THE ARCADIA MBA THE ARCADIA MBA 1 YEAR US MBA (Part Time)

This is your chance to secure an internationally recognized and accredited MBA degree from one of America’s Top

Ranked Universities in 12 months.

3 optional concentrations: Finance |Leadership |Entrepreneurship

Pennsylvania, United States of America

Founded in 1853, Arcadia University is a top-rankedUniversity in Pennsylvania (USA) and a national leader in study abroad and international education.

Arcadia University resides on a beautiful campus distinguished by historic buildings, including Grey Towers Castle, a U.S. National Historic landmark officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance.

U.S. News & World Report 2011 rates Arcadia as a Tier 1 American University and ranks it amongst the Top 30 Master’s Universities in the North. It is lauded in several other categories such as having one of the Top Study Aboard programs in America, as a ‘Top-and Upcoming School’ and a ‘Great School at a Great Price.’

Pennsylvania, United States of America

Founded in 1853 – over 150 years of academic excellence

Top-ranked Tier 1 university located in Pennsylvania, USA

Resides on Grey Towers Castle, a Beautiful National Historic Landmark Recognized by United States government for its historical significance.

Liberal Arts Institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students with over 80 undergraduate and graduate programs

Accredited by Middle States & ACBSP , Hallmarks of an internationally recognized qualification

“Our vision for Arcadia University is both urgent and exhilarating.” - Lois Haber, Former Chair of Board of Trustees

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Pennsylvania, United States of America

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: CARL (TOBEY) OXHOLM III

HARVARD UNIVERSITY Juris Doctor, cum laude, Harvard Law School, June 1979 Master of Public Policy, Kennedy School of Government, June 1979

 AMHERST COLLEGE Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, June 1975

The Arcadia Promise

A Distinctively Global, Integrative, Personal Learning Experience

The Arcadia Promise affirms that students will have a distinctively global, integrative and personal learning experience that prepares them to contribute and prosper in a diverse and dynamic world.

With more than 100 programs around the world – and faculty commitment to bringing global perspectives into all facets of the curriculum, Arcadia turns the world into a classroom for all our students.

US News & World Report 2012

• Ranked 25th among ‘Best Master’s Universities in the North’• Ranked 15th among ‘Great Schools, Great Prices’• Ranked 2nd among ‘Top Up-and-Coming Schools’

US News & World Report 2011

• Ranked 30th among ‘Best Master's Universities in the North’• Ranked 30th among ‘A+ Options : Master’s Universities North’• Ranked 2nd among ‘Up-and-coming Master Universities (North)’• Cited as one of the best study abroad programs to watch out for, alongside with Columbia, NYU, Boston University, UPenn

Accolades & Rankings

• Listed as one of the Best North-Eastern Colleges• Placed in the top 10% of all higher education institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region

• Ranked 1st in USA for the percentage of undergraduate students studying abroad - Open Doors report 2008 & 2009

•Recognized as a “Best Buy in College Education” for the 13th straight year - Barron’s

Accolades & Rankings

Accolades & Rankings

International Accreditation

Arcadia University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, one of key regional accreditation agenciesfor higher education institutions recognised by the Singapore Civil Service Sector for employment

ACBSP is the premier accrediting association for business schools and programs with a focus on teaching excellence in the classroom while encouraging scholarly research.

Worldwide only 520 Business Schools have achieved the ACBSP Accreditation Status

Arcadia MBA program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

International Accreditation

The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

International Networks

There are 3 international Campuses globally:

• Pennsylvania, USA

• Paris, France

• Singapore (ASEAN)

In addition, Arcadia’s College of Global Studies sends 3,000 students from colleges and universities around the country to 100 different study abroad programs at some of the finest universities across the globe.

Acquisition of New Knowledge

Career opportunities, personal development and financial returnsThe Executive MBA Council show that 23% of students salaries increase (43% actually received the promotion!). 67% of students say the program greatly increased their ability to be promoted.

Networking (probably the most valuable and intangible outcome)

Gain insights from different perspectives

Personal challenge and achievement

Did you know?Did you know?

““As of 2008, there are As of 2008, there are more than 250,000 US more than 250,000 US MBA students enrolled MBA students enrolled and more than 100,000 and more than 100,000 US MBA degrees US MBA degrees awarded annually”awarded annually”

– Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) March 2010

Acquire new management techniques, strategic thinking, leadership, critical analysis of solutions to business challenges

Develop a totally diverse network of new friends, business associates and potential employers! – regionally, culturally and professionally

MBA faculty and course-mates offer different views & insights into different managerial styles, leadership approaches and business practices.

