Stanford NUS Executive Program in International Management
ASIA'S GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Curriculum The program consists of about 50 lectures and class discussions, interspersed with group-study sessions in which participants and their teammates will analyze and discuss case studies and other materials in preparation for classes. Course materials range from case studies in marketing and business strategy, to the latest research by faculty from the two distinguished business schools.
Real-World Strategies for Global Business 2010 marks the 28th year of the Stanford-NUS Executive Program in International Management conducted in Singapore. This program presents a unique opportunity to immerse in the vibrant cultures of two of the world's most respected institutions; one renowned for its iconoclastic approach to critical thinking and challenging assumptions, and another for its uncompromisingly high standards and academic rigor.
Company visits and talks by prominent industry speakers and business leaders will be planned on some evenings. Important Events • Opening dinner, registration and program briefing: Saturday, 14 August 2010 • Classes commence: Sunday, 15 August 2010 • Closing: Saturday, 28 August 2010 Dates and fees
Held annually in Singapore for 28 years now, close to 2,000 executives have participated and sharpened their perspectives through this intensive program that has been for many, a foundation for assuming greater leadership roles. These two weeks of highly intensive sessions are designed to augment participants' expertise with current insights and a greater depth of knowledge. Its aim is to hone analytical and behavioral skills essential for attaining a competitive edge in global and Asian business, and because of its international cohort, it also facilitates an invaluable worldwide network of peers across various industries.
14 – 28 August 2010 US$16,000 per participant (subject to prevailing GST) Eligibility Candidates must have: - Eight or more years of significant managerial experience - Be proficient in English Application Deadline 14 July 2010
Stanford Graduate School of Business Since the Stanford Business School began its first Executive Education program in 1952, more than 30,000 students have graduated from its executive programs. Recognized as one of the leading schools of management in the world, the faculty researches and works with leading companies around the globe to establish innovative leading-edge management practices.
For more information on the Stanford Graduate School of Business, please visit gsb.stanford.edu
Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered depending on space availability.
Program Focus Finance • Cash flow, valuation and investment decisions • Earnings quality management • International project analysis • Valuation in Asia Leadership & Change • Cultural intelligence and global leadership • Managing global teams • Organizational architecture and culture • Organizational identity and authenticity • Regulatory challenges • Strategic negotiations • Strategy, social responsibility and the business environment • The common law and torts Strategy & Marketing - Global & Asian Perspectives • Building a global brand • Decommoditizing through branding • Marketing in Asia • New product market and brand extension • Value-based market paradigms
Typical Class Profile
Industries Represented IT Consulting
Supply Chain Integration • Constructing a productive team • Supply chain management and strategy Who should attend? • Senior executives with significant responsibility for driving business internationally and in the Pacific Rim • Senior executives of international companies that have joint ventures with Asian partners, or with Asian responsibilities • Participants must have eight or more years of significant management experience, and have an interest in management theory and practices in an international context How will you benefit? This intensive two-week program will enable participants to: • Incorporate fundamental concepts and the latest insights on management strategy to achieve competitive advantage • Use tools to improve analytical and behavioral skills, and ultimately enhance leadership abilities in the organization • Gain a deeper understanding of differences in culture and management practices in the East and West • Develop a strong network of experienced managers from different industries and countries
Law Telecommunications Manufacturing Engineering Construction Electronics Petroleum
Recruitment Automobile Hotels / Resorts Shipping / Transportation Semiconductor
Banking /Finance Government Education Energy / Utilities Consumer Products Mining
Entertainment
Marketing Healthcare Other
Geographic Origin Australia Bahrain China Denmark France Germany Ghana Hong Kong India Indonesia
Italy Japan Malaysia Myanmar Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Oman Pakistan Philippines
Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa South Korea Sri Lanka Sweden Taiwan Thailand USA Vietnam
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Testimonials "The program exposed me to new issues and trends in management. The participants were from different countries in the world and there was sharing of experiences and active exchange of ideas and opinions. To those in a position to attend the program, I recommend that you do. It is a must. You will not regret it. I am speaking from experience!" Jorge Sarmiento Past Deputy Commissioner National Telecommunications Commission Philippines
"This program is fantastic for any senior level manager who wants to embellish themselves with more key learning. I know this will help me in my future work and add value to my business and company." Mohd Shah Bin Hashim Head, Legal & Secretarial Nestlé Products Sdn Bhd Malaysia
"Although I had prior business education, the program proved excellent for me. I learnt additional things in various areas such as finance, strategy and supply chain. The interaction with high quality participants from other countries proved extremely useful to me. I would recommend the program to anyone who wants to sharpen their business skills and learn additional insights about the business arena in the Asia Pacific." Harald Biederbick Director, Corporate Finance RKW SE Germany
"I found this course to be extremely enriching. All of the case studies, simulations, exercises and classes were all relevant to what we are currently doing. I would highly recommend the course to anyone at the senior level who wants to upgrade their business knowledge. It has been a great experience. I've made a lot of good lasting friendships." Ooi Suan Kim Principal O S Kim & Associates Malaysia
"In our day-to-day work, we normally get very specialized in our functions and we lose track of the bigger picture. This course has a rigorous yet fun curriculum that has taught me to think strategically. Doing business in Asia is very different from doing business in other parts of the world, and this course gives you a deep insight into why you will be successful or why you will lose in Asia." Kapil Hinduja Assistant Vice President Hewlett-Packard India
"There are two key takeaways that I got from the course. The first came from the professors who, without exceptions, were outstanding in their presentations, their relevance and their knowledge of the subject theories; and second, and just as important, were the other participants. Coming from approximately nineteen countries and from very different backgrounds, they provided a very broad insight to the course." Andrew Moore Commercial Director Geelong Grammar School Australia
“The professors are absolutely top-notch! Interacting with participants from close to twenty countries provided outstanding opportunity to network, exchange experiences and opinions. A very beneficial and inspiring experience.” Steven Gilmore Senior Operations Manager The Boeing Company United States of America 2001 & 2007 Participant
Faculty Spotlight This program is taught by internationally recognized full-time faculty from both the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the NUS Business School, all of whom are experienced in teaching senior level executives.
