THE NUS MBA

NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE

MOCHTAR RIADY BUILDING, LEVEL 4,
15 KENT RIDGE DRIVE, SINGAPORE 119245
T: +65 6516 2068 E: mba@nus.edu.sg URL: mba.nus.edu
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CONTENTS
Dean’s Message 01
NUS Advantage 02
International Faculty 04
Programme Structure 06
Specialisations 10
Experiential Learning 12
Programme Schedule 14
Double Degrees 16
Student Exchange 18
Global Immersion Programme 20
Student Profile 22
Student Testimonials 24
Career Services 26
Global Alumni Network 28
Application 30
Scholarships 32
Admissions 34
INVEST IN YOURSELF
TO OPTIMISE YOUR
FULL POTENTIAL
Motivated, talented and ambitious individuals come
to NUS Business School to study in one of the most
exciting regions in the world. It is our goal at NUS
Business School to produce leaders of integrity
and quality, informed by Asian cultural and
business insights.
Leadership is more than just enhancing personal
performance; it is about being a role model and
being able to inspire those around you. Great
business leaders improve not just the companies
they run, but they make a difference also in the
wider society.
Our mission to lead from Asia is reflected in our
regional and global rankings. Our eminent faculty
are constantly innovating to apply industry relevance
and academic rigour to our courses to transform
potential into outstanding performance – and
groom leaders in the world of business.
To ensure that our graduates acquire the full
gamut of knowledge and skills during our
intensive 17-month MBA course, we aim to bridge
the theories that are learnt in a classroom with
practical, hands-on experience. Insightful Asian
content and experiential learning offerings, such
as our Management Communication module and
Management Practicum, are imperative to offering
an immersive and authentic experience in the world
of business.
When you choose the NUS MBA, you are choosing
to invest in a valuable asset: yourself. The quality of
the faculty, the rigour of the course, the networking
opportunities, and the optimum location all combine
to make this a wise investment in your future.

Professor Bernard Yeung

Dean & Stephen Riady
Distinguished Professor
NUS Business School | National University of Singapore
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NUS ADVANTAGE

LEADING FROM ASIA.

MAKE YOUR MARK IN THE #
1
IN • Times Higher Education World IN ASIA- • For Research Excellence,

WORLD OF BUSINESS
ASIA University Rankings 2016/2017
PACIFIC by QS Global 250 Business
Schools Report 2017
• Times Higher Education Asia
University Rankings 2017

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY NUS BUSINESS THE NUS MBA

OF SINGAPORE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

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3 5 #
9 #
IN ASIA IN ASIA-PACIFIC IN THE WORLD
• Forbes International • For Employability, by QS • For International Mobility,
NUS is one of the world’s leading universities. We NUS Business School has consistently received top There may be a perception that studying for an
2-year MBA Global 250 Business by Financial Times Global
cater to over 38,000 students from 100 countries, rankings in the Asia-Pacific region by independent MBA means a trip ‘back to the classroom’. While Programme 2015 Schools Report 2017 MBA Rankings 2017
all studying within 17 faculties and schools across publications and agencies such as Financial Times, there is a certain amount of theory that needs to

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three campuses. So it is a truly international Economist Intelligence Unit, and QS Top MBA in be taught, the overwhelming focus of the course is

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IN THE WORLD IN THE WORLD IN THE WORLD
environment as well as a vibrant one. Research recognition of the quality of our programmes and to broaden your thinking, horizons, opportunities
• QS World University • For International Course
activities are strategic and robust. We are known graduates. The School is accredited by AACSB and and network. From alumni events and internship • Times Higher Education
Rankings 2018 Experience, by Financial World University
for our research strengths in engineering, life EQUIS, signifying that NUS Business School has opportunities, to overseas exchange and study trips Times Global MBA Rankings 2016/2017
sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and met the highest standards for business education. – the experience is designed to be liberating and Rankings 2017

