NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL | Asia’s Global Business School
National University of Singapore A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university, with a history spanning over 100 years. NUS offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. Its transformative education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment, as well as special programmes which allow students to realize their potential. Over 30,000 students from 100 countries further enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives, making campus life vibrant and exciting.
NUS Business School Established in 1965, NUS Business School is known for its focus in providing management thought leadership from an Asian perspective, enabling our students and corporate partners to leverage on the best global knowledge and deep Asian insights to drive business growth in Asia and around the world. This combination of global knowledge and Asian insights is reflected in all aspects of its research, teaching and industry outreach. As Asia’s Global Business School, NUS Business School is a leading authority on business in Asia. The School has consistently received top rankings in the Asia-Pacific region by independent publications and agencies, such as Financial Times, Economist Intelligence Unit, and QS Top MBA, in recognition of the quality of its programmes, faculty’s research as well as graduates. The School is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) - an endorsement that the School has met the highest standards for business education. With the School being the first and only business school in Asia to be a full academic of CEMS (Community of European Management Schools), a global alliance of management education, this would be another attraction to students as academic institutions in the CEMS network are reputed to provide the highest standards of teaching and research.
Mochtar Riady Building An Iconic New Home for Asia’s Global Business School NUS Business School has moved into its new flagship building, the Mochtar Riady Building, located on a prominent site overlooking the road intersection between Heng Mui Keng Terrace and Kent Ridge Drive.
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The NUS Asia-Pacific Executive (APEX) MBA “ Participation in the NUS EMBA allowed me to work with and get close to very interesting, diverse and enriching people” Norbert Meuser German Vice President Asia, Viscom AG Managing Director, Viscom Machine Vision Pte Ltd
The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA is one of the region’s most established Executive MBAs, designed with a unique strategic focus on AsiaPacific business within a global economy. It provides senior executives with a rigorous and relevant management learning platform which is minimally disruptive to career responsibilities. The programme has a wide Asian geographical footprint where classes are conducted in 6 countries - Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines, China and Vietnam. The professional and cultural diversity of students also provide valuable peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities that complement the quality international curriculum.
Accolades Ranked 11th EMBA Worldwide • Ranked 1st Worldwide in International Participants • Ranked 8th Worldwide in International Course Experience - Financial Times 2009 NUS Business School ranked Top 3 by Global Recruiters for MBA Recruitment, QS Global 200 Business Schools 2009 NUS Business School ranked 2nd in Asia and 52nd Worldwide for Research – Top 100 Business School Research Ranking by University of Texas (UTD) Dallas 2009 NUS Business School is first in Asia to be a full time member of CEMS (Community of European Management Schools) NUS ranked amongst Top 3 Universities – QS Asian University Rankings (AUR) 2010 NUS ranked amongst Top 30 Universities Worldwide – QS World University Rankings 2009 NUS scores Platinum as a trusted brand – Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Survey 2010
Membership n Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Proud to be a member of
n Executive MBA Council (EMBAC) n Partnership in Management (PIM) n European Foundation of Management Development (EFMD) n Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) n Community of European Management Schools and International Companies (CEMS)
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Messages With the global financial climate looking much brighter this upcoming year, the spotlight rests on Asia which is growing at an exponential rate. Its increasingly wealthy population has been fuelling the world’s demand for consumer goods and commanding impressive innovations. Many have described the current times as “The Asian Century”. NUS Business School, nestled in the heart of Asia - Singapore, is the ideal place to learn about doing business in the Asia-Pacific through a global curriculum. In addition to leveraging our location advantage, you will get to visit five other thriving key cities across Asia for a first-hand experience of the business, political, cultural and social environment. The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA provides the perfect platform for you to learn and network with other global business leaders. You can expect to forge tight knitted bonds with participants from over 25 nationalities and 25 industries in different functional areas. In this programme, you will be exposed to diverse perspectives, both globally and from Asia. Learning in and out of the classroom is both as rigorous and dynamic – because like you, your peers are high potential individuals on the fast track. These individuals have lived or worked in Asia for many years and they bring their extensive and unique experiences to the classroom. Most of our 110-strong faculty come from the world’s top universities, possessing strong research and teaching capabilities and extensive consulting experiences, fusing the latest business knowledge coupled with real life applications. I am happy to welcome you to the Mochtar Riady Building – the new home of NUS Business School. Its state-of-the art facilities will provide a more conducive environment for you to learn from and with your peers. The journey of a thousand miles starts with a step. You have boldly taken that first step to find out about the Asia-Pacific Executive MBA and invest in the best talent that you know – yourself. Congratulations! Professor Bernard Yeung Dean and Stephen Riady Distinguished Professor NUS Business School
