The document provides information about the National University of Singapore's Asia-Pacific Executive MBA program. Some key details include: - The program is one of the region's most established Executive MBAs, designed with a strategic focus on Asia-Pacific business. Classes are conducted in 6 countries across the region. - It provides senior executives and business leaders with a rigorous and relevant management learning platform that is minimally disruptive to career responsibilities. - Participants benefit from a diverse cohort that provides valuable peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities. - The program is run by NUS Business School, which is consistently highly ranked and accredited. - Support services like the Global Alumni Network Office and Career

1. The
National
University
of Singapore
Asia-Pacific
Executive MBA

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About the National University of Singapore | NUS Business School
Messages from the Dean | Academic Director
Management Advisory Board
Insights for the Future
Global Thought Leaders
Global Alumni Network Office (GANO) | Career Services
Clear Affirmation
Shared Wisdom
Curriculum
Schedule of Residential Segments
Admission Requirements and Application Guide
Roadshows and Information Sessions
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Accolades and Recognition

3. The NUS Asia-Pacific
Executive (APEX) MBA
The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA
is one of the region’s most
established Executive MBAs,
designed with a unique strategic
focus on Asia-Pacific business
within a global economy. It
provides senior executives and
business leaders with a rigorous
and relevant management
learning platform which is
minimally disruptive to career
responsibilities. The programme
has a wide Asian geographical
footprint where classes are
conducted in 6 countries Singapore, India, Indonesia,
Japan, China and Vietnam. The
professional and cultural diversity
of the cohorts also provide
valuable peer-to-peer learning
and networking opportunities
that complement the quality
international curriculum.
associate professor
prem Shamdasani
Academic Director, Asia-Pacific Executive MBA
Associate Dean, Executive Education
NUS Business School

4. National
University
of Singapore
(NUS)
A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore
(NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university which offers a global approach to education
and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.
NUS has 16 faculties and schools across three campuses. Its transformative
education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary
courses and cross-faculty enrichment. Over 37,000 students from 100 countries
enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives.
NUS has three Research Centres of Excellence (RCE) and 22 university-level research
institutes and centres. It is also a partner in Singapore’s 5th RCE. NUS shares a close
affiliation with 16 national-level research institutes and centres. Research activities
are strategic and robust, and NUS is well-known for its research strengths in
engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and natural sciences. It
also strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative
enterprise within its community.
For more information, please visit nus.edu.sg
A leading global university centred in
Asia, the National University of Singapore
(NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university
which offers a global approach to
education and research, with a focus on
Asian perspectives and expertise
Accolades
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National University of Singapore – Ranked 23rd in the world
and 3rd in Asia by Times Higher Education for Top Universities
by Reputation for 2012
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National University of Singapore – Ranked 2nd by QS Asian
University Rankings (AUR) – 2012
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National University of Singapore - Ranked 28th Worldwide
– QS World University Rankings – 2011/2012
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National University of Singapore scores Platinum as a trusted
brand – Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Survey – 2012
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NUS Business School – NUS MBA ranked top in Asia and fourth
internationally among non-US schools by Forbes – 2011
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NUS Business School – NUS MBA ranked 4th in Asia-Pacific
region by QS Global 200 Business School Report 2012
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NUS Business School - Ranked top in Asia for Accounting
Finance, and 8th worldwide – QS World University Rankings
- 2012
• US Business School is first in Asia to be a full time academic
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member of CEMS, an alliance of leading business schools and
multinational companies
Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2011
• Ranked 1st Worldwide in International Participants
• Ranked 10th Worldwide in International Course Experience
• Ranked 19th EMBA Worldwide