Test your personal and professional ability to deal with an academically challenging yet rewarding programme

Value of an MBA?

““80% of the world’s MBA candidates would consider the USA as the #1 destination for MBA programs”

– QS World MBA Applicant Survey

Why an American MBA ?

World Leader in Graduate Education - MBA originated from United States in 1940s

USA remains as the World’s Top destination for MBA students followed by UK, Canada, Australia and France – QS Top MBA Applicants Survey

Dynamic Education System – Asia, Australian and UK Degree holders will benefits from learning from a new education system

Practical & Applications Oriented - Most American MBAs emphasize coursework/ team participation and focus on business strategy rather than dissertation.

Why an American MBA ?

12 months Part time : 10 Courses | 20 Executive weekends

3 Concentrations : Entrepreneurship | Leadership | Finance

Global Faculty : Taught by international faculty from USA, Europe and Asia

Case Studies & Applications Focus - on business strategy from an International Perspective

International Business Trip to meet Business Leaders of foreign companies, governments and institutions (optional)

Diverse Business Networks: Well attended by MNCs including Apple Inc., Honeywell, IBM, Panasonic, Hyatt International and Visa International

The Arcadia MBA Master of Business Administration with a Global Perspective

1. BA 530 Global Issues of Social Responsibility & Law2. BA 540 Multinational Marketing3. BA 560 Managing in the Global Workforce4. BA 580 Shareholder Value Management5. BA 600 Leadership for Effective Organizations6. BA 620 Managerial Economics7. BA 640 Operations and Technology8. BA 680 International Finance9. BA 670 International Business Experience10. BA 695 Global Strategic Management

The Arcadia General MBA syllabus comprises of 10 courses:

The Arcadia MBA Master of Business Administration with a Global Perspective

Finance specialisationBA 681 Securities AnalysisBA 682 Mergers and AcquisitionsBA 683 Investment Banking

Entrepreneurship specialisationBA 604 Global Organizational DevelopmentsBA 610 Entrepreneurship and InnovationBA 612 E-Commerce

Leadership specialisationBA 602 Power and PoliticsBA 603 Contemporary Issues in LeadershipBA 604 Global Organizational Development

Spend another 3 months to complete an additional 3 modules towards your preferred area of MBA business concentration.

The Arcadia MBA Master of Business Administration with a Global Perspective

Sat Sun Mon-Thurs Sat Sun

9am-5.30pm

9am-5.30pm

Revision Break

9am-5.30pm

9am-5.30pm

Executive Mode: 10 Courses in 12 months

Classes for each module are conducted over 2 consecutive weekends per month

30 Face to Face contact hours

Taught by International Faculty

Online Support Via Arcadia E-Learning Platform

Incorporate 2 Weeks “MBA Refresher” Course”

The Arcadia MBA Master of Business Administration with a Global Perspective

A key attraction of the Arcadia MBA program is the choice of an optional 7 days international business travel experience for students to gain first-hand knowledge of the challenges of global businesses in either a developing or a developed economy.

Alternatively, students can complete this requirement through a onsite visit to companies and organisations based in Singapore.

The Arcadia MBA International Business Experience

Chief Executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, Mr Phillip Overmyer sharing with Arcadia MBA students on the Economic Strategies of Singapore amidst the recent financial turmoil.

Jetstar Asia CEO, Ms Chong Kit Lian, sharing with Arcadia MBA students on her turnaround strategy on how to evolve her start up budget airline into a formidable regional player in the Aviation industry.

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What I didn’t Learn in Business Schools : Real World Strategies

Sentosa Leisure Group - Divisional Director (Corporate Planning),, sharing with Arcadia students on how Sentosa has evolved from a laidback sleepy island resort into a vibrant and exciting world class tourist destination and its marketing and growth strategies

The Arcadia MBA

What I didn’t Learn in Business Schools : Real World Strategies

Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce, Ms Laurel Deal sharing with the group on the ABCs of doing business in Singapore and the many areas of possible business opportunities for new investors coming into Singapore.

Edelman, Leading Global PR Agency sharing with the group on how social media has changed the traditional ways PR activities are implemented, its growing impact and implications for the future.

