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NUS EMBA Program Retains Top Spot in Asia for QS Rankings 2025

NUS Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program has been recognized as the No. 1 program in Asia and 14th globally in the QS Global EMBA Rankings 2025.

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August 25, 2025
Jakarta Immersion: How the NUS EMBA Prepares Leaders for Asia’s Future

In Jakarta, the NUS EMBA came to life beyond the classroom. Participants engaged with Indonesia’s bold economic vision at Danantara and discovered people-driven innovation at BCA. The segment revealed powerful lessons on balancing ambition with execution, technology with humanity—equipping global leaders with insights to navigate Asia’s fast-changing future.

August 12, 2025
Recognising Leadership & Impact: Poets & Quants 2025 Best & Brightest

NUS EMBA student Neeraj Govil, COO for APEC at Marriott International, has been named to Poets & Quants’ 2025 Best & Brightest. Leading operations across 24 brands and 22 markets, he exemplifies cross-cultural learning, mentorship, and purpose-driven leadership.

April 30, 2025
NUS EMBA Program Retains Top Spot in Asia for QS Rankings 2025

NUS Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program has been recognized as the No. 1 program in Asia and 14th globally in the QS Global EMBA Rankings 2025.

April 8, 2025
NUS EMBA in Dubai: Immersive Learning, Strategic Insights, and Global Networking

Discover how the NUS EMBA offers senior executives a transformative experience in Dubai—combining immersive learning, strategic finance, and exclusive networking with top business leaders.

September 16, 2024
Connecting Leaders Worldwide through the Global Network Week

Effective leadership today requires understanding global markets and cultures. The NUS Executive MBA (EMBA) program addresses this through Global Network Week, providing students with global exposure, peer engagement, and practical learning application.

July 15, 2024
A Doctor’s Transformation Through Education and Community Service

UCLA-NUS EMBA student Elena Azzolini looks back at the healing power of healthcare and education.

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August 25, 2025
Boardroom to Boxers Boss: How the NUS EMBA Supported a Bold Life Pivot for Luigi La Tona

Luigi La Tona (NUS EMBA Class of 2020), founder of ThunderWear Asia, turned a spontaneous idea into a bold menswear brand. With the NUS EMBA shaping his vision, he now blends expressive design with comfort—selling not just underwear, but emotion.

August 12, 2025
Recognising Leadership & Impact: Poets & Quants 2025 Best & Brightest

NUS EMBA student Neeraj Govil, COO for APEC at Marriott International, has been named to Poets & Quants’ 2025 Best & Brightest. Leading operations across 24 brands and 22 markets, he exemplifies cross-cultural learning, mentorship, and purpose-driven leadership.

July 9, 2025
Transforming Property Sales and Leasing with AI: How Saran Rangarajan and Proplens Are Reimagining Customer Engagement

Despite its scale, real estate remains reliant on legacy systems. NUS EMBA alumnus Saranyan Rangarajan (Class of 2025) saw an opportunity to transform the industry with Proplens AI. In this blog, he shares how the NUS EMBA shaped his journey from sales leader to tech founder.

April 16, 2025
From Classroom to Container Ship: How an NUS EMBA Student Brought Global Trade to Life

What happens when classroom learning meets container ship operations? NUS EMBA student Amy Park brought her peers on board the HMM Bangkok to explore real-world shipping logistics — a powerful example of peer-led learning in action.

August 26, 2024
Shaping the Future: Manuel Sguazzi’s Vision at Swagelok Singapore

Manuel Sguazzi, a 2023 NUS Executive MBA graduate and Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Swagelok Singapore, has a 15-year career spanning global markets. He excels in leadership, innovation, and strategy in technology and sustainability sectors.

July 30, 2024
Pioneering Digital Excellence across Different Cultures: Insights from Naohiro Yamaura , COO of Ayudante, Inc.

Mr. Naohiro Yamaura, COO of Ayudante, Inc. and NUS Executive MBA alumnus (Class of 2024), exemplifies leadership in digital marketing. Ayudante, a specialist in Google-centric solutions, expanded its regional presence by acquiring Southeast Asia data marketing firm Sparkline in June 2024.

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April 30, 2025
NUS EMBA Program Retains Top Spot in Asia for QS Rankings 2025

NUS Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program has been recognized as the No. 1 program in Asia and 14th globally in the QS Global EMBA Rankings 2025.

February 22, 2023
Thought Leadership, Frameworks, Tools and Immersion

Dr. Prem Shamdasani, the academic director of NUS Executive MBA was interviewed by The European Business Review. He talked about a tough future in which the only constant is change awaits those who aspire to leadership in the world of business. The school's commitment to providing that Asian context and focus through networking and immersive learning has remained consistent and true to its proposition.

January 16, 2023
Student shares about their EMBA journey at in-person event

The physical info sessions have been resumed back since Covid. The academic director, Prof Shamdasani explained that the NUS Executive MBA is distinctive for offering the best global business knowledge with deep Asian insights, preparing participants to lead Asian businesses to international success and helping global businesses succeed in Asia.