The Asia-Pacific Executive (APEX) MBA is one of the region’s most established Executive MBAs, a unique global programme with a strategic focus on Asia-Pacific business, now going into its 15th year. Ranked 11th EMBA Worldwide by the Financial Times in 2009, it boasts a distinguished and professionally diverse alumni network of over 400 senior executives from the Americas to Australasia, imparting peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities enhanced by the quality and reputation of a distinguished international faculty from some of the leading PhD programmes in the world. Our Executive MBA programme is designed with the busy executive in mind, providing an optimal learning platform with minimal disruptions to career responsibilities. The rich professional, gender and industry diversity of every incoming cohort provides a wonderful opportunity for cross-cultural sharing and engagement. The modules are taught in 2-week study segments every 3 months beginning in June and ending in October the following year, conducted in Singapore and five additional countries - China, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. The strong Asia-Pacific geographic footprint is testimony of our commitment to meet global executives’ and entrepreneurs’ needs for a quality international curriculum that addresses the challenges of doing business in Asia. I invite you to a unique and rewarding learning journey with the APEX MBA, a programme that integrates the best of management theories and practices from East and West, designed for business leaders who embrace both globalization and glocalization, and who seek a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Associate Professor Prem Shamdasani Academic Director, Asia-Pacific Executive MBA Programme Associate Dean, Executive Education NUS Business School 2
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Management Advisory Board Comprising prominent business leaders, corporate chiefs and alumni, the Management Advisory Board provides strategic advice and guidance to the Dean and the leadership of NUS Business School.
Chairman Mr S Dhanabalan Chairman, Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd Member, Council of Presidential Advisors Member, Presidential Council for Minority Rights Alumni, NUS
Deputy Chairman Mr Hsieh Fu Hua President & Executive Director, Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd Co-Founder & Adviser, PrimePartners Group of Companies Member, NUS Board of Trustees Board Member, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Alumni, NUS Business School
Members (in alphabetical order) Ms Euleen Goh Non-Executive Chairman, Singapore International Foundation Independent director of several listed companies in Singapore & the United Kingdom Mr Hsieh Tsun Yan Special Advisor, McKinsey & Co Founder, McKinsey Centre for Asian Leadership Independent Director, Sony Corp Mr Liew Mun Leong President & CEO, CapitaLand Group Chairman, Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd Alumni, NUS Mr Tan Soo Jin Partner & Director Amrop Hever Group/Gattie-Tan Soo Jin Management Consultants Pte Ltd
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Insights for The Future The consequence of cross-continental economic expansion is an exponential growth of worldwide technologies that creates a huge knowledge base, which, since it arises from a global fount, naturally bears distinctive and varying geographic characteristics. This ever-evolving scenario naturally sees increasing differences in the way businesses are conducted, calling for a bridging of these variances. The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA programme is thus an effort to explicate actual, unique business experiences and practices, broadening awareness and understanding of differing trends and situations, to imbue an insightful grounding so that participants may prepare to engage the future creatively.
Programme Highlights Ranked 11th EMBA Worldwide by Financial Times EMBA Ranking 2009 Member of the Executive MBA Council Global curriculum, Asia-Pacific content Diversity in nationalities & industries Rich peer-to-peer learning Wide geographical footprint with overseas residential segments - Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Vietnam Six intensive 2-week segments held 3 months apart over 16 months Ideal for frequent travellers, optimal learning with minimal career disruptions
Programme Details Provides the knowledge and skills to position leaders at the forefront of increasingly competitive business environments The opportunity to connect and establish a strong international network with top executives from a wide range of functions and industries First-hand contact and insights from business leaders on various disciplines Exposure to an experienced faculty with strong expertise on business in the Asia-Pacific Direct exposure to business in six promising Asian economies through overseas residential segments
Experience Six Residential Segments in Six Countries Across Asia
China
India Philippines Vietnam
SINGAPORE
Indonesia
“I treasure APEX most for the peer-to-peer studying and sharing opportunities across a diverse group of talented people from different backgrounds, countries, and companies - be it SMEs or MNCs.”
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Eric Teng Singaporean CEO (Property) Straits Trading Company Ltd Advisor, Tan Chin Tuan Foundation
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Cosmopolitan Refinement In the ongoing evolution of world business, cosmopolitan refinement can only be brought about via cross-cultural perspectives, which positively encourage enlightened relationships. The contribution of our international seasoned business leaders grants wider exposure to diverse values and experiences, therein fostering a mature objectivity indispensible to sound, universal management.
