THE NUS MBA

NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL: Asia’s Global B-School

NUS Business School

Founded in 1905, National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global

university that offers a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-

disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. With over 2,000 academic

staff, NUS offers a comprehensive range of programmes in over 50 disciplines.

At NUS, there are no boundaries around minds and ideas, no boundaries to talent

and no boundaries between the discovery, transfer and application of knowledge.

The NUS experience helps students realise their potential and prepare themselves for

an increasingly borderless and innovation-driven global economy.

Consistently ranked among the top business schools in Asia, NUS Business

School is the first in ASEAN to be accredited by the AACSB International

for having met the highest standards of achievement in education and

research for business schools.

With a tradition of excellence of over 40 years, NUS Business School has produced

around 27,000 graduates through rigorous, relevant and rewarding business

education. While the School channels its efforts to research issues unique to the Asian

business environment and markets, it continues to maintain and strengthen its ties

with the industry to ensure that its curriculum is current and relevant for business

leaders.

Guiding the School is its aspiration to be among the world’s leading business

schools with a global reputation for offering the “Best of East and West in business

research and education”.

National University of Singapore

NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL: Asia’s Global B-School

No. 1 in Asia Pacific– QS TopMBA.com International Recruiter Survey of MBA Programmes, 2006

Asia’s Top 3, among World’s Top 100 – Financial Times MBA Rankings, 2007

No. 2 in International Mobility – Financial Times MBA Rankings, 2007

No. 12 in International Experience – Financial Times MBA Rankings, 2007

NUS Executive MBA ranked among World’s Top 30– Financial Times, 2007

NUS Business School Top 4 for Research (outside of NorthAmerica) and ranked 51 worldwide– Top 100 Business School Research Ranking by University of Texas, Dallas, 2006

NUS Business School among World’s Top 100– Economist Intelligence Unit, 2006

NUS among Top Three Global Universities in Asia andAustralasia– Newsweek, 2006

NUS accorded World’s Top 20 Universities Ranking– The Times of London, Oct 2006

NUS scores Platinum as a trusted brand– Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Survey, 26 April 2007

Accolades

Content2 Director’s Message

3 Why the NUS MBA?: Best of East and West

4 Career: Transform into Global Business Leaders

6 Alumni: Your Global Connections

8 Faculty: World-Class Research & Teaching

10 Publications by Our Faculty: We Know Asia Best

12 Student Activities & Events: Challenge Your Limits

13 Our Students: Diversity – Spice of Life

14 Curriculum: A Global MBA in Asia

17 Specialisations: Chart Your Global Future

18 Learning Experience: Realise Your Full Potential

20 Student Exchange: Broaden Your Horizons

22 Campus Life: Your Holistic Learning Experience

24 Singapore: A Unique Experience

26 Application Guide

27 Referee Report

29 Scholarships: Financing for Your Future

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE: Lim Yue Wen

The decision to embark on an MBAeducation is never one to be takenlightly. Many view such an educa-tion an essential component totheir own personal and profes-

sional growth. Therefore, you would need toask yourself some critical questions beforeselecting the right business school.

Is the school globally ranked? Does theenvironment offer a stimulating and con-ducive learning experience? Would thisMBA programme offer me what I am look-ing for? Is the teaching faculty world-class?Would prospective employers value my MBAdegree?

We hope you will find the answers tothese questions here. NUS Business School isat the crossroads of Asia and represents thebest of Eastern and Western business educa-tion. With a tradition of over 40 years ofexcellence, NUS Business School combinesthe world’s best management knowledgewith Asia’s unique and diverse context. Thistruly allows us the confidence to say “Weknow Asia Best”.

Today, the Business School is one of thetop business schools in Asia which enjoys atruly global reputation. This success is testa-ment to the passion and commitment of our

faculty and the reputable quality of our stu-dents. First in the Asia Pacifc among globalrecruiters (QS TopMBA.com InternationalRecruiter Survey 2006), the NUS MBA hasbeen ranked 2nd globally in InternationalMobility by Financial Times (Jan 2007), whileachieving a strong overall ranking. We aretruly “Asia’s Global B-School”!

NUS Business School ensures its curricu-lum is industry-focused, allowing our gradu-ates to shape the landscape of tomorrow, atthe same time offering our students a richand diverse student life.

As Singapore’s oldest and leadingUniversity, and as one of the top 20Universities in the world (Higher EducationSupplement, The Times of London, Oct2006), we are in a unique position to lever-age on our breadth and depth. We prideourselves with our connections to distin-guished faculty, researchers, and a vast andhighly diverse network of students andalumni of NUS. Our students can draw onthe expertise and networks in law, engineer-ing, computing, medicine, the social sci-ences, and more. This diversity is reflected inour students and the teaching faculty at NUSBusiness School. With over 25 nationalitiesbeing represented in the MBA’s student

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population and faculty, the NUS MBA pro-vides a rich tapestry for our students to learnfrom their teachers and each other.

Being part of NUS Business School alsomeans being a member of an exclusivegroup, with prominent alumni in the highestmanagement echelons throughout Asia andincreasingly in other parts of the world. Since1965, our School has produced over 27,000alumni from all its various programs, and it isthis linkage that ensures the influence of ourSchool goes beyond the confines of its physi-cal locality. Come the middle of 2009, NUSBusiness School will see itself housed in theMochtar Riady Building which reflects itsposition as a leading global business educa-tion institution. We invite you to join us andallow us to transform you to a true GlobalBusiness Leader!

Lim Yue WenDirector, Graduate Studies

WHY THE NUS MBA?: Best of East and West

“Coming from Germany, Singapore isa great place to get a first hand expe-rience of the Asian culture. With itsdiverse student community, NUSgives me an excellent opportunity tointeract, and exchange experiencesand knowledge with people from allover the world, especially during thevarious class discussions, group proj-ects and case studies.

