UCLA – NUS Executive MBA
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Four countries Two top universities Two world-class MBA degrees
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Message from the Deans
One extraordinary experience
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Message from the Academic Directors
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The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA (EMBA) program allows senior executives from anywhere in the world to participate in an unparalleled global learning experience without interrupting their careers.
The Schools
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One-of-a-kind format comprises 6 two-week segments over 15 months designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of busy executives. Segments are held in 4 different locations:
Unique One-Of-A-Kind Format
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Global Learning Environment
2x Singapore 2x Los Angeles 1x Shanghai 1x Bangalore
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Earn Two World-Class MBAs in 15 Months
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Unique global learning environment with 50% of our participants flying in for segments from not just various countries but different continents! The class is uniquely diverse by nationality, culture, industry, functional backgrounds, and offers enriching experiences from participants who are currently working and living in very different parts of the globe.
Class Profile
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World-Class Faculty
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Curriculum
Earn two world-class MBAs in 15 months from two of the world’s top, globally-recognized universities:
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Applied Learning – The Management Practicum
University of California, Los Angeles National University of Singapore Capitalize on the immense resources of two Pacific Rim powerhouse business schools in meeting the future needs of organizational management and embark on a challenging and intellectually stimulating voyage. Together our two leading business schools produce a remarkable synergy.
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Beyond The Classroom
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Top 5 EMBA Globally
by Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings 2012
Global Alumni Community
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Applying to the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA Program
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Message from the Deans
Judy D. Olian
Dean and John E. Anderson Chair in Management UCLA Anderson School of Management University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Bernard Yeung
Dean and Stephen Riady Distinguished Professor NUS Business School National University of Singapore
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In today’s competitive environment, leaders need outstanding management skills and an expanded view of global economies and cultures. The UCLA - NUS Executive MBA program, a partnership between two of the world’s leading graduate management schools, provides that opportunity in a unique way, capitalizing on the strengths of two Pacific Rim business epicenters, Los Angeles, California, and Singapore, exposure to other technology and financial hubs in Asia, and a learning culture centered on a commitment to scholarship, teamwork and collegiality. As a foundation for global leadership, the program is the perfect setting for blending analytics with practice, local with global, corporate with entrepreneurial, and profit with not-for-profit. Your peer group – senior level executives from many countries around the globe – is a large part of your learning experience. Through case studies, lectures, immersion in four global cultures, group projects and exposure to these highly successful leaders, you will be learning with an exceptional group of people committed to making a difference in the world. This unique partnership between two of the world’s greatest universities enables you to sharpen your analytical and business skills, hone critical thinking skills, broaden your knowledge of global cultures and markets, connect to a diverse group of business and organizational leaders, and emerge better equipped for leadership, with a sharper focus on career and life goals. We are confident you will find the program a transforming experience in your life and career trajectory.
Message from the Academic Directors
Professor Carla Hayn
Academic Director
UCLA Anderson School of Management University of California, Los Angeles, USA
The UCLA - NUS Executive MBA program brings together the resources of two of the world’s great universities to provide senior executives with a truly global perspective on leadership and management with immersion in both Asian and North American perspectives during residential sessions in Singapore, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Bangalore. Our 15-month program prepares senior executives for top leadership positions, helping them to understand the broad functions of an organization beyond their area of specialization and develop essential skills and leadership capabilities that are directly relevant to the most critical business and organizational issues in our rapidly globalizing world. The UCLA - NUS Executive MBA program combines integrated program design with a highly interactive, supportive and experiential learning environment, and unites accomplished peers with our world-class faculty who play the role of facilitators. Upon completion, you will receive two MBA degrees from both universities and become a member of our extensive and powerful, global alumni networks. We invite you to join the elite group of global leaders who will be enrolling in this program!