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years
Average Age
Average Work Experience
Countries Represented
12%
Bangladesh Brunei China India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Myanmar Philippines South Korea Thailand Vietnam
Denmark France Germany Holland Ireland Italy Norway Switzerland United Kingdom
Europe
Percentage of Female
Industries Represented (%)
35% Asia
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years
41%
Singapore
5%
Oceania & Africa Australia New Zealand South Africa
7%
Americas Argentina Brazil Canada Mexico Peru United States
Manufacturing Telecommunication & Information Services Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Education Financial Services Energy Resources - Petroleum, Gas, Wind IT Government Hospitality, Food & Beverages Electronics Semiconductor Transportation & Logistics
17% 11% 9% 7% 7% 6% 5% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4%
Others: • Aerospace • Biotechnology • Chemical • Construction • Marine • Media & Publishing • Merger & Acquisitions • Philantrophy • Professional Services • Trading
15%
Intake 18, from left to right: Sandy Ogata, Peruvian, Export Marketing Manager, Siang May Pte Ltd Stanley S. Lee, Korean, CEO, Stanley & Associates (Hong Kong) Limited Lim Shio Hwi, Singaporean, Executive Director, Builders Hub Pte Ltd
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Clear Affirmation Our graduates’ personal experiences speak volumes for the wealth of knowledge they have acquired and rich networks they have developed in participating in this programme.
“ In pursuit of professional and personal excellence and fulfillment, this APEX voyage has poised me well to navigate uncharted waters ahead. Highly recommended!”
“ I was drawn towards taking up the NUS EMBA program because of its academic reputation, ‘modular’ set-up and Asia Pacific focus. I had a strong desire to learn the latest business concepts, theories and tools that would give me a competitive edge in the workplace, all of which I acquired after several segments into the program.”
Cindy Sim, Singaporean Assistant Director (HR) Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore
Alvic Josol, Filipino Regional Program Planner Shell Downstream One Project
“The bonus is that at the end of the course not only are you a ‘richer’ professional, but you end up with a unique assemblage of friends.”
"Indeed, while Academically grounded, the programme offered many Practical and Experiential opportunities to make it a truly eXtraordinary MBA experience for me.”
Sergio Cravedi, Italian Vice President Business Development (AP) DHL Global Mail
“ The programme has widened my network tremendously. It has just the right mix of Singaporean and International participants, from multinationals and SMEs. As an employee of a government agency dealing with SMEs, this experience will prove invaluable when designing or implementing policies.” Edwin Chow, Singaporean Director, SPRING Singapore
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Dr Wong Mun Loke, Singaporean Deputy Director Youth Health Division Health Promotion Board
“ The NUS EMBA has equipped me with much more than I had anticipated before embarking on the programme. The faculty’s teachings have provided extremely valuable and pertinent lessons essential for successful navigation of business issues within the Asia Pacific region and beyond.”
Mark Jenkinson, British Senior Legal Counsel (Asia Pacific) Petroleum Geo-Services
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“ It cannot be overstated the value of meeting so many successful and diverse individuals in one place on a regular basis. I have learned as much from my classmates as I have done from the more formal teaching on the course. The friends and networks established during the course will endure long after the graduation ceremony.� Alex Brigden, British Vice President Projects Teekay Petrojarl
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Shared Wisdom Considering that the reality of a global economy requires varying yet appropriate responses to contrasting cultures and viewpoints, the NUS Asia-Pacific Executive MBA programme fosters better understanding by gathering practical, real world business know-how from experienced professionals across a spectrum of functions, disciplines and sectors. The programme’s curricular enrichment ultimately elevates the benchmark for senior management in the scope of their academic and scholastic fulfillments.
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Leadership & Managerial Skills
Management & Organisation
Lawrence Wong (Singaporean)
Michael Frese (German)
• PhD, University of Michigan
• PhD, Technical University of Berlin
Corporate Strategy Chang Sea-Jin (Korean)
Jayanth Narayanan (Indian) • PhD, London Business School
• PhD, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Decision & Risk Analysis
Logistics & Operations Management
Singfat Chu-Chun-Lin (Mauritian)
Hum Sin Hoon (Singaporean)
• PhD, University of British Columbia
• PhD, University of California
The Business Environment in Asia Ivan Png (Singaporean)
Mark Goh (Singaporean) • PhD, University of Adelaide
• PhD, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Rachel Davis (Indian) • PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
International Business
Management of Technology & Innovation Wong Poh Kam (Singaporean) • PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Contemporary Issues in Asian Business
Andrew Delios (Canadian)
Jochen Wirtz (German)
• PhD, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
• PhD, London Business School
Strategic Marketing & Brand Management
Thinking Creatively & Strategically
Prem Shamdasani (Singaporean)
Ashok Charan (Singaporean)
• PhD, University of Southern California
• MBA, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta
Accounting & Management of Financial Resources
Legal Issues in Business
Ho Yew Kee (Singaporean)
Susanna Leong (Singaporean)
• PhD, Carnegie Mellon University
• LLM, University of London
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Curriculum The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA is a graduate programme, leading to the award of the degree of “Master of Business Administration”. The structure, format and content of the curriculum have been designed to meet the needs of senior executives. BME 5001 Leadership & Managerial Skills This module combines comparative (East-West) sociological and psychological perspectives on management. The integration of the various perspectives for the participant's personal and leadership development will be highlighted. The emphasis in this module is to enable participants to understand and apply social knowledge and skills needed to deliver their leadership roles and responsibilities at the senior and top levels of the enterprise.