NUS is one of the top universitiesin Asia, located in a country thatattracts leading corporations.Singapore is an excellent place toreach out to the major emerging mar-kets that are in close proximity. Thisoffers great opportunities for compa-nies as well as for individuals and withthe experience and knowledge I gainedfrom my MBA course I am confidentto meet these opportunities.”

Gerhard Schick (German)Class of 2007

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“I have chosen to take the NUS MBAin Singapore because it is a vibrantcountry, a logistic hub, a cultural melting pot, and one of the mostbusiness-friendly economies withmany multi-national corporations.With its continuous improvement tobe the best and its strategic locationin Singapore, I think NUS is the bestplace to be.”

Mia Susanto (Indonesian)Class of 2007

“I chose NUS because I was con-vinced that it is a place where I willgrow fundamentally. NUS BusinessSchool has a faculty comprising professors from top universities likeHarvard and MIT. The curriculum andthe course materials are bench-marked against the best programmesin the world. I am confident that Icame out of the NUS MBA programequipped with the same arsenal asgraduates from the best b-schools inthe world.

NUS has a long history of produc-ing the best talents in the region.Whether you are seeking to advancein your career or seeking to start your own business, you can beassured that you will have the foundations you need with an NUSMBA degree.”

Chester Ching Sing (Filipino)Class of 2005

■ Best of East and West

■ Global Recognition

■ Gateway to the Asia Pacific

■ Established Alumni Network

■ World Renowned Faculty

■ Diverse Student Body

■ Vibrant and Dynamic Campus Life

■ Enriching Learning Experience

■ Modern and StimulatingCurriculum

Why NUS MBA?

CAREER: Transform into Global Business Leaders

Voted First among schools in Asia Pacific by over 455 interna-tional recruiters in the QS TopMBA.com International RecruiterSurvey in 2006, NUS Business School continues to steer youtowards becoming a Global Business Leader.

Our dedicated MBA Career Services Office offers an array ofservices to aid our MBA students gain a competitive advantagein the global marketplace.

Recruitment and NetworkingSessionsTop companies in the industry such asCitibank, McKinsey, and Procter & Gambleregularly conduct campus recruitmentpresentations on their jobs culture, work-ing style, and jobs. These special network-ing sessions also gives you a chance tomarket yourself to prospective employers.

Career Resources To ensure that our graduates are interna-tionally mobile, we offer a comprehensiveonline portal, where you can view andapply for internships and job postings,wherever you are. Together with this is acomprehensive Resource Library whereyou can research industries, companies,and careers.

Resume CompilationThis resource is well sought-after by topMNCs. We compile and send the resumesof our graduates to global recruiters andMNCs.

Career AdvisoryTrained career counsellors, who are well-connected with the industry and up-to-date with their knowledge of businessissues, are available to guide you at everystage of your career planning.

WorkshopsFrom personal presentations to recordedmock interviews, our rigorous workshopsare focused on developing your personalbrand and acing different kinds of inter-view at top notch companies.

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Career Services

“The NUS MBA experience has been noth-ing short of enriching and rewarding. NUSBusiness School believes in making youdream and provides the means to achievethem - it brings out the best in you.

"The springboard to my life" is what theNUS MBA means to me. A perfect foil tonurture minds with ambition, forging newties, giving a business approach to the end-less discussions is what the NUS MBA is allabout. Having lived and worked in severalcountries, I realise NUS is a melting pot ofideas and cultures alike. As a summer-internearlier and presently an employee withProcter & Gamble, the learning from profes-sors and peers alike has nurtured the leaderin me.”

Arnab P Banerjee (Indian)Procter & Gamble, SingaporeClass of 2006

CAREER: Transform into Global Business Leaders

“The job market in financial hubs such as London,New York and Hong Kong is extremely competi-tive. Companies looking for candidates will go to alarge extent to search for good candidates, includ-ing flying the potential candidates round theworld for interviews. It is important to differentiateyourself from your competitors and you have toposition yourself appropriately for the job. My cur-rent job requires me to be stationed in Hong Kong.During the interviews, I differentiated myself bypositioning myself as a candidate with a strategicfocus in Asia, due to the NUS MBA’s strong focus inAsia. This puts me ahead of competition fromother candidates from US and UK.”

Tan Choon Lang (Singaporean)Citigroup Corporate and Investment Bank,Hong KongClass of 2007

“The NUS MBA has been very helpful in enhanc-ing my career. I came from an accounting back-ground with nearly 6 years in finance & IT relatedroles and the NUS MBA was instrumental inenabling my transition into a strategy & businessdevelopment role. For anyone serious about a cor-porate career, I strongly recommend the NUS MBA– one of the leading MBA programmes in theregion. I’d rate it as the MBA with one of the high-est return on investment. Located in the financialhub of the region, NUS offers the best an MBAprogramme can - Strong curriculum, Vibrant cam-pus, Diverse student body & Excellent faculty.”

Srinidhi Udupi Raghavendra (Indian) Business Development, Singapore Exchange, Class of 2006

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Ranked 2nd in International Mobility (Financial Times, 2007), our graduates haveconsistently found jobs with leading multinationals and filled strategic positionsin China, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Korea, UK, US, Singapore andother countries.

It’s About Your Success

Some Placements for Class of 2006

ABN AMROAdventityBankInvestBNP ParibasChangi General HospitalCitigroupCognizant TechnologyCoutts Private BankEdelweiss CapitalFlextronicsHCL TechnologiesHong Leong BankHSBC Procter & GambleJohnson and JohnsonKeppel LandKPMGMcKinsey & CompanyMerrill LynchMichelinMotorolaOCBC BankPacific Star InvestmentPriceWaterhouseCoopersReliance Asset ManagementRSP ArchitectsSamsungShinsei Technology ServicesSingapore Tourism BoardStandard Chartered BankUBSVestas

Engineering 2%

52%

10%

12%

5%

7%

2%

2%

7%

Finance

Consultancy

Marketing

Media

Real Estate

Technology

Government

Other Services

Where are our graduates?

