Master of Business Administration

Course details

The NUS MBA programme was designed based on inputs by key stakeholders including industry leaders, faculty and students. The MBA programme equips the students with the skills that they will need 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 as well as organising events such as Cerebration.

The NUS MBA core goals aim to equip students with the necessary tools to further their business careers.

Goal 1: Our students will learn key analytical skills relevant to contemporary business practices and will further develop the means by which to apply these skills in a real-life business environment.

Goal 2: Our students will learn and demonstrate the key traits of an effective leader– influence, confidence, ethics, balance between task and interpersonal relations and impartiality.

Goal 3: The NUS MBA will equip students with the ability to demonstrate holistic awareness of relevant legal, political, economic, social and technological trends impacting contemporary business. Students will be able to integrate their multi-disciplinary knowledge of the above trends to provide effective solutions to practical business problems.

Goal 4: Our students will have a global perspective with an in-depth knowledge of the Asian economies and how business is conducted in Asia. The NUS MBA will provide students with knowledge of Asian business practices necessary to recommend solutions that go beyond international boundaries.

Core Modules

The core modules provide students with the knowledge and concepts that are the backbone of a general management education, equipping you with the essential skills required by leaders to succeed in the global business environment.

• Analytics for Managers
• Corporate Strategy
• Financial Management
• Financial Accounting
• Macroeconomics in the Global Economy
• Managerial Economics
• Marketing Management
• Management Practicum
• Management Accounting (half module)
• Managing Operations (half module)
• Management and Organisations (half module)
• Leadership in Organisations (half module)
• Management Communication (compulsory non-credit graduation requirement)

A typical full module comprises of 4 modular credits (MCs) and meets 3 hours a week for 14 weeks. A typical half module comprises of 2 MCs and meets 3 hours a week for 7 weeks.

Elective Modules

Elective modules can be chosen from the following disciplines:

• Accounting
• Decision Sciences
• Finance
• Management and Organisation
• Marketing
• Strategy and Policy

Programme Structure

The NUS MBA programme requirements are as follows:

• 8 full modules and 4 half modules equivalent to 40 core Modular Credits (MCs)
• Management Communication (Compulsory non-credit graduation requirement)
• Electives (28 MCs)
• Total 68 MCs

The NUS MBA programme is offered on both full-time and part-time basis. A typical full module comprises of 4 modular credits (MCs) and meets 3 hours a week for 14 weeks. A typical half module comprises of 2 MCs and meets 3 hours a week for 7 weeks.

Admission Requirements

The NUS MBA seeks individuals who have integrity, strong leadership capabilities and the desire to achieve academic and management excellence. In addition, we are looking for individuals who are mature, motivated, focused and wish to make a positive impact on business and society. Candidates must satisfy the following entry requirements for the MBA programme.

• Good Undergraduate Degree: Applicants must have a strong academic record in any undergraduate field from a reputable academic institution.
• Work Experiance: Applicants must have a minimum of two years full-time postgraduate work experience.
• GMAT / GRE: All applicants are required to take either the GMAT or GRE exam as they provide us with a standardised way of evaluating candidates. We do not have a minimum score required for admission as standardised tests are just one of several admission criteria. A high score does not guarantee admission, and a below average score does not eliminate a candidate. Scores may be self-reported; however, should you receive an offer of admission, official scores will then be requested for verification.

TOEFL / IELTS / PTE

Applicants whose undergraduate degree was not in English are required to submit TOEFL / IELTS / PTE scores. The TOEFL code for NUS is 9082 Department Code 02. The IELTS code for NUS is 0677. Visit TOEFL or IELTS for more information.

• TOEFL - Minimum score of 260 for computer-based test, 620 for paper-based test and 100 for internet-based test.
• IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5.
• PTE - Minimum score of 68.

Interview

Short-listed applicants will be interviewed and may be required to take further evaluation tests if deemed necessary.