their application to managerial decision-making. The module next focuses on economic modernisation in Asia with special attention to associated political and social dynamics. Concepts covered include: Modernisation, Industrialisation and Economic Development, Economic Analysis and Measurement, Trade and Foreign Direct Investment, Demographics, Urbanisation, Government and Politics. These concepts are taught within a framework which students apply toward country analysis.
BME 5002 Corporate Strategy
BME 5005 International Business
Corporate Strategy will focus on the work of the general manager as the head of a business entity, corporation, business, division or plant. The module concentrates on the skills and actions required of the general manager for the development, communication and implementation of strategic organisational choices in the context of complex business situations. The module will focus on the concept, development and implementation of business strategy in organisations.
This module provides an understanding of cross-border economic activities, especially international trade and foreign direct investment. This part also examines how culture and politics influence the processes and outcomes of international business, especially the contemporary socio-political economy of trade and investment. Other topics include international monetary system, regional economic integration and the strategy and structure of multinational enterprises. The aim is to sensitise the student to a wide array of concepts that, when taken together, explain the phenomenon of globalisation.
BME 5003 Decision & Risk Analysis The module promotes a scientific paradigm for complex managerial decisions such as problem formulation, model building, selection of analytical tools and formulation of managerial initiatives ensuing from the results. Through this training highlighting “System 2 thinking” , which is methodological, unemotional and effortful over many applications, participants will be better positioned to carry out and communicate business analyses on their own as well as evaluate work undertaken by specialists, analysts and consultants. Participants will gain intensive hands-on exposure to contemporary software packages useful towards solving problems in Decision and Risk Analysis (evaluation of strategies, risks and payoffs), Data Mining (exploratory and analytical CRM), Forecasting (adaptive estimation of trend and seasonal indices) and Optimisation (revenue management, cash flow, staffing, marketing metrics and supply chain).
BME 5004 The Business Environment in Asia This module provides an economic foundation for the understanding of the business environment. It begins with macroeconomic indicators and their determinants; and then, the tools of macroeconomic management (monetary, fiscal and exchange rate policies). It follows with techniques of modern microeconomic analysis strategic thinking, asymmetric information and externalities - and
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BME 5006 Strategic Marketing & Brand Management This unique and integrated marketing module which is taught in two different countries at different stages of market development, is designed for experienced, senior executives who not only wish to learn about the latest conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to better understand customers, markets and brands, but who also value experiential learning opportunities from visits and dialogue sessions with senior management from companies with regional and global operations. A good mix of case studies from Asia-Pacific and globally underpins the core objective of providing a strategic and cross-cultural perspective to the challenges and opportunities of successfully marketing and branding products/ services in global and multi-media environments. This in turn is predicated on a sound understanding of the basic marketing management process that delivers superior customer value in diverse and changing markets.
BME 5007 Accounting & Management of Financial Resources This module presents an overview of the principles of both accounting and financial management with a view to providing executives, who may not possess prior accounting or financial
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“ The faculty refreshed my learnings and met my expectations on learning the best of east and west albeit some rather unconventional approaches in leadership. The relevant, well thought through curriculum has contributed positively to my career. In addition, the class was enriching with experienced classmates sharing their experience on doing business in Asia. I especially enjoyed the opportunity to see it working in real life on our visits to various Asian companies. Most memorable was seeing opportunities and challenges of emerging Asia unfold in real color on our trip to Thailand.� Chun Kwong Chee Malaysian Director of Planning & Control Trend Micro Inc. 11
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training, with an understanding of accounting and financial management concepts. Topics include: the uses and limitations of accounting information for decision making and performance evaluation; knowledge of financial resource management; the role of managers in maximising the financial value of the firm; the standard techniques of financial analysis and control; financial markets and the environment in which businesses operate; valuation and capital budgeting; capital structure and the cost of capital; the choice of sources of financing; and the management of current assets and liabilities of the firm.