ALUMNI: Your Global Connections

With the Global Alumni Network, our MBA students are able to seek assistance incareer placement and advancement, to gain professional business mentorship in bothcareer and business competitions, or simply to have fun.

The dedicated MBA Global Alumni Network also organises monthly activities toensure connections and bonds are further strengthened:

■ CEO Breakfast Talk■ Distinguished Alumni Business Leaders Forum■ Volunteer Management Programs■ Brunch Seminar Series ■ MBA Movie Night■ NUS Distinguished MBA Alumni Lunch ■ Chinese Alumni Chinese New Year Lunch■ MBA Networking Night ■ Distinguished Alumni Business Leader Forum ■ MBA Alumni Reunion Dinner

The NUS MBA Alumni can continue to enhance their knowledge and widen their net-work by auditing MBA courses of their own choices through the NUS Lifelong learning programme.

Each NUS MBA alumnus is also provided with a lifelong NUS email account whichhe or she can use, retaining connection with NUS wherever he or she goes.

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The NUS Global Alumni Network serves as an instant connection andresource to over 27,000 highly successful professionals from all over theworld.

The NUS Global Alumni Network Andorra

Australia

Bangladesh

Canada

China

Denmark

France

Germany

Holland

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Japan

Malaysia

Luxembourg

ALUMNI: Your Global Connections

“With a post-graduate degree in Engineering anda solid career in Product Development, my friendsand colleagues expected me to develop a careerin the technical area. When I saw that the prod-ucts we were developing did not seem to sell well,I decided to change careers to try and understandwhy. The NUS MBA came in handy in that transi-tion – it allows me to develop a better under-standing of the dynamics of the market forcesand an insight into the causal relationships inbusiness. Joining Nokia right after I completed myNUS MBA was clearly a turning point in my career.In Nokia, I have the opportunity to be in a positionwhich requires balance between the business andtechnical skills.”

Shankar Meembat, Regional Director (APAC), Forum Nokia,Nokia Pte LtdPresident, the NUS MBA AlumniClass of 1996

“I was nominated and fully sponsored by mycompany to attend the NUS MBA. After comple-tion of my MBA, I was transferred to a managerialposition heading a unit and then subsequentlypromoted to general manager of a governmentlinked company which subsequently grew andtransformed into one of the largest real estateconglomerate in South East Asia. NUS MBA hasequipped me with all the essential managementskills and knowledge to assume senior executivepositions throughout my career.”

Lui Seng Fatt, Regional Director, Head of Investments,Jones Lang LaSalle, Asia PacificClass of 1984

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Myanmar

Nepal

New Zealand

Norway

Pakistan

Philippines

Singapore

South Korea

Sri Lanka

Taiwan

Thailand

United Kingdom

United States

Zambia

Vietnam

FACULTY: World-Class Research & Teaching

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Takeshi Yamada(Japanese) Associate ProfessorDirector of Saw Centrefor Financial StudiesPhD, University ofCalifornia at Berkeley■ Published in many majorjournals

Elizabeth Boyle(American)Assistant ProfessorPhD, New York University■ Author of 2 books,

including“OrganizationalDynamics of CreativeDestruction:Entrepreneurship andthe Emergence ofIndustries”

Ishtiaq Mahmood(Bangladeshi) Associate ProfessorPhD, Harvard University■ Winner of NUS Young

Researcher Award 2007

Andrew Delios(Canadian) Associate ProfessorHead of Department,Business PolicyPhD, University ofWestern Ontario ■ Published five books and

many major journalpapers

Mak Yuen Teen(Singaporean) Associate ProfessorDirector, CorporateGovernance & FinancialReporting CentrePhD, University of Wellington■ Author of 3 books, including

“From Conformance toPerformance: Best CorporateGovernance Practices forAsian Companies”

Our InternationalFaculty

Trinh, Kim Chi Wakefield(Vietnamese-American) Assistant ProfessorPhD, Duke University ■ Fulbright Scholar■ Winner of the Booz Allen

& Hamilton Award

Our 110-strong faculty represents over 25nationalities. Holding PhDs from top globaluniversities with extensive industry experi-ence, they create new knowledge, modelsand frameworks, and apply them to the context of Asia and beyond.

Work from the faculty is regularly pub-lished in leading business journals. They havewritten many books and are actively engagedin research and consulting to business andgovernments worldwide.

Singfat Chu-Chun-Lin(Mauritian) Associate Professor PhD, University of BritishColumbia ■ Outstanding Educator,

NUS Business School2000 & 2004

FACULTY: World-Class Research & Teaching

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Nitin Pangarkar (Indian)Associate ProfessorAcademic Director, The NUS MBAPhD, University ofMichigan■ Author of 2 books

including “BusinessStrategy in Asia: ACasebook”

■ Associate Editor, AsianCase Research Journal

Susanna Leong(Singaporean) Associate ProfessorAcademic Director, The NUS MBA DoubleDegree with PekingUniversityLLM, University ofLondon■ Senior Fellow,Intellectual

Property Academy ofSingapore

Ou Jihong (Chinese) Associate ProfessorPhD, MassachusettsInstitute of Technology■ Published in many major

journals

Prem Shamdasani(Singaporean) Associate ProfessorVice Dean, Office ofExecutive EducationAcademic Director, The APEX MBA Program PhD, University ofSouthern California■ Provides consulting serv-

ices to major internation-al companies.