5. NUS
Business
School
National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School is known for providing management
thought leadership from an Asian perspective, enabling its students and corporate partners
to leverage global knowledge and Asian insights.
The school has consistently received top rankings in the Asia-Pacific region by independent
publications and agencies, such as The Financial Times, Economist Intelligence Unit, and QS
Top MBA, in recognition of the quality of its programmes, faculty research and graduates. In
the Financial Times Global Rankings, the NUS MBA was ranked 23rd in 2012, while the AsiaPacific Executive MBA was ranked 19th in 2011.
In the biannual 2011 Forbes rankings for two-year MBA programmes, NUS Business School
was ranked the top school in Singapore and Asia, and fourth among business schools outside
the United States - the first time a Singapore business school has made the list. The
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked the school first in Asia and 8th in the world for accounting
and finance, and the QS Global 200 Business Schools 2009: The Employers' Choice Survey
ranked the School’s graduates third in the Asia-Pacific region.
The school is accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), and is a member of the
GMAC Council, Executive MBA Council, Partnership in Management (PIM) and CEMS
(Community of European Management Schools) – endorsements and affiliation with
organisations of high repute in the education circle that the school has met the highest
standards for business education.
For more information, please visit bschool.nus.edu
Proud to be a Member:
Proud to be a member of
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ssociation to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB)
Executive MBA
Council (EMBAC)
Partnership in Management
(PIM)
European Foundation of
Management Development
(EFMD)
Graduate Management Admissions
Council (GMAC)
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ommunity of European Management
Schools and International Companies
(CEMS)

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Professor Bernard Yeung
Dean and Stephen Riady
Distinguished Professor
NUS Business School
Associate Professor
Prem Shamdasani
Academic Director, Asia-Pacific
Executive MBA
Associate Dean, Executive Education
NUS Business School
Located in the heart of Asia, NUS Business School at the
National University of Singapore is the ideal place to learn
about doing business in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to
leveraging our location advantage in Singapore, you get to visit
five other thriving Asian cities for a first-hand experience of the
region’s varied business, political, cultural and social
environments. Indeed, Tokyo is now being added as one of the
cities the programme will visit.
The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA provides the perfect platform
for you to learn and network with other global business
leaders. You can expect to forge tightly-knit bonds with
participants from more than 25 countries, who come from
different functional areas.
In the programme, you will be exposed to diverse perspectives.
Learning within and out of the classroom is both rigorous and
dynamic because, like you, your peers are high-potential
individuals on the fast track, individuals who have worked in
Asia for many years and who bring their extensive and unique
experiences to the classroom.
Most of our 140-strong faculty come from top universities
around the world, possessing strong research and teaching
capabilities, as well as extensive consulting experiences,
infusing the latest business knowledge with real-life
application.
With our state-of-the-art facilities at the Mochtar Riady
Building, the new home of NUS Business School, you and your
peers will experience a conducive learning environment.
As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a
single step. You have taken that first step in finding out about
the Asia-Pacific Executive MBA. Continue the journey by
investing – in the best talent you know – yourself.
The Asia-Pacific Executive (APEX) MBA is one of the region’s
most established Executive MBAs, a unique global programme
with a strategic focus on Asia-Pacific business, now going into
its 16th year. The APEX MBA has achieved a worldwide EMBA
average ranking of 19 by the Financial Times since 2008. It
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 enhanced by the quality and reputation of a
distinguished international faculty from some of the leading
PhD programmes in the world.
Our Executive MBA programme is designed with the busy
executive in mind, providing an optimal learning platform with
minimal disruptions to career responsibilities. The rich
professional, gender and industry diversity of every incoming
cohort provides a wonderful opportunity for cross-cultural
sharing and engagement. Financial Times has consistently
ranked our program 1st worldwide in international participants
the past 3 years.
The modules are taught in 2-week study segments every
quarter beginning in June and ending in October the following
year, conducted in Singapore and five additional countries –
China, India, Indonesia, Japan and Vietnam. The strong AsiaPacific geographic footprint is testimony of our commitment to
meet global executives’ and entrepreneurs’ needs for a quality
international curriculum that addresses the challenges of doing
business in Asian countries at different levels of development
and growth.
I invite you to a unique and rewarding journey with the Asia
Pacific Executive (APEX) MBA, a programme that integrates the
best of management theories and practices from East and
West, designed for business leaders who embrace both
globalization and glocalization, and who seek a particular focus
on the Asia-Pacific region.

7. MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY
BOARD
Comprising prominent business leaders, corporate chiefs and alumni, the Management Advisory Board
provides strategic advice and guidance to the Dean and the leadership of NUS Business School.
Chairman
Mr S Dhanabalan
• hairman, Temasek Holdings (Pte) Ltd
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• ember, Council of Presidential Advisors
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• Member, Presidential Council for Minority Rights
• lumnus, NUS
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Deputy Chairman
Mr Hsieh Fu Hua
• hairman, Fullerton Fund Management Company
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• Chairman, Stewardship Corporate Governance Centre
• onorary Chairman, Securities Investors Association
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(Singapore)
• Independent Non-Executive Director, United Overseas Bank
Tiger Airways
• dvisor, Singapore Institute of International Affairs
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• Co-Founder Adviser, PrimePartners Group of Companies
• Member, National Arts Council
• Alumnus, NUS Business School
• hairman, National Council of Social Service
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Members
Dr William Fung
• roup Chairman, Li Fung Ltd
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• Independent Director, Singapore Airlines Ltd
• Independent Non-Executive Director, Shui On Land Ltd, Sun
Hung Kai Properties Ltd, The Hong Kong and Shanghai
Hotels Ltd VTech Holdings Ltd
Ms Euleen Goh
• Non-Executive Chairman, Singapore International
Foundation
• Non-Executive Board member, Aviva plc, Singapore Airlines
Ltd, Singapore Exchange Ltd, CapitaLand Ltd DBS Group
Holdings Ltd and DBS Bank Ltd
• Chairman, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School Board of
Governors of NorthLight School
• Advisor, Singapore Institute of International Affairs
Mr Hsieh Tsun Yan
• hairman Lead Counselor, Linhart Group
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• Independent Director, Sony Corp Bharti Airtel Ltd
Manulife Financial
• Governor, Singapore International Foundation
• Provost Chair Professor of Management, NUS Business
School
• djunct Professor of Leadership, Lee Kuan Yew School of
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Public Policy
• Member, Institute of Policy Studies Academic Panel
Mr Liew Mun Leong
• President CEO, CapitaLand Group
• hairman, Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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• Non-Executive Director, Singapore Exchange Ltd and
Singapore China Foundation Ltd
• Member, National Productivity and Continuing Education
Council, Governing Council of Human Capital Leadership
Institute, Centre for Liveable Cities and Board of Trustees of
Chinese Development Assistance Council
• Distinguished Honorary Member, Securities Investors
Association (Singapore)
• Board Member, Surbana Corporation Pte Ltd
• Alumnus, NUS
Mr Tan Soo Jin
• Partner Director, Amrop Hever Group / Gattie-Tan Soo Jin
Management Consultants Pte Ltd
• Governing Council Member, Singapore Institute of
Management