Program Directors • Lawrence W. Lane Professor of Organizations, Stanford Graduate School of Business • Professor of Sociology (by courtesy), School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University • Visiting Professor, NUS Business School
Dr Glenn R. Carroll
Dr Carroll's research interests include organizational theory, strategic management, and industrial revolution. He has pioneered ecological approaches to organizational analysis, as well as their application to strategy. Professor Carroll pioneered the study of population dynamics among organizations, examining how the demographics affect corporate change. He is also known for his work in the areas of industrial development, strategic management, and organizational and industrial revolution.
• Associate Professor and Vice Dean (Executive Education), NUS Business School • Academic Director, Asia-Pacific Executive (APEX) MBA Program • Director, Samsung-NUS Executive Programs
Dr Prem Shamdasani
Dr Shamdasani has received numerous commendations and awards for teaching excellence. He is also very active in executive education and consulting for corporate clients including MNCs, ministries and government agencies. Dr Shamdasani's research and teaching interests include brand management, new product marketing, retail strategy, relationship marketing, and cross-cultural consumer behavior.
• Jagdeep and Roshni Singh Professor of Operations, Information, and Technology, Stanford Graduate School of Business • Co-director, The Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum
Dr Seungjin Whang
Professor Whang's research specializations are in information management, performance measurement and incentives, logistics, economics and supply chain management. He has also studied how demand for information may be distorted in a supply chain, what impacts a secondary market has on a supply chain, pricing issues and fixed-up-to tariffs structures.
Stanford Graduate School of Business Faculty • Associate Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Business • PhD, University of California in Berkeley
Dr Francis J. Flynn
Dr Flynn's research investigates issues of employee cooperation, diversity in work groups, and leadership in organizations. His recent work considers how employees can develop healthy patterns of cooperation and whether the influence of gender stereotypes on workplace dynamics can be mitigated. His scholarly articles have appeared in more than a dozen publications that span the fields of management and social psychology. Dr Flynn currently sits on the boards of the Administrative Science Quarterly and the Academy of Management Journal and is a member of the Academy of Management and the American Psychological Association.
• Walter Kenneth Kilpatrick Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford Graduate School of Business • Professor of Sociology (by courtesy) • PhD, Stanford University
Dr Jesper B. Sorensen
Dr Sorensen is a sociologist specializing in the study of dynamics of both organizations and careers, with work that covers a wide range of topics ranging from firm performance to social inequality. Dr Sorensen won (with Toby E. Stuart) the 2006 Administrative Science Quarterly Award for Scholarly Contribution for the article "Aging, Obsolescence and the Organizational Innovation (ASQ, 2000)." He also won the 2006 Teacher of the Year Award from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He has served as both Associate and Consulting Editor for the American Journal of Sociology, is on the Editorial Board of Administrative Science Quarterly, and is a Senior Editor of Organization Science.
NUS Business School Faculty • • • •
Associate Professor and Vice-Dean (Finance and Administration), NUS Business School Director, Asahi-NUS University-Asia Program Chartered Public Accountant, Australia PhD, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr Ho Yew Kee
Dr Ho teaches financial accounting in the graduate and undergraduate programs at NUS Business School. He is involved in several executive education programs, including the Samsung-NUS General Management Program, and BAX Global Management Development Program. His research interests are in accounting, valuation and corporate governance of technology stocks.
• Associate Professor, NUS Business School • PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Dr Audrey Chia
Dr Chia's research and teaching interests include leadership, organizational change, organizational power and culture, and social and ethical aspects of management. She has conducted executive education, consulted for or given talks to companies such as Schenker-Bax Global, Elf Aquitane (now Total S.A.), Panasonic, MacDonald's, Samsung, Telenor, Royal Brunei Airlines and UBS. Dr Chia has received University Achievement awards, faculty awards and numerous commendations for excellence in teaching.