Richard Arvey(American)ProfessorPhD, University ofMinnesota■ Published in many major

journals■ Author of 2 books

including “Fairness inSelecting Employees”

Jochen Wirtz (German) Associate ProfessorAcademic Director, The UCLA-NUS ExecutiveMBA ProgrammePhD, London BusinessSchool ■ Author of 5 books■ Winner of Emerald Literati

Club 2006 OutstandingPaper Award forExcellence

Navqi Hassan (Pakistani)Associate ProfessorPhD, London School ofEconomics■ Winner of GAM Gilbert

de Botton award

Soh Pek Hooi(Malaysian)Assistant ProfessorPhD, MassachusettsInstitute of Technology■ Winner of Innovator

Award, EnterpriseChallenge

Sam Ouliaris (Australian) ProfessorPhD, Yale University■ Consultant to

International MonetaryFund

PUBLICATIONS BY OUR FACULTY: We Know Asia Best

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LeveragingInformationTechnology AmongSmall And MediumEnterprises: A SingaporePerspective

Personal FinancialPlanning

The LeadershipExperience in Asia

ServicesMarketing:People,Technology, Strategy(Spanish Edition)

FinancialSourcebook forSoutheast Asia andHong Kong

Human ResourceManagement: An Asian Perspective

Business Strategy in Asia: A Casebook

Research withoutNumbers (ChineseEdition)

ManagingInformationTechnology EnabledChanges:A Casebook

Issues andChallenges In E-Commerce: A Casebook

From Conformanceto Performance:Best CorporateGovernancePractices For AsianCompanies

Financial Marketsand Institutions In Singapore ( Eleventh Edition)

CQ DevelopingCulturalIntelligence atWork

OrganizationalDynamics ofCreativeDestruction:Entrepreneurshipand The Emergenceof Industries

Flying In aCompetitiveIndustry

Principles OfMarketing: An AsianPerspective

ManagerialEconomics : Asia Pacific Edition

Surviving The New Millennium: Lessons from The Asian Crisis

Financing ForEntrepreneurs and Businesses

Human ResourceManagement in Asia

Services Marketing in Asia:People,Technology,Strategy

Services Marketing in Asia:A Case Book

Introduction toBusiness Law inSingapore

Fairness inSelectingEmployees

E-Commerce Law:What You Need toKnow

E-CommerceDiffusion:Strategies andChallenges

A Selection of Books by NUS Business School Faculty Extensive knowledge of Western business concepts and practices combined with a deep understanding of Asia andenables NUS Business School faculty to provide the best of the East and the West in business education and research

PUBLICATIONS BY OUR FACULTY: We Know Asia Best

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Director's Duties andLiabilities

Surviving the New Millenium (Korean Edition)

OrganizationalCulture and Climate

Flying In a competitive Industry(Chinese Edition)

Services Marketing(German Edition)

EmploymentRelations inSingapore

Services Marketing:People, Technology,Strategy

Employment Law inSingapore

Managing yourmoney

SingaporeQuictionary

Financial Services inSingapore

MarketingManagement – An AsianPerspective

Singapore HRQuictionary

LabourManagementRelations inSingapore

Dictionary of AsiaPacific BusinessTerms

Best Practice Cases: Scope andManagement ofInformationSystems

I Believe I Can Fly

Mastering Businessin Asia: Strategy for Success in Asia

Principles ofMarketing

The Internet andWorkplaceTransformation

Best Practice Cases:ManufacturingProcessManagement

Personal Finance in Singapore

Financial AccountingIn Singapore andMalaysia

Financial Marketsand Institutions inSingapore

SingaporeFinancial &BusinessSourcebook

7 Faces ofSingaporeans

ServicesMarketing: A ManagerialPerspective

ManagerialEconomics

Face, Harmony, & Social Structure:An Analysis ofOrganizationalBehavior acrossCultures

ConditionalPerformanceEvaluation,Revisited

STUDENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS: Challenge Your Limits

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Cerebration is Singapore’s first and only Masters level businesscompetition organised annually by NUS Business School. Thecompetition draws record participation from over 600 teams,representing more than 100 business schools from over 30

countries. It is essentially a hybrid of a business plan and business case com-petition and looks to combine the best elements of both.

At the heart of the competition are real life case studies of leadingSingaporean companies that are focused on international expansion.These cases profile the strategic, operational, people and financial aspectsof the company and look to give teams a comprehensive understanding ofthe organisation.

Cerebration – NUS Global BusinessChallenge

The Graduate Business Conference (GBC) is the flagship event ofthe Graduate Business Forum®, GBF and over the last 24 years,has been attended by nearly 2500 student leaders and over 200executives and has visited 24 leading institutions across North

America and Europe. The conference itself has grown in stature, havinghosted illustrious keynote speakers such as Jimmy Carter (US President),Steve Reinemund (CEO, PepsiCo Inc), Michael Dell (President and CEO, DellComputers), John Pepper (CEO, Procter & Gamble) and John Smale(Chairman, General Motors)

NUS was selected to host GBC2007, bringing a global student leadernetwork to Asia for the first time in the history of the Graduate BusinessFoundation.

Graduate BusinessConference

OUR STUDENTS: Diversity - Spice of Life

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Stepping into the NUS MBA Programme means growing and sharing experiencestogether with a pool of insightful and visionary future leaders. This is the result ofa strong mix of global diversity, vibrant cultural backgrounds, and rich experienceswhich ensure a holistic formation for each student.

Our Students

Nationalities represented in last 2 classes

2 to 5 years 55%

28%

7%

10%

5 to 8 years

8 to 10 years

More than 10 years

Years of Experience

Average Experience: 4 yearsAverage Age: 28 years Female: 36%GMAT Average: 657Intake Size: 130

Consulting 4%

3%

23%

15%

2%

3%

1%

4%

11%

Education

Engineering

Finance

Government

Marketing

Media

Operations

Others

33%

Total: 100%

Technology

Prior Industry

“I had a wonderful time participating in the NUS MBA. I’m proud todeclare that I’ve achieved all I wanted to during the program: person-al development, an expansion of business knowledge and acumen,and most importantly a valuable professional network of friends andMBA colleagues in India, China, South East Asia and beyond.”

