KUALA LUMPUR: The Asia School of Business (ASB) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management have renewed their partnership, extending a decade-long collaboration that has positioned ASB as a premier institution for business education in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Established in 2015 through a partnership between Bank Negara Malaysia and MIT Sloan, ASB has significantly advanced in research, education, and innovation, producing leaders who are making impactful contributions globally.
Over the past decade, ASB has distinguished itself with programs such as the Master of Business Administration, Executive MBA, and Master in Central Banking, each fostering leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of global business and central banking. The institution’s faculty, recognized with multiple international awards, contribute extensively to societal, business, and governmental advancements.
ASB’s curriculum stands out in the region, emphasizing intellectual rigor and practical application through its signature action learning approach. This pedagogy, combined with ASB’s unique flipped classroom model, ensures that in-class time is optimized for immersive, hands-on experiences. Students benefit from lectures by both ASB’s distinguished faculty and visiting MIT professors, with an extended immersion program at MIT Sloan further enhancing their academic exposure.
“This renewed collaboration marks a significant milestone for MIT Sloan as we deepen our engagement with the Asia School of Business,” stated Georgia Perakis, Interim Dean of MIT Sloan. “This partnership enables us to expand educational opportunities in the ASEAN region and continue delivering innovative programs to a diverse pool of talented students.”
Professor Sanjay Sarma, ASB’s CEO, President, and Dean, remarked, “Our partnership with MIT Sloan has been instrumental in providing our students with a transformative educational experience that merges academic excellence with real-world application. Positioned at the heart of ASEAN, ASB is ideally situated to prepare students for the rapidly evolving challenges in AI, data science, and sustainability, fostering a mindset of growth and adaptability.”
Key Highlights of the ASB-MIT Sloan Collaboration:
- World-Class Faculty: Courses are delivered by ASB’s resident faculty alongside visiting MIT Sloan professors, offering a blend of diverse and global perspectives.
- Innovative Curriculum: The curriculum combines the rigorous academic standards of MIT Sloan with ASB’s innovative methodologies, equipping graduates with skills to thrive in a fast-evolving global market.
- Action-Based Learning: Students engage in real-world projects, collaborating with industry leaders to tackle live business challenges through case studies and simulations.
- Global Networks: ASB students gain access to MIT Sloan’s extensive network of alumni, faculty, and industry leaders worldwide.
- Continuous Learning Pathways: ASB graduates have exclusive pathways to MIT Sloan’s Master of Science in Management Studies (MSMS) program, ensuring continuous academic and professional development.
Looking Ahead:
ASB is redefining business education in ASEAN and beyond. Through initiatives like Agile Continuous Education (ACE), ASB offers hybrid learning solutions tailored for professionals, featuring modular, stackable, and digitally verified micro-credentials. These innovations underscore ASB’s commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
Situated in the dynamic ASEAN region, ASB bridges emerging markets with global opportunities, cultivating a new generation of leaders ready to address contemporary challenges in technology, sustainability, and global business.