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natural sciences. We value the power of creativity enhancing – both personally and professionally. IN THE WORLD
and innovation to build a supportive environment
• Financial Times Global MBA
for creative enterprise within our community. Rankings 2017
• Times Higher Education
World Reputation University
Rankings 2016
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INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
MENTORING
TOMORROW’S
Nitin Pangarkar
LEADERS
(India)
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 extensive
several awards for superior
industry experience and/or international recognition for teaching and service.
their innovative research, you can rest assured that the
Nitin has spent more than
NUS Business School faculty consists of professors worth
15 years teaching Strategic
learning from. Management in business
schools around the world.
In addition to his teaching
Here are a few of those who may be teaching you when you
in degree programmes, he
join us. has also addressed several
managerial conferences and
conducted training sessions for
blue-chip companies based in
the US, Europe and Asia. Nitin
serves on the Editorial Review
Board of Strategic Management
Journal, the most prestigious
journal in the strategic
management area.
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.
Joseph Cherian
(Malaysia)
PhD, Cornell University
Professor Joseph Cherian is a
Practice Professor of Finance &
Director for the Centre for
Asset Management Research
& Investments (CAMRI) at
the NUS Business School. He
was formerly an Executive-
in-Residence at Cornell
University’s Johnson Graduate
School of Management, where
he is a member of the Dean’s
Advisory Council. Prior to
that, Joseph was Managing
Director, Global Head, and
Chief Investment Officer of the
Quantitative Strategies Group
within Credit Suisse Alternative
Investments in New York.
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 Marleen Dieleman
(Taiwan) (Netherlands)
PhD, Arizona State PhD, Leiden University
University
Audrey Chia Ishtiaq P. Mahmood
(Singapore) (Bangladesh)
PhD, University of Texas, PhD, Harvard University
Sheila Wang Austin
(USA)
DBA, University of Newcastle
Kulwant Singh Susanna Leong
Professor Sheila Wang is (Singapore) (Singapore)
the Academic Director of
the Management Practicum PhD, University of Michigan LLM, University of London
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 Daniel J McAllister Craig Brown
Business School. She brings with
(Canada) (USA)
her in-depth business knowledge PhD, University of PhD, University of
and experience, both in academia California California
and industry, having previously
helmed billion-dollar operations
for Hewlett-Packard and Agilent
Technologies. She has led teams Chia Ho Beng Sampsa Samila
of over hundreds of specialised (Singapore) (Canada)
professionals worldwide for the PhD, University of British PhD, University of
sourcing, evaluation, strategic Columbia California
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.
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

CORE
WORK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS
There are some modules you have to do (Core) and others you can choose from (Elective). To graduate, you need to earn a total of 68 Modular Credits (MCs).

MODULES

40
That’s 40 MCs from the Core Modules and 28 MCs from the Elective Modules. Below, you can see how many credits each module is worth and how they add up.

ELECTIVE MANAGEMENT CORE ELECTIVE

MODULES

28
COMMUNICATION MODULES MODULES
+
MODULAR CREDITS = TOTAL
An essential component of the programme structure
is the Management Communication module. This
FULL MODULE X 8 = 32 MCs
(4 MCs each)
You may pick any of these elective modules giving
you a total of 28 MCs. In addition, it is possible to

68
takes place two weeks prior to the 1st semester and • Analytics for Managers choose up to a maximum of two courses in other
does not count towards your final grade. Think of • Corporate Strategy NUS faculties outside of the Business School. This
MODULAR CREDITS this course as an undercoat – a preliminary warm-up • Financial Management will be appropriate if you want to pursue special
session that focuses on the most important skill of • Financial Accounting interest topics such as computing, engineering or
all – communication. • Macroeconomics in the Global Economy public policy.
• Managerial Economics
This compulsory 5-day ‘boot camp’ will set you off in • Marketing Management Allocation to these cross-faculty courses is subject to
MODULAR CREDITS the right direction as you work towards attaining a availability of places and approval by the NUS MBA
• Management Practicum
Master of Business Administration. Academic Director. For all courses, the University
HALF MODULE X 4 = 8 MCs reserves the right to revise the curriculum.
(2 MCs each)

• Leadership in Organisations ELECTIVE MODULES = 28 MCs

• Management Accounting
• Managing Operations
• Management and Organisations

A typical full module comprises of 4 MCs and meets 3 hours

a week for 13 weeks.
A typical half module comprises of 2 MCs and meets 3 hours
a week for 7 weeks.