BME 5008 Management & Organisation This module deals with the skills and responsibilities necessary for successful management in 21st century organisations. The primary emphasis is on designing and managing organisations and on senior executive effectiveness. The module addresses how creating a flexible, dynamic structure can aid in achieving organisational and personal advantages through faster decision making, improved interdepartmental and intercompany collaboration, and learning. It focuses on the role of senior managers, the skills needed to be successful leaders and the tools available to them to aid in this effort. Paramount in the list of skills is effective negotiation. This module will be largely experiential, providing participants with the opportunity to develop their skills by engaging in case discussions, negotiations, and integrating their experiences with the principles presented in the assigned readings and course discussions. This course is designed to foster learning through doing, and to explore the student's own talents, skills, and abilities as a leader and as a negotiator. Some of the topics covered include: boundaryless organisations, information sharing, training, reward systems, distributive negotiations, thinking win-win, principles of influence, persuasion and multi-party negotiations.
BME 5009 Logistics & Operations Management The primary objectives of the module are to provide an introduction to and an understanding of the substantive knowledge which has developed over the years in the fields of Logistics and Operations Management, and to highlight the current relevance and strategic significance of the logistics and operations function in any given enterprise, especially in the Asian context.
BME 5010 Management of Technology & Innovation Modules offered under this heading address topics relating to the management of technology in a wide range of contexts, based on a broad conception of technology. While the specific choice of topics may vary from one cohort to the next, typical topics include the management of innovation and new product development; managing technical professionals; corporate technology strategy; management of advanced manufacturing technologies; management of information technologies; managing entrepreneurship
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and new venture development; management of R&D; economics of technological change; technological assessment and forecasting; international technology transfer; project management and control; government science and technology policy analysis; and management of software projects.
BME 5011 Contemporary Issues in Asian Business This course will address one or more of a range of important topics and issues in the management of Asian organisations. Services Marketing, creating and marketing value in today’s increasingly service and knowledge-based economy, requires an understanding of intangible assets, and the development and implementation of a coherent service strategy to transform these assets into improved business performance. This module focuses on acquiring, serving and retaining customers - the most important of these intangible assets. Corporate Governance (CG) has been defined as a set of relationships between a company’s management, its board, shareholders, the community at large as well as other stakeholders, providing the structure through which the objectives for the company are set and the means of attaining those objectives and monitoring performance are determined. The objective of this course is to provide a solid understanding of CG from an international perspective - with a focus on Asia - drawing from the insights of academia, regulators and practitioners.
BME 5012 Thinking Creatively & Strategically Modules offered under this heading address the concerns and developmental needs of senior executives with responsibility for the overall success of their organisations. Typical topics include: thinking creatively and strategically; global strategic management; managing value-creation through strategy; the strategic management of information technology; managing the Government-Government interface; managing external relations; and managing inter-firm relations and strategic alliances.
BME 5014 Legal Issues In Business This module seeks to impart an understanding of how legal considerations and implications affect the conduct of business across national boundaries. It gives essential exposure to commercial contracts and international sales as the agreed basis of doing business and the vehicle for business planning and dispute resolution, the applicable law and forum for cross-border disputes and the most expedient and cost effective ways of resolving them. Also included are topical issues in intellectual property and international trade; competition law and market regulations. Throughout the sessions, case studies will be extensively used to highlight real world business problems, their resolution and the commercial lessons that may be learnt.
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Schedule of Residential Segments The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA programme consists of 13 modules, conducted over six 2-week intensive overseas residential segments. Your commitment over the next 16 months (June 2011 to October 2012).
