february-2011

Singapore, having one
of the most competitive
I economies in the
Asia Pacific region,
constantly desires an increasing pool
of both domestic and foreign talent.
The announcement to launch the
Arcadia University International M.B.A.
program in Singapore, the hub of South
East Asia, aligns perfectly with Aventis
mission to provide business leaders,
managers and other professionals with
a high-quality Accredited American
M.B.A. program in their quest for
personal development, career
growth and increased managerial
responsibilities.”
Question: Why Arcadia MBA?
The Arcadia Accelerated MBA offers a
potent combination of key ingredients
which we believe will make it a top
draw for working professionals. These
factors includes
12 months Accelerated Program
In today’s rapidly evolving global
Is an MBA
really worth it?
environment and shortened
economical cycles; time is money. Most
MBAs are structured over a 18 to 24
months period. Arcadia Accelerated
one year MBA, with classes conducted
over weekend blocks while demanding,
allows our students to recoup their
MBA investment quicker than any other
program and more importantly meets
the need of busy professionals and
expatriates seeking to complete their
graduate education in the shortest
time frame.
Critical Business Network Arcadia
University’s International M.B.A.
offers concentrations in Finance,
Entrepreneurship and Leadership
attracts professionals from across
all sectors. Successfully launched
in August 2010,its inaugural cohort
attracted 29 professionals, more than
half of whom are senior managers and
directors of multinational corporations
such as Apple Inc., Honeywell, IBM,
Panasonic, Hyatt International and Visa
International, which set the foundation
for a potent network of lifelong
business relationship.
Reasonably priced at S$28,000,
while not compromising on the
Academic quality, international
prestige of an Accredited US MBA
program makes Arcadia MBA a smart
investment choice for professionals.
This fact is well recognized in US with
Arcadia rated as a “Best Buy” by
Barron’s for the 12th straight year.
Arcadia’s rich industrial heritage
also sets it distinctively apart from
other business schools through its
unwavering commitment towards
delivering practical driven curriculum.
Instead of a traditional 20,000 words
dissertation, Arcadia Global Capstone
project incorporates industry visits,
CEO sessions and business case
reviews to fulfil its promise of a truly
distinctively global, integrative, and
personal learning experience.
International perspectives, Arcadia
What makes Aventis the No.1 Graduate
School in Singapore?
At Aventis, we pride ourselves in
our ability to feel the pulse of the
industry and we are not afraid to
break new grounds in keeping with
the needs of the market by offering
industry specific courses and
services. One of which is the Aventis
Professional Career Coaching
services which aims to help
individuals discover what they really
want to do with their lives and then
build upon a strategy to achieve it.
Aventis commitment to the
development of PMETs and our
unique ability to integrate academic
education with professional
ADVERTISING FEATURE
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE DEAN OF AVENTIS SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, PROFESSOR
DAN LEVIN (PHD, WHARTON)
development and career success
ensures that we build a lifelong
relationship with our students, alumni
and corporate clients, offering infinite
networking, upgrading and career
opportunities under one seamless
platform which we believe is the one of
the first in Asia.
The modules of my Arcadia
International M.B.A. course which I
have completed in Aventis have far
exceeded the learning expectations
I’ve experienced in other institution’s
courses. I must say that Aventis has
opened the door to my dream; it has
paved the road which I am currently
on. I have had the opportunity to
experience and learn from the
most instrumental lecturers. The
teaching will propel anyone to
a journey of successful career.
The value of the course offering
has changed my life and built my
confidence in the business world.
I highly recommend the Arcadia
International M.B.A. to anyone
who wishes to experience a tour
to a great learning, knowledge
sharing and ultimate wisdom,”
Ms Kris Kwek, Assistant Vice
President, Software Solutions
Division, ECS Computers (Asia).
is ranked #1 in the nation (US) for
study abroad, and Arcadia’s graduate
Business students don’t just talk about
the global marketplace—they travel to
developed and emerging economies
through their International Business
Experiences. Arcadia MBA faculty are
also drawn from US, Europe and Asia to
offer a truly global perspective for our
students.
At Aventis, we offer our students
the best of both worlds, students
considering an MBA are recommended
to enrolled into the ACBSP accredited
Arcadia University MBA which focuses
on teaching quality and graduate
outcome whilst students who are keen
to specialize in professional disciplines
such as Finance, Organizational
Psychology or Marketing are
recommended to read the Baruch
College, City University of New York
specialized Master of Science degree.
Baruch College is America’s Largest
AACSB Accredited Business School.
EXECUTIVE
MASTERS
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Executive MSc Finance
Executive MSc Marketing
Executive MSc HR & Leadership
Executive MSc Psychology (I/O)
Executive MSc Bus Info System
GRADUATE
DIPLOMA
Social Psychology & Counselling
Organisational Psychology
Human Capital Development
Talent Management
Training & Development
Marketing
Finance & Investment
Accounting & Finance
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Graduate Admission Department, 100 Orchard Road #04-100, Concorde Hotel, Singapore 238840
Tel: +65 6720 3333 Fax: +65 6720 2222. Email: admissions@aventis.edu.sg. Website: www.aventis.edu.sg