Singapore is a Southeast Asian country with an open, trade-oriented economy. Its online business registration system is available through Bizfile. According to Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), most company registrations are approved soon after payment, while complex applications and cases that require referral-authority approval can take longer.
Students interested in business and management can choose from a range of programs in Singapore. The institutions below include autonomous universities, private education providers, a polytechnic, and an international university campus. As the qualifications and institution types differ, applicants should compare the awarding body, degree level, study mode, admissions requirements, and current tuition fees before applying.
The following is an some of the best list of business schools and institutions in Singapore.
Top Business Schools in Singapore
1. National University of Singapore
NUS Business School is part of the National University of Singapore. Its current program portfolio includes undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive education options.
The NUS Bachelor of Business Administration is a four-year Direct Honours program. Students can choose from nine majors. NUS Business School also offers 11 specialized Master of Science programs, an MBA, Executive MBA options, the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA, a Ph.D. program, and executive education courses.
Other options include double-degree and concurrent-degree pathways. Tuition fees vary by program and student status, so applicants should review the current fee information before applying.
2. Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Business School is part of Nanyang Technological University. Its programs combine business education with opportunities to study areas connected to technology, analytics, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
The school’s undergraduate admissions page describes a flexible three- to four-year framework with single-degree and double-degree options. Students can customize their studies through majors, minors, and specializations. Current double-degree choices include Accountancy and Business, Accountancy and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Business and Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
Graduate options include MBA formats, specialized master’s programs, executive education, and a Ph.D. program. Tuition fees vary substantially by program, study mode, and intake, so applicants should consult the current program page for the applicable amount.
3. Singapore Management University
- Study Program
- Degree(s) Offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., Doctorate
Singapore Management University (SMU) offers undergraduate and postgraduate education in business and related fields. Its Lee Kong Chian School of Business offers the Bachelor of Business Management and a range of graduate programs.
SMU’s university-level undergraduate options also include programs in accountancy, economics, computing, law, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. At the postgraduate level, the Lee Kong Chian School of Business offers specialized master’s programs, a Doctor of Business Administration, and Ph.D. options in business fields.
As program structures and fees differ, prospective students should check the page for their intended qualification and intake rather than relying on a single average tuition figure.
4. Management Development Institute Singapore
- Study Program
- Degree(s) Offered: Diplomas, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate
MDIS Business School is part of the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS). Its current business, management, and marketing portfolio includes programs ranging from international foundation diplomas to a doctorate.
Available subject areas include business, accounting, banking and finance, marketing, international business, analytics, fintech, and supply chain management. The current catalogue includes full-time, part-time, and selected e-learning options.
Some qualifications are awarded by partner universities. Examples include bachelor’s and MBA programs awarded by the UK’s University of Sunderland and a Doctorate in Business Administration awarded by Teesside University. Applicants should review the current catalogue because program availability and awarding partners may change.
5. Nanyang Polytechnic
Nanyang Polytechnic’s School of Business Management offers diploma programs designed to combine classroom learning with practical experience.
Its current diploma courses include Accountancy & Finance, Banking & Finance, Business Management, Food & Beverage Business, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Media & Communication Management, and Sport & Wellness Management.
Nanyang Polytechnic also offers overseas opportunities, including internships and student-exchange options. For Academic Year 2026 full-time diploma entrants who opt for the Tuition Grant Scheme, annual fees payable range from S$2,188.09 to S$13,778.59, depending on the student’s category. The institution states that the figures are subject to change, so applicants should check the latest figures.
6. Singapore Institute of Management
The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) was founded in 1964 on the initiative of Singapore’s Economic Development Board to support the country’s industrialization.
SIM Global Education (SIM GE), an arm of the SIM Group, offers more than 140 full-time and part-time academic programs through university partnerships. Its portfolio includes diploma, graduate diploma, bachelor’s, and master’s programs.
SIM has offered the University of Birmingham MBA in Singapore since 1993. The current program listing states that students must complete 180 credits and that the awarded degree and degree certificate are the same as those awarded in the United Kingdom.
Program availability, tuition fees, application periods, and delivery modes vary, so applicants should use the current SIM GE program listing when comparing options.
7. Singapore University of Social Sciences
The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) became an autonomous university in 2017. Its School of Business (SBIZ) offers business programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
SUSS offers both full-time and part-time study routes, as well as graduate programs and continuing education options. Students should check the page for their intended program because the available study mode, duration, and curriculum vary by qualification.
Tuition fees also depend on the program and the student’s status. For full-time undergraduate study, eligible students who receive a Ministry of Education Tuition Grant pay subsidized fees, while students who are not eligible pay unsubsidized fees. Singapore permanent residents and international students who opt for the Tuition Grant Scheme must sign a Tuition Grant Agreement with the Ministry of Education.
8. INSEAD Asia Campus
INSEAD is an international graduate business school with an Asia Campus in Singapore. Its other locations include a Europe Campus in France, a Middle East Campus in Abu Dhabi, and a San Francisco Hub.
INSEAD’s current degree portfolio includes the Master in Management, MBA, Global Executive MBA, Tsinghua-INSEAD Executive MBA, Executive Master in Finance, Executive Master in Change, and Ph.D. in Management. The school also maintains alliances and partnerships connected to the Wharton School, Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, and Sorbonne University.
9. Amity Global Institute
- Study Program
- Degree(s) Offered: Diplomas, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate
Amity Global Institute offers business and management programs at several levels, including diplomas, advanced diplomas, postgraduate diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and a doctorate.
The institute’s current business and management page lists full-time and part-time programs. Selected programs are also available through e-learning. As the available modes differ by qualification, applicants should check the individual course page before applying.
Amity Global Institute offers programs in collaboration with universities including the University of London, the University of Northampton, and Teesside University. Its current catalogue also lists a Doctor of Professional Practice in Business Transformation awarded by Teesside University.
10. James Cook University Singapore
James Cook University Singapore is the Singapore campus of James Cook University Australia. The Singapore campus is fully owned by the Australian university. James Cook University states that it is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.
The Singapore campus was the first private education institution in Singapore to receive the EduTrust Star award in 2015. It also received Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation for its business programs after an external review.
Bachelor of Business costs S$64,092 for domestic students and S$68,800.80 for international students. The MBA costs S$40,221 for domestic students and S$42,379.20 for international students. These fees include the applicable Goods and Services Tax and are subject to change in later years. Applicants should confirm the latest amounts.
Singapore offers a broad selection of business education options for local and international students. Before applying, compare the qualification awarded, awarding institution, tuition fees, admissions criteria, and study mode for each program.
For further information, a guide to Study in Singapore may be useful. You can also review these Available Business Programs for International Students.