Singapore
11-26
Jun 2011 Modules of Study • Leadership & Managerial Skills • Decision & Risk Analysis
Singapore India 17Sep-2Oct 2011 Modules of Study • The Business Environment in Asia • Management & Organization
Singapore Indonesia
7-22
Jan 2012 Modules of Study • Accounting & Management of Financial Resources • Strategic Marketing & Brand Management
Singapore China
9-24
Jun 2012 Modules of Study • Logistics & Operations Management • Management of Technology & Innovation
Singapore Philippines
7-22
Apr 2012 Modules of Study • Corporate Strategy • Legal Issues In Business • International Business
Singapore Vietnam 22Sep-7Oct 2012 Modules of Study • Contemporary Issues in Asian Business • Thinking Creatively & Strategically
Intake 18, from top to bottom: Susan Chong, Malaysian, CEO, Greenpac (S) Pte Ltd | Taizo Kawazoe, Japanese, Customer Account Manager, Delphi Automotive Systems Japan Ltd | Gitanjali Gandhiok, Indian, COO, Egon Zehnder Information & Research Services (EZIRS) 13
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Admission Requirements and Application Guide Admission Requirements
How to Apply
Educational Background A bachelor's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution Working Experience Minimum 10 years of full time work experience after first degree Holds senior position or has the potential to assume senior managerial position in the near future Admission Interview Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview (in person or via telephone for overseas candidates) Others TOEFL | IELTS is required if the medium of instruction during undergraduate studies was not in English A good GMAT score may be required on a case-by-case basis Admission to the NUS EMBA will be subjected to an overall evaluation of the participant's profile, including a medical examination
Online Application and Guidelines available at www.apexe.nus.edu Supporting documents to be sent in by email | courier Paper Application and Guidelines as per attached in this brochure The entire package, including supporting documents, to be sent in by email | courier
Programme Fee The Application Fee is S$200 (non-refundable) The Tuition Fee is S$95,000 which covers instruction, study materials and most meals during the residential segment. The Acceptance Fee upon taking up our offer is S$10,000, and will be credited into your tuition fee should you matriculate with us. The rest of the tuition fee will be payable in four (4) installments.
Fees
Amount
Payment Date
Acceptance Fee
$10,000 Upon admission
Tuition Fee (1st payment)
$30,000
by Apr 2011
Tuition Fee (2nd payment)
$20,000
by Oct 2011
Tuition Fee (3rd payment)
$20,000
by Apr 2012
Tuition Fee (4th payment)
$15,000
by Jun 2012
Other Expenses which are excluded from the tuition fee would be for flight and accommodation borne by the participant estimated at S$35,000
Continuous Admissions and Application Deadline We have a continuous admission process. Applications are reviewed in the order received and admission offers are made on a continuous basis. Application deadline for receipt of all application materials: 31 March 2011
Checklist To be sent in ONE package: Completed Application Form & 2 Essays Updated Resume 2 Referee Reports (to be submitted directly to NUS Business School by your referees) Academic Transcripts (copies sent by you + originals from your university to be sent directly to NUS Business School), to be translated and verified by notary public if not in English Passport Sized Photo (preferably white background - 35mm wide by 45mm, minimum 300dpi if send via email) Copy of Passport (for Singaporean, please include copy of NRIC) Application fee of S$200 Business Card Company Corporate Brochure (if available) Recommendation Letters (if available) Softcopy downloads of the application form can be obtained from www.apexe.nus.edu
Payment can be made by: Credit card Cheque | Bank Draft made out in favour of NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE Please send your application package to: NUS Business School Asia-Pacific Executive MBA (English) Mochtar Riady Building, Level 4, 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245 14
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“ With the growth in the Asian economies and the importance it will have in the world economy it has been important for me to develop professional and cultural skills for doing business in Asia. I have gained great insights from the varied experiences of my classmates and the networking opportunities. The NUS EMBA has strengthen my academic foundation which I believe I will gain from. I expect to use my new skills and contacts in my career in Europe.� Tine Austvoll Jensen Norwegian Executive Modern Times Group Norway
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Roadshows and Information Sessions We would be glad to meet you personally at any of our roadshows and information sessions we conduct globally. For updates, other details or to register for the events, please visit www.apexe.nus.edu 2010
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03 Nov
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Tokyo Taipei
11 Nov
Thu
16 Nov
Tue Bangkok
18 Nov
Thu
20 Nov Sat Brunei
Manila
24 Nov
27 Nov Sat Singapore
Wed Ho Chi Minh City
04 Dec Sat
06 Dec
Wed New Delhi
08 Dec
Thu
Kuala Lumpur
Mumbai
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08 Jan Sat Singapore
22 Jan Sat
19 Feb Sat Singapore
10 Mar
26 Mar Sat Singapore
Jakarta
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Application deadline: 31 Mar 2011 * Please note that dates are subjected to change
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“Asia is the continent where business is going to flourish over the next decades. Having my basic training in Europe and from a European perspective, this NUS EMBA offered me the necessary insights and knowledge in doing business in Asia and with Asia in order to prepare me better and to assure a further growth of Lotus Bakeries in this part of the world. The unique formula of teaching and exchange of experiences amongst high-level executive peers gives me the necessary insights and network for our future developments in Asia-Pacific.”
Bart Bauwens Belgian Director Export, Lotus Bakeries Intake 15 Class of 2008
“ Experience varsity life again – it’s even better this time round!” Paul Courtney Irish Chief Operating Officer Swiss Life PPLI Intake 16 Class of 2009
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Softcopy of all forms can be downloaded from www.apexe.nus.edu.
