We are confident you will find the University of Nottingham MBA program challenging and stimulating as well as providing variety and flexibility. The MBA program is AMBA-accredited and has been established in Singapore for over 10 years with over 300 Singapore MBA graduates and a wide network of alumni worldwide. Whether you want to change the direction of your career or to accelerate your career progression, a Nottingham MBA will develop your potential and help you to achieve your goals.
 

The Nottingham MBA is fully taught by Nottingham University faculty who are among the leading researchers in their fields, so you can be sure that the Nottingham MBA teaching is underpinned by world-class research, offering innovative and authoritative approaches to theory and practice.
 

Our top class faculty includes leading specialists in finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate social responsibility. We offer modules in these areas and many more; we regularly review and update our choice of electives to ensure that content is relevant to the changing global business environment.
 

The University’s Accolades 

          

 

• Ranked in the world’s top 100 MBAs by Economist Intelligence Unit (Which MBA?) (2011)
   
• 1st in the UK, 4th in Europe, 45th in the world
  (Aspen Institute’s “Beyond Grey Pinstripes*” 2011-12)
   
• AMBA and EQUIS accredited – progressing accreditation with AACSB
   

*Beyond Grey Pinstripes is an international biennial ranking that highlights innovative full-time MBA programmes and faculty that lead the way in integrating social and environmental issues into teaching and research. Nottingham's high ranking is an enormous achievement for the School and for its International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility which is responsible for the MBA in Corporate Social Responsibility.
 

Please click here for Nottingham University Business School website.

Course Structure

The University of Nottingham MBA is designed to suit your needs, because we appreciate that your MBA has to be carefully planned to fit in with your work committments and lifestyle. The programme follows a module structure. Each module is taught in an intensive one week block:
 

Saturday & Sunday   : 9.00am to 5.30pm
Monday to Thursday : 7.00pm to 10.00pm
 

This course consists of 12 modules and a management project. All modules are fully taught by Nottingham University faculty. In addition, an extensive on-line support is available to fully support student's learning. Students can complete one module in approximately 4 weeks.
 

Programme Structure

Note: The above modules are subject to changes. 

The core subjects ensure that you study essential areas of management and finance, whilst the electives and management project allows you to build on these fundamental areas and tailor-make your own version of The Nottingham MBA.  
 

Duration

The minimum required duration to complete this course is 2 years.
The maximum duration allowed to complete the course is 4 years.

Assessment and Examination

Modules are normally assessed by an examination, together with an individual or group assignment. The MBA programme is subjected to continuous quality control and rigorous review by external examiners from other Business Schools, who assess the quality of examination papers, examination scripts and management projects.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

• Applicants must normally be graduates of an approved University holding a good Honours degree or a relevant professional qualification considered equivalent to a first degree; and
• Candidates are expected to have three or more years of full-time work experience, the majority of which would normally have been gained since graduating from their degree; and
• Two references should be enclosed with your application. It is preferred that one reference is from an academic (i.e. the applicant's university alma mater) or training source (i.e. your company training or personnel officer). The second reference is from an employer or business contact; and
• As part of the minimum English Language requirements, applicants are required to have either a GCE O Levels in English Language at Grade C or above, or a first degree awarded by an approved country in UK, Australia, USA or Canada. 
• Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have a degree from a UK University or the above listed English speaking institutions, will be required to produce evidence of their competence in English either through:
• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0, with a minimum score of at least 6.0 in each of the four individual elements of the test

or

• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 600 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5, or computerised test equivalent of 250 with a TWE of 4.5, together with a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) of at least 600 with an Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) score of at least 5.0.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here. 
 

Application Procedures

Completed application forms should be submitted to PSB Academy accompanied by :

• A non-refundable and non-transferable application fee of S$100 (inclusive of 7% GST) to be made payable to 'PSB Academy Pte Ltd' by cheque or money order
• Certified true copies of academic transcripts and certificates
• Two references (please use official reference forms provided)
• A copy of curriculum vitae
• A copy of NRIC/passport

Intakes

2013 intakes: Jan, Mar, Jul, Sep, Nov

Course Fees

Total course fees: S$32,549.40* (Payable over 6 instalments)

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

*All fees inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
*Course Fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

Student Testimonials

"The Nottingham MBA is high in academic standard and has a good track record. Through the course, I have gained practical experience and valuable knowledge to help me confront business issues with more confidence." - Chen Hao Han, Business Development Manager, Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific, Nottingham MBA Graduate.

"The Nottingham MBA has enabled me to develop a more strategic mindset, gain greater global perspective, acquire new business knowledge and tools to further enhance my skills set and enrich my practical experience." - Chua Peck Suan, Vice President (Finance), Citibank Singapore Limited, Nottingham MBA Graduate.

"It was a great experience being part of the Nottingham MBA programme. It has enriched my personal development and let me view things from a different perspective. I would also like to thank Micron for sponsoring my MBA programme." - James Yen Howe Ming, QA Operations Manager, Micron Semiconductor Asia Pte Ltd, Nottingham MBA Graduate.

- updated on 10 August 2012

Links with Business Community and Organisations

The University of Nottingham MBA has enjoyed tremendous success in attracting many ambitious professionals, managers and executives from both public and private corporations. Click here to see a list of some of the organisations.
 

Enquiry Form

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