Darren Thomas (British)Class of 2007

Australia India South Korea

Azerbaijan Indonesia Sri Lanka

Bhutan Japan Sweden

Brazil Malaysia Switzerland

Canada Myanmar Thailand

China Nepal United Kingdom

Denmark Pakistan United States

France Philippines Uzbekistan

Germany Russia Vietnam

Hong Kong Singapore

Student Profile 2007

“Just three hours by flight from Vietnam, Singapore is like another homeclose to my home where anyone can comfortably settle down. Yet, itopens up numerous opportunities to meet people from all over theworld, understand different cultures, start a challenging career or eventake up new hobbies. It is indeed a gateway to explore the world further.”

Le Thi Hong (Vietnamese)Class of 2006

CURRICULUM: A Global MBA in Asia

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The NUS MBACurriculumOur MBA Programme is uniquely designed with a strong Asian focus combinedwith best practices from around the world. It provides our students with a rigor-ous, relevant and rewarding education. We aim to develop alumni with strongbusiness foundations and equip them with the right tools and knowledge to suc-ceed in a wide range of industries across the world.

Programme StructureThe NUS MBA Programme structure requires students to complete the following:

■ 32 core modular credits

■ 36 electives modular credits

Core ModulesCore modules deal with knowledge and concepts that provides the backbone ofgeneral management education. These modules equip the students with theessential skills required by leaders to succeed in business.

■ Managerial Economics

■ Statistics

■ Financial Accounting

■ Management and Organisations

■ Financial Management

■ Marketing Management

■ Managing Operations

■ Corporate Strategy

■ Leadership in Organisations

■ Asia Pacific Business

CURRICULUM: A Global MBA in Asia

Finance and Accounting • International Financial Management• Investment Analysis and Management• Financial Statement Analysis• Fixed Income Securities• Fund Management• Advanced Corporate Finance• Managerial Accounting• Mergers and Acquisition• Options and Futures • Corporate Governance • Private Equity • Bank Risk Management• Valuation

Marketing• Competitive Marketing Strategy• Consumer Behaviour• Promotional Management• Global Marketing• Services Marketing• Product and Brand Management• Marketing Channel Strategies• Pricing Strategies• Marketing Research• Customer Relationship Management• Channels and Pricing Strategies• Database Marketing and Consumer

Analytics• Competitive Strategies for SMEs and

Start-ups• Marketing Strategy & Game Theory• Managerial Decision Making & Ethical Values• Analytical Models for Marketing Decisions

Strategy and Organisation• Legal Issues in Business• Global Strategic Management • Technopreneurship• Management of Technological Innovation• Advanced Business Communications• Strategic Information Technology • Managing Change• Managing Process Technology• Macro & International Economics• Managing Human Capital in

Organisations• Corporate Entrepreneurship• Negotiations• Managerial Communications• Consultancy to Management• Managerial Decision Making and Ethical

Values• Corporate Social Responsibility

Decision Sciences • Business Forecasting• Supply Chain Management• Strategic Sourcing for Global Supply

Chain• Managing Process Technology• Management Science• Operations Strategy• Management of Information Technology

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ElectivesThe wide range of electives offered by NUS Business School enable students to focus on their needs, interests and career objectives. This flexibilityallows them to combine broad exposure with in-depth specialisations.

Below is a list of some electives:

CROSS FACULTYCOURSESStudents can alsoopt for modules inother faculties inNUS to pursue special interest topics, in computing,engineering, medicine, realestate, public policyand others.

Healthcare Management • Public Health Biology and Ethics• Design, Monitoring and Evaluation of

Health Programme• Clinical Occupational Medicine• Clinical Public Health Practice• Design, Conduct & Analysis of Clinical

Trials• Occupational Health Practice• Control of Communicable Diseases• Principles of Epidemiology• The Environment in Health & Diseases• Lifestyle & Behaviour in Health & Diseases• Principles of Epidemiology• Occupational Ergonomics• Environmental Toxicology

Real Estate • Real Estate Development• International Real Estate• Commercial Real Estate Appraisal• Contemporary Issues in Real Estate• Urban Policy & Real Estate Markets

A typical modulecomprises 4 modu-lar credits andmeets for 3 hoursa week for 14weeks.

CURRICULUM: A Global MBA in Asia

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24-month Schedule:

Semester One Two Special Term 1 Special Term 2 Three Four

Number of modules 3 3 2 3 3 3

30-month Schedule:

Semester One Two Special Term 1 Special Term 2 Three Four Special Term 3 Special Term 4

Number of modules 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3

12-month Schedule:

Semester One Two Special Term 1 Special Term 2

Number of modules 6 6 3 2

17-month Schedule:

Semester One Two Special Terms Three

Number of modules 6 5 0 6

Other activities Exchange Internship

Part-Time Programme

Full-Time Programme

Programme ScheduleThe NUS MBA programme is offered both full-time and part-time.

Full-time MBA students have the flexibility to choose to complete their studies in12 or 17 months. The 17-month option allows them to enrich their learning experi-ence by spending one semester on student exchange programmes at our partneruniversities and internships at top companies.

The part-time NUS MBA programme allows working managers and professionalsto update their managerial skills and pursue further professional growth opportuni-ties, while retaining their jobs.

• Full-Time: 12 – 17 months • Part-Time: 24 – 72 months

Each academic year consists of two regular semesters and two optional special terms:

• Semester I : August – November• Semester II : January – April• Special Terms (optional) : May – June, June – July

“My vision for the NUS MBA Programme is for it to become atop provider of effective and responsible business leaders.We will achieve this vision by providing students every oppor-tunity to master the rods and comprehensive knowledgerequired in the complex global environment. Our MBA stu-dents will not only have high ambitions and ideals but willalso be caring and sensitive, especially to the diversity aroundthem. They will be able to supply their knowledge to developcreative solutions to business problems, be lifelong learnersand well grounded global citizens.”