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Employment History Total Full Time Work Experience (Yrs): _ _____________________ Total Managerial Experience (Yrs): _ ______________________
Current Employment: Start: (MM/YY) _______________ End: (MM/YY) _______________ Name of Company: _ ____________________________________ Industry: _________________________________________________ Designation: ____________________________________________ City: _ ___________________________________________________ Country: _______________________________________________ Annual Basic Compensation (US$): _ _________________________ Annual Performance | Sales Bonus (US$): __________________ Number of Direct Reports: _________________ Designation of the Individual to whom you report: ______________________________ Number of Employees in Company: __________ Annual Sales Volume (US$):_________________ Asset Value (US$):_________________ Listed Company (If yes, please name Stock Exchange): ___________________________________________________________________ Job Responsibilities: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Have you ever been suspended or dismissed from any university?
YES
NO
Have you ever been retrenched or fired from any company?
YES
NO
Do you have any special medical condition that may require specific assistance from the university?
YES
NO
Have you ever been declared a bankrupt or convicted of any crime?
YES
NO
(If yes to any of the above, please explain on a separate sheet)
International Exposure (Residence, Study or On-site Employment) in order of importance: Country
Duration (Months)
Activity
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Essays Begin each essay on a separate sheet of paper. Essays must be typed and should be no longer than 500 words each. How would you define yourself and what would you want to achieve as a leader? Why did you decide to do an EMBA programme and what can you contribute to the class?
Referees Referee 1: Name of Referee:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship of the referee to the applicant: ________________________________ Duration known the applicant for (Yrs): ___________ Name of Company: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Designation: ____________________________________________________ Email:_ __________________________________________ Mobile: (
)_____________________________________ Alternative Tel: (
) _________________________________________
Referee 2: Name of Referee:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship of the referee to the applicant: ________________________________ Duration known the applicant for (Yrs): ___________ Name of Company: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Designation: ____________________________________________________ Email:_ __________________________________________ Mobile: (
)_____________________________________ Alternative Tel: (
) _________________________________________
Feedback How did you first find out about the NUS Asia-Pacific Executive MBA Programme? Please specify
Past or Current NUS EMBA candidate –
Newspaper
– ___________________________________________________
Magazine
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Advice of a Professor
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Friend at the University
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Colleague at work
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Business associate
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Promotional material mailed to me
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Others
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Have you attended our information session?
___________________________________________________
YES
NO
If yes, which city?_________________________________
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Checklist To be sent in ONE package:
Completed Application Form & 2 Essays
Updated Resume
2 Referee Reports (to be submitted directly to NUS Business School by your referees) Academic Transcripts (copies sent by you + originals from your university to be sent directly to NUS Business School), to be translated and verified by notary public if not in English Passport Sized Photo (preferably white background - 35mm wide by 45mm, minimum 300dpi if send via email)
Copy of Passport (for Singaporean, please include copy of NRIC)
Application fee of S$200
Business Card
Company Corporate Brochure (if available)
Recommendation Letters (if available)
Declaration I certify that all information in this application is accurate and that I authored the essays myself. I authorise all entities to provide relevant information to the National University of Singapore for use in considering my application and waive any required notice to me. I understand and agree that any misrepresentation or omission of facts from my application may justify denial of admission, its cancellation, or expulsion from the NUS Executive MBA Programme.
Name:_____________________________________ Signature:__________________________________ Date:_____________________
All information on this application is confidential to the candidate and NUS Business School
Application package to be sent by email | courier to: NUS Business School Asia-Pacific Executive MBA (English) Mochtar Riady Building, Level 4 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245 Email : apexe@nus.edu.sg
Application Deadline: 31 March 2011
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Corporate Sponsorship To be completed by applicant Name of applicant: _ ______________________________________________________ Designation: ____________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tel No: _____________________________ Fax No: _______________________________ E-mail: ________________________________
To the applicant Given the demands made by this graduate degree program on your time (12 weeks of mandatory attendance at residential segments, combined with independent study), it is essential that you have the full support of your employer to pursue this program of study. Please have the Chief Executive Officer or the Head of Human Resources of your organization complete this form, which will constitute an undertaking by your employer that you will be relieved of all normal duties during the six residential segments of the NUS EMBA Programme.