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
STRATEGY & ORGANISATION
ELECTIVE
MODULES
• Asian Business Environments
• Business for Social Good
• Current Trends in Emerging
To supplement the core component of the course, Growth Markets
Elective Modules allow you to learn more in areas
• Consulting: Process, Industry
of interest particular to you. As you can see and Innovation
28
there is a good selection to choose from.
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Family Business & Wealth
Management
• Global Management of
Asian Multinationals
MODULAR CREDITS
• Global Operation Strategy
• Global Strategic Management
• Leadership in Asia
• Legal Issues in Business
• Managerial Decision Making
• Management of
Technological Innovation
• Managing Change
• Managing in Human Capital
• Managing the China Venture
• Managing International Value Chains
• Negotiations and Conflict Management
• Strategic Information Technology
• Strategy and Big Data
• Technopreneurship
• Transformational Service Innovations
INNOVATION &
MARKETING FINANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
• Applied Market Research • Advanced Corporate Finance • Corporate Entrepreneurship &
Business Model Evaluation
• Big Picture Marketing • Applied Investment Valuation
• Design Thinking & Business
• Channels and Pricing Strategies • Applied Portfolio Management Product Innovations
• Competitive Marketing Strategy • Applied Security Analysis & Valuation Workshop • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Competitive Strategies for • Fund Management • Entrepreneurship Study Mission –
SMEs & Startups
• International Finance Silicon Valley, USA
• Global Marketing • Lean Launch Pad
• Investment Analysis and Management
• Marketing Analytics
• Measuring and Improving Impact • Management of Technological Innovation
• Marketing in the Digital Age of Social Organisations • Social Entrepreneurship
• Marketing Strategy & Game Theory • Options & Futures • Technology Transfer and
• Product & Brand Management • Private Equity Commercialisation
• Promotional Management • Selected Topics in Finance: China’s Capital Markets • Technopreneurship
• Sales Management • Special Topics in Private Equity
• Services Marketing • Topics in Finance: Trading and Investing in Commodities
• Valuation and Mergers & Acquisitions
• Value Investing in Asia
* The curriculum is subject to changes. The University reserves the right to revise the curriculum accordingly.
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SPECIALISATIONS
THE ART OF
SPECIALISATION
Our specialisations prepare you for leadership
within a particular industry or sector, usually one
that involves a great deal of professional knowledge
and expertise.
Here is a list of specialisations for you to choose
from as you accelerate your career.
FINANCE
The NUS MBA Specialisation in Finance
focuses on the concerns of the financial
industry in the recent years, covering topics
like international financial management,
private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and
corporate governance. This specialisation
equips you with strategic management
skills to prepare you for success in both the
regional and international
financial arenas.
STRATEGY &
ORGANISATION
The NUS MBA Specialisation in Strategy
& Organisation focuses on high-level
behavioural and strategic issues facing
most businesses today. Requiring a deep
understanding of business efficiency and
human behaviour, this programme aims to
cultivate a spirit of innovative thinking and
problem solving skills. You will also learn
about streamlining business processes
and the associated human resource
management that goes with it.
MARKETING
The NUS MBA Specialisation in marketing
focuses on understanding the market,
the consumers and a variety of marketing
models. Through applied learning, you
will become adept at applying the right
marketing solution to a wide variety of
different business challenges. This
specialisation prepares you for a career
in strategic marketing, brand consultancy,
product management, international
marketing advertising, direct marketing,
consumer relations and sales.
INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NEW) HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
With an increased interest in entrepreneurship, the NUS MBA will be offering The specialisation prepares students for a top executive position in the
the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Specialisation. dynamic healthcare sector. It equips current healthcare administrators
Gathering the best of both worlds – an expert panel of faculty and industry with up-to-date knowledge and relevant management skills to face new
experts, who had a hand in the creation of the specialisation, ensures healthcare challenges, such as increasing organisational effectiveness,
that you, our future leader, get the best of both theoretical and practical improving cost control and maximising resources utilisation. The course is
knowledge. With the aim to cultivate intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial offered in partnership with NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.
skills, and the engagement in opportunities involving projects in start-ups,
Students who wish to specialise in Health Care Management need to indicate their
accelerators and incubators, you are given the tools and concepts to not only
preferences at the application stage.
develop ground breaking technologies and ideas, but also gain valuable
insights in the community of entrepreneurs.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students who wish to specialise in Finance, Marketing Strategy & Organisation or
MBA CORE MODULES – 40 MCs
Innovation & Entrepreneurship must fulfil the following requirements:
CORE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT MODULES
– 16 MCs (4 MCs each)
MBA Core Modules – 40MCs
MBA Electives – 28 MCs
- Health Economics & Financing - Management of Healthcare Organisations
- Health Policy and Systems - Measuring and Managing Quality of Care
(Including specialisation core and elective
modules of at least 24 MCs)
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES
TOTAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENT – 68 MCs – 8 MCs (4 MCs each)
- Clinical Occupational Medicine - Occupational Health Practice
- Control of Communicable Diseases - Principles of Epidemiology
- Design, Conduct and Analysis of Clinical Trial - Public Health Biology and Ethics
- Design, Monitoring and Evaluation of Health - The Environment in Health & Diseases
- Lifestyle and Behaviour in Health and Diseases
MBA ELECTIVES – 4 MCs
TOTAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENT – 68 MCs
*The curriculum is subject to changes.
The University reserves the right to revise the curriculum.
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM
The Management Communication module is designed to allow you to approach
it with an open mind and a hands-on understanding to skill building.
Here are a few of the key topics covered in this essential course:
• Understand the importance of context, pressure and judgement
• Learn the principles of designing effective influence strategies in a variety of
business and leadership situations
• Develop a strong focus on shared outcomes
• Identify your own Management Communication strengths and weaknesses
• Build a positive learning and leadership culture within a team
The Management Practicum programme offers a total of 225 projects in 12
different industries such as Fintech, Hospitality & Tourism and Manufacturing,
giving you an opportunity to apply what you have learnt in a real-life scenario.
Specifically, this is a hands-on consultancy project in which you will work
directly with a real company to solve current business dilemmas at the highest
level. You will be required to define and solve strategic problems, explore
business opportunities, enhance organisational competitiveness, and improve
organisational and managerial effectiveness – all within a limited timeframe.
You will be working in teams of 3 to 4 students alongside company
representatives and under the supervision of a faculty supervisor. As a team,
you will research and analyse issues to recommend a comprehensive,
in-depth strategic business plan that would incorporate financial, marketing, A few examples of projects that our students have worked with so far:
operational and strategic recommendations based on research. This part of • Market entry strategies for a global helicopter manufacturing and support company looking to expand regionally
the course will earn you 4 modular credits towards your graduation and will
• Research for a non-governmental organisation towards Corporate Social Responsibility activities within Southeast Asia
require about 130 hours over 3 to 4 months to complete.
• Improvements to operational efficiencies and service levels for a hospital group in Singapore
• Analysis of the Asian bond markets and identification of strategic opportunities for an investment management company
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PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

