with SBM ITB world class researchers and be part of SBM ITB research engine. Photo: Dr. Deddy Pri lecturing Portfolio Analysis and Investment Class.
Designed for you who want to develop the skills, competence, and integrity of financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment advisers, and other investment professionals worldwide, MSM in Finance is enlisted in the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst®) Institute University Affiliation Program.
Great workshops to support development of research skills. Photo: Dr. Manahan Siallagan delivering “How to Employ Social Network Analysis” workshop.
Make a difference through the research work—To facilitate research efforts, funding supports for international conferences, journal submissions, and proofreading service fees are available for students at competitive basis.
Supportive research environment—Located in the 3rd floor of Labtek XIV, the graduate study room is equipped with computers, high-speed internet connection, and printers.
Double-degree options in collaboration with international partner universities—The double-degree programs offer you the chance to earn two Master degrees, one from SBM ITB and one from our partner university. Photo: Nia Desiana (MSM 2016) pursued her double-degree in Tokyo University of Science.
International exposure, experience, and collaboration. Photo: Ashifa Arief Ulzanah and Febi Hermanto (MSM 2015) went to Japan as Indonesian delegates for JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) 2016 exchange program.
Leadership and team building program. In the beginning of the study, MSM holds a program to help you know your friends better and to encourage better teamwork and leadership skills.
International exposure, experience, and collaboration. Photo: Wirata Adi Dharma, Yohanna Karina, and Faishal Ahmad Farrosi (MSM in Finance 2015), the national winner team who represented Indonesia CFA Institute Research Challenge 2017 Regional Round in Bangkok, Thailand.
Lectures from visiting professors.