Programme Objectives
This internationally recognised MBA programme at MDIS is aimed at graduates with significant business/management experience. It will significantly enhance your capability to function as a senior manager within a wide range of commercial and service organisations.
You will develop your strategic management knowledge, competence and problem-solving abilities. You will also become familiar with international management practices, and the development of effective business cultures and performance enhancement.
The MBA is designed to draw upon the experience of the candidate and in recognition of the applied nature of the award the programme will emphasise an integrated and practical (professional) orientation over a theoretical approach.
Methods of Assessment
Students' knowledge and understanding of each module are assessed through assignments
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
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 Students / Gradutes
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
Keen to find out more? Attend the upcoming MDIS Postgraduate Fair 2022 to familiarise with the MBA programme and have your queries answered. Get started on your career defining MBA journey with MDIS.
Financial Management and Control (15 credits)
Strategic Management in an International Context (15 credits)
Professional Management and Leadership Development (30 credits)
Value Creation in Organisations - Managing Operations and Marketing (30 credits)
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer (30 credits)
MBA 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.
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
12 Months | January 2022 | January 2023 |
May 2022 | May 2023 | |
September 2022 | September 2023 |
Part-time | |||
Duration | Commencement | Completion | |
18 Months | January 2022 | July 2023 | |
May 2022 | November 2023 | ||
September 2022 | March 2024 |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
---|---|---|
Full-time | S$26,215.00 | S$700.00 - S$1,700.00 |
Part-time |
Application fees: S$160.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# 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 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 |
Bank of China | 1800 669 5566 | http://www.bankofchina.com/sg |
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
12 Months | January 2022 | January 2023 |
May 2022 | May 2023 | |
September 2022 | September 2023 |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
Full-time (12 Months) | S$27,820.00 | S$3,000.00 - S$4,400.00 |
Application fees: S$481.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# 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 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
Application Procedure
International student is required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore.
Applicant is required to submit the following documents to MDIS:
MDIS Application Form
- 4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. (against white background)
- 1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16
- Copy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity. (At least 1 year)
- Copy of applicant's Birth Certificate / Affidavit
- Copy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts ( with detailed results)
- Copy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form.
- Must show proof of English Medium Study / First Placement Test Attempted / IELTS / TOEFL
- Copy of financial ability. (e.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account ) • Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150,000 for PRC only)
- Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)
- University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
- Letter by applicant indicating interest to study with MDIS (study plan/ statement of purpose) for Master programmes
*Notarized English translations are needed if documents are in other languages.
For more enquiries, please contact us at 6278 8000 or email us at ib@mdis.edu.sg.
MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement.
You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.
Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.
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.
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time: 12 Months
Part-time: 18 Months
Award
MASTERS
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programme
Jan 2022
May 2022
Sep 2022
Part-time Programme
Jan 2022
May 2022
Sep 2022
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline:
+65 6278 8000
+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
- Greater China:
+86 13911758357 (Beijing)
+86 13818384885 (Shanghai)
+86 15989260052 (Guangzhou
+86 13688022229 (Chengdu)
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- +65 9066 8857 (TW/HK/Macau)
- +65 8305 5107(TW/HK/Macau)
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- Vietnam: +65 9688 4879 (North) / +65 8511 6647 (Central) / +65 9814 2969 (South)
- Korea / Japan : +65 9658 2881
- Laos / Cambodia: +65 8779 6040
- Myanmar / Thailand: +65 8779 6040 / +959 793 920950
- Malaysia: +65 9337 5532
- Indonesia: +62 859 5953 7858 / +65 6796 7506
- Russia / Central Asia / Others: +65 9430 1901
- Sri Lanka / Bangladesh: +65 9337 5532