MBA in Singapore

Program Overview

The Birmingham MBA in Singapore is a blended program designed to develop responsible and analytical business leaders. Combining online learning with in-person residential weekends, it emphasizes ethical practices and provides students with the skills they need for global leadership in a variety of industries, including management, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Through interactive learning, case study assignments, and workshops, students gain practical knowledge and develop critical thinking and communication abilities. The program features optional specialisms in Marketing, International Business & Strategy, and Innovation & Business Transformation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Birmingham MBA in Singapore is a part-time blended program designed to nurture responsible business leaders. It combines online learning with in-person residential weekends at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM). The program aims to equip students with the latest business thinking, including:

• Responsible and Purposeful Leadership: Building personal values and accountability through responsible leadership.
• Analytical Skills: Developing the analytical skills needed for smarter decision-making.
• Research and Analysis: Learning to analyze and integrate complex information.
• Ethical and Sustainable Business: Promoting an ethical, inclusive, innovative, and supportive culture to drive sustainable business improvement.
• Communication and Leadership: Enhancing skills in negotiation, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management, with added digital and interpersonal skills.

Outline:

The program is structured as follows:

• Duration: 2 years (minimum) - 4 years (maximum)
• Delivery: Blended learning, combining online learning with in-person residential weekends.
• Residential Weekends: Held throughout the year, running from Friday evening to Sunday evening.
• Online Learning: Taught over seven-week blocks.

Core Modules:

• Purposeful Leader (20 credits)
• Global Perspectives on Responsible Business (10 credits)
• Understanding the Economy (10 credits)
• Accounting, Accountability and Decision-Making (10 credits)
• Managerial Finance (10 credits)
• People Management and Organisations (10 credits)
• Marketing (10 credits)
• Strategy in a Complex and Uncertain World (10 credits)
• Sustainable Operations (10 credits)

Capstone Project Options:

• MBA Company Project (40 credits)
• Entrepreneurial Project (40 credits) - Requires prior completion of Entrepreneurship and Innovation module.
• Research Project: Dissertation (40 credits)

Optional Modules:

• Taught at Singapore Institute of Management:
• Crisis and Resilience Management
• Fintech, Digital Finance and Blockchain
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Change Management
• International Business in A Complex Environment
• Digital Marketing
• Corporate Communication and Reputation Management
• Distance Learning Optional Modules:
• Private Equity and Financing Start-Ups
• Business Model Innovation
• Project Management
• Cooperative Strategy and Systems Thinking
• Services Marketing
• Modules as part of Engineering and Clinical Leadership:
• Leading Clinicians
• Safety Critical Systems
• Digital Healthcare
• Governance, policy and regulation in health organisations
• Engineering Sustainability
• 4th Industrial Revolution, AI and Data
• Immersive Modules:
• The future for Southeast Asia Economies: regionalisation and de-globalisation
• Doing Business in the Middle East: Energy transition and post-oil economies
• International Business Experience: Doing Business in Mexico
• Global Marketing Consultancy: International Residential

Specialisms and Exit Qualifications:

• Marketing Specialism:
• Exit Qualification: MBA (Marketing)
• Required Modules: At least TWO of the following:
• Digital Marketing
• Corporate Communication and Reputation Management
• Services Marketing
• Global Marketing Consultancy: International Residential
• International Business & Strategy Specialism:
• Exit Qualification: MBA (International Business and Strategy)
• Required Modules:
• International Business in a Complex Environment
• At least ONE of the following:
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Change Management
• Cooperative Strategy and Systems Thinking
• Innovation & Business Transformation Specialism:
• Exit Qualification: MBA (Innovation and Business Transformation)
• Required Modules:
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• At least TWO (no more than THREE, and no more than ONE immersive module) of the following:
• Business Model Innovation
• Fintech, Digital Finance and Blockchain
• 4th Industrial Revolution, AI and Data
• International Business Experience: Doing Business in Mexico
• Doing Business in the Middle East: Energy transition and post-oil economies

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Interactive classes and seminars to stimulate critical thinking and discussion.
• Case study assignments in small groups to link theory to practical situations.
• Workshops and seminars focused on Cross-Cultural Managerial skills and Organizational Resilience.
• Career development workshops led by consultants.
• Faculty:
• Taught by experienced faculty from the Birmingham Business School.
• Unique Approaches:
• Focus on responsible business practices and ethical leadership.
• Blended learning approach for flexibility.
• Strong emphasis on practical application of knowledge.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• The program prepares students for leadership roles in various industries.
• Graduates can pursue careers in management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and more.
• Opportunities:
• Access to internships, careers fairs, and support from the Birmingham Business School Careers team.
• Lifelong careers support from the Birmingham Business School.
• Outcomes:
• The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in global business.
• Graduates are expected to be confident, responsible, and prepared to accelerate their careers.

Other:

• Support and Infrastructure:
• Infrastructure support provided by local partners in constant communication with the Business School in Birmingham.
• Learning Environment:
• The program fosters a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
• Students are encouraged to engage in discussions and share their experiences.