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Associate Professor, NUS Business School Academic Co-Director, the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA Program Director, Excel Global Business Excellence Program PhD, London Business School
Dr Jochen Wirtz
As a leading authority in services marketing in Asia, Dr Wirtz's research focuses on strategy, business development and service management. His research has been extensively published and awarded. Dr Wirtz has also consulted for firms in Asia and Europe, including Accenture, KPMG, Citibank, the Defence Science & Technology Agency (Singapore), Jurong Town Corporation, MobileOne, Motorola, PCCW, HKT, Philips, Shanghai Post and Telephone, Singapore Tourism Board, Shell, Singapore Airlines, Sony, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, among others.
• Provost's Chair Professor, NUS Business School
Dr Chang Sea-Jin
Prior to joining NUS, Dr Chang held various positions at leading universities in the US, Europe and Asia including the position of Kumho Asiana Group Endowed Chair Professor of Strategic and International Business at Korea University. His research interests include strategies for local and multinational companies, restructuring and new growth, emerging markets, venture capital financing, strategic alliances, start-ups and foreign investment. His book ‘Sony vs Samsung: The Inside Story of the Electronics Giants’ Battle for Global Supremacy’, was voted among the top three best business books in 2008, according to ‘strategy+business’, a Boston Consulting Group publication.
Advanced Management Program
ASIA'S GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Leading and Managing for the Asian Century This unparalled Advanced Management Program focuses on integrating key concepts of modern day management with strategic business practices. The mission – to drive performance and build an organization's competitive advantage in the Asian marketplace. Offering an innovative perspective of global and Asian businesses, participants will develop expertise in guiding the alignment of strategy, marketing, finance, organization and processes. The program will also recharge and refine one's personal management style for more effective leadership. It will also position managers to drive action throughout the company for sustainable performance. Core Focus Innovation • Building the innovation ecosystem • Sources of innovation Finance & Accounting • Cash flow management • Earnings quality • Meeting new corporate reporting challenges Marketing & Branding • Developing strong brands • Understanding the Asian consumer in the global marketplace Services Strategy & Operations • Customer feedback and service culture • Designing services for profitability and efficiency • Managing customer loyalty Strategy & Competition • Key drivers of strategy • Strategy in Asia
Who should attend? Senior executives with leadership positions and those identified as part of the company's succession plan with significant responsibility for strategic decision-making, including: • Members of executive committees • Heads of business units • Senior functional heads • Executives with eight or more years of significant managerial experience How will you benefit? The program engages participants in a comprehensive, integrated curriculum that will enable them to: • Rethink business models, strategies and processes to adapt to the Asian environment • Enhance decision-making capability and response to the competitive global challenges in the Asia-Pacific region • Broaden and sharpen perspectives with respect to important social, cultural, political, and economic factors that influence the business environment • Manage change, global teams and cross cultural diversity • Formulate and implement strategies for competitive advantage and value creation
Dates and fees 7 - 18 March 2011 S$13,880 (subject to prevailing GST) Application deadline 7 February 2011 Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered depending on space availability.
Advanced Management Program
Program Director • • • • •
Associate Professor and Vice Dean (Executive Education), NUS Business School Academic Director, Asia-Pacific Executive (APEX) MBA Program Program Co-director, Stanford-NUS Executive Program in International Management Director, Samsung-NUS Executive Programs PhD, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Dr Prem Shamdasani
Having taught in the USA as well as Singapore, Dr Shamdasani has received numerous commendations and awards for teaching excellence. He is also very active in executive education and consulting for corporate clients such as Caterpillar, Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal, Nokia, Samsung, Microsoft, IBM, DuPont, Philips, Siemens, Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Roche Shanghai, GlaxoSmithKline, B.Braun, Deutsche Bank, MCL Land, Daimler Chrysler, IKEA, Carrefour, Danone, Singapore Tourism Board and MINDEF, among others. He is also an external resource expert on marketing, branding and retailing for various companies and government agencies such as IE Singapore, the Prime Minister's Office, Hagemeyer, United Parcel Service, Singapore Telecom, MobileOne, Economic Development Board and BusinessWeek's forums. His research and teaching interests include brand management, new product marketing, retail strategy, relationship and cross-cultural consumer behavior. His works have been published in leading journals.
Faculty Dr Kulwant Singh
• Deputy Dean & Professor, NUS Business School • PhD, University of Michigan Dr Singh has conducted executive seminars on strategy for organizations, including Acer, Air France, Deutsche Bank, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoWellcome, OCBC Bank, Samsung Electronics, Toshiba, Volvo and many others. He has considerable experience in teaching executive programs organized by Duke University, London Business School, Stockholm School of Economics and Helsinki School of Business. He has published papers in leading scholarly journals and received Best Paper Awards. His research focus is on corporate strategy and competition in rapidly changing environments.