To be completed by applicant’s CEO or Head of Human Resources On behalf of our organization, in which the above-named applicant is an employee, and in my capacity as an officer, I hereby support this application. I confirm that our organization will grant him/ her relief from normal duties to attend classes, which I understand will be held on an in-residence basis both in and outside Singapore, and to enable him/ her to fulfil any other academic requirements that may be determined by The National University of Singapore. Tuition Fee:
None
Partial
Full
(Please check one)
Travel and Accommodation:
None
Partial
Full
(Please check one)
Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ Name: __________________________________________________________________ Designation: ____________________________ (This must be the applicant’s CEO or Head of Human Resources)
Company’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tel No: _____________________________ Fax No: _______________________________ E-mail: ________________________________ What benefit to your organization would you ideally like to see arising from your sponsorship (financial or otherwise) of this applicant: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Referee Report Name of Applicant:_ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Company: _ ________________________________________________ Designation: ____________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________ Mobile Number: (
) __________________________
Programme: ________________________________________________ Intake: ________________________________________
To be completed by the referee: 1. Relationship of the referee to the applicant:__________________________________________________________________________ 2. How long have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________________________________________ The above mentioned applicant is applying for admission to the Asia-Pacific Executive Master of Business Administration programme at the National University of Singapore (NUS) which admits senior executives with a degree and at least 10 years of work experience. The Selection Committee would appreciate receiving your confidential evaluation of the applicant's managerial potential and preparation for postgraduate study. Note that you may be contacted to provide verification or clarification on your report.
3. How would you rate the applicant among executives at a similar level whom you have known in recent years? Please (
Unable to Judge
Poor (Bottom 15%)
Average (Middle 40%)
Good (Top 30%)
Outstanding (Top 10%)
Exceptional (Top 5%)
4. Please indicate with a
✓
)
✓ your evaluation of this applicant on the following dimensions: Poor
Average
Good
Very Good
Excellent
Unable to Observe
Intellectual Ability Sense of Ethics & Integrity Competency & Efficiency Energy & Drive Leadership Potential Ability to work in a Team Creativity & Imagination Presentability & Communication Skills Potential for Career Advancement 5. In your opinion, what is the candidate’s potential career advancement or contributions in his organisation / industry / society in the next five years? _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. From what you understand of the applicant, what are his / her main motivations or interests in life? _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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7. The Selection Committee would appreciate your candid assessment and comments on the applicant’s strengths & weaknesses, ability to complete a serious programme of graduate study and potential to become a responsible and successful industry leader (you may attach a separate sheet). _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Please (
✓)
I do not recommend
I recommend with reservation
I recommend
I strongly recommend
that the above named be granted admission to the Asia-Pacific Executive MBA programme which leads to the degree of Master of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore.
Name of Referee:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Company: ________________________________________________ Designation: ____________________________________ Email : ___________________________________________________________ Mobile: ( Alternative Tel: (
) __________________________________
) _ _________________________________________________________
Kindly attach your business card
To the Referee: Please do not return this form to the applicant. Kindly attach your business card to the referee report. After enclosing your report, please seal the envelope, sign across the seal and return your report to the office through one of the following ways:
By Courier: NUS Business School Asia-Pacific Executive MBA (English) Mochtar Riady Building, Level 4 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245
By Email through the official work email address of the referee: apexe@nus.edu.sg
The applicant’s package will be deemed complete and ready for review only if two referee reports are sent in, complete with an application form and the required set of supporting documents. To help expedite this applicant’s package for review, we would appreciate that you complete this report and send it in as soon as possible. Thank you for your attention and time.
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Transcript Request Form To the Applicant Please complete this section of the form and send it to the Registrar (or relevant person-in-charge) of the University from which you are requesting your transcripts. Name of applicant:__________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: _________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tel No: _____________________________ Fax No: _______________________________ E-mail: ________________________________ University: _ ____________________________________ Date of enrolment: From____________________ to _ ___________________ Degree and date of conferment: ____________________________________________________________________________________
To the Registrar/Officer-in-charge 1. The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to our higher degree programme. 2. The application cannot be considered without an official transcript of academic records submitted by your university. This transcript must bear the stamp of your university and the name and signature of the Registrar or another authorised person. 3. Subject to the rules governing your university, the transcript should include: a. Date of enrolment
d. Rank in class
b. A list of all subjects or courses taken (with date),
e. Interpretation or explanation of the grades,
and the grades obtained in each subject/course
marks or scores
c. Title of degree or diploma awarded and date of conferment 4. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official translation. 5. DO NOT RETURN TO APPLICANT. Please send the official transcript together with this form to:
NUS Business School Asia-Pacific Executive MBA (English) Mochtar Riady Building, Level 4 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245 Email : apexe@nus.edu.sg | Tel: (65) 6516 7800
6. We would appreciate receiving the transcript before 31 March 2011. (For Intake 20 commencing on June 2011)