Master of Business Administration
Built for Leaders in Motion

Cambodia’s fastest-growing industries need managers who think strategically. The Paragon MBA is designed for working professionals ready to lead — without stepping away from their career.

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Credits to graduate

Semesters • All courses online, selected courses also in hybrid format

WHY PURSUE AN MBA — BY THE NUMBERS

The demand is growing in Southeast Asia. The opportunity is now.

2 in 3

Employers in East & Southeast Asia predict increased demand for MBA graduates in the next 5 years • GMAC 2024

84%

Of MBA graduates globally say the degree improved their professional situation • GMAC

💬 From Our Student Community

52%motivated by career advancement & promotion

42%aim to lead a company or team after graduation

Anonymous poll • Paragon MBA Telegram community

ADMISSIONS

How to apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submitting early improves your chances of securing a place in the next cohort.

📋 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree diploma and official transcripts

Cover letter and updated CV

Recommendation letter

✉️ APPLY NOW

Send your complete application documents by email to the MBA Department. Our admissions team will confirm receipt and guide you through the next steps.

SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO

mba@paragoniu.edu.kh

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Why Choose Paragon MBA

An MBA that fits your life — and moves your career

Three commitments that set the Paragon MBA apart from other programs in the region.

Flexible schedule — no career break required

Evening classes (6:30–8:30 pm) designed around your work schedule. All courses delivered online, with selected courses also available in hybrid (online + on-campus) format.

International & national PhD-level faculty

Every course is delivered by PhD-qualified faculty from Cambodia and abroad — combining international academic expertise with deep knowledge of the local business environment.

Industry-connected alumni network

Our graduates work at HEINEKEN, Chipmong Group, SOMA Group, OCIC, ABA Bank, and leading institutions across Cambodia. You graduate into a professional network — not just a diploma.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Graduate ready to lead

Six ways the Paragon MBA changes how you think, decide, and perform at work.

Leadership

Lead with strategic confidence

Build the leadership skills and strategic mindset needed to drive organizational growth and manage complex, high-performing teams.

Research & Practice

Bridge theory and real decisions

Develop research capacity that connects management theory with real-world business practice and applied decision-making.

Critical Thinking

Think beyond the obvious

Sharpen critical and creative thinking through active learning, business case studies, and management simulations that mirror real challenges.

Core Business Skills

Master finance, marketing & strategy

Build fluency across the essential disciplines of modern management — financial analysis, marketing strategy, operations, human capital, and corporate sustainability.

Network

Build your professional circle

Grow a lasting professional network with peers, alumni, and industry leaders across Cambodia and the broader ASEAN region.

Agility

Perform under pressure

Develop the problem-solving agility to navigate turbulent business conditions, disruption, and fast-changing markets with clarity.

OUR PARTNERS

Connected to Cambodia’s leading organisations

Our students and alumni work alongside professionals from Cambodia’s most recognised employers — from banking and telecoms to FMCG and real estate.

Sample Curriculum

Semester I

Course Title	Credits
Professional Communication	3
Strategic Leadership	3
Economic Policy	3
Business Accounting	3

Semester II

Course Title	Credits
Human Capital Management	3
Writing for Graduate Studies	3
Evidence-based Management	3
Financial Statement Analysis	3

Semester III

Course Title	Credits
Marketing Management	3
Operations and Supply Chain Management	3
Research Methods	3
Elective course	3

Semester IV

Course Title	Credits
Elective Course	3
Project Management	3
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability	3
MBA Project	3

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

Meet the program director

Julien Lussiez

MBA & DBA PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Julien Lussiez is the MBA and DBA Program Director at Paragon International University. With over five years building Paragon’s graduate business programs, he brings a research-driven, industry-connected approach to management education. He is completing his PhD at the University of Lille (France), specialising in financial literacy, financial resilience, and behavioral decision-making. His teaching integrates evidence-based management, business analytics, and real-world case application.

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OUR FACULTY

Meet our international faculty

Every MBA course is taught by a PhD-qualified faculty member with academic and professional experience across Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Dr. Kashif Hasan Khan

PhD · Associate Professor

Strategic management, organizational behavior, and leadership. International research and consulting experience across Asia and Europe.