Nitin Pangarkar Associate Professor,Academic Director, the NUS MBA

SPECIALISATIONS: Chart Your Global Future

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The NUS MBA programme offersthe option of pursuing a GeneralManagement MBA degree covering a wide range of disciplines and interests or anMBA degree with Specialisationsin the following areas:

■ Finance

■ Marketing

■ Strategy & Organisation

■ Real Estate

■ Healthcare Management

SpecialisationsFINANCEThe last decade has seen the emergence of new concepts in various areas of finance, investments andeconomics. Our MBA with Specialisation in Finance focuses on the concerns of the financial industry,covering topics like international financial management, private equity mergers & acquisition, options& futures and corporate governance.

This programme equips our students with skills and concepts to prepare them for success in boththe regional and international financial arenas.

MARKETINGOur MBA with Specialisation in Marketing focuses on understanding the market, the consumers, themarketing models and approaching different situations with winning marketing strategies for theorganisations. The context of Asia provides a strong focus of this specialisation.

This programme prepares students for a career in product management, international marketing,advertising, direct marketing, consumer relations and sales.

STRATEGY & ORGANISATIONThe Specialisation in Strategy & Organisation focuses on the behavioural and strategic issues facingcontemporary organisations. The programme aims to cultivate a spirit of innovation and streamlinebusiness processes, especially in the areas of strategic management, change management andhuman resource management. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the major elements of theentrepreneurial activity, including evaluation of new businesses, intellectual property protection, productdevelopment, global business and growth strategies.

REAL ESTATEThe MBA with Specialisation in Real Estate, offered in partnership with the Department of Real Estateat NUS, is a unique programme designed to meet the specialised needs of real estate practitioners.

This programme is distinctive in applying the best of real estate and business techniques in a uniqueAsian context. It seeks to provide current and future real estate leaders and decision makers with state-of-the-art knowledge in real estate.

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENTThe MBA with Specialisation in Healthcare Management, offered in partnerships with the School ofMedicine, aims at integrating Western healthcare best practices with the Asian setting, to transformthe management of the healthcare services.

Our programme prepares students for top executive positions in the dynamic healthcare sector. Itequips healthcare administrators with up-to-date knowledge and relevant management skills to facenew healthcare challenges, such as increasing organisational effectiveness, improving cost control,maximising resources utilisation.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Realise Your Full Potential

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The NUS MBA ClubStudents are the main source of the vibrant life on campus. The MBA Club and its various sub-groups, and many informal groupings of students organise a range offunctions and events that add greatly to the variety and dynamism of campus life.

The NUS MBA Club and its other focus groups organise and conduct numerousevents such as Invitational Cocktails, Networking Nights, Cultural Events, Workshops,Industry Visits, Sports Events and Voluntary Work. Through such events students gainknowledge, experience and skills specific to their areas of interest.

“In my two years in NUS, I had the opportunity to do my internship with 2companies in different industries – PriceWaterhouse Coopers (Advisory CorporateFinance) and Barclays Capital(Commodities Sales / Trading). I’ve alsowon numerous international business plancompetitions (all travel and tickets spon-sored by the business school)! On hind-sight , I can definitely say that the NUSMBA has made me a better person,smarter, given me a good value-for-moneyeducation, opened doors of opportunitiesfor me, improved my human capital andmade my life more meaningful in everypossible way.”

Deepak JayaramanClass of 2007

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Realise Your Full Potential

At the NUS MBA, students are enriched through various platforms of interactions; sharing knowledge and experiences with one another while broadening their horizonsand pursuing their interests.

Recent study visits have been to Korea, Hong Kong and the US.

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Study Trips CompetitionsMany MBA teams participated in case competitions in Singapore, India, Indonesia,Hong Kong, Thailand and many other countries.

Recent Victories

■ Conquest 2007 (April 2007) – 1st runner up

■ Cerebration 2007 (March 2007) – 1st runner up

■ McGinnis Venture Competition(March 2007) – 2nd runner up

■ IIM-Calcutta’s i2l Business Contest(January 2007)– Champions

■ GSVC-2007 Asia Semifinal (January 2007) – Best Social Impact Prize

■ Manfest 2007 Treatise: The International Thought Challenge(January 2007) – 1st runner up

■ IIMpact 2006 - "Business PlanChallenge" (November 2006) – Champions

■ IIM Ahmedabad, Confluence (November 2006) – 2nd runner up

■ HKUST 2006 Business PlanCompetition (May 2006) – 2nd runner-up

■ Bangkok Business Challenge (March 2006) – Champions

STUDENT EXCHANGE: Broaden Your Horizons

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Injecting international flavour to the academic experience, the NUS MBA offers studentexchange programmes as part of its curriculum. You can choose to spend a semester onexchange at one of our partner universities worldwide. The exchange programme aimsto provide students the opportunity to broaden their outlook, extend their network offriends, and develop an appreciation of other cultures, political and economic environ-ments, and approaches to doing business.

Student Exchange ProgrammeAsia Pacific RegionFudan University School of Management

Gadjah Mada University Indonesia

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology HKUST Business School

International University of Japan IUJ Business School

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad IIM

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta IIM

Indian School of Business ISB

Korea University Korea University Business School

Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies, Korea

Asian Institute of Management The Philippines

University of Melbourne Melbourne Business School, Australia

University of Otago School of Business, New Zealand

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Business Administration

Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management

Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Management

Zhejiang University School of Management

North AmericaColumbia University Columbia Business School

Cornell University The Johnson School

Texas A&M University Mays Business School

University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business

University of Wisconsin Madison School of Business

University of South Carolina Moore School of Business

University of Southern California Marshall School of Business

Vanderbilt University The Owen Graduate School of Management

University of California The Paul Merage School of Business

McGill University Desautels Faculty of Management

McMaster University DeGroote School of Business

University of British Columbia Saunder School of Business

University of Toronto Rotman School of Management

York University Schulich School of Business

University of Western Ontario Richard Ivey School of Business

HEC School ofManagement, France

CopenhagenBusinessSchool,Denmark

PekingUniversity,

China

Cornell University,USA

Some of our Exchange Partners:

STUDENT EXCHANGE: Broaden Your Horizons

“My exchange program in CopenhagenBusiness School was one of the many greatexperiences during my time with the NUSMBA program. In Copenhagen, I partici-pated in the Internship for InternationalEntrepreneurship. This required me tocomplete a joint consulting project withthe leading science park operators inDenmark and the advisory professor for awhole semester. The whole processallowed me to sharpen my skills and gaininvaluable experience on how to completean intensive consulting project successful-ly. In addition, I was able to expand myoverall perspective of the Scandinavianregion.“

Park JaewooClass of 2007

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Continental EuropeAarhus School of Business Denmark

Copenhagen Business School Denmark

Helsinki School of Economics Finland

Ecole Superieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales ESSEC – France

Haute Etudes Commerciales HEC – France

WHU Koblenz Otto Beisheim Germany

Athens University of Economics & Business Greece

Escuela Superior de Administracion y Direccion de Empresas ESADE Business School, Spain

Instituto de Empresa IE, Spain

University of St Gallen Switzerland

Warsaw School of Economics Poland

“As an NUS MBA student, I had the chanceto represent the school for the first time inEurope at the WHU conference as well asspend a semester in University of Toronto.Also, participating in some of the manynon-academic activities that NUS has tooffer- like Cerebration and the GSS alsomade me a well-rounded personality.”

Harsh RajpalClass of 2006

WHU Koblenz School ofManagement, Germany

Travelling to the DragonGate Cave, Henan, China

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The NUS Campus has an amazingly wide range of facilities such as libraries, cafes, sports outlets, museums, centresfor music and arts, a health and wellness centre and even a hospital. All these contribute to the experience called The NUS Campus Life – vibrant, colorful and memorable. The NUS MBA and campus provide students with manyopportunities to maximize both learning and fun.

An integrated, well-connected learning environment

CAMPUS LIFE: Your Holistic Learning Experience

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The Mochtar Riady Building, named after the founder of Lippo Group

CAMPUS LIFE: Your Holistic Learning Experience

“We should not look at NUS as belonging toSingapore but to the whole of Asia.”

The New NUS Business School in 2009

Dr Stephen Riady, President of Indonesias Lippo Group, on donat-ing $21 million to NUS Business School.

W hen completed in 2009, the 150,000-square-foot signa-ture structure on Kent Ridge Campus will stand eightstories high, incorporating spaces that encourage team-

work, collaboration, informal social interaction and networking. Itwill be a building complex that will carry the School forward, in tan-dem with its growing leadership role in the global business education,while at the same time, help to nurture a cohesive community of fac-ulty, students, executives and alumni.

SINGAPORE: A Unique Experience

Unique is the word that best captures Singapore, a dynamiccity rich in contrast and colour where you'll find a harmo-nious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. Abridge between the East and the West for centuries,

Singapore, located in the heart of fascinating Southeast Asia, contin-ues to embrace tradition and modernity today. Brimming with unbri-dled energy and bursting with exciting events, the city offers count-less unique, memorable experiences waiting to be discovered.

Singapore is one of the most diverse societies in Asia. Its society ismulti-racial, multi-religious and multi-lingual. The city fuses moderni-ty and tradition, with both celebrated in equal parts. Singapore'smulti-cultural society of over 4 million is reflected in its major ethnicgroups: the Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Eurasians. Each of thesecommunities celebrates its unique practices, religions and festivals.

Living conditions in Singapore are among the best in Asia, withstate-of-the-art facilities for education, shopping, sports and recre-ation. The annual survey by World Bank has ranked Singapore one ofthe best-run countries globally.

Singapore also consistently scores high marks in global andregional rankings of the factors that matter to businesses. Theserange from political risk to workforce productivity, from the quality oflife to the prospects for making profits.

Singapore is one of the best-connected countries in the world,with excellent sea, air and telecommunication links. It has the busiestport in the world, and a leading air hub.

Estimated cost of living in SingaporeFull-time NUS MBA international students, living conservatively, mayreasonably incur the following expenses:

■ Rent: S$400 – 800 (per month)■ Utilities: S$50 – 100 (per month)■ Books and Stationery: S$200 – 300 (per semester)■ Travel (off campus): S$100 – S$200 (per month)

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The Lion City

Image courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board

SINGAPORE: A Unique Experience

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When should I submit my application? The application window opens from 1st October 2007. Applications will bereviewed on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply early. The deadlinesfor submission are as follows:

Jan 2008 IntakePart-Time MBA : 15 Nov 2007

Aug 2008 IntakeFull-Time MBA : 31 Mar 2008Part-Time MBA : 15 May 2008

How much is the tuition? Full-Time MBA : S$40,000 payable

over 3 semestersPart-Time MBA : S$34.000 payable

over 5 semesters

An acceptance fee of S$3,000 is payableupon acceptance of offer. This will be credit-ed towards the payment of tuition for thefirst semester.

When will I know of the outcome ofmy application? We will start making offers from December2007. Admission offers are made on a continuous basis.

Important dates for 2008Orientation : 28 July to 2 AugustIntensive modules : 4 to 9 AugustCommencement : 11 Augustof Semester 1

Dates may be subject to change. Pleaserefer to mba.nus.edu for updates.

Who should apply?The NUS MBA Programme seeks individuals who have strong leadership capabilities and thedesire and drive to achieve academic and management excellence. In addition, we are lookingfor individuals who are motivated, mature, focused and wish to make a positive impact onbusiness and society.

The NUS MBA Entry requirements■ Bachelor’s degree ■ Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience■ Good GMAT score ■ Good TOEFL/IELTS score

(if medium of instruction in undergraduate study was not in English)

How can I submit my application and what is required?All applications can be submitted online at mba.nus.edu from 1st October 2007. In addition, the following required documents are to be sent in ONE package.