Professor Jochen Wirtz
Academic Director
NUS Business School National University of Singapore
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UCLA Anderson School of Management, established in 1935, is regarded among the leading management schools in the world
UCLA Anderson faculty members are renowned for their teaching excellence and research in advancing management thinking. Each year, UCLA Anderson provides management education to more than 1,800 students enrolled in its MBA, Fully-Employed MBA, Executive MBA, Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific, Global Executive MBA for the Americas, Master of Financial Engineering, doctoral and executive education programs. Combining selective admissions, varied and innovative learning programs, and a world-wide network of 37,000 alumni, UCLA Anderson develops and prepares global leaders. Located in the heart of Southern California’s economy, in one of the capital cities of the Pacific Rim spanning both Asia and Latin America, and most culturally diverse cities in the United States, UCLA Anderson is strategically positioned at the leading edge of business activity in the world today. Local influences such as media and entertainment, real estate, entrepreneurship and technological innovation, and a strong focus on and commitment to sustainability and clean technology all impact the day-to-day academic and practical experiences of UCLA Anderson’s faculty and students. 4
UCLA Anderson faculty have been ranked #1 in Intellectual Capital by BusinessWeek UCLA Anderson has consistently been ranked in the top 5 programs in the world for Entrepreneurship by Financial Times 5
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National University of Singapore (NUS) 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 more than 140 top research faculties; over 3,000 BBA, MBA, Executive MBA and PhD students; more than 2,000 annual participants in Executive Education programs; and about 30,000 alumni in diverse organizations and positions of leadership throughout the world. 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 programs, faculty research and graduates. In the Financial Times Global Rankings, the NUS MBA was ranked 23rd in 2012, while the Asia-Pacific Executive MBA and the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA were ranked 19th and 9th respectively in 2011. 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 affiliation with organizations of high repute in the education circle that the school has met the highest standards for business education.
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NUS has been ranked the top university in Asia for accounting and finance and #28 globally by QS World University Rankings 2011/2012 The NUS MBA ranked top in Asia, #4 internationally among non-US schools by Forbes 7
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One-Of-A-Kind Format
“The unique format of
the UCLA – NUS program accommodates my demanding work and travel schedule with minimal disruption and is helping me to become a more well-rounded and globally informed leader.”
6 two-week segments over 15 months designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of busy executives 2x
Singapore 2x Los Angeles 1x Shanghai 1x Bangalore
Senior executives have commitments across geographies and rarely stay in the same city for long, making it almost impossible to commit to an MBA program that requires an anchor to be cast in any particular city.
from anywhere in the world, commit full-time for two weeks and return to their work full-time before the next segment with richer perspectives and immediately apply what they have learned.
Frederick Eck | American Class of 2011 Co-President The Randolph Group, Inc., USA
Classes are conducted in residence at NUS in Singapore and UCLA in Los Angeles, and in Shanghai, China and Bangalore, India.
Our concentrated class schedule minimizes travel and disruption, allows participants to maintain corporate responsibilities, and accommodates demanding travel schedules, job relocations and position transfers.
Each segment consists of three course modules, in a small class size that facilitates interaction and peer-to-peer learning.
The convenient block format allows dedicated focus on both academic work and peer-to-peer learning. Participants can fly in for the segments
Get started. Don’t let the present impinge your future!
Program timeline | 15 months
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Singapore
Los Angeles, USA
Shanghai, China
Bangalore, India
Global Learning
Unique global learning environment with 50% of our participants flying in for segments from different continents! A relevant and holistic global MBA education blends world-class faculty and global participants with residencies in leading global markets to provide a range of lenses - cultural, social, economic and experiential - through which to view various and diverse economies and systems. Spanning four business epicenters - Singapore, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Bangalore - participants spend two weeks per segment and gain first-hand knowledge of these powerhouse economies and insight into four different approaches to conducting business. Company visits, roundtable and panel discussions, distinguished guest speakers and a two-part 10
international Management Practicum help participants to closely examine leading businesses and organizations that are redefining economies and business communities in these vibrant global markets. UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School esteemed faculty embody a wide range of institutional and cultural expertise. We invite you to benefit as our finest academics distill valuable lessons from their world-class research and international consulting assignments and share with you the strategic initiatives of leading organizations around the world. Akin to our faculty, UCLA – NUS Executive MBA
program participants also represent very diverse cultures, countries, industry and functional backgrounds. Participants currently live and work in very different parts of the world, bringing rich and distinctive backgrounds into the classroom and sharing extensive knowledge and unique perspectives with their peers. With such diversity, the program provides an unsurpassed forum for peer-to-peer learning, sharing of experiences and profoundly in-depth discussion of the most pressing business and organizational issues - some of the finest global management talent within one classroom.