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Building
Bonds,
Bridging
the Future
Global networks, intellectual
energy and entrepreneurial spirit
are needed in today's complex
world. As such, the opportunities
offered in forging ties, creating
and renewing bonds with alumni
and the University are crucial
factors to the growth of our
students and alumni.
Global Alumni Network Office
The Global Alumni Network Office (GANO) links students to NUS Business School’s
34,000 alumni around the world. Participants will be a member of a robust and powerful
alumni network, the moment they step into the Business School as a student. They can
tap on the network to gain insights into business and industry, forge friendships and
develop links that will last a lifetime. The Office organizes activities to engage the student
body and the alumni community at large. These range from formal events like industry
talks and seminars to informal ones like networking sessions.
Besides adding value and variety to the life of the student and alumni communities, the
Office acts as an interface for alumni who wish to contribute to the School in terms of
providing placement and internship opportunities, giving talks, being a mentor, providing
sponsorships and other forms of service. The Office also engages business school alumni
who are based globally through its international network of alumni chapters and contact
points. To date, we have key presence in China, India and ASEAN countries.
As a graduate of the National University of Singapore, you also become a part of the
illustrious family of 209,000 alumni, through the University’s Office of Alumni Relations.
Career Services
NUS Business School Career Services is an invaluable resource for both students and
employers. The comprehensive range of professional career development services
provided to our undergraduate and MBA students ensures that each of our graduates is
well prepared to excel in today’s competitive job market.
Career Services also provides the ideal recruiting platform for local and international firms
in search of top talent. Networking events, industry forums and recruitment presentations
allow executives and industry leaders to interact with NUS students, and the Career
Services team actively supports and facilitates the recruiting efforts of our business
partners. Whether you are an employer or a student, we encourage you to contact NUS
Business School Career Services at embacareers@nus.edu.sg to explore how we can
best serve you.
Organizations our students come from:
• Abbott Manufacturing Singapore
• Abenson Inc, Philippines
• AIG Life, Vietnam
• Aon Singapore Pte Ltd
• Asian Development Bank (Japan)
• AsusTek Computer Inc.
• Autodesk Asia Pte Ltd
• Barclays Capital
• BHP Billiton
• Boehringer Ingelheim
• Bossard Asia-Pacific
• BW Maritime Pte Ltd
• Celulose Irani S/A, Brazil
• Cisco Systems Inc
• Citibank N.A.
• ConocoPhillips China Inc
• Credit Suisse AG
• Daimler AG (Germany)
• Dell Global B.V.
• DFS Group
• eutsche Post DHL
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• Ernst Young Pte Ltd
• GE Pacific Pte Ltd
• Healthway Medical Group
• Institute of Technical Education
• IBM (S) Pte Ltd
• Intel Microelectronics (M) Sdn Bhd
• Johnson Johnson Medical Asia Pacific
• Koelnmesse Pte Ltd
• McKinsey Company
• Microsoft Singapore Pte Ltd
• Modern Times Group, Norway
• Monsanto Singapore Co. Pte Ltd
• Oracle Corporation
• P.T. Sara Lee Indonesia
• Panasonic Systems Asia Pacific
• Philips Electronics (S) Pte Ltd
• Qatar Petroleum
• Resorts World Sentosa
• SAP Asia Pte Ltd
• Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd
• Singapore Land Authority
• SITA Information Networking
Computing (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
• Straits Asia Resources Ltd
• Standard Chartered Bank
• Tata Consultancy Services
• Teekay Petrojarl, Norway
• Telecom New Zealand
• The X Group, South Africa
• Thomson Reuters
• Tokio Marine Life Insurance
• Trend Micro Inc
• UBS AG
• Valartis Bank, Switzerland
• Vatika Group, India

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that has given me a deeper
understanding of the Asian
business environment and the
opportunity to work with
many great people. It also
leaves me with a frame of
mind to consistently challenge
the status quo.”
avid ringrose Irish
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Senior Director
Technology Sector - Asia Pacific
DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific
Singapore

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Clear Affirmation
Our graduates’ personal experiences speak volumes for the wealth of knowledge they have
acquired and rich networks they have developed in participating in this programme.
“The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA is not just
about academia, but real-life learning,
sharing experiences, exchanging ideas,
building friendships, and networking
with top CEOs, managers and business
owners – all of which benefit our lives! It
is a priceless treasure!“
“ he Asia-Pacific Executive MBA is an excellent “ he Asia-Pacific Executive MBA programme
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programme that provided me with both
has offered me a rich, rewarding and
learning as well as in-depth updates on the
transformational experience to better equip
latest developments in each discipline,
my professional journey with creativity,
reflecting how both the theory and practice
innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership
have changed over time.“
excellence.“
Managing Director
Heat Exchangers Specialist Pte Ltd
michael tan seong par Malaysian
Associate General Counsel and Legal Director,
APAC
Trend Micro (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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unique and insightful perspective on critical
issues facing my business today. It blended
the right balance of leading innovative
thinking with the real-life practical
experiences of the teaching faculty, which
helped me to advance my leadership
competency.“
“ or me, the programme turned out to be a
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true, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I
advanced my academic knowledge and
leadership capabilities beyond expectations. I
made friends with great personalities from
around the globe. And recently I was able to
take a new path in starting an exciting career
in Asia.“
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international network of personal and
professional contacts which I will have for
the rest of my life. Overall, the NUS AsiaPacific Executive MBA is an excellent
learning experience which enables you to
attain greater heights of professional
achievement.“
vincent chan shing kwong Chinese
Vice President General Manager, ASEAN
Philips Healthcare
maria c. riolo Italian
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Daimler
Lai choi zyong Malaysian
stefan hauff Swiss
Vice President
Risk System, Credit Risk Management
APAC
Credit Suisse AG
alex li zhiyong Chinese
Vice President,
International Business-Pantum Printer
Seine Printing Technology

