Executive MBA Central

Course details

Established since 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 which will last long after graduation from the programme.

Curriculum

The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA curriculum consists of 14 modules, spread over a 15-month period, conducted over 6 intensive 2-week residential segments. The modules offered are as follows:

• Leadership and Managerial Skills: Be an effective leader. Understand the challenges of leading and changing organisations.
• Corporate Strategy: Make the right move at the right time. Be equipped with tools of strategic analysis.
• Decision and Risk Analysis: Master the science to help you beat the odds.
• Managerial Economics: Can your business idea succeed?
• Strategic Marketing and Brand Management: Outshine your competition, put your brand on the high ground.
• Accounting and Management of Financial Resources: Know what your CFO presents to you.
• Management and Organisation: Negotiate effectively and get the best out of your business deal.
• Logistics and Operations Management: Ensure that your products reach your clients in time.
• Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship: Gain first mover's advantage by being a pioneer in new technology.
• Contemporary Issues in Asian Business: Learn to market your services with Services Marketing, and keep your organisation in check with Corporate Governance.
• Thinking Creatively and Strategically: Take a different perspective.
• Legal Issues In Business: Navigate the ABCs of contracts and obligations.
• Macroeconomics & International Finance: Know your Economy
• Asian Business Environment: Get up close to Asia

Assessment Components

Each Module may Involve:

1. Pre-module written assignment typically due 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the residential segment.
2. Class work, including case discussions, presentations, and extensive class participation.
3. A comprehensive final examination at the end of the residential segment.
4. Post-module written assignment typically due 2-3 weeks after the end of the residential segment.

Admission Criteria

Educational Background

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution

Working Experiance

• Minimum 10 years of full-time work experience after first degree
• Holds senior position or has the potential to assume senior managerial position in the near future

Admission Interview

• Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview (in person or via telephone for overseas candidates)

Others

• TOEFL | IELTS is required if the medium of instruction during undergraduate studies was not in English
• A good GMAT score may be required on a case-by-case basis
• Admission to the NUS EMBA will be subjected to an overall evaluation of the participant's profile, including a medical examination