Quick Notes on studying MBA in Singapore:
Singapore is a financial and economic hub, making it attractive to both professionals and students seeking an MBA Singapore. A degree in MBA from prominent B-Schools in Singapore is recognized internationally.
Duration of MBA in Singapore: MBA programs in Singapore are generally between 1 and 2 years in duration. To minimise opportunity costs of going back to school, certain MBA programs in Singapore are offered in an accelerated study format in which a student would be able to get his MBA degree in a year.
Intakes in Singapore: There are three major intakes in Singapore -Feb / March | July / August | October / November
August is their biggest intake and all programs are available during this term. Indian students can also apply for this term since final marks of most students arrive around June. You can apply early and get conditional admission letter and then update your final university with the score your receive
Fee Structure: The average cost for pursuing MBA in Singapore ranges from S$ 40,000 to S$ 131,000 depending upon the Business School and the course offered. Below mentioned are some approximate Tuition Fees for the respective Universities
Public Institution
- National University of Singapore (NUS) – Approx 52,000 S$
Private Institution
- Instead Business School – Approx 132,000 S$
- Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) – Approx 20,000 S$ for General & 26,000 S$ for Specialization
Work Experience for MBA in Singapore: National Universities in Singapore ie. National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU) require at least 2 years experience. However, we believe the average age requirement is higher. Thus, 3 to 5 years experience would be ideal. Again, more than the no. of years of work experience, we believe it is the quality of accomplishment at work that counts more.
Private Institutions offer MBA programs for fresh graduates too. Thus, you can join them straight after your graduation in India.
GMAT Requirement:National Universities in Singapore ie. National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University require a high GMAT score. We suggest the GMAT score should be above 650. Most Business Schools in Singapore draw on the score as major criteria for the selection of their prospective students.
Some overseas Institutions in Singapore like James Cook University, EASB Institute of Management, and more do not require GMAT for pursuing an MBA. Some of these schools have their own admissions tests, while some schools place more emphasis on work experience, or your past academic results.
English Language Requirement: One must have a recognized English language qualification such as IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum score that is accepted for entry is IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT80. The test could be done within one month from the date you decide to take the test ie. preparing for the test, registering for the test, to appearing for it. If you need to register for the test or need help or coaching, you could contact us at +91 9000133877
Work in Singapore during studies: International Students enrolled in Private Education Organisations are not permitted to work during the course of their study.
Work in Singapore after studies: Singapore is the Asia-Pacific regional headquarters for most global organisations which makes it a hub for economic activities. A chance to work with the most reputed MNC’s awaits you post course completion. Reputed Universities in Singapore provide an excellent platform in terms of ‘Campus Placements’. Else, the students can look forward to excellent professional networking as well as job opportunities after completing their education.
GradSingapore is a website which provides advice to graduates on careers and job opportunities in Singapore.
Contact Singapore is another helpful resource for those interested in employment in Singapore. Of particular interest is their “8 steps to working in Singapore” as well as The Singapore Yearbook of Manpower Statistics which shows the mean monthly salary for various professional activities.
PayScale is a website which allows you to search the average annual salary of alumni from various institutions in Singapore according to the professional activities. Not all of them are represented but it will give you an idea of what to expect later on in your chosen career if you choose to stay in Singapore.
