Scholarship Applications: ASEAN Master’s Program in Sustainability Management – Phase II

Job Description

Program Objective

To develop competent candidates for key posts in government and business, who can partake in leading economic development toward environmental sustainability.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must be nationals of ASEAN member countries.
• Must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (members or associate members of the ASEAN University Network Secretariat).
• Maximum age of 30 years at the time of application.

Details of Funding

Selected ASEAN candidates will receive a full scholarship covering:

• Tuition Fee: Full tuition exemption for the entire program duration.
• Living Expenses: Monthly stipend during the program period.
• Travel Support: Coverage for program-related travel, including the six-week stay in Norway.
• Miscellaneous Study Expenses: Includes laptop, books, and local travel costs.

Program Structure

The 18-month program consists of:

Jun – Jul 2026: Pre-MBA: Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Managerial Economics, Statistics for Business Decision

Aug – Dec 2026: Semester 1 (45 ECTS): Business Ethics for Sustainability, Leadership Communication, Marketing Management, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Operations and Technology Management, Financial Management

Feb – Jun 2027: Semester 2 (45 ECTS): Capstone courses — Strategic Management, General Business Environment, and Concentration courses — Energy Resource Management, Urban Planning and Management, Marine Resources and Coastal Management, Food Security and Conservation Management, Research Methods.

Aug – Dec 2027: Semester 3 (30 ECTS): Internship, Master’s thesis, and six-week stay in Norway

Application Timeline

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

Shortlisting: April 2026

Interviews and Final Selection: April – May 2026

Pre-MBA Courses: June – July 2026

Program Commences: August 2026

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application documents through the official program website.

Website: https://www.asean-sustainability.mba/

All documents must be submitted in English.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Required Documents

• Color photograph with formal attire (passport-sized)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Motivation Letter
• Scan of a valid passport
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from the applicant’s school or institution
• Legalized undergraduate certificate and transcript (English version)
• Academic Potential Test score (for Indonesian citizens only): PAPs UGM, TPDA PLTI, or TPA Bappenas with minimum score of 500
• Certificate of English Proficiency: Minimum TOEFL PBT 550, or TOEFL iBT 80, or IELTS 6.0, or an English proficiency guarantee letter from selected ASEAN Universities

Program Highlights

• Dual degree: M.B.A. from Universitas Gadjah Mada and M.Sc. from University of Agder, Norway
• Full scholarship for 20 ASEAN students per batch
• International exposure through a six-week stay in Norway
• Concentration areas: Energy, Urban Planning, Marine Resources, Food Security
• Industry partnerships with leading organizations, including DNV, YARA, Tinfos, and more
• Strong alumni network across ASEAN in sustainability-focused careers

DEADLINE: March 31, 2026