THE NUS MBA

The NUS MBA Double Degree with Peking University:

Get Ahead of the Competition
The Competitive Edge With the opening up of China after WTO, individuals are beginning to value a WORLD CLASS FACULTY
bilingual skillset in becoming a global manager. We bring you one step further by offering you the best Both universities have world class facul-
ties with PhDs from the best universities
education in both the top universities in Singapore and China, immersing you in the culture, sharpening
around the world, including Harvard,
your language skills and helping you establish high profile networks in both countries. Stanford and MIT. While the faculty
members in NUS have extensive consult-
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITIES ing experience, represent 28 nationali-
ties and are competent in at least 20 lan-
guages, the faculty members in PKU
The National University of Singapore (NUS), a leading university in Asia Pacific and ranked 19th
boasts nationally acclaimed professors
among the best in the world by The Times of London in 2006, is well-known for high academic stan-
who have impacted upon the economy
dards and consistent investment in developing value-added degree programs. NUS in the 21st century is
of China in the past few decades.
moving towards becoming a global knowledge enterprise. At NUS, there are no walls around minds, no
walls to ideas, no walls to talent and no walls between discovery, transfer and application of knowledge.
Our NUS experience helps students realise their full potential and prepare themselves for an increasingly
borderless and in innovation-driven global economy.

NUS Business School, being among the first in Asia-Pacific to obtain the AACSB International accredi-
tation, has consistently been ranked as one of the Top MBAs by major business publications in Asia since
1999. As the most preferred school to recruit from in Asia Pacific region in the latest International
Recruiter Survey 2006, we aim to develop leaders for the global marketplace. Our MBA students are
exposed to a strong comprehensive curriculum that is benchmarked against the best MBA programs in
the world, offering a unique focus on the culture and conduct of business in Asia Pacific with the best
knowledge & business management skills from the West.

Peking University (PKU) is the paramount academic institution in China. Its faculty members and stu-
dents have impacted directly or indirectly every level of society – legal, political, literary, scientific, social,
philosophical and cultural. Their contributions include extensive involvement in China’s economic and
financial reform, innovative scientific and medical research applications. PKU has gained an international
reputation for leading research. The University is proud of its part in educating China’s most prominent
social, business and political leaders.

Guanghua School of Management offers the most comprehensive range of quality programs. Just as
China itself is in a dynamic state of change, the School is constantly researching the challenges facing the
future of world economies. Through inventive education initiatives, it enables its graduates to success-
fully develop and implement responsible and innovative business solutions. Ably staffed by over 70 full-
time faculty members, Guanghua offers serious doctoral research, specialised MBA and undergraduate
programs. With its superior academic programs, Guanghua School of Management is well positioned to
welcome students of all nationalities who are interested in pursuing excellence at an internationally
recognised university.
 DOUBLE
Your Experience. Your Knowledge. Your Networking.
WHY THE NUS MBA DOUBLE DEGREE WITH PKU?
■ Graduate with 2 MBAs degrees from 2 premier educa-
tional institutions, National University of Singapore and
Peking University - the flagship universities in Singapore
and China respectively
■ Both NUS and PKU are ranked in the Top 20 in the Global
Ranking of Universities by The Times of London, 2006
■ The NUS MBA is ranked Top 3 MBA in Asia in Financial
Times 2006 while the PKU MBA is ranked
“Most Influential MBA of China” amongst World
Executive Chinese MBA
■ Cultural Immersion in one of Asia’s Busiest Financial Hubs
and the World’s Economic Powerhouse respectively
■ Bilingual Experience; Diverse Networking
■ Taught by World Class Faculty with extensive teaching,
research and consulting experience
“The NUS MBA Double Degree with PKU programme has
given me invaluable global outlook. Not only have I
acquired a world class management education, I have also
made a lot of friends from all over the world. The learning
experience in these two renowned universities in the world
is an asset that I would treasure for my whole life.”
Liu Yan Jun (Chinese)
Class of 2007
“China is on the way to become the largest economy in the
world, a trend that no global manager can ignore. We bring
you one step closer to China, by offering you the best edu-
cation through an MBA offered by the top universities in
Singapore and China. You will immerse yourself in the cul-
tures of a modern city and an ancient civilization and expe-
rience how global and Asian business practices merge.”
Susanna Leong
Associate Professor
NUS Business School
Academic Director,
The NUS MBA Double Degree with PKU
“The value of the programme is where you want it to be.
Two degrees with two countries’ business and cultural
immersion summarizes my experience. I thank NUS and
PKU for being fully committed to offering the platform
where I can unleash my potential. Take a step off the beaten
path, meet with global corporate leaders of tomorrow,
challenge your mindset, and you will be spurred on to do
more than you think you can. The NUS MBA Double Degree
with PKU programme expanded my industry horizon and
this is another milestone in my career.”
Patricia Ng Yi Ting (Singaporean)
Class of 2008
Program Structure:
Set Yourself Apart From Your Peers
ABOUT THE PROGRAM Electives are available at NUS in
the areas of:

Both Full-Time and Part-Time Programmes available

■ Business Policy
PKU, Beijing : 2 semesters (full-time)
NUS, Singapore : 2 semesters (full-time) or 12-60 months (part-time) ■ Decision Sciences
■ Finance and Accounting
Programme Schedules available ■ Management & Organization
■ Marketing
Semester 1
PKU > Semester 2
PKU > Semester 3
NUS > Semester 4
NUS Please note that the courses stated are
subject to change due to periodic
curriculum reviews by NUS and PKU.
Semester 1
PKU > Semester 2
NUS > Semester 3
NUS > Semester 4
PKU
Courses will be conducted in English
and / or Chinese. The program can be
At PKU, students are required to complete the core modules and electives within 2 semesters.
completed wholly in English
At NUS, full time students can take a maximum of 5 modules per semester. Part time students
can take a maximum of 3 modules per semester.

