THE NUS MBA

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LEADING FROM ASIA
• Strong Asian Focus
• One of the most holistic and experiential MBA learning
experiences in less than 1.5 years
• Develop leaders for a career in Asia

CONTENTS
Gateway to Asia 01
NUS Advantage 02
International Faculty 04
Experiential Learning 06
Programme Structure 08
Electives and Specialisations 10
Programme Schedules 14
Double Degrees 16
Student Exchange 18
Global Immersion Programme 20
Class Profile 22
Student Profiles 24
Career Services 26
Recent Graduates 28
Application 30
Scholarships 32
Lead from Asia 34
THE GATEWAY TO ASIA,
YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS.
Singapore is home to Asia’s top university, giving you the springboard to
propel your career in Asia and Beyond.
Being in the right environment can change your life.
For those seeking to pursue an international career
in Asia and leave their mark in the world of business,
Singapore is that place.
Strategically located at the crossroads of East and
West, Singapore is lauded worldwide for its urban
infrastructure, pro-business environment, high
employment rate, public safety, high healthcare
standards, seamless transportation, and financial
and political stability.
• Singapore is the leading global financial
centre in Asia
• Singapore is the Asia-Pacific regional
headquarters for a growing number of
world’s leading businesses like Google,
Facebook and Proctor & Gamble
• Singapore is ranked 1st in Asia and 7th
worldwide in the 2017 edition of the
Global Innovation Index
• Singapore is ranked as one of the top
cities globally and in Asia for its high
quality of life
GATEWAY TO ASIA
You’ll also find a vibrant city that marries modernity
and tradition at your doorstep. Year-round, you can
enjoy a harmonious blend of arts, culture, cuisine,
nature and entertainment.
With The NUS MBA, you’ll be in a position to take
full advantage of it. No wonder why smart and
talented students from across the globe continue
to make The NUS MBA their springboard for
greater success in Asia.
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NUS ADVANTAGE

WHERE LEADING
EDGE BECOMES YOUR
COMPETITIVE EDGE

#
1
IN ASIA
Times Higher Education
Asia University Rankings 2018

7
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE WHY THE NUS MBA?
NUS is one of the world’s top universities. When you choose The NUS MBA, you’re making an investment for life.
# IN THE WORLD
Forbes International 2-Year
MBA Programme 2017

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Our learning environment is known for turning students into change-makers What you gain here in 1.5 years will serve you well for the rest of your
career. The holistic MBA experience prepares you for leadership roles in

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and influencers in their respective fields. At NUS Business School we carry
forth the same reputation of excellence. today’s competitive global marketplace and offers deep Asian insights and
IN THE WORLD
expertise while giving participants a global perspective. Come here to be
Leading from Asia is our mission at NUS Business School. It’s what shapes QS World University Rankings 2018
challenged and ready to lead from Asia.
our holistic and experiential curriculum. It reflects the calibre of our

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research, faculty and joint academic collaborations. It defines our global
alumni community, 38,000 across 50 countries in the world. It’s also what
drives our students. And we believe, it’s where you see yourself in the future. # IN THE WORLD
Financial Times Global MBA
Ranking 2018
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INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
MENTORING
TOMORROW’S
Nitin Pangarkar
(India)
LEADERS
PhD, University of Michigan
Professor Nitin Pangarkar is the
Academic Director of The NUS
MBA programme and has won
With PhDs from renowned universities, as well as several awards for superior
extensive industry experience and/or international teaching and service.
recognition for their innovative research, you can
Nitin has spent more than
rest assured that the NUS Business School faculty 15 years teaching Strategic
consists of professors worth learning from. Management in business
schools around the world.
In addition to his teaching
Here are a few of them who may be teaching you in degree programmes, he
when you join us. has also addressed several
managerial conferences and
conducted training sessions
for blue-chip companies based
in the United States, Europe
and Asia. Nitin serves on the
Editorial Review Board of
Strategic Management Journal,
the most prestigious journal
in the strategic management
area.
Sheila Wang
(USA)
DBA, University of Newcastle
Professor Sheila Wang is
the Academic Director of
the Management Practicum
programme for The NUS MBA.
Sheila has had many years of
business leadership experience
in the Silicon Valley and in Asia
Pacific, before she joined the NUS
Business School. She brings with
her in-depth business knowledge
and experience, both in academia
and industry, having previously
helmed billion-dollar operations
for Hewlett-Packard and Agilent
Technologies. She has led teams
of over hundreds of specialised
professionals worldwide for the
sourcing, evaluation, strategic
partnerships and alliances
with companies and business
partners to deliver leading
edge technologies, products
and services. She also advises
Fortune 100 global multinational
corporations and has served on
advisory boards of several
U.S. universities.
Andrew Delios
(Canada)
PhD, University of Western Ontario
Professor Andrew Delios is
the Head of Department of
Strategy and Policy at NUS
Business School. His research
looks at strategy, governance
and global competition issues
in emerging economies,
the international strategies
of Japanese multinational
corporations, and the
geographic and product growth
strategies of publicly-listed
companies in China. Andrew
has worked and lived in Asia
for 21 years, including three
years in Hong Kong and two
in Japan. He has also worked
in Australia, Canada, China,
Finland, India, New Zealand,
the Philippines, Sweden,
Thailand and the United
States. At NUS, he has taught
in numerous programmes,
including the PhD and
Executive MBA programmes in
Singapore, Thailand, India and
the Philippines.
Kim Sun-Bae
(Canada)
PhD, University of Toronto
Professor Kim Sun-Bae is
currently a Practice Professor
in the Department of Strategy
& Policy at the NUS Business
School. Before that, he was
Managing Director and Chief
Asia Economist at Goldman
Sachs. Sun-Bae cemented his
reputation as a market savvy
economist, anticipating the
Asian financial crisis in 1997-
1998. Under his leadership, his
team of economists in Hong
Kong, Beijing, Singapore and
Mumbai became a leading
voice in Asian macroeconomic
analysis. Prior to joining
Goldman Sachs, Sun-Bae was
an economist at the Federal
Reserve Bank of San Francisco,
where he provided the Bank’s
management monetary policy
analysis with special focus on
Pacific Basin economies.
Brian Hwarng
(Taiwan) Marleen Dieleman
(Netherlands)
PhD, Arizona State
University PhD, Leiden University
Audrey Chia
Ishtiaq P. Mahmood
(Singapore)
(Bangladesh)
PhD, University of Texas,
Joseph Cherian Austin PhD, Harvard University
(Malaysia)
PhD, Cornell University
Professor Joseph Cherian is a
David Reeb Chu Singfat
(USA) (Mauritius)
Practice Professor of Finance &
Director for the Centre for PhD, University of South PhD, University of British
Asset Management Research Carolina Columbia
& Investments (CAMRI) at
the NUS Business School. He
was formerly an Executive-
in-Residence at Cornell Daniel J McAllister Yupana
University’s Johnson Graduate (Canada) Wiwattanakantang
(Thailand)
School of Management, where PhD, University of
he is a member of the Dean’s California PhD, Hitotsubashi University
Advisory Council. Prior to
that, Joseph was Managing
Director, Global Head, and
Chief Investment Officer of the
Quantitative Strategies Group Adonis Antoniades Joel Goh
within Credit Suisse Alternative (Cyprus) (Singapore)
Investments in New York. PhD, Columbia University PhD, Stanford University
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM

