NUS Business School

National University of Singapore Business School
Motto Leading From Asia
Type Business School
Established 1965
Dean Bernard Yeung
Academic staff
 149
Undergraduates 2,693
Postgraduates 829
Location Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
1°17′39″N 103°46′26″E / 1.29417°N 103.77389°E / 1.29417; 103.77389Coordinates: 1°17′39″N 103°46′26″E / 1.29417°N 103.77389°E / 1.29417; 103.77389
Language English
Affiliations National University of Singapore
Website bschool.nus.edu

NUS Business School is the business school of the National University of Singapore (NUS). NUS Business School is consistently rated as one of the top business schools in the Asia Pacific region and one of the leading business schools worldwide. Forbes ranks the schools flagship full-time MBA programme No.7 in the world [1] and the QS World University Rankings ranks the programme No.2 in Asia Pacific.[2]

History

NUS Business School was established in 2002, although its history dates back to 1961, when Business Administration was first taught as a subject in the then Department of Economics in NUS.[3] The school is located at the flagship Mochtar Riady Building at the NUS Kent Ridge campus. The current dean is Professor Bernard Yeung. Given below is a timeline of the schools history

Academia and Research

Mochtar Riady Building

Academic Departments

The school is made up of six academic departments:

Department of Accounting

It was established in 2007 as a distinct department in the NUS Business school. The Department aspires to be a top accounting research department in Asia and globally. It leverages on the Asia geographical advantage to do cutting edge accounting research which not only has international relevance but is distinctive for Asia. Head of Department: Professor Yew Kee Ho[5]

Department of Decision Sciences

A multidisciplinary department focusing on Analytics, Operations Research (OR) and Supply Chain Management (SCM), it aims to bridge academic research and industry challenges in the field of Operations Management, OR and SCM. Head of Department: Professor Chung Piaw Teo[6]

Department of Finance

Offers modules that lead to a specialisation in Finance in academic programmes as the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) for undergraduate students, Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and PhD for graduate students. Head of Department: Prof Allaudeen Hameed[7]

Department of Management & Organisation

With a staff strength of around 30, the department offers a variety of courses in organisational behaviour and management, and human resource management through undergraduate, graduate and executive training programs. The department includes the Human Resource Management Unit.[8] Head of Department: Professor Michael Frese

Department of Marketing

The department's guiding focus is to continue to establish itself as a knowledge-creation and dissemination centre, to influence both the academic and business communities. In this respect, the faculty regularly publishes in premiere scholarly journals such as Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Management Science, and Marketing Science. An equally important core activity the Department does is in the areas of consultancy and executive training. Armed with diverse knowledge and skill set, it actively seeks collaboration with the industry stakeholder as part of a broader intellectual undertaking. Areas of critical inquiry for the purpose of improving organisational practice and performance include for instance, brand valuation, marketing performance metrics, as well as market and consumer analytics. Head of Department: Assoc Prof Lee Yih Hwai[9]

Department of Strategy & Policy

The Department of Strategy and Policy lends strategic, economic and legal perspectives to business issues in its teaching and research, while demonstrating their relevance to Asia. There are several clusters in which the department engages research including [10]

1. Firms, Governance and Institutions

2. Business and Competition

3. Technology and Innovation

Research

There are five different research centres at the NUS Business School.

Programmes

The NUS Business School offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses where students work closely with a range of industries on live projects, as well as take part in programmes outside the classroom.

NUS MBA (Master of Business Administration)

The NUS MBA offers deep Asian insights and expertise while giving participants a global perspective, proving the students with the skills needed in an increasingly competitive workplace. In addition to the academic rigour which ensures that students learn key concepts and analytical tools, the programme also gives opportunities for students to develop their communication, leadership, interpersonal and networking skills. Students are also encouraged to learn about business practices in various countries through exchange programmes and/ or study trips; participate in case competitions and assume leadership positions in managing student clubs.

With students from over 30 nationalities, a diverse faculty team with in-depth industry experience and industry experts visiting the school, NUS MBA students can expect an intellectual, stimulating and insightful experience. The NUS MBA offers a distinctive industry-focused curriculum that combines the best of global business training with a unique focus on the vibrant Asian region. The programme is offered on both full-time and part-time basis:

NUS Full-Time MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Full-time MBA students complete their studies within 17 months. This schedule offers students with the opportunity to enrich their learning experience by spending a semester on student exchange and another semester on internship.

