Overview of Asia School of Business
Founded in 2015, the Asia School of Business (ASB) is a pioneering business school established in collaboration between Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank of Malaysia) and the MIT Sloan School of Management. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ASB operates as a private, research-driven institution committed to advancing business education in the region. ASB serves a select cohort, with its full-time MBA program typically enrolling around 40–50 students per intake, and an expanding faculty of over 30 full-time and visiting professors. The school has a single, state-of-the-art campus designed for immersive learning and global engagement.
ASB is best known for its world-class MBA and Executive Education programs, which integrate rigorous management theory with hands-on, real-world experience. Its signature Action Learning curriculum ensures students work directly with diverse organizations across Asia, addressing live business challenges. The institution’s innovative educational model—shaped by MIT Sloan’s academic standards—emphasizes analytical rigor, entrepreneurship, and global leadership. ASB consistently features in regional MBA rankings and its graduates are widely recognized for their high employability and impact across sectors. Collaborative research, faculty exchanges, and student immersion projects with MIT Sloan further cement ASB’s global academic reputation.
Student life at ASB is vibrant and internationally oriented. The compact, inclusive campus fosters a close-knit community, bringing together students from over 25 countries annually. A range of clubs—spanning entrepreneurship, social impact, consulting, and culture—along with regular seminars, networking events, and leadership retreats, energize campus life. ASB supports its students with modern residential facilities, comprehensive wellness services, and a suite of career development resources. Opportunities abound for participation in sports, the arts, and community outreach, encouraging holistic personal and professional development.
ASB’s mission is to develop transformative, principled leaders who drive innovation and positive change in Asia and beyond. Guided by a commitment to global citizenship, inclusivity, and sustainable impact, the school fosters a unique environment where academic rigor meets real-world relevance in the service of a better and more equitable future.