LEARN AND LEAD

This is the NUS flagship programme in experiential learning. In a span of five
years since its inception, the Management Practicum programme has offered

THROUGH EXPERIENCE
over 300 projects across 12 different industries with 120 companies in fields
such as Fintech, Banking, Consulting, Technology, Hospitality & Tourism,
Manufacturing, FMCG and more. It provides hands-on consultancy projects to
apply what you have learnt in a real business scenario, where you will work
Our experiential learning programmes give students invaluable directly with a company to solve current business challenges at the highest
opportunities to apply the knowledge they have acquired and solve level. You will be required to define and solve strategic problems, explore
real-world business challenges. business opportunities, enhance organisational competitiveness, and improve
organisational and managerial effectiveness – all within a limited timeframe.

You will be working in teams of 4-5 students alongside company representatives

and under the supervision of a faculty. As a team, you will research and
analyse issues to produce a comprehensive, in-depth strategic business

MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT SKILLS plan that would incorporate financial, marketing, operational and strategic
recommendations. This compulsory programme will earn you 4 modular
credits towards your graduation and requires 3-4 months to complete.
An essential component of the programme structure is the Management In the contemporary business world, effective communication across a broad
Communication module. This takes place two weeks prior to the 1st semester variety of settings is a common key to success in large multinationals and
and does not count towards your final grade. Think of this course as an entrepreneurial start-ups. Companies and projects our students have worked with previously
undercoat – a preliminary warm-up session that focuses on the most
Companies Projects
important skill of all – communication. Management Skills, conducted throughout the first semester of your
enrolment in the programme, is designed to augment communication skills in • Japan Airlines • Incentivising eco-sustainability using
This compulsory 5-day ‘boot camp’ will set you off in the right direction as organisational and corporate settings. It is an extension of the Management • Robert Bosch loyalty principles in Asia
you work towards attaining a Master of Business Administration. Communication module and enables you to improve your: • 3M Singapore • Future of airlines distribution in Asia
1. Situational analysis skills through a focus on business case training • Wildlife Conservation Society • Digital roadmapping with
• Understand the importance of context, pressure and judgement
2. Persuasion skills through a focus on business presentations (Social Enterprise) recommendations for monetisation
• Learn the principles of designing effective influence strategies in a variety approaches and/or business planning
3. Discussion skills through a focus on extemporaneous speaking • GE Digital
of business and leadership situations
4. Presentation and communication skills through digital media • Aon Hewitt • Global Transaction Banking – Healthcare
• Develop a strong focus on shared outcomes industry proposition for banks
• OCBC Bank
• Identify your own Management Communication strengths and weaknesses Emphasis is placed on business case analysis, effective presentations, • Opportunities in Vietnam for Private
• AIMIA Inc.
• Build a positive learning and leadership culture within a team client and project management, handling Q&A and giving effective Equity Investors
• RedCross Singapore
feedback and appraisals.

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

WORK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

To graduate, you need to earn a total of 68 Modular Credits (MCs). 32 MCs from the core modules will help build a solid
business foundation, and 36 MCs from the elective modules will broaden your expertise in your area of specialisation.

