Requirements
Education
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 10 years’ full-time work experience after first degree. Candidate must hold senior position or have the potential to assume senior managerial position in the near future.
Admission Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a video or in-person interview.
TOEFL / IELTS
(Additional: TOEFL / IELTS is required if undergraduate study was not conducted in English.)
A good Executive Assessment score may be required on a case-by-case basis.
Application Deadlines
Tuition Fees & Payment Schedule
EMBA fees
$142,703.12
(inclusive of Goods & Services Tax applicable in Singapore)
The tuition fee covers instruction, study materials. Flights and accommodation are not included in the tuition fee.
Note: The university reserves the right to revise the fee as appropriate.
Other Expenses
Other additional EMBA costs and expenses to be borne by the candidate, are flight and accommodation costs, estimated at S$20,000 for candidates based in Singapore, and S$30,000 for candidates based out of Singapore. The estimate is lower for candidates based in Singapore.
Payment Schedule
Upon Acceptance: S$10,900
By May 2025: S$32,950.78
By Aug 2025: S$32,950.78
By Jan 2026: S$32,950.78
By May 2026: S$32,950.78
Payment Of Acceptance Fee Can Be Made
- Credit card
- Telegraphic Transfer
Scholarships & Additional Funding Options
Our scholarships aim to support exceptional EMBA candidates who have demonstrated significant achievements within their community, industry or organisation. Scholarships are offered based on merit and financial need, and partially funds the tuition fee. The scholarships are available on a rolling basis.
You may also wish to explore a sponsorship with your company or apply for a student loan through a bank or financial institution.
NUS MBA programmes are not included in the NUS Masters Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate scheme. For a list of programmes that are covered, visit here.
NUS EMBA Scholarship for Women
Female leaders with proven track record of academic and professional success, and leadership potential.
NUS EMBA Leadership Scholarship
The Scholarship is awarded to truly exceptional candidates with a proven track record of leadership in their industries, organisations, and communities.
NUS EMBA Diversity Scholarship
The Scholarship is awarded to outstanding candidates from emerging and developing markets, with a proven track record of academic and professional success.
NUS EMBA Entrepreneurship Scholarship
This Scholarship is awarded to outstanding candidates with a proven record of success in entrepreneurial ventures.
ESG/Sustainability Scholarship
The Scholarship is awarded to outstanding candidates from ESG backgrounds who have demonstrated a strong track record in sustainability-focused pursuits.
NUS EMBA Consulting Leadership Scholarship
This Scholarship is awarded to outstanding candidates from current consulting backgrounds who have demonstrated notable achievements as leaders in their field/industry.
NUS EMBA Next-Generation Family Business Scholarship
This Scholarship is awarded to outstanding candidates currently running successful family businesses.
NUS EMBA Digital Transformation Leadership Scholarship
The Scholarship is awarded to outstanding candidates with a strong track record of leading digital transformation initiatives on a large scale.
NUS EMBA Healthcare Leadership Scholarship
This Scholarship is awarded to outstanding candidates from the healthcare industry who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and achievements.
The NUS Alumni Loyalty Grant
The one time grant of S$15,000 is awarded to all NUS alumni who have completed their Bachelor’s or postgraduate degrees with NUS. Applicants need to apply to The NUS Executive MBA programme and subsequently be offered admission to the programme before they are considered for the grant review.
The Stanford-NUS Executive Programme in International Management Alumni Loyalty Grant
The one time grant of S$5,000 is awarded to all Stanford-NUS Executive Programme in International Management alumni who have completed it with NUS. Applicants need to apply to the NUS Executive MBA programme and subsequently be offered admission to the programme before they are considered for the grant review.
SkillsFuture Credit
Introduced in 2015, all Singaporeans aged 25 and above will receive an opening credit of S$500. SkillsFuture Credit aims to encourage individual ownership of skills development and learning journey. The NUS MBA programme is an eligible course for use of the SkillsFuture Credits. Please visit SkillsFuture website for details and instructions on claiming the credits.
Loans (applicable for Singapore Citizens and Singapore PRs only)
Education loans offered by Singapore-based banks are applicable only to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. International students will be required to secure bank loans in their native country. Note: We recommend that you clarify with the banks that the loan you are seeking specifically supports MBA & EMBA Programmes as many loans are targeted towards undergraduate programmes).
Bank Loans (applicable for International Students)
The following banks/institutions offer education loans for eligible international students. Please reach out to the institutions for more information:
*NOTE: Application for all loans are negotiated directly between the individual borrower and lender. NUS does not have loan agreement or tie-up with any financial institution.
How to Apply
Application must include the requirements listed below. Detailed information on submission requirements and application instructions are provided on our online application portal.
- a) Completed application form, including two essays
- b) Two referee reports
- c) Official university transcripts and other academic records
- d) Executive Assessment score (where applicable)
- e) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report (where applicable)
- f) A copy of a recent passport-sized photo
- g) Copy of passport ID page
- h) Copy of NRIC (for Singaporeans only)
- i) Non-refundable application fee of S$200 (only if applying after the Application fee waiver deadline)
Upon receipt of your complete application, The NUS Executive MBA Programme Office will contact you to schedule an admissions interview.