Go global. Start here. Start now!
“The impact of conducting
class sessions in Singapore, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Bangalore offers an “upfront and personal” view of the cultural differences that affect business deals and professional relationships.”
Steven R. Gilmore | American Class of 2009 Senior Manager, Operations Support Fabrication Division Boeing Commercial Airplanes, USA
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Two MBA Degrees
Earn Two World-Class MBAs from two of the world’s top, globally-recognized universities: University
of California, Los Angeles National University of Singapore
“It has been an intensive yet
incredible journey. The EastWest mix of perspectives from both the faculty and fellow students provided me with a wealth of experiences and cultural insights. With the knowledge I’ve acquired, I’m approaching business problems in a whole new way, and am able to take on a much broader set of professional challenges.”
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Michael Riady | Indonesian Class of 2011 Managing Director Global Real Estate and Energy Lippo Group, Indonesia
Participants are awarded two globally-recognized MBA degrees - one from UCLA and one from NUS - the same MBA degrees as each school’s highlyranked full-time MBA programs. Participants work equal hours with UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School faculty and complete the MBA degree requirements at each school to qualify for the two degrees. Powerful credentials respected across the world, these two degrees are testaments that participants have worked with some of the finest management academicians on both sides of the Pacific to acquire outstanding management and leadership skills and deep insights into the ongoing transformation of the world’s global economies.
Also with these two MBA degrees comes membership to the very extensive and powerful global alumni networks of both universities. These close-knit communities provide participants an unsurpassed opportunity to connect with thought leaders across North America and Asia, as well as Europe, the Middle East and Latin America who span many diverse cultures, nationalities, and industry and functional backgrounds.
Start now. Embark upon a truly enriching and rewarding journey! Left: UCLA Anderson School of Management Right: NUS Business School
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“Large diversity of people and
Class Profile
The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program attracts highly accomplished individuals who share a record of successful work performance, managerial experience and leadership ability. Together, participants create a learning environment that is second to none.
Our program participants hold management positions across a variety of industries and organizations, including large multinational companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, government-linked companies and other notfor-profit organizations. Participants also work for family-owned businesses, are self-employed and entrepreneurs with extensive business experience. Learning from other senior peers is a core component of the value proposition of this global Executive MBA program.
cultures from 19 different nationalities working around the globe with very different educational backgrounds and vast work experience in different industry segments that is truly called diversity and makes this program so unique. The sharing of professional experiences with my class peers and a course outline focusing on the Asian market helps me broaden my view and understand businesses in Asia.”
Marc Kleiner Sernrot | Swiss Class of 2013 Country CFO ABB Ltd, Taiwan
A sample list of organizations that our program participants come from 3M Company Abbott Laboratories Abenson Philippines Accenture Solutions AIG SunAmerica Life Companies Alcatel Singapore Pte Ltd Amgen, Inc. Avago Technologies Bank Of America Barclays Capital BHP Billiton Asia Pte Ltd Cable & Wireless CapGemini LLC CNBC Asia Pacific Dell Global B.V. Deloitte Tax Solutions DHL Global Forwarding Ernst & Young Experian Flextronics, Inc.