CORE
MODULES CORE MODULES ELECTIVE MODULES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

32
ELECTIVE
MODULES
CORE MODULES X 8 = 32 MCs* You may pick any of these elective modules giving • Management Communication

36
+
(4 MCs each) you a total of 36 MCs. In addition, it is possible to • Management Skills
• Managerial Operations & Analytics choose up to a maximum of two courses in other

=
• Management Practicum (Core module, 4 MCs)*
NUS faculties outside of the Business School. This
• Corporate Strategy
TOTAL will be appropriate if you want to pursue special

68
• Financial Management
MODULAR CREDITS interest topics such as computing, engineering or
• Financial Accounting public policy.
• Leading with Impact in the Global Economy

MODULAR CREDITS • Managerial Economics Allocation to these cross-faculty courses is subject to

• Marketing Management availability of places and approval by The NUS MBA
Academic Director. For all courses, The University
A full module comprises of 4 MCs and meets 3 hours reserves the right to revise the curriculum.
a week for 13 weeks.
MODULAR CREDITS
ELECTIVE MODULES X 9 = 36 MCs
Students need to fulfil a minimum of 20* modular
credits to qualify for a specialisation.

It is possible for students to specialise in two functional

areas of interest.

*Including specialisation core and elective modules

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ELECTIVES AND SPECIALISATIONS
FINANCE
The NUS MBA Specialisation in Finance
focuses on the most important issues
facing the financial industry in recent
MARKETING STRATEGY & ORGANISATION
The NUS MBA Specialisation in Marketing The NUS MBA Specialisation in Strategy &
provides an in-depth understanding of Organisation focuses on high-level behavioural and
markets, consumers and a variety of strategic issues facing businesses today. Requiring

DEFINE SUCCESS
years, covering topics such as international marketing models. Through numerous cases a deep understanding of business efficiency and
financial management, private equity and examples of best marketing practices, human behaviour, this specialisation aims to

ON YOUR OWN
and venture capital pricing, portfolio you will be adept at applying cutting-edge cultivate a spirit of innovative thinking and problem
management, wealth management, and principles to meet the challenges of the solving skills. You will also learn about streamlining

TERMS
To supplement the core component of the
course, Elective Modules allow you to learn more
in areas of interest particular to you while our
Specialisations let you acquire industry-specific
expertise.
From here, you can choose from a wide range of
Elective Modules and Specialisations.
• Finance
• Marketing
valuation modelling. This specialisation
equips you with strategic management
skills to prepare you for success in both the
regional and international financial arenas.
• Applied Portfolio Management
• Investment Analysis & Management
• Topics in Accounting for Decision Making
• Fund Management
• Private Equity
• Value Investing in Asia
• Options & Futures
• Valuation and Mergers & Acquisitions
global marketplace. This specialisation will
prepare you for diverse roles from managing
customer lifetime values, leveraging analytics,
practicing digital marketing, setting product
and pricing strategies to consulting.
• Services Marketing
• Transformational Service Innovations
• Marketing Analytics
• Product & Brand Management
• Design Thinking & Business Innovations
• Channel & Pricing Strategy
• Marketing in the Digital Age
business processes and the associated human
resource management that goes with it. Finally, you
will become conversant with the formulation and
implementation of business strategies for small
and large firms alike.
• Macroeconomics in the Global Economy
• Asian Business Environments
• Global Strategic Management
• Negotiations & Conflict Management
• Decision-making under Uncertainty
• New Venture Creation
• Corporate Entrepreneurship &
Business Model Evaluation