The Arcadia MBA

What I didn’t Learn in Business Schools : Real World Strategies

IBM Singapore, sharing experience their Global Talent Management Strategy including talent Management, Leadership succession planning and managerial assessment

The Arcadia MBA

What I didn’t Learn in Business Schools : Real World Strategies

The Arcadia MBA Distinguished Faculty

The Arcadia MBA Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead

The Arcadia MBA Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead

Adjunct Faculty from Asian Universities are also selected to provide a Asian Perspectives of the Education

The Arcadia MBA Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead

David Edwards has over 25 years of experience in the legal fraternity across both private and government agencies including British Military Government, British Foreign Office, Bechtel Group, London, UK Mission to United Nations, Washington DC. Mr Edwards holds a LLB from University of Bristol, UK and CMG of UK Service to HM Diplomatic Service where he was appointed the Justice of Peace HK. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty of Singapore Management University and on the panel of mediators, Singapore Mediation Centre. His area of specialisations includes Ethics, Corporate Governance, Business Law and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Adjunct Faculty from Asian Universities are also selected to provide a Asian Perspectives of the Education

Students will be assessed thru a combination of:

• Attendance & Class participation• Assignments, • Class Presentations• Quizzes• Group work• Examination

The appointed professor will inform the students at the commencement of class on the actual assessment methods that would be used for that specific course.

Different Faculties will adopt different teaching pedagogy and assessment preferences.

The Arcadia MBA Assessment Criteria's’

Average age: 35.8Average years of working experience: 9.5

Age:30 & below : 15%31 - 40 : 45%41 - 50 : 34%51 and above : 6%

Industries represented:Infocomm: 20%Engineering : 15%Sales/Marketing : 15%Manufacturing: 10%Education / Training : 10%Accounting/Finance : 5%Human Resource: 5%Hospitality : 5%Telecom: 5%Shipping / SCM: 5%Life Sciences: 5%

The Arcadia MBA Singapore Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead

Executive Asst Manager - Hotel Hyatt Singapore

Sales & Marketing Director - Oriental Group Marketing

Managing Director - United Graphics Pte Ltd

HR Director - HeidelberyCement AsiaDirector - PRIME Security Services

Executive Director - Actuated Associates Pte Ltd

Director - Portman Institute of Technology

Asst Director - Aventis School of Management

Vice President, Int’l CNA Sales - Mediacorp

Head of Navigation & GIS - AGIS

Executive Director - Totex International Ltd

Director , Manufacturing - Affymetrix Pte Ltd

Asst Vice President , Software – ECS Computers

Senior Manager - SE Ship Management

General Manager – Panasonic Factory Solutions

Vice President – CIMB Bank

The Arcadia MBA Singapore Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead

Area Training Manager - Intuitive Surgical

IT Consultant - IBM Singapore

Product Manager – Singapore Telecoms Ltd

Software Engineer - Ogilvy & Mather

Premier Field Engineer - Microsoft Singapore

Product Specialist - Apple Operations Europe

Account Sales Manager - Honeywell

Senior Information Security Analyst - Visa Inc

Operations Manager - LAL Offshore Marine

HR & Finance Manager - ISS Group Asia

IT Project Manager - Hewlett Packard Singapore

Regional Sales Manager - ERICO Ltd

Regional Sales Manager – SiemensRegional Product Manager – Robert Bosch

Pricing Analyst – John Deere

The Arcadia MBA Singapore Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead

The Arcadia MBA The Arcadia MBA What Our Alumni Says ..

“The value of the course offering has changed my life and build my confidence in the business world. I highly recommend the Arcadia IMBA to anyone who wish to experience a tour to a great learning, knowledge sharing and ultimate wisdom.”

Kris Kwek Vice President, Software Solutions Division

ECS Computers (Asia) Ltd

“The flexibility offered by selected weekend classes, the practicality of the modules combined with the mind-stimulating interaction among peers made this a most ideal programme for frequent business travellers and anyone who seeks a perfect work-life balance between work, studies and family.”

Ling SKGeneral Manager

Panasonic Singapore

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“The Arcadia MBA has given me great insights into the business world with the opportunity to learn from distinguished professors. They provide a wide understanding of the subject matters and are able to apply the concepts in the current market situations. The time spent on this course is worth every minute of it.”Jason LimRegional Sales ManagerERICO Limited

“The most enriching parts are when professors share their industry experiences, engaging the class through real life examples, situations and issues. That’s when the ‘out of classroom’ experiences are most deeply rooted and come in handy.”Renny LeeManaging DirectorUnited Graphixs (Pte) Ltd

What Our Alumni Says ..