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Dr. Hor Chantha

PhD · Economist

Development economist with expertise in macroeconomic analysis, banking, and financial sector development, with academic teaching experience in Cambodia’s banking sector.

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Dr. Sok Udom Deth

PhD · Professor

International relations, political economy, and ASEAN affairs, with extensive research, academic, and advisory experience across Southeast Asian institutions.

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Dr. Jonathan Sothearath Seang

PhD · Lecturer

Business administration and management. Combines academic expertise with professional experience in Cambodia’s private sector and higher education.

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ADVISORY BOARD

Industry leaders who shape the program

Senior executives from Cambodia’s leading industries whose guidance keeps the curriculum relevant, rigorous, and connected to real business needs.

ALUMNI VOICES

What our graduates say

Professionals who completed the Paragon MBA while working full-time — and what it changed for them.

“ I highly encourage young professionals to pursue a master’s degree. For those drawn to business, an MBA is invaluable — it offers both theoretical insights and practical skills that can be applied directly in the workplace.

Pichmony Rin

MBA Alumni · Head of Marketing, Chip Mong Land

“ I pursued an MBA to strengthen my professional capabilities and long-term career goals. The program helped me apply business theory directly to my work in advertising, market analysis, strategic planning, and supply chain management.

Sonita Prak

MBA Alumni · Insights & Project Manager, HEINEKEN Cambodia · Cohort 2023–2025

“ The MBA gave me a broader understanding of management at both macro and micro levels, especially in team leadership and strategic decision-making. I realized the importance of applying business principles to enhance organizational efficiency and impact.

Kazato Saeki

MBA Alumni · Country Director, FIDR · Cohort 2023–2025

Course Title	Credits	Program / Specialization
Writing for Graduate Studies	3	MBA
Strategic Leadership	3	MBA
Economic Policy	3	MBA
Business Accounting	3	MBA
Human Capital Management	3	MBA
Professional Communication	3	MBA
Evidence-based Management	3	MBA
Financial Statement Analysis	3	MBA
Marketing and Brand Management	3	MBA
Operations and Supply Chain Management	3	MBA
Entrepreneurship	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Customer and Marketing Analytics	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Creativity in Business	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
International Economics	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Leading in a Digital World	3	MBA / Departmental Electives
Organizational Behavior and Leadership	3	MBA / General Management
Management Simulation	3	MBA / General Management
Leadership and Management in Education	3	MBA / Education
Critical Perspectives in Education	3	MBA / Education
Developing E-Business Model	3	MBA / E-Business
Digital Marketing	3	MBA / E-Business
Corporate Finance	3	MBA / Finance
International Finance	3	MBA / Finance
Theories of International Relations	3	MA in International Relations
Research Methods	3	MA in International Relations
A History of the Modern world	3	MA in International Relations
International Conflict Analysis and Resolution	3	MA in International Relations
Foreign Policy Analysis	3	MA in International Relations
ASEAN in a Changing World	3	MA in International Relations
International Relations in East Asia	3	MA in International Relations
International Law and Organizations	3	MA in International Relations
Non-State Actors in World Politics	3	MA in International Relations
Issues in Global Development Practices	3	MA in International Relations
Global Governance and Security Order	3	MA in International Relations
China’s Foreign Policy	3	MA in International Relations
Media and Global Affairs	3	MA in International Relations
Directed Readings in Int. Relations	3	MA in International Relations
Seminar on Transnational Issue	3	MA in International Relations
Social Science Research Methods (Res. subject)	3	MA in International Relations
Data Science & Data-Driven Decision-Making	3	MSc in MIS
Data Science with Open-Source Tools	3	MSc in MIS
Data Design and Visualization	3	MSc in MIS
Machine Learning for Data Analysis	3	MSc in MIS

Master of Business Administration
Built for Leaders in Motion

The demand is growing in Southeast Asia. The opportunity is now.

Lead with strategic confidence

Bridge theory and real decisions

Think beyond the obvious

Master finance, marketing & strategy

Build your professional circle