• Strategy & Organisation • Consulting: Process, Industry & Innovation

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Managing Change

• Consulting • Global Operation Strategy in the Digital Economy

• Analytics & Operations • Managing Global Value Chains & Networks

• Digital Business • Managing Technological Innovation

• Real Estate • Strategy & Big Data

• Healthcare Management • Strategic Information Technology

• Strategic Foresight
• Talent Management & Development

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ELECTIVES AND SPECIALISATIONS
INNOVATION &
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneurship is a fundamental source of
growth and wealth creation in most economies of
the world. The NUS MBA offers the Innovation &
Entrepreneurship Specialisation to help students
acquire skills needed for success in entrepreneurship
and to become familiar with critical stages of the
entrepreneurial process from start-up to funding.
The modules in the specialisation are led by a panel
of world-class academic and industry experts, to
ensure that you gain both theoretical and practical
knowledge. With unparalleled opportunities to engage
with start-ups, accelerators and incubators, you will
develop groundbreaking technologies and ideas,
while gaining valuable insights to inspire the
entrepreneur in you.
• Private Equity
• Design Thinking & Business Innovations
• New Venture Creation
• The Person Entrepreneurship & the Team
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Corporate Entrepreneurship &
Business Model Evaluation
• Strategic Foresight
• Managing Technological Innovation
• Negotiations & Conflict Management
• Decision-making under Uncertainty
• Strategic Information Technology
CONSULTING
An important sector of the economy in Singapore
is the consulting industry. Both world renowned
and niche consulting firms have a sizable presence
in Singapore. A considerable number of MBA
students aspire to have a career in consulting as
well. To facilitate a career transition to consulting,
The NUS MBA offers the Consulting Specialisation.
The modules in this specialisation are oriented
to understanding best practices of the consulting
industry as well as developing fundamental
knowledge necessary to operate as a consultant
in today’s business environment.
• Private Equity
• Valuation and Mergers & Acquisitions
• Asian Business Environments
• Negotiations & Conflict Management
• Corporate Entrepreneurship &
Business Model Evaluation
• Strategic Foresight
• Consulting:
Process, Industry & Innovation
• New Practice Consulting
• Legal Issues in Business
• Managing Change
• Talent Management & Development
ANALYTICS & OPERATIONS
With the proliferation of digital technology,
successful businesses are increasingly defined
by how effective they can be at leveraging data
to drive business decisions. Managers who can
draw business insights from data, translate these
insights into operational and strategic decisions,
and execute these decisions effectively are
highly sought after by businesses around the
globe. The NUS MBA Specialisation in Analytics &
Operations is exactly designed to equip students
to become such managers. The specialisation
embodies the synergistic relationship between
analytics and operations: Analytics focuses on
structured approaches to model, understand,
and interpret data to obtain intelligent business
decisions. Operations focuses on execution of these
decisions: how actual business processes can be
transformed and improved. A holistic understanding
of both analytics and operations will only grow in
importance as technological boundaries continue to
expand, and will likely become all the more essential
for both middle managers and senior executives in
the future.
• Marketing Analytics
• Social Media Analytics
• Analytics for Managers
• Operations Leadership:
Supply Chain & Service Management
• Global Operation Strategy in the Digital Economy
• Managing Global Value Chains & Networks
DIGITAL BUSINESS
The digitalisation of business is advancing at a
very fast pace, and has brought about countless
disruptions to established businesses. The NUS
MBA programme has responded to this dynamic
change in the business environment with the
introduction of the Digital Business Specialisation.
Students will become conversant with artificial
intelligence, blockchain, machine learning, big data
and the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Importantly, the
specialisation equips students to not only manage
and work with start-ups that lead digital business
but also facilitate the transformation of traditional
businesses into those that can thrive in this new
digital era.
• Private Equity
• Marketing in the Digital Age
• Global Operation Strategy in
the Digital Economy
• Managing Technological Innovation
• Strategy & Big Data
• Design Thinking & Business Innovations
• Leading with Strategy in Digital Firms
• Strategic Information Technology
REAL ESTATE
This specialisation is created to help our students
apply the best of real estate and business practices
in an Asian context. It seeks to provide current and
future real estate leaders and decision makers
with state-of-the-art knowledge in real estate,
management and leadership. The NUS MBA
Specialisation in Real Estate is offered in partnership
with the Department of Real Estate at NUS.
Course Requirements:
MBA Core Modules – 24 MCs
Real Estate Core Modules – 16 MCs
• Real Estate Investment
• Real Estate Economics
• Portfolio and Asset Management
• Real Estate Securitisation
Real Estate Electives – 8 MCs
• Real Estate Development
• Commercial Real Estate Appraisal
• Real Estate Investment Trusts & Property Funds
• Real Estate Securitisation
• Spatial Information System (SIS) for Urban Planning
• International Field Study (8 MC)
MBA Electives – 20 MCs
Total Graduation Requirement – 68 MCs
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
This specialisation prepares students for a top
executive position in the dynamic healthcare sector.
It equips current healthcare administrators with up-
to-date knowledge and relevant management skills
to face new healthcare challenges, such as increasing
organisational effectiveness, improving cost control
and maximising resources utilisation. The course
is offered in partnership with NUS Saw Swee Hock
School of Public Health.
Course Requirements:
MBA Core Modules – 32 MCs
Core Healthcare Management Modules
– 16 MCs (4 MCs Each)
• Health Economics & Financing
• Health Policy & Systems
• Introduction to Health Policy and Policy Analysis
• Management of Healthcare Organisation
• Measuring and Managing Quality of Care
Healthcare Management Electives
• Measuring and Managing Quality of Care
• Public Health and Aging
• Health Economics & Financing
• Medical and Humanitarian Emergencies
• Nutrition and Health
MBA Electives – 12 MCs
Total Graduation Requirement – 68 MCs
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PROGRAMME SCHEDULES FULL-TIME MBA
1.5 years schedule

SEMESTER SEMESTER SPECIAL SPECIAL

SEMESTER
1 2 Term 1 Term 2
Management (Aug – Nov) (Jan – Apr) (May – Jun) (Jun – Jul) 1
(Year 1) Communication (Year 1)
(5 Day camp)

5 MODULES 5 MODULES 2 MODULES 1 MODULE 4 MODULES+STUDENT

INTERNSHIP EXCHANGE INTERNSHIP
(OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL)
MANAGERIAL SKILLS

PART-TIME MBA
24-month schedule

SEMESTER SEMESTER SPECIAL SPECIAL SEMESTER SEMESTER SPECIAL SPECIAL

1 2 Term 1 Term 2 1 2 Term 1 Term 2
Management (Aug – Nov) (Jan – Apr) (May – Jun) (Jun – Jul) (Aug – Nov) (Jan – Apr) (May – Jun) (Jun – Jul)
(Year 1) Communication (Year 2)
(5 Day camp)