Top MBA Programs in Singapore
University: INSEAD, Singapore (INSEAD Asia Campus)
Business School: INSEAD Business School
MBA: INSEAD MBA
Institution Type: Private Business School
Duration of INSEAD MBA: 1 year
Cost of INSEAD MBA: EURO 85,500 (S$ 1,32,000) approximately (for the full program)
Start Date: September
Work Experience required for INSEAD MBA: At least 2 years is encouraged (we suggest – at least 5 years)
Minimum GMAT required for INSEAD MBA: 600 or higher
Average GMAT of the INSEAD MBA Class: 701 (at least over 70 percentile in both, quantitative and verbal sections)
Average Work Experience in the INSEAD MBA Class: 6 years
Average Age of Students in the INSEAD MBA Class: 29 years
University: National University of Singapore (NUS)
Business School: NUS Business School
MBA: NUS MBA
Institution Type: National University (Public)
Duration of NUS MBA: 1 year (there are two optional special terms of about one month each)
Cost of NUS MBA: S$62000 approximately (for the full program)
Start Date: August
Semester I: August – November/December
Semester II: January – April
Special Term I: (optional) May – June
Special Term II: (optional) June – July
Work Experience required for NUS MBA: Minimum 2 years
Average GMAT required for NUS MBA : 656
Average Work Experience in the NUS MBA Class: 6 years
Average Age of Students in the NUS MBA class: 30 years
University: Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Business School: Nanyang Business School
MBA: NTU MBA
Institution Type: National University (Public)
Duration of NTU MBA: 1 year (3 trimesters)
Cost of NTU MBA: S$55000 approximately (excl. GST) (for the full program)
Start Date: August
Work Experience required for NTU MBA: Minimum 2 years
Minimum GMAT required for Nanyang MBA : 600 or higher (GRE is also accepted for NTU MBA)
Average GMAT of the NTU MBA Class: 670
Average Work Experience in the NTU MBA Class: 5 years
Average Age of Students in the NTU MBA class: 27 years
University: Singapore Management University (SMU)
Business School: The Lee Kong Chian School of Business
MBA: SMU MBA
Institution Type: National University (Public)
Duration of SMU MBA: 1 to 1.5 Years
Cost of SMU MBA: S$62,200 approximately (excl.
GST) (for the
full program)
Start Date: January (Full Time)
Work Experience required for SMU MBA: Minimum 2 years
Minimum GMAT required for SMU MBA : 600 or higher
Average GMAT of the SMU MBA Class: 645
Minimum cut off for TOEFL/IELTS: 100 for TOEFL (IBT) and 7 for IELTS
Average Work Experience in the SMU MBA Class: 6 years
Average Age of Students in the SMU MBA class: 30 years
University: SP Jain School of Global Management (SP Jain)
MBA: SP Jain Global MBA (GMBA)
Institution Type: Private
Duration of SP Jain MBA: 1 year (tri-city program in Singapore, Sydney-Singapore, Dubai OR Singapore, Sydney-Singapore, Hyderabad) (46 credits)
Cost of SP Jain MBA: Rs 38 lacs approximately (including tuition, accommodation, travel, food, insurance, visa, books, etc.). Only the GMBA program cost is USD 31000 (approx.)
Start Date: January and May
Work Experience required for SP Jain MBA: Minimum 3 years
Minimum GMAT required for SP Jain MBA : 650 in GMAT (or CAT Score: 80 percentile or higher or SP Jain Aptitude Test (SPJAT): 80 percentile or higher)
SPJAT is conducted roughly once every month. Thus, students who have not taken their GMAT or CAT and are strongly looking forward to the SP Jain Global MBA, the taking the SP JAT will be a good option
Average GMAT of the SP Jain MBA Class: 687
Average Work Experience in the SP Jain MBA Class: 6.7 years
Average Age of Students in the SP Jain MBA class: 26/27 years
Specializations Available on SP Jain MBA: Global Finance, Contemporary Marketing Management, Information Technology Management, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MBA at private Institutions in Singapore that offer degrees from USA, UK, Australian and Singaporean Universities:
| MBA in Singapore | Institution | Degree Awarding Body | Duration of MBA | Start Date | Course Fee | Work Experience Req. | GMAT Requirement |
| MBA in Hospitality Management | EASB Institute of Management | Queen Margaret University Edinburgh (UK) | 12 Months | Jan / Apr / Aug / Nov | S$ 23000 | No work exp. req. | No GMAT req. |
| MBA | EASB Institute of Management | Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University) (UK) | 15 Months | Mar / Jun / Aug / Dec | S$28900 | No work exp. req. | No GMAT req. |
| MBA in Strategic Planning | EASB Institute of Management | Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University) (UK) | 18 Months | Mar / Jun / Aug / Dec | S$34200 | No work exp. req. | No GMAT req. |