FULL-TIME MBA PART-TIME MBA

17-month schedule 24-month schedule 30-month schedule

(Year 1) Management Communication (Year 1) Management Communication (Year 1) Management Communication

2 weeks prior (5 Day camp) 2 weeks prior (5 Day camp) 2 weeks prior (5 Day camp)

SEMESTER 1 5 MODULES SEMESTER 1 2 MODULES SEMESTER 1 2 MODULES

SEMESTER 2 6 MODULES SEMESTER 2 2 MODULES SEMESTER 2 2 MODULES

SPECIAL TERM 1 2 MODULES SPECIAL TERM 1 2 MODULES SPECIAL TERM 1 2 MODULES

SPECIAL TERM 2 1 MODULE + SPECIAL TERM 2 2 MODULES SPECIAL TERM 2 2 MODULES

INTERNSHIP (OPTIONAL)

(Year 2) (Year 2)
(Year 2)
SEMESTER 1 2 MODULES SEMESTER 1 2 MODULES
SEMESTER 1 3 MODULES +
STUDENT EXCHANGE/ SEMESTER 2 3 MODULES SEMESTER 2 2 MODULES
INTERNSHIP (OPTIONAL)
SPECIAL TERM 1 2 MODULES SPECIAL TERM 1 2 MODULES

