PROGRAM DETAIL
Degree Granted: M.A.N.B.
Qualification Framework:Â Level 8
Program Duration: 1 Academic Year
Program Level: Graduate
Program Entry: Regular / RPEL
Program Credits: 40 SCU / 40 SCH / 80 ECTS
Mode of Study: Distance Learning
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced with Structured Learning Phases
Mode of Assessment: Quiz, Assignment, Graduation Examination
Language: English
Location: Asynchronous
Total Tuition Fee: $18.000
Scholarships: Up to 90%
Start Date: Anytime
Student Support: 24/7
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of Applied Neuroscience and Business (MANB) at Enigma Business School is an interdisciplinary and applied graduate program designed to integrate neuroscience, cognitive science, and business management in understanding and improving human behavior, decision-making, and performance within organizational and market contexts.
The program examines how brain mechanisms influence leadership, consumer behavior, strategic decision-making, learning, motivation, and organizational performance. Rather than focusing on clinical neuroscience, the MANB emphasizes applied neuroscientific insights that inform business strategy, leadership effectiveness, marketing, and organizational design.
Delivered through a flexible distance learning model, the MANB is ideal for professionals seeking a scientifically grounded approach to leadership, management, marketing, and organizational innovation.
Program Objectives
The MANB program aims to:
- Develop applied understanding of neuroscience relevant to business and management
- Strengthen insight into cognitive and emotional processes in decision-making
- Enhance leadership effectiveness through neuroscientific perspectives
- Build competence in applying brain-based insights to organizational and market challenges
- Prepare graduates for advanced interdisciplinary roles bridging neuroscience and business
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the MANB program, graduates will be able to:
- Explain key neuroscientific principles underlying human cognition and behavior
- Apply brain-based insights to leadership, management, and marketing contexts
- Analyze decision-making processes using neuroscience-informed frameworks
- Design interventions that enhance learning, motivation, and performance
- Integrate ethical considerations in applied neuroscience applications
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Student Profile
The MANB program is designed for:
- Business leaders and managers seeking neuroscientific insight
- Marketing, consumer behavior, and branding professionals
- HR and organizational development practitioners
- Consultants in leadership, learning, and performance
- Professionals interested in interdisciplinary business science
Why Choose This Program?
- One of the few applied neuroscience and business programs globally
- Strong integration of neuroscience, psychology, and management
- Focus on ethical and responsible application of neuroscience
- Flexible self-paced distance learning format
- AI-supported learning for complex concept clarification
- International accreditation program
- ISO-certified institution
- Global recognition and degree verification
Program Structure
The MANB program consists of 40 credits, structured into sequential Learning Phases that guide students from neuroscience foundations to advanced business application.
The curriculum is composed of:
- Core Courses (70%) – 28 credits
- Specialization Courses (30%) – 12 credits
Specialization courses are completed in the final Learning Phase, following mastery of core neuroscience foundations.
Learning Phase Framework
- Phase 1: Foundations of Neuroscience and Cognition
- Phase 2: Brain, Behavior, and Decision-Making
- Phase 3: Applied Neuroscience in Business and Leadership
- Phase 4: Specialization Phase
This framework ensures scientific grounding and applied relevance within a self-paced learning model.
Curriculum and Syllabus
Core Courses (28 Credits)
Course | Credits |
Foundations of Applied Neuroscience | 4 |
Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Behavior | 4 |
Neuroscience of Decision-Making and Judgment | 4 |
Emotion, Motivation, and Performance Neuroscience | 3 |
Neuroleadership and Organizational Performance | 3 |
Consumer Neuroscience and Neuro-Marketing | 3 |
Learning, Memory, and Brain-Based Development | 3 |
Research Methods in Applied Neuroscience | 4 |
Total Core Credits | 28 |
Specialization Courses (12 Credits)
To be defined and selected in the final phase of the program.
- Neuroleadership
- Neuromarketing
- Neurocognitive & Emotional Intelligence
- Applied Neurotechniques And Executive Performance
- Decision Neuroscience And Behavioral Strategy
- Consumer Neuroscience
- Organizational Neuroscience And Talent Systems
- Ethics And Governance of Neuro-Applications
- Learning And Development Neuroscience
- Innovation And Creativity Neuroscience
Specialization will allow students to focus on a specific business domain aligned with career interests and industry needs.
Learning Methodology
- Self-paced online learning
- Modular, neuroscience-informed course design
- AI Teaching Assistant for scientific and conceptual clarification
- Applied interdisciplinary cases and neuroscience-informed assignments
- Independent and reflective learning approach
Each Course consists of 12 Modules, forming one complete Learning Phase.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
- Background or interest in business, psychology, neuroscience, or related fields recommended
- English proficiency suitable for graduate-level interdisciplinary study
- Eligibility for RPEL and credit transfer may be assessed
Admissions Process
- Online application submission
- Academic and professional document review
- Admission decision by the Academic Committee
- Enrollment confirmation and onboarding
Admissions operate under a Rolling Admission System.
Assessment and Evaluation Method
All assessments are designed at graduate-level academic rigor, emphasizing conceptual integration, applied analysis, and ethical judgment.
Assessment methods include:
- Module-based quizzes
- Analytical and applied interdisciplinary assignments
- Case-based neuroscience application analysis
The MANB program is coursework-based and does not require a thesis.
Completion Requirements
To be awarded the MANB degree, students must:
- Successfully complete all required courses and credits
- Demonstrate satisfactory academic performance
- Adhere to academic integrity and ethical standards
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MANB program are prepared for roles such as:
- Neuroleadership and Performance Consultant
- Behavioral and Decision Strategy Advisor
- Consumer Insight Specialist
- Learning and Organizational Development Consultant
- Interdisciplinary Business and Innovation Analyst
- Neuromarketing Consultant
- Consumer Neuroscientist
- Behavioral Strategist
- Chief People Officer (CPO)
- Organizational Development Director
- User Experience (UX) Researcher
- Leadership Development Consultant
- Neuro-Management Coach
- Consumer Insight Manager
- Talent Management Specialist
- Human Factors Engineer
- Employee Experience Designer
- Market Research Director
- Change Management Lead
- Product Designer (Behavioral Design)
- Training & Development Manager
- Decision Scientist
- Corporate Wellness Consultant
- Brand Strategist
- Innovation Manager
International Accreditation And Global Recognition
The Master of Applied Neuroscience and Business at Enigma Business School is internationally accredited by SEAAC (South East Asian Accreditation Council), ICDLA (International Commission for Distance Learning Accreditation), EDLC (European Distance Learning Commission), GABDE (Global Accreditation Board for Distance Education), and IAHRM (International Association of Human Resources Management). All of these institutions are highly respected accreditation bodies in ASEAN, EU and the USA.
Program Notes
The Master of Applied Neuroscience and Business at Enigma Business School represents a cutting-edge and ethically grounded graduate program that bridges neuroscience and business, equipping professionals to lead, decide, and innovate based on scientific understanding of the human brain.
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