Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme (Institut Teknologi Bandung)
A unique 2-year experience
Combine a one-year MBA from the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) with our master's degrees.
Adam Smith Business School
Study with us on the Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme, and you'll join a world-leading business school with a reputation for excellence.
The Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow is a triple accredited international busiess school which is evidence of our high-quality degrees and the world-class learning experience you can receive.
As a Business School, we're one of the best in Europe (95th, Financial Times, December 2022).
Apply today and earn a world-class education and student experience that is second to none.
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Programme structure
The Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme is an exciting partnership designed in collaboration with the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), allowing you to combine a one-year MBA from our partner uni in Asia with our master's degrees.
The programme draws on both European and Southeast Asian-specific business experiences, giving you a unique insight into leadership in today's international business world.
You'll spend your first year studying in Indonesia on the ITB MBA programme before joining us in Glasgow for the second part of your journey on our Glasgow MSc.
At Glasgow, you'll have the choice of one of four, world-class MSc programmes including:
- International Human Resource Management & Development
- Finance & Management
- International Management & Design Innovation or
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
Year 1 MBA
MBA ITB offers professional and entrepreneurship streams which are consistently ranked as the best graduate business programs in Indonesia.
MBA ITB aims to develop you to become innovative leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset for the betterment of business, government, and society.
The curriculum includes fundamental core and tailored elective courses designed to challenge you to discover practical business solutions through real-world applications in the context of an emerging economy such as Indonesia.
Our distinguished faculty members with solid academic backgrounds and industrial expertise facilitate your learning experience by using case methods, lectures, simulations, and team projects to apply important business concepts in real-world settings.
You will be trained to be adaptive and agile in making strategic decisions in the current disruptive and complex business environment.
Year 2 MSc
Once in Glasgow, choose between one of four world-class, triple accredited MSc programmes, including International Human Resource Management & Development, Finance & Management, International Management & Design Innovation, or Financial Technology (FinTech).
International Human Resource Management & Development
This programme will allow you to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of contemporary human resource management and human resource development within an international context.
- 8 core courses
- 2 optional courses
- 1 independent piece of research work in the form of a dissertation
Finance & Management
This programme will provide you with a thorough understanding of management and financial management within a global context.
- 6 core courses
- Either 2 finance courses (20 credits each) or one finance (20 credits) and 2 management courses (10 credits each)
- 1 independent piece of research work in the form of a dissertation
International Management & Design Innovation
This programme will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of how design in practice operates and to examine its importance to a modern international company.
- 8 core courses
- 1 substantial independent piece of work in the form of a project or dissertation.
Financial Technology (FinTech)
Fast-moving trends in technology and banking have altered the landscape for those seeking to make an impact in the world of finance. The MSc Financial Technology provides an advanced education in the multiple converging skills and knowledge bases that are required by the organisations of the future.
- 7 core courses
- Optional courses
- Fintech Pathways Project, choosing from an Industry, Start-up or Research Pathway
Fees
Tuition fees for 2023-24
MBA
UK & International
- Full-time fee: £8,500
MSc
UK
- International Human Resource Management & Development MSc: Full-time fee £10,920
- Finance & Management MSc: Full-time fee £10,920
- International Management & Design Innovation MSc: Full-time fee £10,920
- Financial Technology (FinTech) MSc: Full-time fee £10,920
International
- International Human Resource Management & Development MSc: Full-time fee £22,344
- Finance & Management MSc: Full-time fee £23,496
- International Management & Design Innovation MSc: Full-time fee £22,344
- Financial Technology MSc: Full-time fee £26,280
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme at ITB includes:
- A 2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent
- Your degree must meet the pre-requisites of the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School MSc
Shortlisted potential students will be invited for a short interview with the Programme Director or alternate as there is limited space for this highly competitive programme.
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)
•6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
•IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Common equivalent English language qualifications accepted for entry to this programme:
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
•90 overall with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements, this includes TOEFL mybest.
Pearsons PTE Academic
•59 overall with minimum 59 in all subtests
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
•176 overall, no subtest less than 169
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Oxford English Test
•7 overall with no subtest less than 6
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
LanguageCert Academic SELT
• 70 overall with no subtest less than 60
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Password Skills Plus
•6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Trinity College Tests
•Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses
Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
Alternatives to English Language qualification
•Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
o students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
•Undergraduate 2+2 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
o students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study. Our courses give you:
- direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS);
- essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University;
- flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.
For more detail on our pre-sessional courses please see this page:
We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:
- Heriot Watt
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Middlesex University
- Manchester University
- Reading University
- Edinburgh University
- ST Andrews University
- UCL
- Durham
How to apply
Ready to apply? The University of Glasgow processes applications via our online application.
As part of the application process, you need to submit the following supporting documents:
- A personal statement
- A CV outlining your work experience
- Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English).
Please note, there will be an interview as part of the process.
The deadline for applying is the 31 August 2024.
Funding opportunities
If you require funding for your master's degree, begin your research as soon as possible.
Students applying to the Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme at the University of Glasgow will not be eligible for internal University of Glasgow scholarships, as our fees are already reduced under the Euro-Asian MBA-MSc programme partnership.
You can however apply for external scholarships and search our scholarships database.
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English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)
•6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
•IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Common equivalent English language qualifications accepted for entry to this programme:
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
•90 overall with Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements, this includes TOEFL mybest.
Pearsons PTE Academic
•59 overall with minimum 59 in all subtests
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
•176 overall, no subtest less than 169
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Oxford English Test
•7 overall with no subtest less than 6
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
LanguageCert Academic SELT
• 70 overall with no subtest less than 60
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Password Skills Plus
•6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Trinity College Tests
•Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.
•Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses
Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
Alternatives to English Language qualification
•Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
o students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
•Undergraduate 2+2 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
o students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study. Our courses give you:
- direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS);
- essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University;
- flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.
For more detail on our pre-sessional courses please see this page:
We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:
- Heriot Watt
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Middlesex University
- Manchester University
- Reading University
- Edinburgh University
- ST Andrews University
- UCL
- Durham
How to apply
The University of Glasgow processes applications via our online application.
As part of the application process, you need to submit a personal statement and a detailed CV outlining your work experience with specific emphasis on the managerial roles and responsibilities.
Please note, there will be an interview as part of the process.
Application deadlines
International & EU applicants: 25 July 2025
UK applicants: 22 August 2025