2 MODULES 2 MODULES 2 MODULES 2 MODULES 2 MODULES 3 MODULES 2 MODULES 2 MODULES

MANAGERIAL SKILLS

PART-TIME MBA
30-month schedule

SEMESTER SEMESTER SPECIAL SPECIAL SEMESTER SEMESTER SPECIAL SPECIAL SEMESTER

1 2 Term 1 Term 2 1 2 Term 1 Term 2 1
Management (Aug – Nov) (Jan – Apr) (May – Jun) (Jun – Jul) (Aug – Nov) (Jan – Apr) (May – Jun) (Jun – Jul) (Aug – Nov)
(Year 1) Communication (Year 2) (Year 3)
The NUS MBA programme is offered on (5 Day camp)
both a full-time and part-time basis. If you
choose a full-time MBA you will complete 2 MODULES 2 MODULES 2 MODULES 2 MODULES 2 MODULES 2 MODULES 2 MODULES 1 MODULE 2 MODULES
your studies within 1.5 years. If you prefer
part-time, the typical duration of the course MANAGERIAL SKILLS
is between 24 and 30 months. Classes for part-time MBA students are held during weekday evenings and/or weekends.
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DOUBLE DEGREES
DOUBLE THE
DEGREES OF
SUCCESS
Our double degree programmes synergise the
strengths of two universities and equip you with the
necessary skill sets to meet the challenges of the global
business world. Each course offers you a rich learning
experience, with deep exposure to more than one
business culture. So the question is, which
combination is right for you?
NUS-HEC PARIS DOUBLE DEGREE MBA
With more alumni in top positions than any other
continental Business School, HEC Paris is the alma
mater of C-Suite executives in Europe. You will earn
two MBAs while studying at two of the most reputable
business schools in the world – giving you the best
of East and West. This course will enhance your
professional value and prepare you to face global
business challenges.
NUS-PEKING UNIVERSITY
DOUBLE DEGREE MBA
With the NUS-Peking University Double Degree
MBA, you spend one year in Beijing and one year
in Singapore. This gives you a chance to experience
two very different faces of Asia: ultra-modern and
international Singapore; and bustling, booming
Beijing – the political, cultural and educational
capital of China.
S3 ASIA MBA (NUS-FUDAN UNIVERSITY-
KOREA UNIVERSITY)
At a time when Asia is gearing up to be the driving
force of much of the world’s economic and political
activities, the S3 Asia MBA provides you with an
in-depth understanding of the theory and practice
of conducting business in the region. Jointly offered
by the NUS Business School, the Fudan University
School of Management, and Korea University
Business School, this programme awards you two
MBA degrees.
NUS MBA-YALE MASTER OF
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT (MAM) NUS PHD-MBA
Launched as a tie-up between NUS and Yale University’s
School of Management, the MAM is designed to bring a
The NUS PhD-MBA is Asia’s first PhD-MBA,
which aims to attract and train talented scientists,
group of extraordinary international students to Yale to engineers and computer scientists who have the
further their educational and professional development. potential to create and lead technology companies.
This programme is only available to current students in The programme is jointly hosted by the NUS Graduate
The NUS MBA programme. During your first year, you School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering (NGS)
can then apply to do your second year at Yale. and NUS Business School.
If you are accepted, you will graduate with a Master *Candidates are required to apply for the PhD programme at NGS
before embarking on this MBA programme.
of Business Administration from NUS and a Master of
Advanced Management from Yale. This programme is
only available to admitted students.
NUS MBA DOUBLE DEGREES WITH
LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF
PUBLIC POLICY
NUS MBA-MASTER OF SCIENCE
(REAL ESTATE)
NUS Business School and the Lee Kuan Yew School
of Public Policy combine to prepare their students
Real estate in Asia has attracted increasing attention
for leadership in both the private and public sectors.
as an asset class with transaction structures becoming
Leading in business and government are different
more sophisticated and innovative. Current and future
worlds, but they have much to learn from each other.
real estate leaders and decision makers in Asia will
These double degree programmes are specifically
not only acquire state-of-art knowledge in real estate
but also skills in basic management and leadership.
designed for the region’s outstanding executives –
The double degree programme seeks to prepare real
particularly those who intend to pursue careers in
government and its enterprises. There are two
estate practitioners to face new challenges and create
courses available: The MBA-MPA (Master of
opportunities in the real estate sector. The programme
Public Administration) and the MBA-MPP
is distinctive in applying the best of real estate and
(Master of Public Policy).
business techniques in a uniquely Asian setting.
It integrates real estate principles with modern business
theories. Participants will not only be rigorously trained
in real estate fundamentals but they will also acquire
skills in business management and leadership.
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STUDENT EXCHANGE