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Fujitsu America, Inc. GIBB Africa Ltd Google, Inc. GSM Association Hachette Filipacchi Media USA, Inc. – Road and Track Magazine Herman Miller Japan Ltd Hewlett-Packard Company Hill’s-Colgate (Japan) Ltd Holcim Group Support Ltd HSBC Malaysia Intel Corporation (Asia Pacific) International SOS Pte Ltd Jet Airways (India) Ltd Johnson & Johnson Kim Eng Research Pte Ltd Lippo Group Lufthansa Cargo AG Malaysia Government Mattel, Inc. Microsoft
Nike Japan Corporation Oracle Corporation Qualcomm, Inc. Paypal, Inc. PepsiCo International PSA Corporation Rajah & Tann, Advocates & Solicitors Royal Dutch Shell Group Rolls-Royce Marine SGS Phils Inc. & SGS Gulf Ltd Siemens PLM Software Singapore Airlines Ltd Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB Sprint International Standard Chartered Bank Tesla Motors, Inc. The Boeing Company The Walt Disney Company Japan Toyota Motor Sales, USA Trend Micro, Inc. Unilever Japan
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Global Classroom
Participant Profile
Nationalities Represented
hina C Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Philippines Singapore South Korea Taiwan Vietnam
Americas
razil B Canada Chile United States Venezuela
europe
enmark D France Germany Italy Netherlands Russia Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom
Country of Residence
Average
Age: 38.5 Average Work Experience: 14 years
52 39 04 02 2.5 0.5 Americas
Europe
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Oceania
Middle East
Africa
Asia
*Statistics are based on the past 5 intakes
Age distribution ■ ■ ■ ■
< 35 years 35-40 years 41-45 years Above 45 years
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32% 42% 17% 9%
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Director Senior Manager Vice President CEO/President Head of Department
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Multinational Company 55% National Company 19% Entrepreneurs 10% Government-Linked Company 6% Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) 6% Not-For-Profit Organizations 4%
Nationality
8% 11%
40%
35%
Types of organizations
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Asia
6%
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6% 10% 55% 19%
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Europe
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Oceania
Middle East
Africa
Asia
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*Includes Singapore 25%.
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Oceania
Middle East
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Africa
ustralia A New Zealand
gypt E Iran Israel Jordan Pakistan
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Sanford M. Jacoby
PhD, University of California, Berkeley Howard Noble Distinguished Professor and John Simon Guggenheim Fellow Expert in international human resource management and corporate governance
World-Class Faculty
The mainstay of the high quality programs at UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School is the esteemed, distinguished and international faculty. UCLA Anderson faculty members have been ranked #1 in Intellectual Capital by BusinessWeek. NUS is consistently ranked among the top three universities in Asia.
Christopher Tang
PhD, Yale University
Edward W. Carter Chair in Business Administration Extensive publications and member of over 15 editorial boards
Carla Hayn
PhD, University of Michigan
The program’s faculty comprises leading scholars from UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School, representing every area of business and management, and specifically selected to teach from both schools’ full-time MBA programs. Known for their knowledge and appreciation of the working executives, they bring both academic and real-world experience into the classroom. Our faculty publish papers in leading scholarly journals, receive recognition for research excellence, provide leadership in and beyond UCLA and NUS, serve as consultants to businesses and governments worldwide, in addition to being inspirational teachers and mentors. Faculty members work together as a team and their familiarity with the work and teaching of colleagues ensure that the curriculum is well integrated across course modules.
Bounce your immediate business challenges off these finest of management academics – benefit from their insight, foresight and wisdom.
Senior Associate Dean, Fully Employed and Executive MBA programs Expert in financial accounting, statement analysis and taxation
“ Teaching in the UCLA – NUS
EMBA program has been among the most rewarding experiences in my career as an educator. The wealth of experience and backgrounds among the senior and diverse group of participants enables a truly interactive learning environment in which I gain at least as much from them, and they from each other, as they learn directly from my lectures.”
C hris Erickson PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Advisory Committee of UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment Expert in negotiations
Extensive consulting and private sector experience
Kulwant Singh
PhD, University of Michigan Member of Asian Academic of Management and Academy of International Business Extensive consulting and private sector experience
Ivan Png
PhD, Stanford University Member of the Trustworthy Computing Academic Advisory Board, Microsoft Corporation, 2006 - 2010 Nominated MP, Parliament of Singapore, 2005 - 2006
Audrey Chia
PhD, University of Texas at Austin Director, Asia Centre for Social Enterprise & Philanthropy, NUS Business School Extensive publications
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A sian Business Environment Competitive Strategy & Business Policy Contemporary Issues in Business (Services Marketing & Customer Asset Management) Corporate Entrepreneurship Corporate Finance Corporate Governance, Business Law & Ethics Data Analysis & Management Decisions Economic Analysis for Managers Financial Accounting
Curriculum
The curriculum is specifically designed for senior working professionals with a record of achievement and demonstrated leadership ability who wants to gain an extensive, well-balanced general management education, with a primary focus on Asia and North America that provides the breadth and depth of knowledge, tools and skill sets necessary to lead organizations.
