Motivation to Singapore, NUS & Data Analytics from Liberal Arts background

Han Jongseo (American Culture & Business Administration, 08)

29 April 2016

Candidate’s Profile - AcademicSogang University (AY 08-14)American Culture & Business Administration• Double Degree in 7 Semester (Magma Cum Laude Graduate)• 2nd Prize of On-campus Debate Contest 2010 • Academic Advisor Scholarship 2009• Scholarship of Academic Achievement 2010• Scholarship of Academic Achievement 2013 (Dean’s list)

National University of Singapore (AY 15-16) Master of Business Analytics• Programming Skills (SQL, R, Python)• Analytics and BI Tools (Google Analytics, Tableau)• School Projects – Hospital Project / Hotel Analysis / Google Marketing Challenge

Candidate’s Profile - Professional

Global working experience in Singapore

• Data Analytics & Visualization • Forecasting & Statistical Modelling• Performance Measurement• Business Intelligence• Market Research & Marketing Strategy

Proven Track Record

Associate Consultant Intern Analytics Intern

2014.03 2015.01 2015.02 2015.09 ?

Why Singapore?

Source: Department of Statistics, Ministry of Manpower

Total Population of Singapore (June 2015) • Reasons why the best

working place for foreigners

- Safe Place- Diverse Culture- SEA regional headquarters

- Less Racism (Especially for Korean)- Global Experience Opportunity- Relatively Good Benefits- Easy to get Working Visa & PR- Good Location from Korea

Why NUS? Why Data Analytics?

Source: http://www.nus.edu.sg/global/benchmarking.html

Global Ranking of NUS• Reasons why I choose to NUS

for Study

- Cost-effective- Diversity Abounds- English Abounds

Data Analytics in Institute of System Science

• Reasons why I choose to Data Analytics for Study

- Needs of Data-driven knowledge- Need to know technological skills- Internship & Practical Knowledge

Business Mindset + Statistical Knowledge + Programming Skills

Requirements:- Preferably have 2 years relevant working experience- highly relevant degrees in Mathematics, Statistics,

Econometrics, Management Science, Operational Research- Entrance Test (Statistics / English …) – GRE can replace- Interview- TOEFL (85) / IELTS (6.0)

Contact

The purpose of these slides is for sharing with Sogang Alumni about my motivation to Singapore, NUS & Data Analytics from liberal arts background.

Feel free to connect and ask me anything! victorhan89@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/victor.han.7 https://sg.linkedin.com/in/victor-han-27500a93

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