START UP
A GLOBAL
EXCHANGE ASIA OCEANIA EUROPE NORTH AMERICA
CHINA AUSTRALIA BELGIUM POLAND USA CANADA
• China Europe International • University of Melbourne* • Louvain School of Management* • Warsaw School of Economics • Columbia University • HEC Montreal
Business School (CEIBS) • University of New South Wales* • Cornell University • McGill University
The NUS MBA student exchange programme allows DENMARK SPAIN
• Fudan University* • Duke University • Queen’s School of Business
you to spend a semester on exchange at one of 60 • Peking University*
NEW ZEALAND • Aarhus School of Business • ESADE Business School
• Emory University • University of British Columbia
partner universities worldwide. This will expose you • Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• University of Otago* • Copenhagen Business School* • IESE Business School
• Indiana University • University of Toronto
• Instituto de Empresa
to new cultures, political and economic environments, • Tsinghua University FINLAND • New York University • Western University
and new approaches to doing business. • Aalto University SWEDEN • Northwestern University • York University*
HONG KONG SAR • University of California, Irvine
• Stockholm School of Economics*
• Hong Kong University of Science & Technology FRANCE • University of North Carolina
Similarly, each semester we receive students on • The Chinese University of Hong Kong • ESSEC Business School Paris-Singapore* SWITZERLAND • University of Southern California
exchange from our partner universities overseas, who • HEC Paris • University of St Gallen • University of Texas at Austin
INDIA
enrich the diversity of the class through their varied • Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad* • University of Wisconsin-Madison
GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM
cultural and professional backgrounds. • Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore • Vanderbilt University
• Mannheim Business School* • London Business School
• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta • Yale University
• University of Cologne* (MBA & MiF), UK
Most of our partner business schools are a member • Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow • WHU Koblenz*
• Indian School of Business *These partner schools offer short exchanges
of PIM (Partnership in International Management), an
ISRAEL
international consortium of leading global business INDONESIA • Tel Aviv University*
schools. Each member institution represents the • Gadjah Mada University
ITALY
highest degree of excellence in the fields of business JAPAN • Bocconi University
administration and management, demonstrating • International University of Japan
leadership in their geographic region and delivering a • Keio University NETHERLANDS
• Erasmus University
quality MBA or equivalent degree in management. SOUTH KOREA
• Korea University NORWAY
• Seoul National University* • NHH Norwegian School of Economics*
• Yonsei University*

TAIWAN
• National Chengchi University
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GLOBAL IMMERSION PROGRAMME

GERMANY
USA JAPAN

BROADEN
YOUR SPAIN
SHANGHAI

WORLDVIEW INDIA
HONG KONG

Overseas study trips are organised by the students

together with the MBA Office, every semester with
the objective of providing international exposure.
They include direct access to CEOs, Directors, and
PHILIPPINES
government officials. In short, they enable you
to learn the best corporate, entrepreneurial and
government practices of another country – all in
one trip.
MYANMAR

AUSTRALIA

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CLASS PROFILE
NUMBER OF INDUSTRIES

29
Aerospace, Architectural Services, Banking, Financial & Insurance

DIVERSE
Related, Building & Construction, Communications & Information
Services, Community & Social Development, Defence & Security,
Education, Electronics, Engineering & Technical Services, Environment

STUDENT
& Energy, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare, Housing & Real
Estate, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Maritime & Logistics,
Mining, Oil & Gas, Performing Arts, Pharmaceuticals, Publishing &
Media, Sales & Marketing, Telecommunications, Trade & Commerce,

PROFILE
Training & Management Consultancy, Transportation and others.

NUMBER OF NATIONALITIES AVERAGE AGE

Here’s an overview of our most recent intake
in 2018. Every year, we aim for a mix of
students who will make for the most diverse
23 30 / 32
(Full-time) (Part-time)
and professionally enriching course for
everyone involved.
AVERAGE WORK EXPERIENCE (YEARS)

6 / 7
(Full-time) (Part-time)

AVERAGE GMAT SCORE

669 / 635
(Full-time) (Part-time)

PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN

34% / 35%
(Full-time) (Part-time)
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STUDENT PROFILES

Tess Wartanian Ryosuke Ishii Aanchal Ashwin Kumar Ziye Luan Wei Jie Loh Benjamin Syed Muhammad Mujtaba Weili Leong Bianca Yutaro Suhara Federico III Ng Sandoval Rataporn Woraprasert

Austria Japan United States China Singapore Pakistan Singapore Japan Philippines Thailand
Media Consultant Senior Manager Founder & CEO Account Manager Design Engineer Relationship Manager Manager Vice President Assistant Manager Senior Audit Associate

William Hartono Shuman Li Minjae Kang Thu Huong Pham Masaki Naruke Stephanie Lynn Kopas Gian Wan Soo Germaine Oscar Alfredo Marcelo Aguero Mei Yi Koh Genin Sethapong Sethakarun

Indonesia China South Korea Vietnam Japan United States Malaysia Peru Singapore Thailand
Head of Fielding Marketing IT Analyst Korea Regional Manager Assistant Vice President Sales Representative Inside Product Specialist Pharmacist Senior Credit Risk Analyst Business Analyst Expert

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CAREER SERVICES

GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT - CLASS OF 2017

96% of students acquired full-time RECRUITMENT EVENTS JOB POSTINGS

employment within 3 months Recruitment presentations and industry panel discussions are frequently Daily job postings are offered through our exclusive online recruitment system,

READY
organised on campus. You get to hear from a wide range of companies Symplicity, offering both students and recent alumni access to roles that match
from different fields, and make connections with those companies you look their profiles and expectations.
EMPLOYMENT BY FUNCTION

FOR THE
forward to joining.
Consulting 7%
CAREER SKILLS WORKSHOPS
Finance / Accounting 19%
NETWORKING From industry-specific interview clinics and assessment centre simulations