NUS Part-Time MBA (Master of Business Administration)

The part-time NUS MBA programme allows working managers and professionals to upgrade their managerial skills and pursue further professional growth opportunities. Classes for part-time MBA students are held during weekday evenings and/or weekends.[11]

MBA Specialisation Programmes

There are 5 specialisation programmes students can choose from

Finance

The NUS MBA Specialisation in Finance focuses on the concerns of the financial industry in the recent years, covering topics like international financial management, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, options and futures and corporate governance.

Marketing

The NUS MBA Specialisation in Marketing focuses on understanding the market, the consumers, the marketing models and approaching different situations with winning marketing strategies for organisations. This specialisation prepares students for a career in strategic marketing, brand consultancy, product management, international marketing, advertising, direct marketing, consumer relations and sales, among others.

Strategy and Organisation

The NUS MBA Specialisation in Strategy and Organisation focuses on the behavioural and strategic issues facing contemporary organisations today. The programme aims to cultivate a spirit of innovation and streamline business processes, especially in the areas of strategic management and planning, operations optimisation and human resource management.

Healthcare Management

The NUS MBA Specialisation in Healthcare Management, offered in partnership with NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, aims at integrating global healthcare best practices within the Asian framework, to transform the management of the healthcare services.

Real Estate

The NUS MBA Specialisation in Real Estate, offered in partnership with the Department of Real Estate at NUS, is a unique programme designed to meet the specialised needs of real estate practitioners. This programme is distinctive in applying the best real estate and business practices in a unique Asian context.

MBA Double Degree Programmes

MBA Double Degrees give the chance to double the prospects for success by studying in one or more renowned universities in more than one location. There are six double degrees to choose from:

NUS-Peking University Double Degree MBA

With the recognition of China being a global superpower, there is a growing importance of an MBA education in Asia, with particular understanding on doing business in China.

NUS-HEC PARIS Double Degree MBA

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and HEC Paris are renowned institutions with over 200 years of heritage combined. When it comes to learning about business in Europe and Asia, both schools provide high quality infrastructure and the ideal learning environments with rich academic traditions, strong reputations and extensive links with the business and public sectors.

S3 Asia MBA

As the only MBA programme that spans across 3 dynamic Asian cities, S3 Asia MBA students are able to leverage on the strengths of three world-class universities. They gain deep insights and develop a good understanding of Asian economies.

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Combining the strengths of both NUS Business School and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, this new double degree programme - the first of its kind in the region - aims to attract the region's outstanding executives; particularly those who intend to pursue careers in government and its enterprises.

NUS MBA – Yale Master of Advanced Management Double Degree Programme

Launched as a tie-up between NUS and Yale University’s School of Management, the Master of Advanced Management (MAM) is designed to bring a group of extraordinary international students to Yale to further their educational and professional development.

NUS PHD-MBA

The NUS PhD-MBA aims to attract and train talented science and engineering professionals who have the potential to create and lead technology companies. The programme is jointly hosted by the NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering (NGS) and NUS Business School.

NUS BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

The programme operates on a modular system. Students have the flexibility to design their curricula and to pace their studies. They also have the freedom to take modules of their interest, subject to any prerequisite requirements and to modules availability. Business students may freely choose and change their specialisations online at the beginning of every semester (including their very first semester). Indication of specialisation usually takes place at the end of the 2nd year to the start of the 3rd year. It is theoretically possible to complete a BBA in 2 years, and a BBA(Honours) in 3 years.

More than 70% of curricular time is spent in a class with less than 50 other students; more than half of classes conducted have no final examinations. The NUS BBA's U.S.-style curricular structure and assessment rubric are complemented by U.K.-style focus on specialised contents with functional depths, as well as Singapore-style academic governance and educational zeal.[12]

NUS APAC EMBA (Executive MBA)

Designed for executives with at least 10 years of work experience, this programme offers a robust curriculum and an immersive learning experience by bringing participants to 6 different Asian countries – Singapore, Indonesia, India, Japan, China & Australia. In each of the country, there are corporate visits to organisations and sessions with guest speakers to complete the overseas experience.

