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

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Required courses

This category provides a comprehensible foundation in the essential theories and frameworks that underpin successful business strategy, leadership, and sustainability. It emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex ideas comprehensibly in the business world.

Module 1: Understanding Competitive Strategy

This module introduces students to the critical concepts of competitiveness and industry dynamics, inspired by foundational theories of competitive advantage by Michael Porter collaborating with the globally renowned Porter Institute, a leader in the study of competitiveness. Students will engage with frameworks that provide insights into achieving sustainable competitive advantage in competitive markets.

  • GRBS 501 World of Competition – Essentials of Competition
  • GRBS 502 World of Strategy – Essentials of Strategy

This module emphasizes the differences between leader and manager, providing
students with a perspective on managers who focus on operational efficiency and leaders who focus on vision and changes. Students will explore the critical distinction between two roles in a company: leader (change and direction) and manager (order and consistency), enabling them to understand, choose, and excel in their roles within organizational environments.

  • GRBS 503 World of Management (CHO, COO) – Essentials of Management
  • GRBS 504 World of Leadership (Leadership, CEO) – Essentials of Leadership

This module focuses on the financial pillars of an organization, equipping students with knowledge to manage risks, investments, and compliance effectively. It highlights the indispensable role of CFOs in guiding company expansion, stability, and innovation through sound financial stewardship.

  • GRBS 505 World of Financial Management – Essentials of Financial, Compliance and Funding
  • GRBS 506 World of Strategic Finance – Essentials of Investment and Company Valuation

This module integrates the principles of ethical leadership and sustainable business
practices to address global challenges and promote long-term value creation. It introduces the concept of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) to help students understand and adapt to the dynamic forces shaping the modern business environment.

  • GRBS 507 World of Geopolitics and Climate Change – Essentials of Sustainability
  • GRBS 508 World of Business – Essentials of Business Philosophy and Business Ethics

* Required Courses 24 credits are divided into 4 modules, and students are required to register for all 4 modules