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Associate Professor and Vice-Dean (Finance and Administration), NUS Business School Director, Asahi-NUS University-Asia Program Chartered Public Accountant, Australia PhD, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr Ho Yew Kee
Dr Ho teaches financial accounting in the graduate and undergraduate programs at NUS Business School. He is involved in several executive education programs, including the Samsung-NUS General Management Program, and BAX Global Management Development Program. His research interests are in accounting, valuation and corporate governance of technology stocks.
• Associate Professor & Vice-Dean (Undergraduate Studies), NUS Business School • Executive Dean, NUS-Fudan University Joint Graduate School • PhD, University of California
Dr Hum Sin Hoon
Dr Hum has conducted executive training and served as a consultant to both public and private organizations, such the Singapore National Computer Board, Jurong Town Corporation, the Port of Singapore Authority, the Singapore Trade Development Board, Apple Computer Singapore, SmithKline Beecham, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Shanghai, Sun International Group, UPS, Royal Brunei Airlines and Singapore Airlines, amongst others. • • • •
Associate Professor, NUS Business School Academic Co-Director, the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA Program Director, Excel Global Business Excellence Program PhD, London Business School
Dr Jochen Wirtz
As a leading authority in services marketing in Asia, Dr Wirtz's research focuses on strategy, business development and service management. His research has been extensively published and awarded. Dr Wirtz has also consulted for firms in Asia and Europe, including Accenture, KPMG, Citibank, the Defence Science & Technology Agency (Singapore), Jurong Town Corporation, MobileOne, Motorola, PCCW, HKT, Philips, Shanghai Post and Telephone, Singapore Tourism Board, Shell, Singapore Airlines, Sony, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, among others.
• Associate Professor, NUS Business School • PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Dr Audrey Chia
Dr Chia's research and teaching interests include leadership, organizational change, organizational power and culture, and social and ethical aspects of management. She has conducted executive education, consulted for or given talks to companies such as Schenker-Bax Global, Elf Aquitane (now Total S.A.), Panasonic, MacDonald's, Samsung, Telenor, Royal Brunei Airlines and UBS. Dr Chia has received University Achievement awards, faculty awards and numerous commendations for excellence in teaching.
• Associate Professor, NUS Business School
Dr Kai-Alexander Schlevogt
Dr Schlevogt specializes in global leadership and growth strategies in emerging markets, especially in Asia. A leading expert in international strategic studies and economics, emerging marketing, and Chinese businesses and entrepreneurship, he has written three books and over one hundred journal articles that have been published in leading publications. Previously a strategic management consultant for McKinsey & Co. in Asia, Dr Schlevogt frequently runs customized executive education programs for top leaders and government organizations. His clients include some of the largest Chinese and multinational companies throughout Asia. Dr Schlevogt speaks fluent Mandarin and has conducted Mandarin executive education programs for Chinese senior executives.
Testimonials "At this time, the world has changed and there is a need to look at what is changing in businesses and the new dynamics occurring. I was looking for a program that would cover this in two weeks. It is one of the best programs I have attended. The program gave me an understanding of new business perspectives, new dynamics emerging today, various business scenarios and knowledge of the way the world is changing. What I’ve achieved in the last 10 days has exceeded my expectations and I would recommend all leaders to attend it." Jaivinder Singh Gill Executive Director Lenovo India Pvt Ltd India
"I took this course because I needed to know more about Asia and the future. NUS was the only university that was offering this Asian business program. All the Professors were great. They knew a lot about Asia and also Europe and the US so I could learn a lot about the diversity of business in the world. Also the other participants had enough experience to share in the classroom. There was a lot of discussion and interaction. So if you are facing some issues or difficulties, come to this course!" Tsukasa Inami Human Resource Manager Boston Scientific Asia Pacific Singapore
"It’s been a wonderful experience. I have had the pleasure of attending some business schools’ executive development programs, but this time I could get a perspective of not only an organization’s internal workings, but also perspectives of business in the Asian context. It is a very useful course for me and I hope that the takeaways from this course will not only help my company but also sister companies within the group." Muhammad Asim Aqil Senior General Manager Thal Engineering Pakistan
Typical Class Profile
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Iran
Kuwait
Malaysia
Maldives
Nigeria
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
General Management Program
Broaden Your Management Skills When making the transition to a general management role, managers need to be acutely aware of how their behavior and decisions have an impact on key stakeholders. This program will provide problem-solving toolkits for functional areas, such as corporate strategy, marketing, human resources, finance, accounting and operations. Specially designed for the Asian business context, this program sharpens analytical skills with a powerful suite of tools that will enhance your effectiveness in decision-making.
Who should attend? Managers and executives who hold senior positions in functional areas, or who have recently been promoted to general management.