Established in 1997, the programme boasts a distinguished and professionally diverse alumni network of over 1000 senior executives from the Americas to Australasia, imparting peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities across the globe.

The programme has a distinguished international faculty, with individuals who earned their PhDs from University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard University, Stanford Graduate School of Business, London Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to name a few.

UCLA-NUS EMBA (Executive MBA)

Developed jointly by UCLA Anderson School of Management and NUS Business School, the UCLA - NUS EMBA aims to provide a truly global perspective on leadership and management. The part-time intensive program aims to prepare its participants for C-level management in organizations around the world. Participants will leave with an MBA from both the NUS Business School and UCLA Anderson School of Management – two of the world's most respected business education institutions.[13]

The EMBA partnership between NUS and UCLA aims to capitalize on the immense resources of two Pacific Rim powerhouse business schools in order to meet the future needs of organizational management and embark upon a challenging and intellectually stimulating voyage. As a direct result of this approach, the UCLA - NUS EMBA consistently ranks as one of the top EMBA programs globally.[14]

Partnerships

NUS Business School offers double degree programs with top universities across Asia, Europe and North America. Following are the partner universities that offer double degree programmes in association with NUS Business School:[15]

Twice yearly, the NUS Business School sends its BBA and MBA students around the world on exchange with its 120+ partner universities and schools offering more than 400 places for the BBAs and the MBAs. Students typically spend one semester abroad taking modules worth up to 24 Modular Credits (6 modules) in their 2nd or 3rd year. During this time, the school hosts about 200 exchange students.[16]

Rankings

Business school rankings
Worldwide MBA
América Economía[17] 26
Economist[18] 87
Financial Times[19] 32

Forbes Ranking

International MBA Ranking
2015: 7th worldwide [20]

Bloomberg Businessweek Ranking

International MBA Ranking
2015: 22nd worldwide [21]

QS World University Rankings

International MBA Ranking
2015: 11th worldwide [22] and 2nd in Asia Pacific [23]

Financial Times Ranking

Global MBA Ranking
2016: 32nd worldwide and 2nd in Singapore.[24]
Global EMBA Ranking
2015: 5th worldwide[25]

The Economist Intelligence Unit Ranking

Global MBA Ranking
2015: 87th worldwide and 2nd in Singapore.

See also

References

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  1. ↑ http://www.forbes.com/business-schools/list/international-2-year/
  2. ↑ http://www.topmba.com/mba-rankings/region/asia/2015
  3. ↑ NUS Business School: History and Milestones, Official Website of NUS
  4. ↑ https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/about-us/about-nus-business-school/history-milestones
  5. ↑ https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/accounting/about-us
  6. ↑ https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/decision-sciences/about-us
  7. ↑ https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/finance/about-us
  8. ↑ https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/management-organisation/about-us
  9. ↑ https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/marketing
  10. ↑ https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/strategy-policy/about-us
  11. ↑ http://mba.nus.edu/academic-experience/135-programme-schedule-structure
  12. ↑ http://bba.nus.edu/bba-about-us
  13. ↑ http://ucla.nus.edu/why-ucla-nus-emba/63-overview
  14. ↑ http://ucla.nus.edu/why-ucla-nus-emba/64-rankings
  15. ↑ https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/partnerships/academic-partnerships
  16. ↑ http://bba.nus.edu/bba-student-experience/bba-exchange-programmes/about-us
  17. ↑ "MBA Global Ranking". América Economía. 2015. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
  18. ↑ "Full time MBA ranking". Economist. 2015. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
  19. ↑ "Global MBA Ranking". Financial Times. 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
  20. ↑ http://www.forbes.com/business-schools/list/international-2-year/
  21. ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2015-best-business-schools/
  22. ↑ http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2015/business-management-studies
  23. ↑ http://www.topmba.com/mba-rankings/region/asia/2015
  24. ↑ http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-ranking-2016
  25. ↑ http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/executive-mba-ranking-2015

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