11. “This challenging, stimulating and rewarding programme with well-structured curriculum, excellent
professors and highly-motivated executives from different cultures and business backgrounds, provided
me everything I could wish for to develop my leadership skills for a global business environment.”
thorsten molitor German
Executive Director
KARL STORZ GmbH Co. KG
Germany

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Shared Wisdom
Considering that the reality of a global economy requires varying yet appropriate responses
to contrasting cultures and viewpoints, the Asia-Pacific Executive MBA fosters better
understanding by gathering practical, real world business know-how from experienced
professionals across a spectrum of functions, disciplines and sectors. The programme’s
curricular enrichment ultimately elevates the benchmark for senior management in the scope
of their academic and scholastic fulfillments.
Ashok Charan
Singaporean
MBA, Indian Institute
of Management (IIM)
Calcutta
Hum Sin Hoon
Singaporean
PhD, University of
California
Chang Sea-Jin
Korean
PhD, Wharton
School, University of
Pennsylvania
Ishtiaq Mahmood
Bangladeshi
Ph.D, Harvard University
Ho Yew Kee
Singaporean
PhD, Carnegie Mellon
University
Ivan Png
Singaporean
PhD, Stanford
Graduate School of
Business

13. Jayanth
Narayanan
Indian
PhD, London Business
School
Prem
Shamdasani
Singaporean
PhD, University of
Southern California
Jochen Wirtz
German
PhD, London Business
School
Singfat
Chu-Chun-Lin
Mauritian
PhD, University of
British Columbia
Mark Goh
Singaporean
PhD, University of
Adelaide
Susanna Leong
Singaporean
LLM, University of
London
Michael Frese
German
PhD, Technical
University of Berlin
Wong Poh Kam
Singaporean
PhD, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology

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Curriculum
The Asia-Pacific Executive MBA
programme is tailored
for senior business leaders.
The programme provides
management tools and
concepts enabling students
to develop skills essential to
becoming a global leader.
Leadership Managerial Skills
Leading individuals, groups, and organizations effectively is key to managerial excellence. The
objective of the module is to help students manage individuals and groups for high performance
by increasing their understanding of individual and interpersonal behaviour, by providing them
with conceptual knowledge on group dynamics and to help them understand the challenges of
leading and changing organizations.
Decision Risk Analysis
This module promotes a scientific paradigm for complex managerial decisions such as problem
formulation, model building, and selection of analytical tools and formulation of managerial
initiatives ensuing from the results. Students will be better positioned to carry out and
communicate business analyses on their own as well as evaluate work undertaken by specialists,
analysts and consultants.
Managerial Economics and Asian Institutions
The module covers managerial economics and governance and institutions in the Asian context.
The first part introduces the basic microeconomic theories of marginal analysis and competitive
markets. It then develops principles of cost, strategic, and organizational analysis. These are useful
in themselves, and also as fundamental building blocks for other disciplines, including cost
accounting, corporate finance, marketing, and business strategy. The second part focuses on the
roles of two major forces that will shape Asia's ability to sustain its dynamism as well as the ability
of foreign firms to face the Asian challenge. These two forces are (1) business groups that
dominate the corporate landscapes of many emerging economies in Asia, and (2) frugal
innovations that characterize the art of improvising effective solutions using limited resources.
Management Organisation
The first part of the module will tie concrete organizational situations to essential theories and
effective management practices. The second part of the module will highlight components of an
effective negotiation. The course will be largely experiential, providing students with the
opportunity to develop their skills by participating in negotiations and integrating their
experiences with the principles presented.
Strategic Marketing Brand Management
To encourage strategic thinking about customers, brands and markets, this module integrates
theory and practice from the core disciplines of marketing strategy, cross-cultural consumer
behavior and branding. The approach to learning is experiential and driven by in-depth case studies
and examples from Asia and globally as well as student generated projects. This module is
conducted in Singapore and overseas to enhance appreciation of marketing dynamics and
execution challenges in economies at different stages of development.
Accounting Management of Financial Resources
The module presents an overview of the principles of accounting and financial management with
a view to providing students, who may not possess prior accounting or financial training, with an
understanding of accounting and financial management concepts such as valuation and capital
budgeting, capital structure and the cost of capital, knowledge of financial resource
management, understanding financial markets and the environment in which businesses operate.
Corporate Strategy
The module concentrates on the skills and actions required of the general manager for the
development, communication and implementation of strategic organisational choices in the
context of complex business situations. The module will focus on the concept, development and
implementation of business strategy in organisations. The course covers the framework and tools
of strategic analysis, which lay the foundations of strategic thinking and which have been shaped
by the dominant strategy theories developed over the last two decades.