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It was a privilege for me to attend the General Management Program. The course modules are designed to cover all aspects of running an efficient enterprise. The networking opportunities as well as the exposure to the latest strategies and techniques will be of immense help and I look forward to incorporating them into my day-to-day work. P C Sharma Chief Executive Officer Transport Corporation of India Ltd India
General Management Program
Core Focus Strategic Frameworks & Thinking • Formulation and execution of strategies • Building capabilities to enhance and protect competitive advantage
Dates and fees 22 February - 5 March 2010 • S$7,880 per participants (subject to prevailing GST)
Marketing in Asia • Understanding the Asian consumer • Strategic marketing management
31 May - 11 June 2010 18 - 29 October 2010 22 November - 3 December 2010, 21 February - 4 March 2011 • S$8,680 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)
Strategic Human Resource Management • Leading organizational change and learning • Power, leadership and managing talents Strategic Financial Management • Financial analysis, modeling and valuation • Financial decision-making and resource allocation Operations Management • Linking operational processes to strategies • Managing supply chains for competitive advantage
Application Deadline One month before commencement of the program. Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered depending on space availability. Typical Class Profile Bangladesh
Decision Analytics • Analytical tools for decision-making • Resource optimization How will you benefit? This program will enable one to: • Understand how company strategy drives important functional choices • Implement problem-solving techniques across all functional areas • Develop shared knowledge of the Asian business context • Establish networks and gain insights from the experiences of participants from diverse industries and countries
China
Bhutan Germany
Ghana
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Italy
Japan
Korea
Kuwait
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Pakistan
Nigeria
Philippines Singapore
Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
USA
Vietnam
Program Director
"The NUS approach was excitingly refreshing. The creative use of case studies made it easy to internalize the key learning points. The blend of theory and practical sessions brought the classroom to the work place with facilitators delivering not only the current issues in the local, regional and global environment, but also projecting what to expect in the future. My expectations were exceeded." Emmanuel Akinola Odedina Group Head, Audit & Risk Management Consolidated Discounts Ltd Nigeria
“The wide spectrum of topics were helpful to appreciate the challenges and tasks in management. The sequence was wellorganized, focusing on strategic and technology management and the various tools, and ending with the importance of strategic execution. The company visit provided insights into considerations and challenges of setting up a business.” Tan Ngee Leng Head, Imaging Radar Lab & Principal Member of Technical Staff DSO National Laboratories Singapore
Dr Sum Chee Chuong
• Associate Professor, NUS Business School • Academic Director, S3 Asia MBA Program • PhD, University of Minnesota Dr Sum is currently Area-Coordinator of the Operations and Supply Chain Management Group in the Decision Sciences Department. He was formerly Co-Academic Director of the NUS MBA program. An active consultant and executive trainer, Dr Sum has consulted for private and public organizations such as SIA, IBM, Shell, IKEA, Kaifa (Shenzhen), APP (Indonesia), Singapore Confederation of Industries, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defence, Chartered Institute of Transport (Singapore), and Singapore Technologies Logistics. His current research interests are in the development of operations and supply chain capabilities, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), operations strategy, and global operations management. His research has appeared in leading international journals such as Decision Sciences, Journal of Operations Management, IIE (Trans), European Journal of Operational Research, and Omega.
Leadership Development Program
Master Yourself Inspire Performance At the heart of all great organizations are the people who drive the organization's purpose and its success - the people who lead. Combined with competitive pressures and the constant need to adapt and change, the demands of strong leadership at every level of an organization are essential to its strategic alignment, effectiveness and success. This program provides exposure to a spectrum of leadership frameworks and facilitates a reflective experience for each participant concerning their approach to leading and the capabilities they need to develop as leaders. A key differentiator of this program is the use of a comprehensive 360 degree leadership feedback instrument and leadership profiling tool. Together, these tools will provide an assessment of one's effectiveness as a leader. Professional facilitators will help interpret and integrate the assessments and provide a personalized reflective experience, both in small group sharing and in one-on-one sessions. The facilitators will also assist participants in designing an action plan to become a more effective leader.
ASIA'S GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Who should attend? Impactful leaders and managers who need to successfully develop their leadership abilities in managing teams and driving performance while moving into a broader and more strategic role in their organizations.
Leadership Development Program
Dates and fees 22 - 26 March 2010 S$6,880 per participant (subject to prevailing GST) 12 - 16 July 2010, 21 - 25 March 2011 S$7,480 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)
Core Focus This program addresses the following focus areas: The Evolving Roles of Leaders • Understanding changes in the workplace caused by globalization and technological advances that have created a demand for a new generation of leaders
Application deadline One month before commencement of the program. Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered depending on space availability.
