Aventis School of Management

What Aventis School of Management does

Aventis School of Management (legally Aventis Graduate School Pte Ltd) is a Singapore-based private for-profit graduate education institution founded in 2007, operating from a single campus at Concorde Hotel on Orchard Road. The school delivers part-time Executive MBA, specialised Master's, and Graduate Diploma programmes aimed at mid-career professionals and senior executives — its average student is 43 years old with 28.2 years of working experience. All degrees are awarded through partnerships with three UK universities (University of Roehampton since 2007, University of West London since 2021, and University of Chichester since 2024), enabling Aventis to issue internationally recognised qualifications without holding its own degree-granting charter.

The product portfolio spans four pillars aligned with Singapore's SkillsFuture Future Economy framework: Business & ESG (Executive MBA, MBA, MSc Global Logistics & SCM, MSc HRM & Organisational Psychology); Social Sciences (MSc Psychology, MA Counselling & Psychotherapy, MA Special Education); Health Services (MBA Healthcare Management, MSc Health Psychology, Gerontology diplomas); and Frontier Technology (M.Tech programmes in Cyber Security & AI, Data Science & AI, Computing & AI, Machine Learning & Intelligent Systems). Delivery uses Zoom live-stream and the Moodle LMS, with coursework-based assessments rather than examinations. The school also operates a parallel SkillsFuture-funded short-course platform (aventistraining.com) including a WSQ-funded Generative AI & ChatGPT workshop, broadening access to lower-friction modular credentials.

The business model is tuition-driven, with multi-instalment payments for degree programmes (DBS 12-month interest-free instalments available), SkillsFuture subsidies for short courses (up to 70% WSQ funding), and non-refundable application fees (S$218 local / S$150 international). Go-to-market is sales-led, combining dedicated programme advisors, webinars, events, and a structured referral programme (S$400–S$1,000 per referral). The customer base comprises 2,800+ executives from 38+ countries and an 80,000+ lifetime learner pool. Aventis holds EduTrust certification (valid through April 2030), is a member of AACSB and EMBA Council (one of only 4 Singapore schools in EMBA Council), and carries accreditations from SAC, IHRP, SHRM, and EC-Council, anchoring its regulatory and reputational moat.

Name

Aventis School of Management

Legal name

Aventis Graduate School Pte Ltd

Website

https://aventis.edu.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aventis School of Management is a Singapore-based private graduate education institution founded in 2007, delivering part-time Executive MBA, Master's, and Graduate Diploma programmes for mid-career professionals through partnerships with UK universities. It serves executives across Business, Social Sciences, Healthcare, and Frontier Technology sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Business School Education

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC), University/School Admissions Outsourcing & Enrollment Management (EOM) (EDAIACAC)

Keywords

• Graduate business education
• Executive MBA programs
• Part-time masters degrees
• Graduate diploma courses
• Professional skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Graduate Programme Tuition: Revenue from part-time and full-time graduate programmes including Executive MBAs, specialized Master's degrees, and Graduate Diplomas. Fees are paid over instalments throughout the programme duration.
2. SkillsFuture WSQ Courses: Short courses funded through SkillsFuture Singapore with up to 70% WSQ funding plus SkillsFuture Credit claimable. Provides continuing education for workforce upskilling.
3. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee of S$218 for local students and S$150 for international students on Student Pass.
4. Referral Rewards (Cost): Referral programme where Aventis pays S$1,000 per approved Master's application and S$500 per Graduate Diploma referral as a marketing cost to acquire new students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aventis School of Management is a Singapore-based graduate school that delivers part-time and full-time Executive MBA, specialised Master's degrees, and Graduate Diploma programmes to working professionals in partnership with UK universities (University of Roehampton, University of West London, and University of Chichester). The school also offers SkillsFuture Singapore-funded short courses including a WSQ-certified Generative AI and ChatGPT workshop, with curriculum spanning Business & ESG, Social Sciences, Health Services, and Frontier Technology disciplines.

Product overview

Aventis Graduate School is a leading graduate education institution for working professionals in Singapore, established since 2007 with over 80,000 learners worldwide. The institution operates as a multi-product educational platform offering Executive MBAs, specialised Master's degrees, and Graduate Diplomas in partnership with internationally respected UK universities (University of Roehampton, University of West London, University of Chichester). The product portfolio spans five primary categories: Business & ESG programs (Executive MBA, MBA, MSc Global Logistics & SCM, MSc HRM & Organisational Psychology); Social Sciences programs (MSc Psychology, MSc Coaching Psychology, MA Special Education, MA Counselling & Psychotherapy); Health Services programs (Executive MBA Healthcare, MBA Healthcare Management, MSc Health Psychology); Frontier Technology programs (M.Tech Cyber Security & AI, M.Tech Data Science & AI, M.Tech Computing & AI, M.Tech Machine Learning & Intelligent Systems); and over 20 Graduate Diploma specialisations. Additionally, Aventis offers SkillsFuture Singapore-funded short courses including a Generative AI & ChatGPT workshop. Programs are delivered part-time (evening/weekend) and full-time formats, with flexible online Zoom live stream delivery, and utilise the Moodle learning management system for course materials and student resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive MBA (Business Administration)

