Course Objectives

The IEMBA is structured to facilitate participating executives and managers to learn and  contribute towards learning through their shared experiences. The MBA courses, seminars and workshops provide all participants with opportunities to test their analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.

Learner's Outcome 

Upon successful completion of the PGSM IEMBA, students will be able to:

1) Collect relevant information across a range of areas pertaining to a current situation, analyse that information and synthesise it into an appropriate form in order to evaluate situations and alternative courses of action that may be contemplated.

2) Learn the concepts, process in the production and marketing of goods and / or services; the management of resources and operations.

3) Learn the development of appropriate business policies and strategies within a changing context to meet stakeholders' interest.

4) Understand and appreciate the principles and concepts of management and organisations and to apply these concepts to understand business practices.

5) Understand the impact of contextual forces of organisations including legal systems, ethical, economic, environmental, social and technological change issue, international developments, corporate governance and intercultural diversity.

Course Duration: 18 months long.

Assessments: For Core Subjects : 2 assignments plus one open book case study examination.

Programme Structure: 8 core subjects + 2 specialisations + 1 final project

Faculty Members: Combination of foreign and local lecturers as per MQA guideline.

Lists of Subjects

Tier 1: Direct entry into programme

i) Prospectus who obtained highest qualification of Bachelor in Business or equivalent. OR

Tier 2: Need to go through bridging programme before enrolling into programme

i) Prospectus who obtained highest qualification of non bachelor in business programme OR

ii) Prospectus who obtained highest qualification below bachelor degree qualification

Exemptions: Case to case basis,

i) preferrably ACCA holder (Inclusive part 3),  OR

ii) professional qualifications, OR

iii) transfered students

Why PGSM IEMBA?

1) Testimonies Patrick Sennyah Specialist Writer News Straits Times (NST) : ‘Unlike other colleges, students at Mantissa College are assured of hands on approach. The open-door policy adopted by Principal Dr William Chua makes it easy for students to meet and discuss with the lectures at anytime. Mantissa College is excellent in accommodating to meet our busy schedules. There are plenty of open discussions during classes, while lecturers are also ready to spend time with you after class hours. Overall, my 18 months programme at Mantissa College was very rewarding and I successfully obtained my MBA. I would strongly encourage students, especially those who are looking for flexibility to choose Mantissa College as their choice.’

2) Nishioka Sachiko (from Japan) Managing Director Mishima Bussan Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ‘Completing MBA from PGSM (ESG) is a demonstration of my commitment to prepare myself for a higher leadership position. I have realized that my MBA classes provided me a real world situation where I could apply theoretical concepts previously learned. PGSM does not just offer an outstanding MBA, it gives one-step further by developing, the skills that are most required in International Business.’

Our Graduates are attached to the following companies...

News Straits Times (NST), Hong Leong Bank Berhad, CIMB Bank Berhad, YTL Power International Berhad OSK – UOB IGB Group, Toyota Pamot Sabah (IOI corporation) Ablemen & Talent Advertising Malaysia Zimbabwe Embassy West Wing Technologies Sdn. Bhd Mishima Bussan Malaysia Sdn Bhd

1. The MBA is awarded by which university?

• Paris Graduate School of Management (PGSM) / Ecole Superieure de Gestion (ESG)

2. Why do an MBA from France?

• To meet the demands of today's society, the top level international MBAs are designed to train future international business leaders who can operate with vision, innovation, and collaboration in a dynamic and changing global environment.

• In France, most of the MBA participant body represents a diverse and talented group of professionals representing a wide range of ages, disciplines, and cultures.

• To-day, France is considered as the leader in Economy amongst the European Union countries. Therefore, to do an MBA in France is an excellent entrance gate to develop business in France or in any other European country.

3. Why study International Executive Master of Business Administration (IEMBA) under PGSM?

• It has MQA full accreditation – status A

• Top 18th Business School in France out of 200 over Universities and top 3 Business School in Paris, as per 2010 [ESG]

• PGSM ranked 1 among business university in France (Le Point Magazine, February 2008)

• The only one large Parisian School to deliver the rank of Master in 5 years

• Recognized and accredited by the QAA in Europe, AQF in Australia, NZQF in New Zealand & 6 Regional Accreditation Board in USA including NCA

• A continuous assessment more is used where each module is accessed via coursework and open-book exam

• The ESG Business School in Paris is proud to extend its international activity by concluding an agree with the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE), UK

• 3 months of student exchanges to Paris is available – Terms and conditions apply.

• Accredited by International Professional Bodies including American Accreditation Financial Management (AAFM) and American Accreditation Professional Management (AAPM)

4. What is the ranking for this University?

• As per the year 2010, Paris Graduate School of Management (PGSM) / Ecole Superieure De Gestion is ranked 18th out of 200 over business schools in France and it is also the top 3 Business School in Paris.

5. Language of delivery would be French or English?

• It will be taught in English.

6. What is the course or study duration for PGSM IEMBA?

• It is approximately 18 months.

7. What are the entry requirements for PGSM IEMBA programme?

• Tier 1 – Direct Entry

Highest qualification of Degree in Business

• Tier 2 – Bridging Program Required before moving into main stream programme

Highest qualification in Diploma or below OR

Highest qualification of Degree in non-business related field OR

Working experiences more than 5 years

8. What specializations are included in this IEMBA programme?

• Banking & Finance

• IT Management

• International Management

• Project Management

• Strategic Management

• Marketing

• International Business

9. When would be the intake for PGSM BBA programme?

• January, May & August

For further information, please contact our programme consultants at

(006-03)-77285215