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with many of the projects done in groups, which
perfectly mirrored today's fast-moving international
business world. These cross-cultural experiences, blended
with the Asia-wide travel and company visits we
completed, made this programme truly unique.”
joshua burack American
Director, Asia/Pacific
IEC in Sports AB
Thailand

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Legal Issues in Business
The module imparts an understanding of how legal considerations and implications affect the
conduct of business across national boundaries. It gives essential exposure to commercial
contracts and international sales as the agreed basis of doing business and the vehicle for
business planning and dispute resolution, the applicable law and forum for cross-border disputes
and the most expedient and cost effective ways of resolving them. Intellectual property,
international trade, competition law and market regulations are also included.
Macroeconomics and International Finance
This module introduces the analytical tools of macroeconomics and international finance and
applies them extensively to real life case studies, with emphasis on Asia. The course begins with
the analysis of business cycle dynamics (how output, employment, interest rate and price are
determined) and the role of stabilization policy. It then moves on to the open economy with
trade and capital flows. Key issues covered here include the determination of exchange rate, how
currency risk can be hedged, how economic “shocks” are transmitted internationally and what
policy can achieve in response.
Logistics Operations Management
The primary objectives of the module are to provide an introduction to and an understanding of
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learnings and met my
expectations on learning the
best of east and west albeit
some rather unconventional
approaches in leadership.
The relevant, well thought
through curriculum has
contributed positively to my
career. In addition, the class
was enriching with
experienced classmates
sharing their experience on
doing business in Asia. I
especially enjoyed the
opportunity to see it working
in real life on our visits to
various Asian companies.
Most memorable was seeing
opportunities and challenges
of emerging Asia unfold in
real color on our trip to
Thailand.”
Chun Kwong Chee Malaysian
Director of Planning Control
Trend Micro Inc.
Class of 2011
the substantive knowledge which has developed over the years in the fields of Logistics and
Operations Management, and to highlight the current relevance and strategic significance of the
logistics and operations function in any given enterprise, especially in the Asian context.
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
The first part of this module helps participants to better understand the innovation management
challenge and the entrepreneurial mind-set and skill-set to make innovation happen. The course
is structured around the following three themes (1) understanding innovation opportunities,
threats and risks (2) formulating technological innovation strategy and (3) managing the
innovation process. The second half of the module seeks to develop entrepreneurial thinking by
challenging participants to imagine, envision and think beyond common limits.
Contemporary Issues in Business
Creating and marketing value in today’s increasingly service and knowledge-based economy
requires an understanding of intangible assets and the development and implementation of a
coherent service strategy, to transform these assets into improved business performance. This
module focuses on acquiring, serving and retaining customers. Corporate Governance has been
found to be critical determinant in the performance of businesses. The second part of the module
provides a solid understanding of Corporate Governance from an international perspective – with
a focus on Asia.
Thinking Creatively Strategically
The course provides appreciation of Market and Business strategy through a market simulation
exercise thus facilitating the development of critical analysis, problem-solving and decision making
abilities with respect to marketing and business strategy. The second part of this module increases
the students’ capacity for divergent creative and strategic thinking. Through scenario
development and construction, students will develop a helicopter view of the external
environment and its impact on their organization.

