THE NUS MBA: Academic Year 2013 – 2014 pot

Academic Year 2013 – 2014 CONTENTS 02 Why the NUS MBA? 03 Dean’s Message 04 NUS Business School & NUS MBA Experience 05 Accolades 06 Our International Faculty 08 Industry-Focused Curriculum 10 Specializations 12 Double Degree MBA 14 Overseas Student Exchange 16 Overseas Study Trips 18 Bringing the World to You 20 Individual Development 24 Career Services 28 Global Alumni Network 30 Singapore: The Ideal MBA Destination 32 Accommodation 33 Cost of Living 34 Application 35 Scholarship Map of NUS A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. Leading from Asia EXCEED YOUR POTENTIAL 02 The National University of Singapore (NUS) has a long tradition in excellence and a rst rate reputation that is well-known throughout the world. World Class University The NUS MBA has teaching staff from internationally renowned universities who are able to combine western business insights with Asian perspectives. Stellar Teaching Faculty The NUS MBA achieved a global ranking of #23 and was ranked top 5 in Asia by the Financial Times in 2012. Asia’s Global Business School Gain international exposure through overseas student exchanges, student-led study trips, business case competitions and much more. Network with the Best The NUS MBA students come from over 30 countries and nationalities and have a wealth of industry experience and knowledge ranging from Banking and Financial Services to Engineering to Non-Prot Organisations. Learning from Diversity With a unique blend of East and West, the NUS MBA is the key for individuals who want to leave their mark and make their career in Singapore, Asia and beyond. Gateway to Asia As NUS MBA graduates, you will be part of the more than 33,000 NUS Business School alumni represented in over 40 major cities and counting. Global Alumni Network The NUS MBA offers specialisations in Finance, Marketing, Strategy & Organisation, Real Estate and Healthcare Management. Specialisations to Meet Every Need Learn from the best in a comfortable, conducive and convenient environment with state- of-the-art facilities. Top Notch Learning Facilities The NUS MBA offers double degree programmes with Peking University, HEC-Paris, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and a Pan-Asian programme with Fudan University and Korea University Business School. Best of Both Worlds WHY THE NUS MBA ? DEAN’S MESSAGE 03 ENGAGE ENRICH EMPOWER mba.nus.edu Despite the challenges facing the global economy, Asia is expected to remain resilient and be the region of growth. There is growing demand in Asia for consumer goods, multinational companies are extending their reach here, and rms in this region are seeking new innovations. With the world looking to Asia for growth, NUS Business School – a leading institution situated at the heart of Asia – is the ideal place to gain knowledge on doing business in the region. The NUS MBA promises deep Asian insights, while giving you a global perspective. You will interact with classmates from more than 35 countries, take part in exchange programmes with other leading universities, or embark on overseas study trips. Your classes will be taught by top international faculty members who are well- equipped with the latest business knowledge and real-life experiences. So invest in your future with the NUS MBA. We are confident that the NUS MBA experience will be the wind behind your sails as you navigate through the challenges and opportunities of the ‘Asian Century’. Professor Bernard Yeung Dean and Stephen Riady Distinguished Professor NUS Business School MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Comprising prominent business leaders, corporate chiefs and alumni, the Management Advisory Board provides strategic advice and guidance to the Dean and the leadership of NUS Business School. Chairman Mr. S Dhanabalan Chairman, Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd Member, Council of Presidential Advisors Member, Presidential Council for Minority Rights Alumnus, NUS Deputy Chairman Mr. Hsieh Fu Hua Chairman, Fullerton Fund Management Company Chairman, Stewardship & Corporate Governance Centre Honorary Chairman, Securities Investors Association (Singapore) Independent Non-Executive Director, United Overseas Bank & Tiger Airways Advisor, Singapore Institute of International Affairs Co-Founder & Adviser, PrimePartners Group of Companies Member, National Arts Council Chairman, National Council of Social Service Alumnus, NUS Business School Members Dr. William Fung Group Chairman, Li & Fung Ltd Independent Director, Singapore Airlines Ltd Independent Non-Executive Director, Shui On Land Ltd, Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd & VTech Holdings Ltd Ms. Euleen Goh Non-Executive Chairman, Singapore International Foundation Non-Executive Board member, Aviva plc, Singapore Airlines Ltd, Singapore Exchange Ltd, CapitaLand Ltd & DBS Group Holdings Ltd and DBS Bank Ltd Chairman, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School & Board of Governors of