REAL WORLD
General Management 21%
Networking is the key to landing your ideal job. NUS Business School Career to personal grooming and personal branding, our workshops leave no stone
Marketing / Sales 21%
Services offer numerous platforms where our students can connect directly unturned when it comes to giving you the competitive advantage.
Operations / Logistics 7%
with corporate partners and industry leaders, to gain valuable insight and
Others 25% CAREER RESOURCES
develop personal contacts in Singapore and across the region.
Since we are looking for future leaders, it is appropriate Our online job portal allows you to apply for internships and jobs conveniently
BY INDUSTRY RESUME and securely. Our Career Resource Centre is stocked with a wide range of useful
that we do everything we can to help plan for the next
Consulting 7% The resumes of our graduating students are published and distributed materials on career choices, as well as DIY kits on resume and cover letter writing
stage of your career.
Consumer Products 5% annually in both hard and soft copy in The NUS MBA Resume Book, ensuring and recruitment brochures from hiring organisations. We also offer you access to
Energy 4% that recruiters across the globe have easy access to our talent. our extensive career resource libraries.
That’s why our MBA programme is accompanied by a
Financial Services 19%
structured career services programme which offers you a
Government 9% INTERNSHIPS CAREER ADVISORY
comprehensive selection of resources to help make your
Healthcare 2% At NUS Business School Career Services, we give our students the The NUS Business School Career Services Team will guide you through self-
next step the right step forward for you.
Manufacturing 7% opportunity to embark on dynamic internships across different industries. assessment, market research, cover letter and resume writing, and assist you in
Technology 18% This could be especially beneficial for those wishing to make a lateral move formulating your personal goals and developing a career plan. Our team is here
Others 29% to another industry. Our students typically undertake full-time summer to help you.
internships in Singapore, and can take on part-time internships of no more
COUNTRY OF EMPLOYMENT than 16 hours per week during the Academic term.
China 7%
Japan 14%
Singapore 34%
South Korea 4%
Australia 2%
UK 2%
Others 37%
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RECENT GRADUATES

RAISE
YOUR
Chieh-An Yu Sean Bellamy Mcnulty Xiaolu Yang Tomoyuki Shigeta Delphine Günther-Morandeau Daniel Su Rita Khairati Mehak Chadha

Business Consultant FX Options Trader Senior Vendor Manager Vice President Philanthropies Asia Marketing Business Development Manager Senior Operation Manager Senior Marketing Manager

GLOBAL
Microsoft J.P. Morgan Amazon Sumitomo Mitsui Banking and Communications Lead cum Head of Operations Lazada Amazon
Singapore Singapore Seattle Corporation Microsoft Airpay - Sea Group Jakarta Munich
Tokyo Singapore Singapore

PROFILE
The NUS MBA is currently ranked 8th in
the world for mobility. When you complete
your NUS MBA programme, you become
part of a vibrant network consisting of more
than 38,000 business school graduates and
288,000 university alumni from diverse
Ying Pang Ava Leung Sean Sechang Ahn Sherman Chien Irati Artamendi Mikhail Trebunskikh Elle Lexine Chetan Prakash
disciplines all over the world.
Consultant Investment Advisor Partner Solutions Manager Global Supply Management Advisor Finance Manager Equities Portfolio Management Senior Associate, Deals Strategy Manager
Boston Consulting Group Goldman Sachs Facebook Dell GSK Dolfin Group PwC Simon Kucher & Partners
Singapore Singapore Singapore Singapore London London Singapore Singapore

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APPLICATION
APPLICATION FOR 2019 INTAKE

APPLICATION DEADLINES
FULL-TIME MBA PART-TIME MBA

KICK-START
Round 1: 31 January 2019 (scholarship qualifying period) Round 1: 31 January 2019
Round 2: 31 March 2019 Round 2: 15 May 2019

THE NEXT
• All applications must be submitted online at mba.nus.edu/apply
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

EVOLUTION
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of post-university full-time work experience
• Good GMAT/GRE score
• Good TOEFL/IELTS score (if the medium of instruction of your undergraduate studies was not in English)
The NUS MBA seeks individuals who
TOEFL: Minimum score of 100
have strong leadership capabilities
IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
and the desire and drive to achieve
• Referee Reports:
academic and management excellence.
Two referee reports are required to complete your application and have to be submitted within the application deadlines.
In addition, we are looking for people
The two referees can be your current employer, previous employer or corporate client.
who are motivated, mature, focused
• Application Fee:
and keen to make a positive impact on
Round 1 Applicants: S$50 (50% waiver for Round 1 applicants who submit their COMPLETED* application by 31 Jan 2019)
business and society. If that sounds
Round 2 Applicants: S$100
like you, then it is time to apply.
A COMPLETED APPLICATION CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Your resume • A copy of your undergraduate and/or post-graduate transcripts/mark sheets

• A copy of your degree scroll • A copy of your TOEFL/IELTS results
• A copy of your GMAT/GRE results • A copy of your financial documents (e.g. most recent salary slip)
• Two professional referee reports • A copy of your passport
(to be submitted online)

TUITION FEES:

The total tuition fees for the course are:

FULL-TIME MBA: S$62,000 (excluding GST), payable over 2 semesters
PART-TIME MBA: S$62,000 (excluding GST), payable over 4 semesters
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This is an outline of our application requirements and deadlines as well as details of fees. More information can be found by visiting mba.nus.edu/apply.
SCHOLARSHIPS
QUANTUM
OF SCHOLARS
The NUS MBA programme has a number of scholarships available. These
range from 15% to 100% of the tuition fee, with selected scholarships including
living allowances. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, and application
and consideration will only take place after an applicant has been offered a
place in the programme.
THE NUS MBA STUDY AWARDS
From a total of over S$1 million, a number of awards will be granted to different
deserving students. Scholarships are open to full-time students of all nationalities
and part-time students. Scholarships will be granted on the background,
performance during the application process and overall leadership potential of
the candidates.
THE NUS MBA LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
The NUS MBA Local Scholarship will be awarded to deserving candidates
(full-time and part-time MBA students) who are Singapore citizens. Scholarships
will be given based on background, performance during the application process
and overall leadership potential of the candidates. Ranging from 15% -100% of the
tuition fees, the award amount will offset the tuition fees over two semesters for
full-time and four semesters for part-time studies.
THE NUS MBA DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship seeks to identify and attract deserving candidates from Latin
America, Central Asia and Africa to contribute towards the diversity of The NUS MBA
student body. Scholarships range from 30% to 65% of the tuition fees.
THE NUS MBA WOMEN-IN-BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Female candidates who have demonstrated strong leadership or made positive
impact in a local or global community or organisation can apply for this
scholarship.
THE NUS MBA ASEAN SCHOLARSHIP
The NUS MBA ASEAN Scholarship will be awarded to deserving full-time
candidates who are citizens of ASEAN member countries (except Singapore).
Scholarships will be given based on background, performance during the
application process, overall leadership potential and financial need of
the candidates.
LAM SEE CHIEW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN SOCIAL
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY
The Lam See Chiew Memorial Scholarship in Social Entrepreneurship and
Philanthropy is open for consideration to all admitted candidates of The NUS MBA
programme (full-time or part-time) and the Double Degree MBA Programmes.
Candidates are appraised based on demonstrated active interest in social
entrepreneurship, philanthropy or non-profit sectors, or has worked for/
volunteered consistently in such social purpose organisations for at least 2 years.
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) – JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP
The ADB-Japan Scholarship programme is awarded by the Government of
Japan annually to outstanding full-time NUS MBA candidates who are citizens of
borrowing member countries of the ADB.
THE NUS ALUMNI LOYALTY GRANT
The one-time grant of S$8,000 is awarded to all NUS alumni who have completed
their Bachelor’s or postgraduate degrees with NUS. Applicants need to apply
to The NUS MBA programme and subsequently be offered admission to the
programme before they are considered for the grant review. This grant is fully
disbursed during Year 1, Semester 1 and will be reflected in the student bill.
OCBC-NUS MBA SCHOLARSHIP
The OCBC - NUS MBA Scholarship is awarded by OCBC Bank to offer educational support to
bright, talented, and experienced professionals holding Chinese citizenship, to pursue The NUS MBA
programme, in order to transition to a successful career in banking. Candidates are required to
have excellent academic records with strong interest in Banking/Finance sectors and possess
strong proficiency in English and Mandarin. The applicant is expected to be employed with OCBC
Bank for 3.5 years upon successful completion of The NUS MBA programme.
THE NUS MBA LOCAL UNIVERSITY ALUMNI GRANT
A one-time grant of S$4,000 is awarded to alumni who have completed their undergraduate or
postgraduate degrees from the following local universities: Nanyang Technological University
(NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS),
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
Applicants need to apply to The NUS MBA programme and subsequently be offered admission
to the programme before they are considered for the grant review. This grant is fully disbursed
during Year 1, Semester 1 and will be reflected in the student bill.
LEE KUAN YEW SCHOLARSHIP
The Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship is synonymous with both prestige and the willingness to serve
Singapore. With generous contributions from the public, the LKY Scholarship Fund was set up in
1991 in honour of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. The Scholarship is open to Singapore citizens.
NUS-APEC SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by the Singapore Ministry of Education, this scholarship is awarded annually to deserving
candidates from APEC member economies who are admitted to the full-time NUS MBA programme.
THE MAXIS WHAT’S NEXT SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship is open for Malaysians applying to The NUS MBA (full-time or part-time) who
have a minimum of 3 years’ working experience. It covers the full tuition fees and direct cost
related to the course. All scholarship recipients will work with the Maxis team upon completing
The NUS MBA programme.
Please note that the quantum of scholarships are subject to change, and scholarship decisions are final.
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LEAD FROM ASIA

READY TO LEAD FROM ASIA?

Strong Asian Focus
Strategically located in the heart of Asia, The NUS MBA
programme is designed for young aspiring leaders
who want to develop a career in Asia, and international

YOUR JOURNEY TO
professionals looking for exposure in Asia.
ONE OF THE MOST HOLISTIC Our programme offers:
& EXPERIENTIAL MBA • Internship opportunities

BECOME A GLOBAL
LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN • Case competitions
LESS THAN 1.5 YEARS • Asian-based cases and research

BUSINESS LEADER
• Deep understanding & insights for business in Asia

• Management Communication &

Management Skills

BEGINS HERE
• Management Practicum: Live consulting projects
• Global Immersion Programmes/
International Student Exchange
APPLICATION DEADLINES
• Internship opportunities
FULL-TIME MBA
• Case competitions
Round 1: 31 January 2019 (scholarship qualifying period)
Round 2: 31 March 2019

PART-TIME MBA
Round 1: 31 January 2019
Round 2: 31 May 2019

• All applications must be submitted online at mba.nus.edu/apply

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

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