UCLA – NUS Executive MBA participants and their respective organizations benefit immediately from access to emerging trends, proven business strategies and the most recent and cutting edge management practices. The diverse perspectives gained through studying and interacting with professionals from a variety of functional areas, industry segments and cultural backgrounds broaden and enrich the overall educational and learning experience. The program curriculum has been carefully and specifically designed to ensure that participants develop: A n integrated, cross-functional knowledge of business Global and cross-cultural perspectives Enhanced interpersonal, leadership, communication and teamwork skills A deeper appreciation for the role of information and communication technologies in modern business contexts Analytical problem-solving skills and techniques directly relevant to the most critical global business and organizational issues. 20
The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA general management curriculum consists of 16 course modules* and a two-part Management Practicum conducted over the 6 two-week residential segments.
I nternational Management Strategies Leadership & Managerial Skills Logistics & Operations Management Management Practicum (double-credit) Management of Technology & Innovation Marketing Strategy & Policy Negotiations Behavior Strategic Leadership & Strategy Implementation
*The course modules outlined are subject to periodic curriculum review by UCLA and NUS and are subject to change.
Expect academic rigor and intensity in the program – we want it to be that way. Especially because the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program leads to the same MBA degrees awarded in our highly-ranked full-time MBA programs. Classes are taught by the same world-class faculty from UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School who teach in the schools’ full-time MBA programs and apply the same rigorous learning standards. However, the content has been adjusted to include more global issues and strategies to serve a participant profile that has far more international management experience and leadership potential. We stress relevant managerial experience and leadership potential as prerequisites for admission.
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“The Program takes experiential learning to the next level and brings its academic frameworks to life through unabashedly realistic perspectives on what it takes to do business in Asian markets.”
Julie Omran | American Class of 2013 Director of Strategic Accounts Apparture, Inc., USA
Applied Learning Management Practicum
The Management Practicum, a double-credit course spanning two quarters, is an extensive and integrated consulting project designed to allow participants an opportunity to “test-drive” their management and leadership skills, and apply the analytical tools and frameworks acquired in the program to real-life business and organizational dilemmas across a broad range of organizations. Each team works on a specific problem or topic that is related to the strategic direction of the organization and is cross-functional in nature, in that it requires each team to research and analyze issues from the perspective of more than one business function. Students work to define and solve strategic problems, explore business opportunities, enhance organizational competitiveness, and improve organizational and managerial effectiveness. The Management Practicum also focuses on strategic issues that are international or multinational in scope bridging key Pacific Rim countries.
UCLA – NUS EMBA participants and client organization representatives agree jointly on a scope of work that will result in a complete, indepth, strategic business plan at the behest of an organization’s management. The plans can include an analysis of the organization’s value proposition in relation to the competitive environment and generally incorporate financial, marketing, operational and strategic recommendations based on extensive primary and secondary research that the teams conduct.
“ Finding the skill set and bandwidth to conduct a market-sizing exercise for an emerging market, had proved difficult. The team from the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program allowed Experian to explore this high potential territory. They were a pleasure to work with and delivered a valuable piece of work which provided deep insights into the market.”
S imon Trilsbach General Manager - Marketing Services, Southeast Asia Experian, Singapore Management Practicum Client
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Beyond The Classroom
Instead of simply studying a single economy, during its international residencies the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program immerses students in four global cultures and provides insight into four different approaches to conducting business that cannot be duplicated in locallybased programs.
The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program’s curriculum is carefully designed to align and integrate with each specific location and provide a valuable experiential component that adds to the richness of the classroom learning and shows participants firsthand how the concepts and strategies they learn are applied in practice within the local context. This is accomplished through a variety of means, including visiting regional companies, hosting local speakers, holding discussions with company representatives to supplement case discussions, and simply by experiencing the different regions outside of classroom time.