■ A copy of Undergraduate and / or Postgraduate transcripts ■ A copy of degree scroll■ A copy of GMAT results■ A copy of TOEFL/IELTS results (required if degree is not in English)■ Resume■ Two referee reports (online / hard copies)

Important codesNUS MBA GMAT Codes : For full time MBA – DRT-MK-35

For part time MBA – DRT-MK-59NUS TOEFL Codes : Institution Code – 9082

Department Code – 02

Application Guide

AddressThe NUS MBANUS Business SchoolBIZ 2 Building, Level 51 Business LinkSingapore 117592mba@nus.edu.sg

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APPLICATION: Join Asia’s Global B-School

Dear Sir / Madam,

The Referee Report is an essentialpart of the MBA Application. TheSelection Committee would appre-ciate receiving your confidentialevaluation of the applicant’s mana-gerial potential and preparation forhigher study.

The applicant’s package will bedeemed complete and ready forreview only if two referee reportsare sent in, complete with a sub-mitted online application form andthe required set of supporting doc-uments. To help expedite this appli-cant’s package for review, wewould appreciate that you com-plete this report and send it in assoon as possible. Thank you foryour attention and time.

Referee Report

1. How long have you known the applicant? __________ Years __________ Months

2. In what specific capacity have you known the applicant? ________________________________________________________

3. How would you rate the applicant among executives at a similar level?

Below Average (Bottom 30%) Average (Middle 40%) Good (Top 30%)

Very Good (Top 15%) Excellent (Top 5%)

4. How would you rate the applicant on the following dimensions?

To be completed by the MBA applicant:

Name of applicant (IN BLOCK LETTERS with SURNAME underlined): ___________________________________________

Application Number: _______________________ Intake: Full Time Aug 2008 Part Time Jan / Aug* 2008

Mobile: __________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________

To be completed by the referee:

1. Potential to Excel

2. Competency & Efficiency

3. Integrity

4. Energy & Drive

5. Ability to Work in a Team

6. Leadership Qualities

7. Presentability & Communication Skills

Below Average Average Good Excellent

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*Please delete accordingly

5. In your opinion, what is the candidate’s leadership potential for the next five years?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Please provide three most memorable achievements the applicant attained in your company.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. Kindly provide an instance when the applicant exhibited any one of the following qualities:

Entrepreneurship

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Leadership

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exceptional Work Performance

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8. From what you understand of the applicant, what are his/her main motivations or interests in life?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. I do not recommend I recommend with reservation

I recommend | strongly recommend

that the above applicant be admitted into the NUS MBA.

Name of Referee: _____________________________ Designation: ________________________

Name of Company:_______________________________________________________________

Mobile: ______________________________ Alternative Contact: ________________________

Email:__________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Referee:______________________________________________________________

Referee Report

Kindly attach your business card.

IMPORTANT:Please do not return thisform to the applicant.

For Questions 5 – 8, you may attach a separate sheet, if needed.

Kindly enclose your referee report in asealed envelope, with your signatureacross the seal. Return your report tous at:

THE NUS MBANUS Business School1 Business LinkBIZ 2 Building, Level 5Singapore 117592Republic of Singapore

Note that we may be calling you to verify the authenticity of this report.

To obtain another copy, make a photocopy OR download frommba.nus.edu/Referee_Report_2007.pdf

SCHOLARSHIPS: Financing For Your Future

The NUS MBA programmeoffers a number of scholarships. Applicationrequirements and selectioncriteria differ across different scholarships.

ScholarshipsNUS Study AwardsMore than 20 NUS MBA Study awardswill be awarded to exceptional appli-cants. Awards will range from S$10,000to S$40,000.

NUS-APEC ScholarshipThe NUS-APEC Scholarship, funded bythe Singapore Ministry of Education, isawarded annually to candidates from APECmember economies who are admitted tothe Full-time NUS MBA programme.

Institute of Banking & FinanceScholarship The IBF scholarship is available to full-time students in the first and second yearof the NUS MBA. Up to 4 scholarshipsmay be awarded each year.

Saw Centre MBA FinanceScholarshipThe scholarship is awarded by the SawCentre for Financial Studies to SingaporeCitizens pursuing full time NUS MBAwith Specialisation in Finance

Peh Chin Hua BursaryThe Peh Chin Hua bursary provides finan-cial aid to two full-time students.

Keppel International ScholarshipThe Keppel International Scholarshipsoffers outstanding young managersfinancial assistance to pursue the full-timeNUS MBA programme. Scholars arerequired to serve a 2-year bond with aKeppel Corporation firm after graduation.

Lien Foundation Scholarship forSocial Service LeadersThe Lien Foundation Scholarship forSocial Service Leaders is a prestigiouspostgraduate scholarship open to out-standing staff from voluntary welfareorganisations (VWOs) and members ofthe public. The Scholarship aims to sup-port candidates’ potential to take upleadership positions in VWOs.

Sampoerna Foundation –Singapore Education MBAScholarshipsThe programme aims to groomIndonesia's future business leaders.Sampoerna Foundation provides schol-arships to two outstanding youngIndonesians to pursue an MBA inSingapore. Upon completing the pro-gramme, scholars are expected to returnto Indonesia to transfer their knowledgeto their fellow citizens.

Asian Development Board – Japan ScholarshipThe ADB-Japan Scholarship is awardedannually by the Government of Japan tocitizens of developing countries that aremembers of the ADB.

NUS MBA Private Equity AwardThis award is to provide financial supportfor full-time or part-time NUS MBA stu-dents who are interested in pursuing pri-vate equity related studies through asemester-long exchange programme.The award aims to encourage NUS MBAstudents to study and work in the privateequity industry. Up to two awards areavailable every academic year.

Ian Ferguson ScholarshipThe scholarship aims to provide financialassistance to students who have distin-guished themselves through volunteerwork at NGOs or charitable organisa-tions to pursue the NUS MBA. One schol-arship of S$28,000 will be awarded eachyear.

For more information on scholarships, visit mba.nus.edu

mba.nus.edu

THE NUS MBANUS Business School1 Business LinkSingapore 117592Tel: (65) 6516 2068Fax: (65) 6872 4423Email: mba@nus.edu.sg