MASTER

MASTER OF

MASTER
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
School of Business and Social Sciences

100% COMPLETION IN DESIGNED TO SUPPORT

ASSIGNMENT-BASED 12 – 18 MONTHS CAREER ACCELERATION

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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 ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND, UK
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.

Our Faculty of Business and Tourism is recognised worldwide; with students from over 70 countries and a presence on four continents, we are
playing 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.

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: capability, an enquiring mind, creativity, enterprising, ethical and global in outlook.

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

The Sunderland MBA has been a journey of The MBA has given me a broader
discovery, learning about global businesses perspective and equipped me with
and how they operate. The programme sophisticated tools that I apply at the
also helped me to develop skills and critical workplace everyday. My experience at
thinking with which to succeed in my MDIS has now encouraged me to consider
workplace. studying even further!

Khairina. K Vishal Srivastava

MDIS Alumna MDIS Alumnus
Class of 2019 Class of 2018

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 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Duration Entry Requirements

Full-time: 12 months | Part-time: 18 months
Programme Objectives
• This internationally recognised MBA programme is created for 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 ability. You will also learn about international management
practice, 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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.

emphasise an integrated and practical (professional) orientation over a

theoretical approach
Modules
• Financial Management and Control
• Strategic Management in an International Context
• Professional Management and Leadership Development
• Value Creation in Organisations - Managing Operations and Marketing
• Innovation, Enterpreneurship and Technology Transfer
• MBA Project
English Language Requirements
• TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20,
writing 18) OR
• IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) OR
• MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) OR
• Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51) OR
• Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162) 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

Course Fees
Application Fees
Local
S$162.00
Student
International
S$486.00
Student

Non-Tuition
Type Tuition Fees
Fees
Local Full-time/ ​ S$$700.00
S$23,760.00
Student Part-time - S$1,468.00
International S$600.00
Full-time S$27,864.00
Student - S$2,345.00

• All application fees are non-refundable.

• All fees quoted are inclusive of GST. The amount illustrated is based on current prevailing GST at 8%.
Note that GST will be changed from 7% to 8% from 1st January 2023 and subsequently 8% to 9% from
1st January 2024. The applicable total amount payable will be charged accordingly.
• 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.

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 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND The key academic programmes offered in MBS include business
management, accounting, banking and finance, marketing, and
SOCIAL SCIENCES (BUSINESS)​ international business. The career choices for business graduates
are incredibly diverse and include banking, finance, insurance,
accounting, data analysis. With a high employment rate upon
graduation, many MDIS Business School students secure jobs in
reputable companies like DBS Bank, Accenture Digital, Mastercard,
OCBC Bank, KPMG, AIA, Great Eastern Life, PwC and many others.
MBS is staffed with a pool of highly-qualified lecturers and
experienced professionals. To provide students with that extra edge
in an increasingly competitive economy, MBS organises seminars,
industry talks, company visits, and networking opportunities,
available even to alumni.

MDIS INTEGRATED CAMPUS

The School of Business and Social Sciences encompasses three major
disciplines (Business, Media and Communications, Psychology)
within its structure to offer an interdisciplinary learning approach
to all students.
The MDIS Business School (MBS) is the largest and most
established school within the Management Development Institute
of Singapore. Offering students an industry-relevant and multi-
disciplinary approach to education, the school prepares them
for career commencement and advancement in today’s complex
business environment.
To meet global challenges, MBS offers a range of business
programmes ranging from International Foundation Diploma to a
Doctorate Degree. The Business School partners with five renowned The S$80 million MDIS Residences@Stirling is the very first hostel
university partners in the United Kingdom and the United States: in Singapore to be awarded the Green Mark GoldPlus Award. With
namely Bangor University (UK), Edinburgh Napier University (UK), 15-storeys, the hostel consists of 782 air-conditioned rooms, 14
University of Sunderland (UK), Teesside University (UK) and The suites, a 500-seater auditorium, and a cafeteria. The eco-friendly
University of Central Oklahoma (USA). The university partners with MDIS Residences@Stirling can accommodate some 1,700 tenants
reputable rankings are carefully chosen to provide students with a and is fully-integrated so that students can live, learn, and play in an
rigorous and thorough knowledge of the field of discipline. interactive and conducive environment.

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