Asia School of Business

Established in 2015 through a strategic partnership between Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank of Malaysia) and the MIT Sloan School of Management, the Asia School of Business (ASB) was created with a bold mission: to transform business education in Asia and beyond. ASB is designed to be a world-class institution that delivers cutting-edge graduate programs while fostering leadership, innovation, and impact across emerging markets.

Our flagship MBA program is driven by an elite blend of faculty — senior professors from MIT Sloan who regularly teach in Kuala Lumpur, and a diverse team of international resident faculty based in Malaysia. This collaboration ensures a rich academic experience that merges global insights with deep regional relevance.

At the heart of ASB’s curriculum is MIT’s “mens et manus” philosophy — Latin for “mind and hand.” This unique learning model balances rigorous academic instruction with hands-on, real-world experience. Students don’t just study business theory; they live it through Action Learning projects that span industries and geographies. These immersive engagements expose students to real-time business challenges and strategic decision-making in both local and global contexts.

The ASB MBA is a 12-month, full-time program that blends classroom excellence with continuous practical engagement. The result? A transformative learning journey that opens doors to multiple career pathways and builds future-ready leaders equipped to navigate complexity and drive change.