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Same Degree as On-campusInternational Recognized DegreeInternational Recognized Degree

Graduates will be conferred with the same degree awarded on-campus in Arcadia University, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

AdmissionsAdmissions

Registered with the Council for Private Education & Ministry of Education Singapore

Welcome to the BIG Arcadia Singapore Family!

From all of Arcadia MBA SN1 & 2….

Graduates will be conferred with the same degree awarded on-campus in Arcadia University, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

The Arcadia MBA Internationally Recognized Qualification

1 year - 20 executive weekends1 year - 20 executive weekends

100% taught by international faculty100% taught by international faculty

100% Coursework100% Coursework

No dissertation requiredNo dissertation required

Arcadia MBAArcadia MBA

1 Int’l Business Experience1 Int’l Business Experience

1 module at any time1 module at any time

Incorporates Executive Cert BAIncorporates Executive Cert BA

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of at least 3.0 plus

Minimum 3 years of professional/managerial experience.

Personal Statement of Intent 2 letter of references Detailed Professional Curriculum vitae

Note: “Candidates that do not fulfill any of the above requirements could be consider on a case-to-case basis for “Conditional Admission” subjected to approval by the Executive Director of the MBA program

The Arcadia MBA Admission Criteria

Aventis School of Management is a leading Graduate School which is an affiliated member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and European Council for Business Education (ECBE). Unlike most business schools which rely heavily on academic research, Aventis’s rich industrial heritage sets it distinctively apart through its unwavering commitment towards delivering practical driven curriculum.

Through its close collaboration with professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM UK) and American Association for Financial Management (AAFM). Aventis qualifications are industry driven and recognized by professional bodies internationally. Aventis serves as the locus for professionals and leaders to share; explore and exchange real life solutions to business challenges. Every year, business leaders from across the world gathered at Aventis to share and exchange business knowledge and experiences.

Aventis School of Management – Shaping Global Leaders

One of the only 5 business schools in Singapore that is registered with European Foundation for Management Development.

An institutional member of the European Council for Business Education.

A full member of the Prestigious Executive MBA Council of over 250 top business schools across the world such as INSEAD, Babson College, UCLA, UCBE, Cornell, Helsinki School of Economics, NUS and NYU.

An accredited Study Centre of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.

An academic participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UN-GC), the world’s largest corporate social initiatives

A registered Business School members of the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM)

Memberships & Accreditations

Established in Singapore since 2006, Aventis is registered with the Council for Private Education (CPE), Ministry of Education Singapore. As a Leading Institute of Higher Learning, Aventis trains over 2,000 students and participants annually in its suite of Executive

Masters, MBA, Graduate Diploma and Professional Certifications programs

Registered with the Council for Private Education & Ministry of Education Singapore

• Master of Business Administration

• EMSC Finance

• EMSC Marketing (International Business)

• EMSC HR & Global Leadership

• EMSC Psychology (I/O)

• EMSC Info Systems & Bus Computing

EXECUTIVE MASTER PROGRAMSAs the Leading Graduate School in Singapore, Aventis trains over 500 PMETs and Business Leaders in our suite of Graduate programs annually

• Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

• CIM Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing

• Graduate Diploma in Finance & Investment

• Graduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance

• Graduate Diploma in Portfolio & Investment Strategy

• Graduate Diploma in Social Psychology & Counseling

• Graduate Diploma in Training & Development

• Graduate Diploma in Counter-Terrorism & Security

Management

GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMSAs the Leading Graduate School in Singapore, Aventis offers a suite of over 15 Graduate Diplomas programs across 7 Disciplines

Executive Education Programs

Corporate Training & Conferences

Aventis organizes over 60 seminars, workshops, in house corporate training and

conferences annually , reaching out to over 2,000 PMETs and Business Leaders

We facilitate connections between students, corporate recruiters and alumni.

Staffed by a team of experienced professionals, our key goal is to help students tap a wide array of resources and opportunities ensure that they secure the relevant information, advice and guidance to make the right connections.

Our career services includes

• Career Coaching • One to one Counseling • Career & Industry talk • Mentoring program • Executive Search• Business Consulting Opportunities

Aventis Career Advisory & Executive Coaching for PMETs

Executive Placement Program

International Placement Opportunities

Test Drive Our Programs

The hallmark of a quality education lies in the quality of the faculty and the profiles of the participants. At Aventis, we firmly believe that the only way to determine the quality of our education is to “Experience it”.

We take pride in our programs and encourage you to “Test-Drive” our program at absolutely no cost. You are welcome to join our classes and interact with our students, exchange ideas with our faculty and most importantly experience the quality of our education experience before making the decision.

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