| MBA in Human Resource Management (HRM) | EASB Institute of Management | Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University) | 18 Months | Mar / Jun / Aug / Dec | S$34200 | No work exp. req. | No GMAT req. |
| MBA in Marketing | EASB Institute of Management | Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University) (UK) | 18 Months | Mar / Jun / Aug / Dec | S$34200 | No work exp. req. | No GMAT req. |
| MBA in Finance | EASB Institute of Management | Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University) (UK) | 18 Months | Mar / Jun / Aug / Dec | S$34200 | No work exp. req. | No GMAT req. |
| MBA (General) | EASB Institute of Management | Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK) | 15 Months | February, May, August, November | S$23000 | No work exp. req. | No GMAT req. |
| MBA in Aviation (Accelerated MBA) | ERC Institute | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (USA) | 12 Months | July | S$33912 | No work exp. req. | No. But only if all prerequisite courses are done. Else a GMAT is needed |
| MBA International Business | ERC Institute | University of Greenwich (London, UK) | 18 Months | Jan, May, Sep | S$16500 | No work exp. | No GMAT |
| MBA International Business (Operations & Logistics) | ERC Institute | University of Greenwich (London, UK) | 18 Months | Jan, May, Sep | S$16500 | No work exp. | No GMAT |
| MBA International Business (Tourism &Hospitality Management) | ERC Institute | University of Greenwich (London, UK) | 18 Months | Jan, May, Sep | S$16500 | No work exp. | No GMAT |
| MBA | ERC Institute | University of Wolverhampton (UK) | 12 Months | Jan, May, Sep | S$39600 | 2 years work exp. req. | No GMAT |
| MBA | PSB Academy | University of NewCastle (Singapore) | 12 Months | January, May, August | S$29000 (incl GST) | No GMAT | |
| MBA | Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) | Southern Cross University | 1 Year | August | Approx. S$ 23,500 | No Work Experience Req. | No. Gmat Req.
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| MBA | Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) | University of Sunderland | 1 Year | August | Approx. S$ 24,075 | No Work Experience Req. | No. Gmat Req. |
| MBA Banking & Finance | Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) | Bangor University, UK | 1 Year | August | Approx. S$ 22,470 | No Work Experience Req. | No. Gmat Req. |
| MBA International Marketing | Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) | Bangor University, UK | 1 Year | August | Approx. 22,470 S$ | No Work Experience Req. | No. Gmat Req. |
| MBA | James Cook University (JCU) Singapore Campus | James Cook University (Singapore) | 1.5 Years
(16 Months) |
March
July November |
Approx. S $ 44, 000 | No Work Experience Req. | No. Gmat Req. |
| MBA – Human Resource Management | James Cook University (JCU) Singapore Campus | James Cook University (Singapore) | 1.5 Years
(16 Months) |
March
July November |
Approx. S $ 44, 000 | No Work Experience Req. | No. Gmat Req. |
| MBA – Marketing | James Cook University (JCU) Singapore Campus | James Cook University (Singapore) | 1.5 Years
(16 Months) |
March
July November |
Approx. S $ 44, 000 | No Work Experience Req. | No. Gmat Req. |
| MBA – Managerial Accounting | James Cook University (JCU) Singapore Campus | James Cook University (Singapore) | 1.5 Years
(16 Months) |
March
July November |
Approx. S $ 44, 000 | No Work Experience Req. | No. Gmat Req. |
| MBA | Amity Global Business School | Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK | 1 Year | February
September |
Approx. 17,000 S$ | No Work Experience Req. | No. Gmat Req. |
Note: Examination fees and cost of other supplies are not in included in the above fee. This cost may be around S$5500 additionally
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Based on your interest area, future plans, career objectives, budget and several other factors, we help you select the right MBA programs in Singapore you must apply to. This is very important because you spend application fees per university, send out couriers and invest more during the process and not applying to the right set of Universities would mean a loss of money and time. We categorically suggest Ambitious, Moderate and Safe University options from which you can select from so as to create the right set of final Universities.
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Interview rounds:
National Universities in Singapore would want to do an interview round with you before finalizing your admissions. We provide you with mock rounds and help you build your confidence, so that you could establish to the University that you could contribute well to their MBA class.
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