Quantifiable outcome

• #1 Largest Part-time MBA in Singapore
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• University of ChichestercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UK university partner offering Master of Technology programmes in Cyber Security & AI, Data Science & AI, Computing & AI, and Machine Learning & Intelligent Systems. Ranked Top 30 UK Universities (Guardian University Guide 2026) and University of The Year for Teaching Excellence 2026.
• University of West LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021UK university partner offering part-time and full-time graduate programmes. UWL is ranked among top 100 universities in the UK for research quality.
• University of Roehampton, LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007UK university partner awarding degrees including MBA, MSc Global Logistics & SCM, Master of Arts in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, MSc Psychology, MSc Coaching Psychology, MSc Health Psychology. Roehampton is ranked 10th in Times Good University Guide and 5th in London for Counselling (Complete University Guide 2023). 77% of research rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in REF 2021.
• SGInnovatemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration providing access to network of over 7,000 regional and global corporations offering go-to-market support, joint product development opportunities, and investment funding for frontier tech programmes.
• Artificial Intelligence Singapore (AI Singapore)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for AI programmes providing AI4I certification upon programme completion. AI Singapore connects students to AI ecosystem and research capabilities.
• Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) SingaporemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHRP-endorsed Skills Badges awarded to graduates of Master of HRM and Organisational Psychology and Graduate Diploma in Human Capital Development for Effective Performance Management and Workplace Health and Wellbeing.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved SHRM Recertification Provider enabling HR professionals to earn SHRM continuing education credits through Aventis programmes.
• Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull accreditation of Master of Arts in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy programme ensuring graduates meet professional standards for counselling practice in Singapore.
• EC-CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered partner providing cyber security training certifications. EC-Council is the world's leading certification provider of cyber security training.
• SAFRAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with SAFRA for professional development and networking opportunities for members.
• Workforce Singapore (WSG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment agency partnership for workforce development programmes and employment support.
• Singapore e2i InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment and Employability Institute partnership for skills development and training initiatives.
• Singapore Nurses AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration supporting continuing professional development of nursing and healthcare professionals in Singapore.
• International Association for Counselling (IAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered Education Institute status with international NGO holding UN consultative status (ECOSOC, WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF and ILO).
• The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of CILT Singapore, the global professional body for supply chain, logistics, and transport professionals representing over 32,000 members across 40 countries.
• NTUCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with National Trades Union Congress for professional development and training support.
• Association of Educational Therapists (Singapore) - AETSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership supporting educational therapy standards and professional development.
• United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember committed to Principles for Responsible Management Education aligned with mission to shape responsible future leaders.
• AACSB InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of AACSB Business Education Alliance. One of only 8 Business Schools in Singapore that is part of the AACSB International Business Education Alliance alongside SUSS, NUS, and SMU.
• Executive MBA Council (EMBAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Leading Global Executive MBA Council. One of only 4 Business Schools in Singapore that is a member alongside NUS, SMU, and NTU.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• INSEAD: Global top-ranked business school with a major Singapore campus. Directly competes for executive MBA and Master's talent in Singapore and Southeast Asia, though INSEAD operates at a significantly higher price point and global brand tier.
• ESSEC Business School (Asia-Pacific campus): ESSEC operates a Singapore campus and is one of the few international business schools with a strong on-the-ground presence in Singapore, offering MBA and executive education that competes directly with Aventis's part-time executive offerings.
• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS): SUSS is a public university offering part-time graduate programmes for working adults. Directly comparable to Aventis in target audience and part-time format, and a fellow AACSB Business Education Alliance member in Singapore.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: SP Jain operates a Singapore campus offering MBA and Master's programmes targeting working professionals and international students. Comparable to Aventis in private-school positioning, international focus and pricing tier.
• Amity Global Business School (Singapore): Amity operates a Singapore campus offering MBA, Master's and Diploma programmes aimed at working professionals and international students. Closely comparable to Aventis on target customer, programme mix and price tier.
• Kaplan Singapore: One of Singapore's largest private education providers, offering degrees via UK/Australian university partnerships in business and related fields. Comparable to Aventis on degree-awarding partnerships, fee tier and part-time audience.
• SIM Global Education: Singapore's largest private education group offering degree pathways through UK, US and Australian university partners. Comparable to Aventis in graduate business offerings, SkillsFuture-funded short courses and reliance on international university partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore Management University (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business: Singapore's leading public university business school offering MBAs, EMBA and Master's. Directly competes for the same mid-career professional segment as Aventis but with subsidised tuition, deeper faculty and stronger brand recognition; also an EMBA Council co-member.
• National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School: NUS Business School is the apex Singapore business school offering NUS MBA, EMBA and specialised Master's. Competes head-on with Aventis in part-time and executive segments, with substantially larger resources and global ranking; also an EMBA Council co-member.
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Nanyang Business School: NTU's Nanyang Business School offers the Nanyang MBA, EMBA and specialised Master's. Competes with Aventis in the same Singapore part-time and executive market at subsidised price points and is an EMBA Council co-member.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance16 records

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Funding overview

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