Leadership Development UCLA – NUS Executive MBA participants have access to a portfolio of leadership development activities designed to develop and nurture effective and successful global leaders. Leadership skills are developed at the individual, team and organizational levels throughout the program. In addition to the core leadership courses, extensive instructional and conceptual content to hone leadership skills is also provided throughout the curriculum. 24
Meeting Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Narayana Hrudayalaya Group of Hospitals, India
Question & Answer Session with Mr Chetan Maini, Chief of Technology & Strategy, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles
Career Management Resources Whether participants seek to ascend to the next level within their existing organization or embark upon a career change, UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School provide dedicated and customized career management resources to UCLA – NUS Executive MBA participants. These services are specifically aimed at upper mid- and senior-level career professionals and directly address the skills needed to enable UCLA – NUS Executive MBA participants to develop lifelong career management skills and take control of their career trajectory. A sample of the available resources include: Individual executive career coaching Career workshops Web-based career management resources Alumni career resources
“Seeing the future take shape in front of my eyes
and the opportunity to talk to CEOs of multinational companies in China and India was of incomparable value. It brings you to the real business world, which is beyond the theoretical discussions in any classroom setting”
Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury | Filipino & American Class of 2007 Managing Director, SGS Philippines Inc. and Chief Executive Officer, SGS Gulf Ltd (Regional Operating Headquarters)
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ASIA
NORTH AMERICA
EUROPE Norway Finland Sweden Estonia Denmark Netherlands Poland United Germany Kingdom Belgium Czech Republic Luxembourg France Switzerland Austria Ukraine Turkey Italy Serbia Spain Montenegro Portugal Greece
Canada
United States
Morocco
Syria Lebanon Israel Egypt Jordan
Cyprus
Tunisia
Mexico
Guatemala El Salvador
“ One of the key values of this program is
definitely people. Faculty and classmates with vast experiences, career backgrounds and wide range of ages from all over the world come together and inspire each other in this intensive program. With such great diversity, each class is unique in its own way.”
E mi Sugiura | Japanese Class of 2012 Commercial Finance Manager Hill’s-Colgate (Japan) Ltd
Global Alumni Community
Along with two MBA degrees comes membership to two very exclusive clubs – the extensive, powerful, global alumni networks of both business schools and universities. These close-knit communities of thought leaders guide governments and businesses around the Pacific Rim and across the world. These new friends will contribute as much to your growth as you will to theirs.
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Dominican Republic Jamaica Netherlands Antilles Nicaragua Trinidad & Tobago Panama Venezuela Colombia
Russia
Iran Kuwait Bahrain Qatar U.A.E.
Sudan Senegal
South Korea Pakistan
Ethiopia Nigeria Cameroon
Thailand Cambodia Vietnam
Philippines
Indonesia
Brazil Peru
People’s Republic of China Taiwan Hong Kong
Malaysia Singapore
Kenya
Ecuador
Nepal
India
Japan
Angola Bolivia
Namibia
Mozambique
Fiji New Caledonia
Mauritius Australia
Chile
Argentina
French Polynesia
South Africa
AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST
New Zealand
A S I A PA C I F I C CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
Through membership in regional alumni chapters, graduates can expand personal and professional networking opportunities, attend social gatherings, learn from visiting faculty and connect with local communities and business leaders. All UCLA – NUS Executive MBA alumni have access to alumni databases that create connections for both undertaking class research and managing career resiliency. Alumni actively participate in academic seminars, distinguished speaker events and hosts future Management Practicum projects at their respective organizations as well as make significant contributions to UCLA Anderson and
NUS Business School through participation in various advisory and program committees. We strongly encourage alumni to stay connected to both UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School. As a graduate of the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program, you become a member of one of the world’s largest and most renowned alumni networks with members in more than 100 countries and all 50 states of the United States. The worldwide Anderson community consists of more than 36,000 corporate executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, film producers, hightech innovators, financiers and other professionals
who are leading and transforming organizations around the globe. The Global Alumni Network Office is established with the mission of engaging and cultivating relations with more than 28,000 NUS Business School members around the world. Besides adding value and variety to the life of the student and alumni communities, the Office serves as an interface for alumni who wish to contribute to the School through providing placement and internship opportunities, giving talks, serving as a mentor, and providing other forms of invaluable support, sponsorship and service. 27
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Next Steps
01 Learn More Online Visit the UCLA – NUS EMBA program web site at ucla.nus.edu
Applying To The Program Admission Requirements Each prospective candidate is expected to satisfy the admission requirements of both UCLA Anderson School of Management and NUS Business School. Requirements for admission include: A minimum of ten years’ full-time work experience after receiving a bachelor’s degree, and a current position with high-level managerial responsibility. A bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a scholastic average of B or above in the last two years of undergraduate coursework and any post baccalaureate study. Please note that applicants are expected to hold a degree representing completion of at least four years of study with above-average scholarship from a university or universitylevel institution. T est of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be required if the applicant’s first language is not English. Applicants who hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from a university located in a country in which English is both the spoken language and the medium of instruction, or who have completed at least two years of full-time study at such an institution, are exempt from this requirement. Th e Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is highly recommended for those candidates whose prior academic work does not show distinction or clear evidence of strong quantitative and logical reasoning skills. Corporate sponsorship is encouraged.
