Mahidol University

Masters in Business Strategy (MBS)

Date
Cohort 1: 10 JANUARY 2026
Cohort 2: 12 September 2026

Duration
12 Months

Location
9A Fl., SIAMSCAPE Bulding, Bangkok, Thailand

One-year MBS,
at the center of Siam

The Master of Arts and Science Program in Business Strategy at Mahidol University Graduate School, developed in collaboration with Newton Business School, is a one-year intensive program in strategy, leadership, finance, and sustainability that shapes practical wisdom and prepares future leaders through Mahidol’s connection to Harvard’s global MOC network, cultivating graduates to become strategic thinkers and visionary business leaders who can integrate knowledge, skills, expertise, and ethics to navigate the complexities of today’s business world with creativity and effectiveness, with classes held in the center of Siam every Saturday and Sunday to provide convenient access for working professionals and enriched by a strong network of industry experts and leading organizations both in Thailand and abroad.

Mahidol University Graduate School and Newton Business School have signed an MOU, establishing a new collaboration to jointly offer the Master of Arts and Science Program in Business Strategy (MBS)

4 Program Modules

Learn through an intensive, module-based program designed to equip you with essential knowledge in strategy, leadership, finance, and sustainability.

Competitive Strategy

Master frameworks inspired by Michael Porter and the Porter Institute to achieve and sustain competitive advantage.

Understanding CEO

Explore the difference between leadership and management, and develop the vision to lead change.

Understanding CFO

Gain financial and risk management skills to drive growth, innovation, and organizational stability.

Business Sustainability

Integrate ethics and sustainability while navigating the challenges of the VUCA world.

Global Network,
Local Impact

Our Business Strategy program is part of the MOC: Microeconomics of Competitiveness Affiliate Network, developed by the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness at Harvard Business School. With more than 100 institutions worldwide, this network provides access to world-class curriculum, global collaboration in teaching and research, and cutting-edge knowledge in competitiveness. It prepares our students to become future leaders in their fields.

Competitive Strategy

  • Gain a global perspective and sharpen your skills in strategy, leadership, finance, and sustainability.
  • Learn directly from industry experts and business leaders through internships, field projects, and business networking opportunities.
  • Customize your journey with electives and independent study, focusing on areas that matter most to your career.
  • Build lasting connections through Mahidol’s collaboration with Harvard’s MOC Affiliate Network and a community of peers and alumni worldwide.
  • Complete an intensive one-year program with weekend classes in the heart of Siam at NewtonScape, designed for working professionals.