NorthLight School Advisor, Singapore Institute of International Affairs Mr. Hsieh Tsun Yan Chairman & Lead Counselor, LinHart Group Independent Director, Sony Corp, Bharti Airtel Ltd & Manulife Financial Governor, Singapore International Foundation Provost Chair Professor of Management, NUS Business School Adjunct Professor of Leadership, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Member, Institute of Policy Studies Academic Panel Mr. Liew Mun Leong President & CEO, CapitaLand Group Chairman, Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd Non-Executive Director, Singapore Exchange Ltd and Singapore China Foundation Ltd Member, National Productivity and Continuing Education Council, Governing Council of Human Capital Leadership Institute, Centre for Liveable Cities and Board of Trustees of Chinese Development Assistance Council Distinguished Honorary Member, Securities Investors Association (Singapore) Board Member, Surbana Corporation Pte Ltd Alumnus, NUS Mr. Tan Soo Jin Partner & Director, Amrop Hever Group/ Gattie-Tan Soo Jin Management Consultants Pte Ltd Governing Council Member, Singapore Institute of Management 04 THE NUS MBA EXPERIENCE The NUS MBA was designed based on inputs by key stakeholders including students, practicing managers and faculty. The NUS MBA programme equips graduates with the knowledge and skills that they will need in the workplace. Classes are taught by top international faculty members who are well equipped with the latest business knowledge coupled with real-life experiences. In addition to academic rigour, which ensures that graduates learn and practice key concepts and analytical tools, they are also encouraged to develop their communication, leadership, interpersonal and networking skills through taking on key leadership roles in MBA student clubs and participating in the planning and management of international, intervarsity events. Students can also gain deep Asian insights with a global perspective through interaction with an international student body with diverse industry backgrounds, our student exchange programme with prestigious partner universities and student-led overseas business trips. NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL National University of Singapore Business School is known for providing management thought leadership from an Asian perspective, enabling its students and corporate partners to leverage global knowledge and Asian insights. The school has consistently received top rankings in the Asia-Pacific region by independent publications and agencies, such as The Financial Times, Economist Intelligence Unit, and QS Top MBA, in recognition of the quality of its programmes, faculty research and graduates. In the Financial Times Global Rankings, the NUS MBA was ranked 23rd in 2012, while the Asia-Pacic Executive MBA and the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA were ranked 19th and 9th respectively in 2011. In the biannual 2011 Forbes rankings for two-year MBA programmes, NUS Business School was ranked the top school in Asia, and fourth among business schools outside the United States - the first time a Singapore business school has made the list. The school is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), and is a member of the GMAC Council, Executive MBA Council, Partnership in Management (PIM) and CEMS (Community of European Management Schools)–endorsements and afliation with organisations of high repute in the education circle that the school has met the highest standards for business education. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university which offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. NUS has 16 faculties and schools across three campuses. Its transformative education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. Over 36,000 students from 100 countries enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives. NUS has three Research Centres of Excellence (RCE) and 22 university- level research institutes and centres. It is also a partner in Singapore’s 5th RCE. NUS shares a close afliation with 16 national-level research institutes and centres. Research activities are strategic and robust, and NUS is well-known for its research strengths in engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and natural sciences. It also strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within its community. “ The NUS MBA experience is about getting to know, and learning from, classmates from several different countries. The highly interactive nature of many classes provides a conducive and fertile environment for sharing experiences and insights about diverse countries and industry contexts. There are several opportunities for students to take the lead in organising events and develop their leadership and teamwork skills. If I have to describe the NUS MBA experience in one sentence, I would say that ‘The programme imparts the skills, abilities and sensitivities necessary to lead in a dynamic and complex environment.” Professor