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The NUS Executive MBA is a part-time, 15 months programme. The programme is conducted in 6 intensive sessions lasting 2 weeks each, at an interval of 3 months. Courses are held in different cities in 7 countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, India, Japan, and Australia. It is a globally recognized general management programme providing deep insights on doing business in the APAC region.
Yes. There are several opportunities to discuss various issues facing your company, although it is important to note that these opportunities vary depending on the professor and the course. For instance, a course may require your learning team to use your company as an example for the selected topic to work on, or the flexibility to use any company suitable for the topic.
Some professors assign pre-course assignments, some assign post-course assignments – these may be individual or group-based. One or more exams during the two-week segment are common. Class participation also is an important factor. The exact weight of each of these items will be determined by the professor for each course.
All six residential segments are mandatory and have to be completed to graduate. In situations where participants are unable to attend one residential segment, they could apply for Leave of Absence and make up for the deferred courses/segment with the next cohort in the following year while completing the rest of the segments with their cohort. A request for Leave of Absence will have to be submitted to the programme office and approved by the Academic Director. This deferment will likely affect your graduation date. The candidature period for the programme is 6 years.
Both GMAT/Executive Assessment and TOEFL are not mandatory requirements. However, Executive Assessment may be required on a case-by-case basis. TOEFL is usually required if the medium of instruction during the undergraduate studies was not in English.
There is no minimum age requirement but we do require a minimum of ten years of work experience. The average age of participants in the Executive MBA programme is 40 years and the average years of work experience is 16 years. We also take into consideration the quality of the candidate’s work experience and focus on their ability to contribute to classroom discussions.
Although each applicant will be assessed on his or her unique qualities, some characteristics that the admissions committee looks for in the NUS Executive MBA applicant include: – Minimum 10 years of work experience – Motivation, enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to assure success in an academically challenging endeavor – Quantitative aptitude and the ability to complete a rigorous programme – Good proficiency in English (written and spoken) – A clear understanding of the effort and commitment required to succeed in this programme.
Yes, certainly. If you would like to get in touch with any of our previous participants, contact the Programme Manager at emba@nus.edu.sg
The transfer of credits from any other institution is not accepted due to the unique design of the curriculum of this programme.
Yes. An admission interview is required as part of the application process. Upon receipt of your complete application, the Admissions Office will contact you to schedule an interview. This provides prospective candidates the opportunity to elaborate on and personalize their applications. Admissions interviews are virtually.
No, all modules are taught “face-to-face” by NUS Business School faculty.
The first difference is that participants in the NUS Executive MBA programme do not need to stop working to earn their MBA degree and do not need to live locally. The programme structure allows participants to enroll from all over the world. It is ideal for executives who travel extensively and cannot attend weekend or regular evening programmes. Second, the class profile of the Executive MBA programme is significantly more senior, with more extensive business experience than students in traditional full-time MBA programmes. Learning from other senior peers is a core part of the value proposition of an EMBA programme. Student visas are not applicable for the Executive MBA programmes.
Yes. All participants and alumni have access to the school’s career management services. These services are specifically aimed at upper mid- and senior-level career professionals and directly address the skills needed to enable the NUS Executive MBA participants to develop lifelong career management skills and take control of their career trajectory.
All participants have access to a dedicated career coach available for confidential, one-on-one career counseling. Assistance is provided through: – Self-assessment, including Career Leader – Industry and job function overviews – Career management strategy (e.g., job targeting, career management plan development) – Skill development (e.g., resume writing, networking) – Career advancement strategies (for leveraging the MBA degree in one’s current organization). – Career workshops. In addition, a variety of web-based career management resources, job portals and networking events are also available. Current participants and alumni enjoy immediate access to both UCLA Anderson School of Management and NUS Business School’s online alumni directories, two powerful resources for job searching and connecting with alumni both locally and globally. With numerous search options available, these alumni directories are two of the Executive MBA’s most important networking resources.
The NUS Executive MBA programme is designed for senior working professionals with a good track record of achievements and demonstrated leadership ability. The programme attracts participants from all over the world with a diverse range of cultural, professional, academic, and personal backgrounds.
Upon graduation, you will receive a Masters of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore.
Yes, the administrators from the programme office will advise you about available accommodation on campus and also provide information about hotels nearby. Candidates may advise their preference. Most candidates, however, prefer to stay on campus.
It is best to advise the administrators early if you wish to stay on campus, to avoid the disappointments of not securing a room.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to obtain sponsorship where the employer agrees to relieve the candidate from normal duties during residential segments. Financial support from the employer, though preferred, is not mandatory.
Generally, about 20% of the candidates receive sponsorship from their employers while the other 80% are self-funded.
International candidates may consider applying for a study loan with Prodigy Finance while candidates based in Singapore may consider applying for study loans with Maybank, POSB Study Assist, and OCBC. You may speak with our Programme Manager for more details.