Typical Class Profile
Enhancing Effectiveness • Developing leadership skills to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of a team in achieving strategic objectives and goals Anchoring Influence • Developing and applying constructive and personal styles of persuasion, which is an essential ingredient of leading and driving initiatives Coaching High Performance • The importance of coaching as a leadership tool in motivating performance and achieving results Decision-Making • Understanding the nature of human decision-making and developing the skills for effective team decisions Transformational Leadership • Leading change and developing individual transformational leadership skills
How will you benefit? This program will enable one to: • Develop a detailed understanding of leadership style and its impact on others • Develop new skills to effectively negotiate and increase influence in the workplace • Motivate excellence and innovation in others • Develop skills to manage resistance to change • Effectively lead in challenging circumstances arising from change
China
Indonesia
Hong Kong
Kuwait
Malaysia
Maldives
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
UAE
Vietnam
Program Director Dr Audrey Chia
• Associate Professor, NUS Business School • PhD, University of Texas at Austin Dr Chia teaches courses in management, organizational issues and leadership at various levels. She has held several positions including Vice-Dean of the University Scholars Program, Sub-Dean of NUS Business School, and Acting Director of the American Studies Centre. Dr Chia has conducted executive education programs, consulted for or given talks to companies such as Asahi Glass, Astra, Bridgestone, DHL, Maersk, McDonald's, Elf Aquitane (now Total Fina Elf), Panasonic, Schenker-Bax Global, Samsung, Telenor and Royal Brunei Airlines. Dr Chia has received university achievement awards, faculty awards and numerous commendations for excellence in teaching, including the University Teaching Excellence Award and the Outstanding Educator Award. Her research interests include leadership and change, diversity in organizations, international human resource management, and social and ethical issues in management.
Strategic Management Program
Strategies for the Post-Crisis World The constant evolution of today's global economy demands that businesses employ innovative strategic analysis and formulation to stay one step ahead of the competition. This program adopts a practical, problem-solving approach to strategic issues and challenges. It introduces relevant concepts and analytical tools and their applications to real-world problems in a variety of industries and contexts. It also explores strategic initiatives that address issues of organizational performance within the Asia Pacific context.
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Who should attend? Experienced senior-level managers who currently hold or will hold responsibility for strategic planning and decision-making in their organizations, including: • Vice Presidents • General Managers • Corporate and Business Planners • Directors of functional areas in marketing, operations and finance
Strategic Management Program
Dates and fees 19 - 23 April 2010 13 - 17 September 2010 S$6,380 per participants (subject to prevailing GST)
Core Focus • Strategy frameworks: Key analytical tools in strategy formulation • Analyzing strategies and competition in various industries • Managing global strategy and market entry • Balanced scorecard: Designing, diagnostics and implementation • Global and regional environment and perspectives • Strategies for growth: Alliances and joint ventures How will you benefit? Through discussions, group breakouts and presentations, case studies and sharing of best practices, participants will: • Acquire an in-depth understanding of the key analytical tools used in strategy formulation • Benefit from holistic decision-making and creative thinking processes • Understand the application of the strategic analysis tools to problems and issues faced within industries • Be exposed to diverse perspectives for analyzing strategic problems • Gain an insight into the best practices in strategy formulation and implementation • Experience a visible impact in terms of creative and breakthrough strategies
“Taking part in the NUS Business School Strategic Management Program has really helped me to plan and deliver work more effectively by understanding how different organizations have improved performance.” Ben Phillips South Asia Campaigns and Policy Manager, Oxfam India
Application deadline One month before commencement of the program. Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered depending on space availability.
Typical Class Profile
Australia
Bhutan
China
Denmark
Hong Kong
India
Japan
Kuwait
Maldives
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Program Director Dr Nitin Pangarkar
• Associate Professor, NUS Business School • PhD, University of Michigan Dr Pangarkar teaches strategy and international business courses in the BBA, MBA and Executive MBA programs at the National University of Singapore. He has been a faculty member in several executive education programs at NUS including the General Management Program, Strategic Management Program and the Commonwealth Top Managers Program. Recognized by both students and fellow faculty, Dr Pangarkar has been the recipient of several awards for teaching and service excellence. He has also been an invited speaker for several managerial conferences as well as a consultant to many companies such as Alliant Tecsystems, DuPont, IBC Asia, IQPC Worldwide and Vidarbha Chamber of Commerce. His research interests lie in strategic management and international business specifically cross-border strategic alliances, mode of entry and global strategy. Dr Pangarkar's research has been published in several international journal articles, conference proceedings, cases and books.
Strategic Human Resource Management
The Heart of Any Business Managers today must monitor performance, manage innovation, and lead change. A clear understanding of these factors is required to manage human capital in today's competitive environment. This program addresses the issues involved with balancing human resource strategy with overall business strategy, trends in human capital management, talent management, leadership change and performance systems, which are at the heart of every leader and manager's role.
