THE ARCADIA MBA – MBA WITH AN INTERNATIONAL PRESPECTIVES Take this opportunity to join Singapore fastest growing MBA Program. The Arcadia MBA is an Accelerated Master program aims to equip business leaders and professionals with comprehensive set of skills and strategy that can be applied in real business situations. Delivered by top international faculty from across the world, this Top Ranked US MBA program aims to focuses on enhancing and strengthening management expertise of executives and professionals. Completed over a 12 Months Part-time basis, the objective of this MBA Program is instant Return of Investment (ROI) - learn it on Saturday and apply it on Monday. The end result is an executive, who is a superior decision maker, and well prepared for senior management or international management Founded in 1853, Arcadia University is a top-ranked University 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'. About Arcadia University

2. 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

3. Pennsylvania, United States of
America
Founded in 1853, Arcadia University is a top-ranked
University 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.’

4. Pennsylvania, United States of
America
 Founded in 1853 – over 150 years of academic
excellence
 Top-ranked Tier 1 university located in
Pennsylvania, USA
 Accredited by Middle States & ACBSP , Hallmarks of
an internationally recognized qualification
 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

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

7. 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.

8. Accolades & Rankings
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
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’

9. Accolades & Rankings
• Ranked 1st in USA for the percentage of undergraduate students
studying abroad - Open Doors report 2008 & 2009
• Listed as one of the Best North-Eastern Colleges
• Placed in the top 10% of all higher education institutions in the
Mid-Atlantic region
•Recognized as a “Best Buy in College Education” for the 13th
straight year - Barron’s

10. Accolades & Rankings

11. 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 agencies
for higher education institutions recognised by the Singapore Civil Service Sector for
employment

12. International Accreditation
The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
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).

13. 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.

14. Value of an MBA?
Acquisition of New Knowledge
Acquire new management techniques, strategic thinking,
leadership, critical analysis of solutions to business challenges
Career opportunities, personal development and financial returns
The 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)
Did you know?
Develop a totally diverse network of new friends, business associates
and potential employers! – regionally, culturally and professionally
“As of 2008, there are
more than 250,000 US Gain insights from different perspectives
MBA students enrolled
MBA faculty and course-mates offer different views & insights into
and more than 100,000
US MBA degrees different managerial styles, leadership approaches and business
awarded annually” practices.
Personal challenge and achievement
– Graduate Management
Admission Council Test your personal and professional ability to deal with an
(GMAC) March 2010 academically challenging yet rewarding programme

15. Why an American MBA ?
“80% of the world’s MBA candidates would consider the USA as the #1 destination for
MBA programs”
– QS World MBA Applicant Survey

16. 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.

17. The Arcadia MBA
Master of Business Administration with a Global Perspective
 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

18. The Arcadia MBA
Master of Business Administration with a Global Perspective
The Arcadia General MBA syllabus comprises of 10 courses:
1. BA 530 Global Issues of Social Responsibility & Law
2. BA 540 Multinational Marketing
3. BA 560 Managing in the Global Workforce
4. BA 580 Shareholder Value Management
5. BA 600 Leadership for Effective Organizations
6. BA 620 Managerial Economics
7. BA 640 Operations and Technology
8. BA 680 International Finance
9. BA 670 International Business Experience
10. BA 695 Global Strategic Management

19. The Arcadia MBA
Master of Business Administration with a Global Perspective
Spend another 3 months to complete an additional 3 modules towards your preferred
area of MBA business concentration.
Leadership specialisation
BA 602 Power and Politics
BA 603 Contemporary Issues in Leadership
BA 604 Global Organizational Development
Entrepreneurship specialisation
BA 604 Global Organizational Developments
BA 610 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
BA 612 E-Commerce
Finance specialisation
BA 681 Securities Analysis
BA 682 Mergers and Acquisitions
BA 683 Investment Banking

21. The Arcadia MBA
Master of Business Administration with a Global Perspective
 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”
Sat Sun Mon-Thurs Sat Sun
9am-5.30p 9am-5.30p Revision 9am-5.30p 9am-5.30p
m m Break m m

22. The Arcadia MBA
International Business Experience
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.

23. The Arcadia MBA
What I didn’t Learn in Business Schools : Real World Strategies
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.
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.