SPECIAL TERM 2 2 MODULES SPECIAL TERM 2 1 MODULES

The NUS MBA programme is offered on both a full-time and part-time

(Year 3)
basis. If you choose a full-time MBA you will complete your studies within
17 months. If you prefer part-time, the typical duration of the course is SEMESTER 1 2 MODULES
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
NUS MBA-MASTER OF SCIENCE
NUS-HEC PARIS DOUBLE DEGREE MBA (REAL ESTATE) NUS PHD-MBA

Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) Paris has been
ranked as the #1 European Business School since 2006
by The Financial Times. 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
Real estate in Asia has attracted increasing
attention as an asset class with transaction
structures becoming more sophisticated and
innovative. Current and future real estate leaders
and decision makers in Asia will not only acquire
state-of-art knowledge in real estate but also
skills in basic management and leadership. The
double degree programme seeks to prepare real
estate practitioners to face new challenges and
create opportunities in the real estate sector. The
programme is distinctive in applying the best of
The NUS PhD-MBA aims to attract and train
talented science and engineering professionals who
have the potential to create and lead technology
companies. The programme is jointly hosted by the
NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and
Engineering (NGS) and NUS Business School.
NUS MBA DOUBLE DEGREES WITH
LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC
POLICY

DOUBLE THE
real estate and business techniques in a uniquely
Asian setting. It integrates real estate principles with
With the NUS-Peking University Double Degree NUS Business School and the Lee Kuan Yew School
modern business theories. Participants will not only

DEGREES OF
MBA, you spend one year in Beijing and one year of Public Policy combine to prepare their students
be rigorously trained in real estate fundamentals but
in Singapore. This gives you a chance to experience for leadership in both the private and public
they will also acquire skills in business management
two very different faces of Asia: ultra-modern and sectors. Leading in business and government are
and leadership.

SUCCESS
international Singapore; and bustling, booming
Beijing – the political, cultural and educational
capital of China.
Our double degrees appeal to those who are
keen to travel and see the world – in other words,
S3 ASIA MBA (NUS-FUDAN UNIVERSITY-
KOREA UNIVERSITY)
curious minds. Each course offers you a rich
learning experience, with deep exposure to more
At a time when Asia is gearing up to be the driving
than one business culture. So the question is,
force of much of the world’s economic and political
which combination is right for you?
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 Fudan University School of Management, Korea
University Business School and NUS Business School,
the programme awards you two MBA degrees.
different worlds, but they have much to learn from
each other. These double degree programmes are
specifically designed for the region’s outstanding
NUS MBA-YALE MASTER OF executives – particularly those who intend to pursue
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT (MAM) careers in government and its enterprises. There
are two courses available: The MBA-MPA (Master of
Launched as a tie-up between NUS and Yale Public Administration) and the MBA-MPP (Master of
Public Policy).
University’s School of Management, the MAM
is designed to bring a group of extraordinary
international students to Yale to further their
educational and professional development. This
programme is only available to those already
studying for an NUS MBA. While in your first year,
you can then apply to do your second year at Yale.
If you are accepted, you will graduate with a
Master of Business Administration from NUS and a
Master of Advanced Management from Yale. This
programme is only available to admitted students.
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STUDENT EXCHANGE

