Lead in business.
Learn in Mandarin.

The Master of Business Administration (Mandarin) awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University.
The same UK degree, taught face-to-face in Mandarin in Singapore.
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Mandarin

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Why this MBA

Ambitious professionals need a different kind of MBA.

Whether you are building your career in Singapore or joining us from overseas, the challenge is the same: today’s professionals need more than a qualification. They need a transformative learning experience.
A modern MBA goes beyond theory, equipping you with strategic thinking, leadership capability and real-world problem-solving. Whether you aim to climb the corporate ladder, move into a new role or strengthen your professional standing, this MBA is designed to accelerate your growth.

Career advancement

Move from managing tasks to owning outcomes: P&L, strategy and teams.

Leadership competency

Lead responsibly across cultures, functions and international contexts.

Career switch

Build the credibility and vocabulary to move into a new function or sector.

Promotion & skills

Close the gaps in finance, analytics and strategy that hold promotions back.

Recognition & standing

A UK degree that reads clearly on any CV, in Singapore and beyond.

The awarding university

The Glasgow Caledonian University

GCU is one of Scotland’s largest and leading modern universities, with campuses in Glasgow and London. Its commitment to high-quality education, research for the common good and strong employer partnerships helps students build the careers they deserve.
No. 1
UK Modern University
Times & Sunday Times 2026
1st
in Scotland for sustainability
People & Planet 2024
  • Three intakes a year: January, May, September
  • 100% coursework, no written examinations
  • Flexible delivery built around working schedules
  • Strong employability focus
  • Student mobility opportunity
  • The same degree as awarded in the UK
The programme

9 Modules. 3 Terms.
12 Months.

Built around GCU’s commitment to the Common Good and the UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), designed for enterprising, socially minded professionals who intend to build sustainable businesses.

January intake

Start in January → graduate in December

May intake

Start in May → graduate in April

September intake

Start in September → graduate in August

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Read the business

Term one · 4 months
  • Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development
  • Marketing and Brand Management
  • Responsible Leadership Skills in International Contexts
  • Social Innovation Solutions
02

Lead it

Term two · 4 months
  • Strategic Management
  • Financial and Business Data Analysis
  • Methods for Business Research and Consultancy
  • Crisis and Operational Resilience
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Prove it

Term three · 4 months
  • MBA Project
The GCU MBA (Mandarin): every module is taught and assessed in Mandarin by our faculty.
Outcomes

Where this degree takes you next

Typical destination roles for MBA graduates in the Singapore market, with indicative monthly salary bands.
Ranges reflect published Singapore market benchmarks for mid-to-senior commercial roles and vary by sector, company size and individual track record. Market indications only, not a guarantee of employment, promotion or earnings.
* Source: Robert Half Singapore Salary Guide 2026 and published Singapore recruitment benchmarks.
of recruiters plan to maintain or increase hiring of business-school graduates
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*GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey 2026
recruiters expect AI to replace entry-level roles, raising the value of judgement
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*GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey 2026
of Singapore professionals believe switching employers offers greater earning potential
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*Robert Half Singapore Salary Guide 2026
Faculty

Taught by people who have actually run the business

Your lecturers are practitioners first: chartered accountants, finance leaders, consultants and academics who bring live cases into the classroom.

Dr Henry Wong

M&A & Supply Chain
A distinguished academic and corporate strategist with senior leadership in mergers and acquisitions, supply chain and organisational development. Doctorate from the University of Southern Queensland, with extensive operating experience across Asia Pacific.

Daniel Ong Siow Peng

Finance & Accounting
A Chartered Accountant (Singapore) and educator with over four decades spanning corporate finance, fund management and teaching, bridging complex financial theory and real-world application.

Yap Kian Wee

Corporate Finance & Investment
A former banker with over 20 years in corporate finance and investment advisory across Asia Pacific, including senior roles at Oracle, SAP and NetApp. MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and CFA Level II.

Dr Lim Yew Ban

Business Continuity & Risk
Over 30 years in business management and business continuity. PhD from the University of South Australia, and a contributor to Singapore standards SS507 and SS540. Certified BCCE and ABCP, bringing practical insight into organisational resilience.

Dr John Loh Foh Wah

Risk, Sustainability & Strategy
Over 30 years in engineering, sustainability, risk management and consultancy, including Director and Regional Manager roles in a major conglomerate. DBA from Teesside University, with 17 years teaching for UK universities.
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Admission

Your journey starts here

Academic requirement

Minimum age 21
  • An honours degree (at least a 2:2) and 3 years’ working experience
  • or a postgraduate qualification and 2 years’ working experience
  • or mature candidates aged 30+ with at least 8 years’ working experience
Applicants with other qualifications but significant work experience may be considered case by case.

Language requirement

One of the following
  • A pass in Chinese language at A-Level or equivalent
  • HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi): a pass in HSK 5
  • Evidence that your bachelor’s degree was taught in Mandarin