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Applications or enquiries for the Accreditation While offered in partnership with CDC Management Develop- Strathclyde International MBA in Malaysia Accreditation is a good guide to how a is ment (M) Sdn Bhd, responsibility for academic quality control should be submitted to: regarded by its peers. Strathclyde has gained full interna- resides with Strathclyde, and is the same as for the United tional accreditation, with all three accrediting bodies around Kingdom programme. Successful MBA students (via interna- Mr Soon Thiam Lam - Chief Executive the world - EQUIS (Europe), AMBA (International MBA quality tional centres) will be awarded the same Strathclyde University Ms. Cristina Magat - Marketing Manager assurance) and AACSB (North America) - approving the school MBA as all UK students. Ms. Pan Ju Yit - Programme Coordinator as offering excellent management education. in Malaysia How long will it take? CDC Management Development (M) S/B As one of only 57 business schools in the world with this stand- The Strathclyde MBA – International, has been specifically 501 Block F ing, and the only business school in Scotland to be accredited designed for busy executives who need to combine career and Phileo Damansara 1, so highly, Strathclyde continues to lead the way in high quality family commitments with the demands of MBA studies. This No.9 Jalan 16/11, business education. flexibility enables participants to graduate within two years. 46350 Petaling Jaya However, your studies may be spread over a longer period to a Selangor We also hold excellent ratings for both our research and the maximum of six years. MALAYSIA quality of our teaching. Subject to availability, those students wishing to accelerate Tel: 00 603 7660 8950 their studies may be able to join the full-time MBA progr­ amme Fax: 00 603 7660 8955 AMBA at Strathclyde University at the elective stage during May, June email: [email protected] (The Association of MBAs) and July each year. This enables you to complete your electives All Strathclyde MBA programmes are accredited by AMBA within a shorter period, as well as experience working with Strathclyde MBA Programmes and all students are eligible to join after enrolment on an participants from all over the world. Tel: +44 (0) 141 553 6118/6119 MBA course. Fax: +44 (0) 141 553 6162 www.mba.org.uk When can I start? email: [email protected] There are two intakes for the Strathclyde MBA in Malaysia – in www.strathclydemba.com April (applications being submitted by the end of February) and EQUIS in October (applications being submitted by the end August). (European Foundation for Management Development) Finalised course dates and timetables will be provided by CDC Strathclyde is one of only 24 UK business schools to receive Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd. EQUIS accreditation. www.efmd.be Applications Applicants should note that the Strathclyde MBA is distinctive in that all MBA students, in addition to a first degree or profes- AACSB sional qualification, must have several years’ relevant business (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) experience. Strathclyde received accreditation from this prestigious body in December 2003. Fees www.aacsb.edu Details of fees and payment by instalments are available from CDC Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd.

The Partnership

CDC Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd was founded in June 1999 by a group of experienced management profession- als. Its main study centre is located in Klang Valley.

How does the partnership work? CDC Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd is responsible for promoting the Strathclyde MBA in Malaysia, handling How does the programme work? enquiries, providing information and receiving applications. The study route to your part-time MBA is flexible with most The Strathclyde MBA To maintain high standards of consistency throughout the participants taking between two to two and a half years to - an excellent investment world, all admissions decisions are made by the University of complete. Each year is divided into two semesters starting Strathclyde. in October and April. Students are provided with a range of With so many MBA programmes on offer, your choice of text books, course workbooks, core learning materials, and school is crucial. An MBA from the University of Strathclyde CDC Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd provides local online access to the Strathclyde University library along with Business School is the best investment you can make in administrative services as well as holding counselling ses- physical and online access to the CDC libraries. your career as a professional manager. Strathclyde’s inter- sions, intensive seminars and examinations. SBS provides national reputation, combined with its high academic and teaching materials and sends Strathclyde University faculty In terms of teaching, for each subject students attend a selection standards, is your guarantee that your MBA will members to Malaysia to run intensive seminars. two day intensive seminar delivered by academics from retain its value in the years to come. Strathclyde University and scheduled over weekends. These All assessment is the responsibility of Strathclyde and seminars are mainly based around the core learning elements The Strathclyde MBA in Malaysia successful participants will be awarded a University of of each subject but also contextualised to cover the business The Strathclyde MBA has been available outside the UK Strathclyde Master of Business Administration. environment specific to the region. Additionally, throughout since 1988. Over 2000 course participants have now grad- the programme, students attend a range of workshops and uated, and over 1500 students are currently studying the The Strathclyde MBA simulations to enhance and develop their manag­ erial skills programme in their own country. The structure and content of the Strathclyde MBA are fully and competencies. explained in the main MBA brochure. The following sections This success is due to the unique delivery structure show how you can undertake the programme in Malaysia. Supporting all of this, participants attend weekly (evening developed with the local partner, incorporating elements of and/or weekend) counselling (tutorial) ses­sions delivered full-time, part-time and open-learning modes of study. How you can study for the MBA by locally appointed counsellors. The intensive seminars, The Strathclyde MBA in Malaysia incorporates a flexible workshops and counselling sessions ensure that all MBA stu- ‘ The Strathclyde MBA is one of the top business style of delivery – full-time, parttime and open-learning dents have the same learning experience and reach the same schools for strategy and overall it was a wonderful elements in a 180 credit format. Many participants continue standards as participants attending the MBA programme in and very meaningful experience. The subjects that to work while taking the course over two years. This makes the UK. Students enrolled on the programme can attend the are taught help students to analyse more critically our programme a viable and valuable alternative for you and intensive seminars, workshop and counsellling sessions in both external environments and internal capabil- your company since it combines the benefits of learning with either Malaysia or at any of the other international centres. ities for strategy. It requires us to view the things immediate practical application to your working environment. that affect an organisation from different and How is the course assessed? various viewpoints. One advantage of the Strath- Part-time study consists of a variety of learning methods: The course is assessed by a combination of written course- clyde MBA is it allows students to complete most work, in-class presentations and examinations. As far as assignments, and even their thesis or project, • Face-to-face teaching by Strathclyde University staff possible, coursework will be related to your work environment either as an individual or as a group. As students in Malaysia and the examinations are scheduled twice a year prior to the come from different backgrounds and industries, • Regular local counselling support at CDC Management end of each semester. The examinations and assignments are and from both Malaysian and multinational com- Development (M) Sdn Bhd set, marked and validated by the University of Strathclyde panies, our opinions and approaches are different • Home/private study with specially prepared academic staff, and are identical to and assessed on the same and we all learn from these various viewpoints.’ core learning materials basis as students undertaking the programme in the UK. Thus • Assignments and examinations set, marked and validated the MBA programme offered in Malaysia is the same as the Atsushi Ikarashi by Strathclyde University staff full-time mode in the UK in all aspects except delivery. MBA 2012