STARTUP
A GLOBAL
EXCHANGE ASIA
CHINA
OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA
EUROPE
POLAND
NORTH AMERICA
BELGIUM USA CANADA
• China Europe International • University of Melbourne • Louvain School of Management • Warsaw School of Economics • Columbia University • HEC Montreal
Business School (CEIBS)
The NUS MBA student exchange programme • University of New South Wales • Cornell University • McGill University
• Fudan University DENMARK SPAIN
allows you to spend a semester on exchange at • Duke University • Queen’s School of Business
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University NEW ZEALAND • Aarhus School of Business • ESADE Business School
• Emory University • University of British Columbia
one of 60 partner universities worldwide. This will • Tsinghua University • University of Otago • Copenhagen Business School • IESE Business School
• Instituto de Empresa • Indiana University • University of Toronto
expose you to new cultures, political and economic
HONG KONG SAR FINLAND • New York University • Western University
environments, and new approaches to doing business. SWEDEN
• Hong Kong University of • Aalto University • Northwestern University • York University
Science & Technology • Stockholm School of Economics • University of California, Irvine
Similarly, each semester we receive students on • The Chinese University of Hong Kong FRANCE
• University of California, Los Angeles
• ESSEC Business School Paris-Singapore SWITZERLAND
exchange from our partner universities overseas,
INDIA • HEC Paris • University of St Gallen
• University of North Carolina
who enrich the diversity of the class through their • Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad • University of Southern California
varied cultural and professional backgrounds. • Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM • University of Texas at Austin
• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta • Mannheim Business School • London Business School • University of Wisconsin-Madison
• University of Cologne (MBA & MiF), UK
Most of our partner business schools are a member • Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow • Vanderbilt University
• Indian School of Business • WHU Koblenz
of PIM (Partnership in International Management), • Yale University

an international consortium of leading global INDONESIA ISRAEL

business schools. Each member institution • Gadjah Mada University • Tel Aviv University
represents the highest degree of excellence in the
JAPAN ITALY
fields of business administration and management, • International University of Japan • Bocconi University
demonstrating leadership in their geographic • Keio University
region and delivering a quality MBA or equivalent NETHERLANDS
SOUTH KOREA • Erasmus University
degree in management.
• Korea University
• Seoul National University NORWAY
• Yonsei University • NHH Norwegian School of Economics

TAIWAN THE NUS MBA | 19

• National Chengchi University
GLOBAL IMMERSION PROGRAMME
BROADEN
YOUR
WORLDVIEW There was great variety among the visits. It was
Overseas study trips are organised by the students
and supported by the MBA Office every semester
with the objective of providing international
exposure. They include direct access to CEOs,
Directors, and government officials. In short,
they enable you to learn the best corporate,
entrepreneurial and government practices of
another country – all in one trip.
extremely insightful to visit a proper mix of local
companies to get a feel of the local culture, foreign
companies (e.g. Google Japan) to see how they
adapt, and government ministries to understand the
regulation and context.
Joseph Cheng
Japan Study Trip, February 2017
This trip to Spain allowed me to form new friendships,
and experience a deeper understanding of the
Spanish culture. It was also a fantastic opportunity to
understand the EU and learn new business strategies
between and within industries.
Pearl Cheong
Spain Study Trip, April 2016
I am glad we had a chance to speak with the senior
managers of successful companies in the Philippines,
such as Coca-Cola Femsa, San Miguel, Metro Pacific
Investments and Jollibee. I am now very much aware
of the challenges of doing business in the Philippines.
I really enjoyed the plant visits and corporate
presentations, especially the one by Coca-Cola Femsa,
which covered topics ranging from acquisition strategies
to developing synergies from those acquisitions.
Assylbek Tanashikov
Philippines Study Trip, September 2016
It was my first time in New York and we met with 12
companies during the week. The companies we’ve met
with ranged from finance (eg, Blackstone, Goldman
Sachs and NYSE), to real estate firms (eg, Cushman &
Wakefield) to The New York Times and even an auction
house (eg, Sotheby’s). It was an eye opener to learn of
how different businesses were conducted from Asia.
Le Nguyen Hoang Anh
New York Study Trip, May 2017
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STUDENT 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
& Energy, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare, Housing & Real

STUDENT
Estate, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Maritime & Logistics,
Mining, Oil & Gas, Performing Arts, Pharmaceuticals, Publishing & Media,
Sales & Marketing, Telecommunications, Trade & Commerce, Training & CANADA RUSSIA
Management Consultancy, Transportation and others.

PROFILE
DENMARK

NUMBER OF NATIONALITIES AVERAGE AGE GERMANY CHINA

32 29 / 31
USA FRANCE AUSTRIA
UK
While there is no such thing as an average student KAZAKHSTAN
on our course, here you will find some of the SPAIN
averages for our most recent intakes in 2016 and (Full-time) (Part-time)
SOUTH KOREA
2017. Every year, we aim for a mix of students who
will make for the most diverse and professionally MEXICO JAPAN
AVERAGE WORK EXPERIENCE (YEARS) PAKISTAN TAIWAN
enriching course for everyone involved.

