Global Master of Business Administration

Awarded by: Abertay University, UK

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to provide students with:

  • the knowledge, understanding and opportunity to develop  strategic leadership and decision making capabilities in the complex and changing global work environment, through engagement with theory, practice and exposure to real business challenges
  • the skills and knowledge to  develop your career in business and  management at a professional level
  • the confidence to effectively participate in and manage teams comprising diverse and global talent.

Assessment Methods

Based on assignments, exams, coursework/presentation.

Why Abertay University

Abertay University is top Scottish modern university in Scotland for student satisfaction in the national student survey (2023), which is the sector’s key measure on student satisfaction. Abertay is nationally recognised by the Guardian University Guide (2024) in the top 3 for teaching satisfaction and in the UK top 10 for overall student satisfaction.

Graduation

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Global Master of Business Administration by Abertay University

 

• Project Management

• Management Investigation

• Contemporary Issues in Marketing

• Global People Management

• Leadership in Changing Environment

• Strategy and Management

• Sustainable Business

• Budgeting and Financial Control

• Business Research Methods

• Data for Decision Making

• Research Proposal

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 20 (tutorial)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers.

 

Duration & Intakes

Blended
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 months (Full-Time)
February 2026 February 2027
September 2026 September 2027

 

Blended

Duration  Commencement  Completion
18 months (Part-Time) February 2026 August 2027
September 2026 March 2028

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$16,350 S$700.00 - S$1,700.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$163.50

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
#Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 20 years of age

Academic:

  1. Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree and two years' minimum work experience in a supervisory role or above.
  2. Mature candidates 30 years old and above with 8 years of relevant work experience

Note: All applications are subject to University's approval. 

English Language Requirements

IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass the MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Equivalent

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 - 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg

Duration & Intakes

Blended
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 months (Full-Time)
February 2026 February 2027
September 2026 September 2027

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$18,530 S$700.00 - S$1,700.00
Part-time

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
#Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 20 years of age

Academic:

  1. Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree and two years' minimum work experience in a supervisory role or above.
  2. Mature candidates 30 years old and above with 8 years of relevant work experience

Note: All applications are subject to University's approval. 

English Language Requirements

IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass the MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Equivalent

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:

Office: 6247 9111 (Mon - Fri) | Email: etc@mdis.edu.sg

 

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Quick Information

Duration of Course
Full-time: 12 Months
Part-time: 18 months

Mode of Delivery
Blended

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Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
February 2026
September 2026

Part-time Programme
February 2026
September 2026

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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