24. 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.
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

25. The Arcadia MBA
What I didn’t Learn in Business Schools : Real World Strategies
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.
IBM Singapore, sharing experience
their Global Talent Management
Strategy including talent
Management, Leadership succession
planning and managerial assessment

26. The Arcadia MBA
What I didn’t Learn in Business Schools : Real World Strategies

27. The Arcadia MBA
Distinguished Faculty

28. The Arcadia MBA
Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead

29. The Arcadia MBA
Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead
Adjunct Faculty from Asian Universities are also selected to provide a Asian
Perspectives of the Education

30. The Arcadia MBA
Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead
Adjunct Faculty from Asian Universities are also selected to provide a Asian
Perspectives of the Education
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.

31. The Arcadia MBA
Assessment Criteria's’
Students will be assessed thru a combination of:
• Attendance & Class participation
• Assignments,
• Class Presentations
• Quizzes
• Group work
• Examination
Different Faculties will adopt different teaching
pedagogy and assessment preferences.
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.

32. The Arcadia MBA Singapore
Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead
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%
Average age: 35.8
Average years of working experience: 9.5

33. The Arcadia MBA Singapore
Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead
Managing Director - United Graphics Pte Ltd
General Manager – Panasonic Factory Solutions
Executive Director - Actuated Associates Pte Ltd
Executive Director - Totex International Ltd
Executive Asst Manager - Hotel Hyatt Singapore
Vice President, Int’l CNA Sales - Mediacorp
Vice President – CIMB Bank
Asst Vice President , Software – ECS Computers
Head of Navigation & GIS - AGIS
Sales & Marketing Director - Oriental Group Marketing
HR Director - HeidelberyCement Asia
Director - PRIME Security Services
Director - Portman Institute of Technology
Director , Manufacturing - Affymetrix Pte Ltd
Asst Director - Aventis School of Management
Senior Manager - SE Ship Management

34. The Arcadia MBA Singapore
Excellent Networking Opportunities ahead
Regional Sales Manager – Siemens
Regional Product Manager – Robert Bosch
Product Manager – Singapore Telecoms Ltd
Area Training Manager - Intuitive Surgical
Operations Manager - LAL Offshore Marine
HR & Finance Manager - ISS Group Asia
Pricing Analyst – John Deere
IT Project Manager - Hewlett Packard Singapore
Account Sales Manager - Honeywell
Regional Sales Manager - ERICO Ltd
Senior Information Security Analyst - Visa Inc
Software Engineer - Ogilvy & Mather
Premier Field Engineer - Microsoft Singapore
IT Consultant - IBM Singapore
Product Specialist - Apple Operations Europe

36. 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 SK
General Manager
Panasonic Singapore

37. The Arcadia MBA
What Our Alumni Says ..
“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 Lee United Graphixs
Managing Director
United Graphixs (Pte) Ltd
“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 Lim
Regional Sales Manager
ERICO Limited

38. International Recognized Degree
Same Degree as On-campus
Graduates will be conferred with the same degree awarded on-campus in
Arcadia University, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

39. Admissions

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

41. Welcome to the BIG Arcadia Singapore Family!
From all of Arcadia MBA SN1 & 2….

42. The Arcadia MBA
Internationally Recognized Qualification
Graduates will be conferred with the same degree awarded on-campus in
Arcadia University, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

43. Arcadia MBA
 1 year - 20 executive weekends
 100% taught by international faculty
 1 Int’l Business Experience
 100% Coursework
 1 module at any time
 No dissertation required
 Incorporates Executive Cert BA

44. The Arcadia MBA
Admission Criteria
 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

45. Aventis School of Management – Shaping Global Leaders
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.

46. Memberships & Accreditations
 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)

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

48. EXECUTIVE MASTER PROGRAMS
As the Leading Graduate School in Singapore, Aventis trains over 500 PMETs
and Business Leaders in our suite of Graduate programs annually
• Master of Business Administration
• EMSC Finance
• EMSC Marketing (International Business)
• EMSC HR & Global Leadership
• EMSC Psychology (I/O)
• EMSC Info Systems & Bus Computing

49. GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
As the Leading Graduate School in Singapore, Aventis offers a suite of over 15
Graduate Diplomas programs across 7 Disciplines
• 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

50. Executive Education Programs

51. 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

52. Aventis Career Advisory & Executive Coaching for PMETs
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

53. Executive Placement Program

54. International Placement Opportunities

56. 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.
Contact our Professional Consultant @ 6720 3333|
info@aventis.edu.sg for an appointment

57. For more information
Contact Our Professional Consultant
Today
Call :6720 3333 |info@aventis.edu.sg | www.aventis.edu.sg

58. THANK
YOU
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