6 / 7
NEPAL
HONG KONG
AZERBAIJAN INDIA
THAILAND
GUATEMALA
(Full-time) (Part-time) VIETNAM
SRI LANKA

COLOMBIA PHILIPPINES
AVERAGE GMAT SCORE MALAYSIA

664 / 662
(Full-time) (Part-time)
ECUADOR
BRAZIL
SINGAPORE
INDONESIA
PERU

PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN

36% / 40%
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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
QUOTES FROM FUTURE LEADERS
NUS MBA is a journey of self-discovery, culture
immersion and leadership improvement. The most
valuable asset I learnt is “leading from who you are”,
which is taught during the MC camp at the very
beginning of the MBA programme.
TAN JIA XING JASMINE
Singapore
The biggest lesson I learned from the NUS MBA is
that getting outside of your comfort zone is key, if you
want to succeed in life. At the beginning of the MBA
programme, I set a goal to constantly push myself out
of my comfort zone. As a result, I had so much fun
during my MBA journey.
ASSYLBEK TANASHIKOV
Kazakhstan
I believe that we open our minds when we are exposed
to different cultures. For me, coming to Asia was a
challenge, but also the most enriching experience of my
life. I chose the NUS MBA because of its diversity of people,
specialisations, modules and exchanges.
ANASTASIA REYES MCALLISTER
Colombia
I chose the NUS MBA because of its strategic location
in Singapore, its curriculum, and the world-class
faculty. The international aspect of the MBA was also a
key factor in my decision.
NICOLAS ESPINOSA GALARZA
Ecuador
The NUS MBA changes you not only intellectually but
socially as well. Dealing with diversity allowed me to
understand better, the different kinds of people and
their culture. My family and friends tell me I glow with
confidence now. I believe it’s just me loving what I do.
KIMLY ANAISSA TAN ANG
Philippines
Learning from experiences outside the classroom through
interactions with classmates from around the world
augments the in-class learning provided by world-class
professors. The career opportunities in Singapore
and the strength and responsiveness of the alumni
network make the NUS MBA truly standout globally.
CHETAN PRAKASH
India
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CAREER SERVICES
RECRUITMENT EVENTS
Recruitment presentations and industry panel discussions are frequently
organised on campus. You get to hear from a wide range of companies
from different fields, and make connections with those companies you look
forward to joining.
NETWORKING
Networking is the key to landing your ideal job. NUS Business School Career
Services offer numerous platforms where our students can connect directly
with corporate partners and industry leaders, to gain valuable insight and
develop personal contacts in Singapore and across the region.
RESUME
JOB POSTINGS
Daily job postings are offered through our exclusive online recruitment system,
Symplicity, offering both students and recent alumni access to roles that match
their profiles and expectations.
CAREER SKILLS WORKSHOPS
From industry-specific interview clinics and assessment centre simulations
to personal grooming and personal branding, our workshops leave no stone
unturned when it comes to giving you the competitive advantage.
CAREER RESOURCES
Our online job portal allows you to apply for internships and jobs conveniently
and securely. Our Career Resource Centre is stocked with a wide range of useful

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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
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

FOR THE
that recruiters across the globe have easy access to our talent. our extensive career resource libraries.

INTERNSHIPS CAREER ADVISORY

REAL WORLD
Since we are looking for future leaders, it is
appropriate that we do everything we can to help
plan for the next stage of your career.
At NUS Business School Career Services, we give our students the
opportunity to embark on dynamic internships across different industries.
This could be especially beneficial for those wishing to make a lateral move
to another industry. Our students typically undertake full-time summer
internships in Singapore, and can take on part-time internships of no more
than 16 hours per week during the Academic term.
The NUS Business School Career Services Team will guide you through self-
assessment, market research, cover letter and resume writing, and assist you in
formulating your personal goals and developing a career plan. Our team is here
to help you.

