Excel in Your Career with a Globally Recognised MBA – Complete in 12 Months at MDIS

The MBA programme at MDIS equips you with the ability and knowledge to attain your goals. It will provide a comprehensive understanding of business and management principles, allowing you to make strategic decisions and effectively lead teams and organisations. Additionally, the MBA programme will allow you to network with industry professionals, collaborate with like-minded peers, and gain real-world experience through internships and project-based learning.   

Pursuing an MBA in MDIS also offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant and dynamic business culture, with access to a wide range of international companies and global connections. Whether you are looking to advance your career, transition into a new field, or start your own business, the MBA programme can be a valuable investment in your future. Take advantage of the opportunity to advance and become a leader in the business world! 

MDIS x UOS MBA – Full/Part-time Available 

With our MBA programme at MDIS, students can choose between full-time and part-time study modes. The full-time and part-time MBA programme both have their advantages.   

Full-time study allows students to immerse themselves fully in the course, focus solely on their studies, and complete the course in a shorter period. It is also ideal for those who want to devote themselves entirely to their studies and don't have other significant commitments.   

On the other hand, part-time study allows students to maintain their work or other commitments while pursuing their academic courses. This allows for more flexibility and the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the course to their work in real time. It also enables students to pursue an academic course while still earning an income, which can benefit those with financial obligations.   

The choice between full-time and part-time study modes largely depends on individual circumstances and preferences. However, both study methods offer unique advantages and benefits, and students must choose the study mode that best suits their needs and lifestyle. 

 

Assessment Methods

Based on written examinations, assignments, presentation/projects.

Why University of Sunderland (UOS) MBA in MDIS

The University of Sunderland, UK upholds high standards of teaching. It works closely with some of the world's leading companies to align its academic courses to prepare students for the workforce. Here are some of the other reasons why you should pursue an MBA awarded by the University of Sunderland:  

  •  The University of Sunderland was shortlisted for the University of the Year in 2013 for the Times Higher Education Awards  

  •  Top University in the North East of UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015)   

Why University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland is an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support that sits at the heart of one of the UK’s most up-and-coming cities. We have strong industry links and work closely with some of the world’s leading companies. Testament to our growing reputation, the University was nominated for University of the Year in 2013 (Times Higher Education Awards).

Our Faculty of Business and Law is recognised worldwide; with students from over 70 countries and a presence on three continents, we play a major role in preparing tomorrow’s leaders for long and successful careers.
Our programmes are highly regarded in terms of student experience, teaching standards and relevance to the real world. This has been recognised in the National Student Survey 2012, where Tourism at Sunderland was voted best in the UK for Overall Satisfaction.

We believe that employability is at the heart of the university experience, and this is underpinned by the drive to develop six key attributes in our graduates: capable, enquiring, creative, enterprising, ethical and global in outlook.

Whatever your future ambitions, make a life-changing decision by choosing to study at the University of Sunderland.

Sunderland's Quality

  • Best in the North East of England for satisfaction with teaching including Management and Marketing (The Guardian University Guide 2017)
  • Ranked 27th in The Guardian University Guide 2018: League Table for Accounting & Finance
  • Ranked 52th in The Guardian University Guide 2018: League Table for Business, Management & Marketing
  • Top University in the North East of UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015)
  • Ranked 71th Overall in The Guardian University League Tables 2018: the highest climber in 2017, rising 30 places in the table

Graduation

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Master of Business Administration by the University of Sunderland. This degree is identical to that awarded to on-campus students. Graduates are then allowed to use the title MBA after their names.

Career Opportunities for MBA Graduates

The MBA programme will prepare you for senior roles within a wide range of commercial and public sector organisations.

Previous MBA students have gained positions such as Chief Executive of a regional authority, Business Development Manager for an automotive supplier, Regional Manager for a major building society and Director of major public services.

A number of Sunderland alumni students have gone on to work in consultancy practice – for example, PricewaterhouseCoopers in Germany, and international roles in the electronics industry in The Netherlands.

Hear from our UOS MBA Students / Graduates

The Sunderland MBA has been a journey of discovery, learning about global business and how it operates... It helped me to develop my own skills, in order to work best in it. More importantly, the programme has helped me to take my own first steps forward towards achieving my dream – to be a Customer Banking Experience Director in digital banking someday.

Khairina.K
MDIS Alumna
Class of 2019

 

Making the choice to work full-time and study part-time was not easy, but I can honestly say that I am glad I did it! The MBA degree by the University of Sunderland covers a wide range of areas, which I wanted to expand further into. In MDIS, we also get to work with the professors on a professional level.”

Chong Quan Jeremy
MDIS Alumnus
Class of 2019

 

The MBA has given me a broader perspective and equipped me with sophisticated tools that I apply at the workplace everyday. My experience at MDIS has now encouraged me to consider studying even further!