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Who should attend? • Human resource professionals • General Managers • Other functional executives with management experience and an interest in human capital management
Strategic Human Resource Management
Dates and fees 28 June - 2 July 2010 S$5,280 per participant (subject to prevailing GST) Application deadline 28 May 2010 Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months in advance. Applications received after deadline will be considered depending on space availability. Core Focus • Competitive strategy & HRM models • Current trends & issues • Human capital management • Leadership, change & knowledge management • Performance management systems & approaches • Planning & strategies • Talent management: Issues & challenges How will you benefit? In this intensive five-day program, participants will: • Learn to develop human resource practices that are consistent with the organization's corporate and business strategy • Acquire frameworks and conceptual tools that will enable one to strategically manage human capital in a company • Learn best practices in human capital management
“The case studies presented were appropriate and relevant. I now better understand the current trends and issues in managing human capital in a knowledge-intensive economy. Through the interactive sessions with the professors and a diverse group of participants, I gained new insights from the best HR practitioners from different industries. I am definitely a fan of NUS Business School!” Shahriar Akbar Chowdhury Head of HR Development Department Grameenphone Ltd India 2007 Participant
Typical Class Profile Bangladesh China
Botswana Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Kuwait
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Myanmar
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Program Director Mr Lowe Joo Yong
• Lecturer, Human Resource Management Unit, NUS Business School Mr Lowe specializes in human resource management, leadership development, career management and talent management. Prior to joining NUS, Mr Lowe had a distinguished career in a variety of industries including stock-broking, reinsurance, engineering, and hospitality. He has traveled extensively in the region where he has delivered executive programs for hotel owners and senior managers in the hospitality industry in collaboration with organizations such as the Malaysian Association of Hotels, Hotel & Restaurant Association of the Philippines, Myanmar's Ministry of Hotels & Tourism, Services of Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City, Thailand's Dusit Thani College, and Indonesia's Acacia Group of Hotels. He has also delivered customized executive programs for renowned international companies such as AP Moeller-Maersk, Panasonic, Incheon International Airport and companies in the Suzhou Industrial Park as well as Singapore's Ministry of Education. In 2006, Mr Lowe was given an Outstanding Educator Award in recognition of his excellent teaching performances.
Negotiation and Influence
The Art and Science of Securing Agreement Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreement and creating value between two or more parties. In today's global and cross-cultural marketplace, negotiation and influence plays a critical role in managing interdependent relationships, securing successful business deals, and ensuring informed decision making. Although people negotiate all the time, understanding the strategy and psychology of effective negotiations is an invaluable asset in a globally interdependent environment. This innovative program brings together the models developed at Harvard and Kellogg. This blend consists of understanding the process of negotiations and influencing, and the cultural and behavioral aspects that parties bring to the process. Through lectures, discussions, analysis and multi-party negotiation exercises, participants will acquire the conceptual framework and tools to refine critical thinking, negotiation skills and decision making.
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Who should attend? Senior executives and professionals actively engaged in key activities, such as: • CEOs • Human Resource Directors • Country Managers of Asian subsidiaries • Legal Directors • Senior Procurement Managers
Negotiation and Influence
Dates and fees 28 - 30 July 2010 1 - 3 November 2010 S$4,180 per participant (subject to prevailing GST) Application deadline One month before commencement of the program. Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered depending on space availability. Typical Class Profile Core Focus • Negotiating to create value • Negotiation strategies and skills • Negotiation - The interest-based approach How will you benefit? This program will enable participants to: • Negotiate, build and sustain effective deals and working relationships • Enhance mental effectiveness by learning the keys to rational thinking, as well as the barriers that keep one from optimal decision-making • Develop confidence in the negotiation process as an effective means for resolving conflict • Understand the nature of negotiations and gain a broad intellectual understanding of the central concepts in negotiation • Experience the negotiation process, learning how to evaluate costs and benefits from alternative actions • Improve analytical abilities and capacity to understand and predict the behavior of individuals, groups and organizations in a competitive process • Develop a toolkit of useful and practical negotiation skills, strategies and approaches • Develop an understanding of the dynamics of negotiations in Asia
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India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Maldives
Netherlands
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Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
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USA
Vietnam
Program Directors Dr Chia Ho Beng
• Senior Lecturer, NUS Business School • PhD, University of British Columbia Dr Chia teaches leadership, coaching for change, creative problem solving, human resource management, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution at all levels. He was awarded the Outstanding Educator Award in 2001 and 2002 and made the list of the top six percent of educators at NUS in 2003. Dr Chia is also an adjunct feedback coach with the Center for Creative Leadership, and serves on various mediation and dispute resolution committees in Singapore. He is part of a research group at the Singapore Mediation Centre, and served on the management committee of the Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility. In 2006, Dr Chia was awarded the Outstanding Community Service Award by the NUS Business School. Prior to his academic career, he worked in both the financial and manufacturing sectors. His work experience includes managing corporate accounts, turnaround management, managing in merger transitions, and problem loans management. Dr Chia brings to the classroom a blend of theory and practical experience. Dr Jayanth Narayanan
• Assistant Professor, NUS Business School • PhD, London Business School Dr Narayanan teaches courses in negotiation and conflict management, organizational behavior, and negotiation and bargaining. His research interests lie in the physiological mechanisms in management, social consequences of mindfulness, and understanding the psychological effects of power and status on people in interactions.
Accounting & Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Making Sense of Figures Increasingly, managers in every functional area need to understand the basic principles of accounting and finance in order to improve the effectiveness of their operations and strategy. By empowering non-financial managers with a framework of essential financial terminology, concepts and applications, this program will enable them to analyze and interpret commonly used financial information in making business decisions and working more effectively with the financial managers of an organization. As the emphasis is on the application and understanding of financial information rather than its preparation, the program will enable participants to communicate finance related matters more effectively, understand the performance metrics of the organization, read and use company reports, and grasp other managerial accounting issues.