ucla.nus.edu for more information on academic records, test requirements, submission deadlines, and the current tuition fee and installment plan.
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02 Attend An Information Session Meet our academic directors, alumni and current participants around the world. Register now at
ucla.nus.edu
03 Receive A Preliminary Assessment Send along your CV and scanned degree transcripts for an assessment of your qualifications for prospective admission.
04 Talk With Current Participants Ask questions and learn first-hand about their experiences.
05 Visit Campus We encourage you to observe a class and meet current participants, faculty and staff. Contact the program office to schedule a visit.
06 Apply Don’t delay, begin your online application today!
Visit ucla.nus.edu for answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions.
“ The Management Practicum
provided an excellent opportunity for our team to work on a real-life business problem with the senior management, apply theories learnt in class and gain insights into leadership skills. It is an enriching, intensive and rewarding experience which is helpful to us.”
N ikhil Aggarwal | Singaporean Class of 2012 Vice President, Reporting and Analytics Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Singapore
Program Manager UCLA – NUS Executive MBA Program Office NUS Business School | National University of Singapore Mochtar Riady Building, Level 4 15 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore 119245 Phone: (+65) 6516 1351 Fax: (+65) 6775 9097 Email: ucla@nus.edu.sg Please visit our web site for the most current details on information sessions, application deadlines and other pertinent information, including Frequently Asked Questions.
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UCLA – NUS Executive MBA
Four countries Two top universities Two world-class MBA degrees
One extraordinary experience Unique One-Of-A-Kind Format comprises 6 two-week segments over 15 months designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of busy executives. Segments are held in 4 different locations: • 2x Singapore • 2x Los Angeles • 1x Shanghai • 1x Bangalore Global Learning Environment with 50% of our participants flying in for segments from other continents (not just countries!), the class is uniquely diverse not only by nationality, culture, industry and functional backgrounds, but importantly, participants are currently both working and living in very different parts of the globe. arn Two World-Class MBAs In 15 Months from two of the world’s top, E globally-recognized universities: • University of California, Los Angeles • National University of Singapore
TOP 5 EMBA Globally
by Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings 2012 Contact UCLA – NUS Executive MBA Program Office NUS Business School | National University of Singapore Mochtar Riady Building, Level 4 15 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore 119245 Phone : (+65) 6516 1351 Fax : (+65) 6775 9097 Email : ucla@nus.edu.sg
To learn more and to register for an information session (dates and locations are included on the reverse), please visit our program web site at
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2012 Information Sessions
Program Fee The tuition fee is US$95,000* plus Singapore GST @ 7% where applicable. Fees are paid in three installments prior to every alternative session. This fee includes the cost of recommended text books and readings as well as most meals for each residential segment. The cost of travel, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses are not included. *The universities reserve the right to revise the fee as appropriate.
Admission Requirements & Process We have a continuous admission process. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received and admission offers are made on a continuous basis. We strongly recommend that you start the process as early as possible. We request that certain documents, i.e. official university transcripts, letters of recommendation and standardized test reports (where applicable) be sent directly by third parties. Please plan accordingly and allow sufficient time for these documents to be sent and received. Application Deadline The application deadline is January 31, 2013 for the incoming class that will commence in May 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Please visit the web site for the most current information on application requirements and deadlines. Information Sessions* Sessions will be conducted in the evenings, unless otherwise specified. Actual venues and times of each information session are posted on the web site. We look forward to seeing you at one of our events! *All dates and times are subject to change. Please visit the web site for the most current information.
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