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