That’s why our MBA programme is accompanied by

GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT - CLASS OF 2016
a structured career services programme which offers
96% of students acquired full-time employment within 3 months
you a comprehensive selection of resources to help
make your next step the right step forward for you. EMPLOYMENT BY FUNCTION BY INDUSTRY COUNTRY OF EMPLOYMENT
Consulting 18% Consulting 18% China 9%
Finance / Accounting 13% Consumer Products 6% Japan 6%
General Management 7% Energy 4% Singapore 63%
Marketing / Sales 28% Financial Services 21% Taiwan 4%
Operations / Logistics 13% Healthcare 7% USA 4%
Others 21% Manufacturing 4% Others 14%
Retail 6%
Technology 18%
Others 16% THE NUS MBA | 27
GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK

A WORLD OF
NETWORKING
NUS alumni are leaders on their fields and prominent figures in businesses
across the globe. Our Global Alumni Network Office (GANO) helps link
students to alumni from different industries, job functions, and nationalities
throughout the world. Through GANO, you can tap into this vast and
influential network to gain insights into the business and industry, forge
friendships and develop links that could serve you well into the future.

It is also good to know that, as a graduate of NUS Business School, you will
become part of a community whose activities will be a valuable supporting
tool for you for the rest of your career. The activities include:
Our alumni network includes
38,000 Business School alumni
• Class reunions • Community outreach programmes and over 220,000 alumni of the
• Networking events • Online profiling tools university, with representation
• Career development and guidance • Industry advice from our in more than 50 major cities.
With NUS, valuable connections
• Lifelong learning industry experts
are everywhere.
• Mentoring opportunities • Volunteer opportunities

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APPLICATION
APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-2018

APPLICATION DEADLINES
FULL-TIME MBA PART-TIME MBA

KICK-START
Round 1: 31 January 2018 (scholarship qualifying period) Round 1: 31 January 2018
Round 2: 31 March 2018 Round 2: 15 May 2018

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/PTE score (if the medium of instruction of your undergraduate studies was not in English)
The NUS MBA seeks individuals who have strong TOEFL: Minimum score of 100
leadership capabilities and the desire and drive to IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
achieve academic and management excellence. • Referee Reports
In addition, we are looking for people who are Two referee reports are required to complete your application and have to be submitted within the application deadlines.
motivated, mature, focused and keen to make a The two referees can be your current employer, previous employer or corporate client.
positive impact on business and society. If that • Application Fee:
sounds like you, then it is time to apply. Round 1 Applicants: S$50 (50% waiver for Round 1 applicants who submit their COMPLETED* application by 31 Jan 2018)
Round 2 Applicants: S$100
*COMPLETED application INCLUDES 2 referee reports + GMAT + Undergraduate Degree Scroll + Undergraduate Transcripts + Resume + Salary Slip + Passport,
to be uploaded with your online application form

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SCAN AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

• 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)
TUITION FEES:

The total tuition fees for the course are:

FULL-TIME MBA: S$62,000 (excluding GST), payable over 2 semesters
This is an outline of our application requirements and deadlines as well as details of fees.
PART-TIME MBA: S$62,000 (excluding GST), payable over 4 semesters
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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 Singaporean 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 program, 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 fee 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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ADMISSIONS

AN OFFER
FROM US
We practice rolling admissions policy until the course

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is fully subscribed. If you receive an offer, you will
need to confirm your acceptance by completing an
acceptance form and paying a deposit of S$8,000

TO LEAD
(excluding GST). This amount is non-refundable and
will be credited towards payment of your tuition

FROM ASIA?
fees. Payment of the deposit can be made online via
credit card or by cheque.

At this stage, we will also ask you to:

• Request your university’s registrar to send one set

of official transcripts directly to the NUS MBA In today’s world, there are so many people with talent
Programmes Office. and ambition. But only some of them will make it
• Send in your attested university degree scroll. to the very top. At NUS Business School, we hope
• Ensure that official GMAT/GRE score has been sent to find those people with potential, and offer them
to the NUS MBA Programmes Office, if you have the knowledge, skills, contacts and global view, to
not done so already. become the leaders of tomorrow. If you are one of
them, please apply today and we look forward to
welcoming you in 2018.

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