Vishal Srivastava
MDIS Alumnus
Class of 2019

 

Strategic Leadership for a Sustainable Future (30 credits)

International Business in Context (30 credits)

Digital Enterprise and Innovation (30 credits)

Corporate Governance and Financial Management (30 credits)

MBA Research Project (60 credits)

 

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. For more course details and information click here

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 Months February 2025 February 2026
June 2025 June 2026

 

Part-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 Months February 2025 February 2026
June 2025 June 2026

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$23,980.00 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.

 

MBA Entry Requirements – Enrol with MDIS Singapore 

Applicants must be of age 19 and above and have one of the following academic qualifications:

1) A relevant degree. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience.

2) An equivalent professional qualification. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience.

3) Applications from those in senior roles without a formal academic background will be considered by academic judgment. Applications should be made with a portfolio of evidence demonstrating capability and managerial experience.

4) MDIS Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management 

Note: This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitably academically qualified candidates who can display that they will benefit from a programme of this type.
 

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18) 

OR

Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51) 

OR

Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Letter from College / University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

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
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -  https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

 

Full-time
Duration  Commencement  Completion
12 Months February 2025 February 2026
June 2025 June 2026

 

Fees & Structure

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Full-time S$28,122.00 S$1,290.00 - S$2,800.00

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.

 

MBA Entry Requirements for International Students – Enrol with MDIS Singapore

Applicants must be of age 19 and above and have one of the following academic qualifications:

1) A relevant degree. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience.

2) An equivalent professional qualification. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience.

3) Applications from those in senior roles without a formal academic background will be considered by academic judgment. Applications should be made with a portfolio of evidence demonstrating capability and managerial experience.

4) MDIS Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management 

Note: This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitably academically qualified candidates who can display that they will benefit from a programme of this type.

 

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18) 

OR

Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51) 

OR

Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pass MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Letter from College / University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

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 detail information.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:

Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Ms Nancy Kusuma| Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9672 9699 | Email: nancy_kusuma@mdis.edu.sg

An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a postgraduate degree that focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective leader and manager in business. It is a highly respected and globally recognised qualification that can provide individuals with the tools and expertise necessary to advance their careers in various business sectors. 

An MBA programme typically covers finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and soft skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. The programme is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to make strategic decisions, manage teams and organisations effectively, and drive business growth and success. Universities and business schools worldwide offer MBA programs that can be pursued full-time, part-time, or online.

The average cost of an MBA in Singapore can differ depending on the programme and educational institute. As a general guide, pursuing an MBA in Singapore can cost between SGD 25,000 to SGD 100,000 or more. 

The course fees for MDIS’ MBA programme awarded by the University of Sunderland are S$23,760.00 for local applicants, and S$27,864.00 for international applicants. 

The average duration of a part-time MBA in Singapore can vary depending on your chosen institution and programme. However, as a general guide, most part-time MBA programmes in Singapore take 2 to 3 years to complete. Some institutions in Singapore also offer short part-time MBA programmes that can be completed as soon as 12 to 18 months.  

At MDIS, the course duration for the full time MBA programme awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK is 12 months, and 18 months for the part-time programme.  

The intake periods vary depending on your chosen programme and educational institution. At MDIS, the intake periods for the Masters of Business Administration programme are in March, June and September. 

MBA graduates can pursue various careers in many industries. Of the many available sectors, the most popular are technology, finance and consulting. Some roles that MBA graduates can work in these industries would be business consultant, accounting manager or IT manager. 

Enrolling in an MBA programme in Singapore without a Bachelor's degree is generally not possible. Most MBA programmes require applicants to have an accredited undergraduate degree. This is because an MBA programme builds on the foundational knowledge and skills gained during a Bachelor's degree. Additionally, many MBA programmes in Singapore require applicants to have some work experience, typically ranging from 2 to 5 years.  

The entry requirements for local and international students to our Master of Business Administration programme awarded by the University of Sunderland are as follows:   

1) 19 years and above 

WITH  

2) A relevant degree. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience. 

OR 

3) An equivalent professional qualification. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience 

OR 

4) Applications from those in senior roles without a formal academic background will be considered by academic judgment. Applications should be made with a portfolio of evidence demonstrating capability and managerial experience.  

OR 

5) MDIS Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management 

Please refer to the individual programme pages for more information on other MBA programmes and their entry requirements. 

MDIS' Master of Business Administration programme, awarded by the University of Sunderland, is a globally recognised MBA programme that trains managerial-level staff to handle a wide range of functions in an organisation effectively. It is worth considering the Master of Business Administration programme, as it has both full-time and part-time intakes to cater to the needs of all our students. 

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

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face

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Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
February
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Part-time Programme
February
June

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International students:
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+65 6796 7005

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