Nitin Pangarkar Academic Director, The NUS MBA by QS Global 200 Top Business Schools report, 2012 As ranked by Global Recruiters for MBA Employment Singapore Business School by Financial Times MBA Ranking 2012 by QS World University Rankings, 2011 by Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2011-2012 Only Singapore university in Top 100 University League by Top 100 Business School Research Ranking by University of Texas, Dallas, 2011 Singapore MBA by Forbes for “Best International 2-year MBA Programme 2011” in Asia 1 # 9 by Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2012 for International Mobility # 5 by Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2011-2012 Only Singapore university in Top 100 University League in Asia/Australasia by QS Global 200 Top Business Schools report, 2012 As ranked by Global Recruiters for MBA Employment by QS World University Rankings, 2011 in Asia 3 # # # 23 by Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2012 Globally # 28 by QS World University Rankings, 2011 Globally # 40 by Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2011-2012 Only Singapore university in Top 100 University League Globally Top Globally 100 by Economist, “Which MBA?” ranking survey, 2011 ACCOLADES # by Economist, “Which MBA?” ranking survey, 2011 Globally for Post-Graduation Salary Increase 18 # 11 by Economist, “Which MBA?” ranking survey, 2011 Globally for Education Experience 06 OUR INTERNATIONAL FACULTY Our stellar faculty consists of academic staff with PhDs from internationally renowned universities and is armed with extensive industry experience. Extensive knowledge of Western business concepts and practices combined with a deep understanding of Asian perspectives enables NUS Business School faculty to provide the best of East and West in business education and research. Some of Our Faculty Staff 06 NITIN PANGARKAR PhD, University of Michigan 07 ISHTIAQ MAHMOOD PhD, Harvard University 16 DUONG XUAN TRUONG PhD, University of Minnesota 17 TRICHY KRISHNAN PhD, University of Texas at Dallas 01 ANDREW DELIOS PhD, University of Western Ontario 02 CHU-CHUN-LIN SINGFAT PhD, University of British Columbia 11 LEONG SIEW MENG PhD, University of Wisconsin- Madison 12 CHARLES SHI PhD, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities 21 TAN SOO JIUAN PhD, Washington University St. Louis 22 CHIA HO BENG PhD, University of British Columbia 07 ENGAGE ENRICH EMPOWER mba.nus.edu 08 SIOK KUAN TAMBYAH PhD, University of Wisconsin- Madison 09 QUEK SER AIK PhD, University of California, Berkeley 10 SURENDRA RAJIV PhD, Carnegie Mellon University 18 SHEILA S. Y. WANG DBA, University of Newcastle 19 LIM CHIN PhD, Queens University 20 JOSEPH CHERIAN PhD, Cornell University 03 BRIAN HWARNG PhD, Arizona State University 04 RAVI JAIN PhD, University of California at Los Angeles 05 LU WENZHEN JANE PhD, University of Western Ontario 13 SRINIVASAN SANKARAGURU- SWAMY PhD, Purdue University 14 LAU GEOK THENG PhD, University of Western Ontario 15 SUM CHEE CHUONG PhD, University of Minnesota 23 YEO WEE YONG PhD, Indiana University (Bloomington) 24 AUDREY CHIA-CHAN PhD, University of Texas at Austin 25 WONG POH KAM PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 08 INDUSTRY– FOCUSED CURRICULUM The NUS MBA programme combines the best of global business training with a unique focus on the vibrant Asian region. To complement this, the NUS MBA curriculum is constantly enhanced by a team of faculty and industry professionals, ensuring that students obtain the necessary rigour, business discipline and innovative thinking, setting them apart from other MBA graduates. Programme Structure: Graduation Requirements THE NUS MBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 8 full modules and 4 half modules equivalent to 40 core modular credits (MCs) ELECTIVE MODULES* (28 MCS) Strategy and Organisation Consultancy to Management Emerging Markets Strategy Entrepreneurship & Innovation Global Business Leaders Across Cultures Global Management of Asian Multinationals Global Strategic Management Human Competitiveness Management Legal Issues in Business Management of Technological Innovation Managing Process Technology Managing the China Venture Negotiations and Conict Management Operations Strategy Purpose-Driven Organisation and Responsible Leadership Strategic information Technology Strategy in Asian Family Firms Supply Chain Management Sustainability Strategy Talent Management in a Globalised Environment Technopreneurship * Subject to change 7 full modules equivalent to 28 elective MCs + = CORE MODULES* (40 MCs) Analytics for Managers Corporate Strategy Financial Management Financial Accounting Macroeconomics in the Global Economy Managerial Economics Marketing Management Management Practicum or Independent Study in Asia Management Management Accounting (half module)** Managing Operations (half module)** Management and Organisations (half module)** Leadership in Organisations (half module)** Management Communication (compulsory graduation requirement) CROSS FACULTY MODULES Students can opt for courses in other NUS faculties to pursue special interest topics, such as computing, engineering and public policy. A maximum of 2 cross-faculty modules can be chosen during the entire MBA candidature, subject to availability of places and approval by the NUS MBA Academic Director. Management Communication (Compulsory) + [...]