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Who should attend? Executives who make or contribute to decisions with significant financial implications, including: • Managers with profit-and-loss responsibility • Managers in marketing, operations, human resources and engineering • No background in finance is required
Accounting & Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Core Focus Appraising Corporate Investments • Internal rate of return • Net present value • Payback Equity Valuation • Balance sheet models • Price earning ratios Evaluating Performance of Managers and Employees • Benchmarks • Performance measures Short-Term Financing • Accruals • Secured and unsecured loans • Trade credit
Dates and fees 17 - 21 May 2010 8 - 12 November 2010 S$5,280 per participant (subject to prevailing GST) Application deadline One month before commencement of the program. Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered depending on space availability.
Typical Class Profile
Understanding and Interpreting Financial Statements • Accounting for key financial statement items • Balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement • Creative accounting • Ratio analysis Using Cost Information for Decision-Making and Performance Analysis • Breakeven analysis • Overhead allocation issues • Types of performance measures How will you benefit? The curriculum is designed to enable one to: • Understand fundamental financial terminology and concepts • Understand and use the information contained in balance sheets, income statements, and cash-flow statements • Identify and apply relevant costing information • Learn how to perform fundamental financial analysis • Grasp the essentials of budgeting and performance assessment • Acquire the financial acumen for effective decision-making and working with finance managers
"The program has helped me to understand fundamental financial concepts and has enabled me to perform effective financial analysis. The mix of participants from different professions and countries adds depth and provides a practical perspective." Kenneth Lim Senior Vice President, Market Operations, IT Energy Market Company Singapore
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China
Ghana
Hong Kong
Mexico
Netherlands
Pakistan
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
United Kingdom
Program Director Dr Ruth Tan
• Associate Professor, NUS Business School • PhD (Finance), University of Washington • Certified Public Accountant Dr Tan teaches business finance, personal finance, corporate finance, and financial markets. She received the Faculty Outstanding Educator Award in 2003, and Recognition for Excellence as Outstanding Educator in 2004. She was also listed as an excellent teacher in the "NUS Undergraduate Student Feedback 2002/2003". She is currently serving on the Board of Management of the NUS Academic Staff Provident Fund. In 2002, she held the post of Vice Dean of Finance and Administration in the School. She also does consulting and conducts inhouse training programs for various multinational organizations. Her research interests include privatization and policy risk, mergers, acquisitions and seasoned equity offerings. Dr Tan's research articles have been published in numerous international academic and professional journals. She frequently serves as a reviewer for international journals and was the Associate Editor of the Asian Case Research Journal from 1997 to 2003.
Doing Business in Asia - DBiA
Doing Business in Asia The Doing Business in Asia (DBiA) module at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is a customized Asia mini-Elective program for senior professionals in EMBA and MBA university cohorts from around the globe. DBiA provides an excellent immersion in the geopolitical, socio-economic and cultural landscape for professionals, executives from nonAsia MBA and EMBA programs who would like to gain insights into Asian business practices. DBiA participants will be taught on campus, at NUS, a century old university, now globally ranked #30 in the world by the Financial Times of the United Kingdom and #1 in Asia by Eduniversal. NUS Business School faculty who teach in the Asia Pacific EMBA, which is the #11 globally ranked EMBA, will teach in these DBiA sessions. The 2009 DBiA EMBA/MBA cohorts included: Korea University Business School, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) and Kyiv Mohyla Business School.
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"We have really enjoyed having NUS as a host for our International Study Tour. We indeed experienced world-quality business education and felt specially treated with genuine hospitality. Thanks for the inspiration, fabulous experience and memories!" Illia Onyschenko Marketing Director Kyiv-Mohyla Business School Ukraine
Program Structure DBiA customized electives are designed to help international participants acquire new Asian insights and achieve their international networking objectives. Our DBiA program includes presentations by distinguished faculty, case studies, interactive discussions, group work and presentations, networking events and site visits to learn about Asia’s best practices, operations and success stories. As part of our Asian hospitality, we fete our participants with dining and experiential visits as part of their Asian experience. We continually improve our programs through participants’ feedback and leverage on NUS strengths in Asia to provide organizations with the best outcomes. The subjects commonly offered in this program include: • Leading Across Asia • Leaders and Cultural Intelligence • Doing Business in China and India • Strategies of Asian Firms • Marketing in Asia • Political and Economic Environments in Asia • Asia Pacific Markets and Consumer Trends • Asia in the Global Economy, with Emphasis on Singapore and China • Overview of Singapore’s Political and Legal Environment for Business The NUS Business School is rated 1st among all Business Schools in Asia in the Eduniversal 2009 Rankings and ranked 11th globally for EMBA rankings 2009 by the Financial Times. We were also rated 25th in the Eduniversal Global Top 100 Business Schools and have been awarded five Palmes, the highest category. In 2008, NUS became the only Asian university to be made a full Academic Member of CEMS.