Candidature : Minimum - 2 years; Maximum - 4 years

Candidates must successfully complete the programme of study fulfilling the requirements of
both NUS and PKU.
Students are required to submit a thesis/advanced study project to both universities.

Curriculum
Peking University (Beijing, China) National University of Singapore
■ Managerial Economics (Singapore)
■ Financial Accounting ■ Management & Organization

■ Quantitative Methods in Management ■ Leadership in Organizations

Science ■ Marketing Management
■ Financial Management ■ Corporate Strategy
■ China in Transition ■ Analytics for Managers
■ Business Chinese * ■ Asia Pacific Business
■ 3 Electives ■ Managing Operations
■ Thesis ■ Advanced Business Communication
■ 5-6 electives
Overview:
Set Yourself Apart from Your Peers
STUDENT SERVICES Selected Recent Placements

• KPMG, Singapore
Student Profile
• Citigroup, Private Bank Group,
■ Average Age > 30 years old
Singapore
■ Average work experience > 5.4 years • Barclays Capital, Singapore
■ GMAT score > 634 • Standard Chartered, Singapore
■ Brilliant Chinese high achievers who have performed better than their peers and was • OCBC Wealth Management Group,
accepted into the prestigious Peking University Singapore
• HSBC Private Bank Group, Singapore
■ International students from Asia, North America, Europe, Africa and Australasia
• Raffles Hospital, Singapore
• Frasers & Neave Food Pte Ltd,
While you can expect to interact with many Chinese nationals, you will also meet MBA stu-
Singapore
dents from more than 20 nationalities when you assimilate into the NUS MBA programme
• Ma Kuang Chinese Medicine &
with its diverse student population.
Research, Singapore
• Kuok Oils and Grains, Singapore
Career Services Information “Having obtained a B.A. in Asian Studies
• HL Bank, Singapore
Both schools have dedicated Career Services Offices to help students secure internships and in Canada, the pursuit of a MBA pro-
• UBS, Singapore
placements upon graduation. The NUS MBA Career Services Office and the Guanghua gramme in Asia was an obvious choice
• Hina Group, Singapore
Career Development Centre offer students the opportunities to gain experience in reputable for me. Although studying in Canada
• Emerson, China
companies and MNCs in a field of their choice. Geographically mobile & bilingually effective, would have been easier for me, I have
• Huawei Telecom, China
our graduates are highly sought after as they have on-campus, overseas experience in top chosen to study overseas because of the
• Telefonica SA, China
universities in both countries. numerous advantages which include
• IBM, China
developing networks and relationships
• Unilever, China
Lifelong Alumni Learning Programme with friends, colleagues and profession-
• Intel, China
NUS Alumni can continue to enhance their knowledge and widen their network by auditing als outside of my previous or regular cir-
• Samsung Electronics, China
MBA courses of their own choices through the NUS Lifelong learning programme. cles, acquiring key skills as a result of
• Prudential Pte Ltd, China
overcoming the logistical challenges of
• Bank Royal Danish Embassy, China
getting organized and navigating a new
• Boerger Pumps Asia, China
environment. This international educa-
• Sweden Kahrs China, China
tion in China and Singapore has not only
• Michelin Tyres Pte Ltd, China
deepened my understanding and
• Dimerco Zhongjing, China
appreciation of Asian cultures, but has
• International Express, China
also provided me a world of abundant
• Shanghai B & B Advertising, China
business and career development
• China Jianyin Investment Limited
opportunities.“
• Profuture PR Consulting, China
• Sinochem Group, China
Alexandra Rutherford (Canadian)
Class of 2008
Application Guidelines:

The NUS MBA Double Degree with PKU Entry Requirements: How much are the programme fees?
■ Bachelor’s degree ■ NUS Fees : S$24,000
■ Minimum 3 years of full time work experience ■ PKU Fees : 70,000 RMB
■ Good GMAT score ■ Total Fees : S$38,000
■ Good TOEFL/IELTS score (if medium of instruction in
undergraduate study was not in English) ■ Acceptance Fee : S$3000
■ Chinese Nationals will have to take the Common Entrance (will be credited towards the payment of
Examination and apply through Peking University at the programme fees)
mbaintl@gsm.pku.edu.cn
The Universities reserve the right to revise the fees as appropriate.
How can I submit my application and what is required?
All applications must be submitted online at mba.nus.edu What are the scholarships available?
In addition, the following documents are to be sent to the MBA At NUS Business School, scholarships are available for full-time stu-
Admissions in ONE package. dents and are awarded by various companies to deserving individ-
uals based on their grades, character and general performance on
a case by case basis.
■ A copy of Undergraduate Transcripts
■ A copy of degree scroll ■ The NUS MBA Study Awards
■ A copy of GMAT results ■ Asian Business Fellowship Scholarships (IE Singapore)
■ A copy of TOEFL/IELTS results (required if degree is not in English) ■ Peh Chin Hua Bursary
■ Resume
■ Two referee reports (online or hard copies)

When should I submit my application?

The next intake is in August 2008. The application window opens
from 1st October 2007 till 31st March 2008. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply
early.

The NUS MBA Double Degree with PKU

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