... course in UCLA One of the biggest takeaways for me was to witness the preparation for the Oscar Award and experience the ambience of this mega event WHAT IS YOUR Best moment in THE NUS MBA so far? Beyond the academic and professional experiences, the best part of the NUS MBA experience is the friendship which I have fostered The student cohort is diversified with people from all over the world, with different... which puts them a notch ahead from the others Students also embrace the work they are given and perform up to their best This commitment showed by them is one of the reasons why NUS is one of our key schools that we work with for recruitment of our talents We would like to thank the NUS Career Services for their continuous support and hope that the MBA faculty will be able to develop more of these high... and pursue excellence fervently; engage people and care about the social surroundings APPLICATION DEADLINES FULL-TIME MBA Round 1 – 31 January 2013 Round 2 – 31 March 2013 PART-TIME MBA 15 May 2013 Application for Academic Year 2013- 2014 The NUS MBA seeks individuals who have strong leadership capabilities and the desire and drive to achieve academic and management excellence In addition, we are looking... online referee report WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION? For the full-time NUS MBA, the application window is from 15 October 2012 – 31 March 2013 Round 1: 15 October 2012 – 31 January 2013 (Scholarship qualifying period) Round 2: 1 February 2012 – 31 March 2013 For the part-time NUS MBA, the application window is from 15 October 2012 –1 5 May 2013 WHAT DO I DO WHEN I RECEIVE AN OFFER? You will need to... by the school for use in their publications and banner in our cohort’s Facebook page WHAT IS YOUR Best moment in THE NUS MBA so far? My favourite moment in the NUS MBA so far would have to be the Academic Year end party It was one of the biggest parties our cohort had been able to put together, and it came at a time when the cohort had already bonded, and before everybody started to get busy with their... North Korea The big plus was the opportunity to connect with Korean students during the class and to experience Seoul’s nightlife with them In Singapore, I joined the NUS Alumni Dragon Boat team, the ultimate team ENGAGE ENRICH EMPOWER mba .nus. edu building sport, perfect for creating bonds with Singaporeans WHAT IS YOUR Best moment in THE NUS MBA so far? The best moment for me so far is reaching the semi-finals... experience prior to the NUS MBA: Consultant, Capgemini Telecom & Media, France, 7+ years of experience in launching innovative mobile services Why dID you choose THE NUS MBA? I definitely wanted to pursue my MBA in Asia, to feel the pulse of this emerging region Besides its top academic reputation, NUS is one of the very few Asian business schools where you can learn about the complexity of the South East... gave me the opportunity to know my classmates better in an out-of-classroom setting I must say I enjoyed the interaction thoroughly.” Simon Koo Singapore The NUS MBA - Part-Time Class of 2013 ENGAGE ENRICH EMPOWER mba .nus. edu 3 The NUS MBA study trip to Korea was the most eventful trip I have participated in We had chances to visit many companies that played a critical role in the development of the Korean... Shri Ram College of Commerce, 2007 Work experience prior to the NUS MBA: Consultant, Risk Advisory, Ernst & Young Why dID you choose THE NUS MBA? As Asia is widely acknowledged as the future growth engine of the world, I wanted to enroll in a programme which had an Asian focus but at the same time was global in its outlook The NUS MBA fits the bill on both counts with a good number of study modules... teaching staff, the layout and structure of the programme which are both rigorous and flexible, the most modern physical infrastructure around, the supportive & energetic personnel at the MBA office who do their best to improve the overall experience of the students and most importantly, a highly talented and diverse bunch of students All of these take the entire MBA ‘experience’ to the next level Have . Academic Year 2013 – 2014 CONTENTS 02 Why the NUS MBA? 03 Dean’s Message 04 NUS Business School & NUS MBA Experience 05 Accolades 06 Our International. West, the NUS MBA is the key for individuals who want to leave their mark and make their career in Singapore, Asia and beyond. Gateway to Asia As NUS MBA graduates, you will be part of the. THE NUS MBA ? DEAN’S MESSAGE 03 ENGAGE ENRICH EMPOWER mba .nus. edu Despite the challenges facing the global economy, Asia is expected to remain resilient and be the region of growth. There