17. Schedule
of
Residential
Segments
Immersing students in
challenging environments
and culture of emerging
markets gives them an edge
towards understanding and
appreciating cultural and
business experiences in
these economies which is
achieved through the
programme’s overseas
residential segments.
Countries period Modules of Study
First year
Singapore
June
• Leadership Managerial Skills
• Decision Risk Analysis
Singapore
September
Indonesia
• Managerial Economics and Asian Institutions
• Strategic Marketing Brand Management
second year
Singapore
January
India
• Accounting Management of Financial Resources
• Management and Organisation
Singapore
March -
japan
April
• Corporate Strategy
• Legal Issues In Business
• Macroeconomics and International Finance
Singapore
June
China
• Logistics Operations Management
• Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Singapore
Vietnam
September - • Contemporary Issues in Asian Business
October
• Thinking Creatively Strategically
*The University reserves the right to vary the dates of the segments,
cities/countries and the sequence of the modules.

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Admission
Requirements
and
Application
Guide
Admission Requirements
Educational Background
• bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an
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accredited institution
Working Experience
• inimum 10 years of full time work
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experience after first degree
• olds senior managerial position or has the
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potential to assume senior managerial
position in the near future
Admission Interview
• hortlisted candidates may be invited to
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attend an interview in person or via
telephone for overseas candidates
Others
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TOEFL | IELTS is required if the medium of
instruction during undergraduate studies was
not in English
• good GMAT score may be required on a
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case-by-case basis
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dmission to the NUS Executive MBA will be
subjected to an overall evaluation of the
participant's profile, including a medical
examination
Please send your application package to:
NUS Business School
Asia-Pacific Executive MBA (English)
Mochtar Riady Building
Level 4
15 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119245
Programme Fee
 The Application Fee is S$200 (non-refundable)
 he Tuition Fee is S$95,000 which covers instruction, study materials and most meals
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during the residential segment. The Acceptance Fee upon taking up our offer is
S$10,000, and will be credited into your tuition fee should you matriculate with us.
The rest of the tuition fee will be payable in three (3) installments.
Fees
Amount
Acceptance Fee
$10,000
Payment Due
Upon admission
Tuition Fee (1st payment)
$30,000
June first year
Tuition Fee (2nd payment)
$30,000
January second year
Tuition Fee (3rd payment)
$25,000
June second year
Payment can be made by:
 Credit card
 Cheque | Bank Draft made out in favour of National University of Singapore
 ther expenses which are excluded from the tuition fee would be for flight and
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accommodation borne by the participant estimated at S$35,000
How to Apply
 nline Application and Guidelines available on our website at apexe.nus.edu
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Supporting documents to be sent in by email | courier
 aper Application and Guidelines as per attached in this brochure
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The entire package, including supporting documents, to be sent in by email | courier
Continuous Admissions and Application Deadline
We have a continuous admission process. Applications are reviewed in the order
received and admission offers are made on a continuous basis. Application deadline for
receipt of all application materials: 15 april
Checklist
To be sent in ONE package:
 Completed Application Form 2 Essays
 Updated Resume
 Referee Reports (to be submitted directly to NUS Business School by your referees)
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 cademic Transcripts (copies sent by you + originals from your university to be sent
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directly to NUS Business School), to be translated and verified by notary public if not
in English
 assport Sized Photo (preferably white background - 35mm wide by 45mm,
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minimum 300dpi if send via email)
 Copy of Passport (for Singaporean, please include copy of NRIC)
 Application fee of S$200
 Business Card
 Company Corporate Brochure (if available)
 Recommendation Letters (if available)
Electronic copy of the application forms can be downloaded from our website at
apexe.nus.edu

19. “ he NUS Asia-Pacific Executive
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MBA provides the right
managerial tools to identify
problems, analyze situation and
formulate appropriate strategies
to deliver the best customer
value, yield higher-than-average
returns, and make the right
business decisions.”
ocelyn Chng Singaporean
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Managing Director
Sin Hwa Dee Foodstuff Industries Pte Ltd
JR Foodstuff Industries Pte Ltd
Singapore

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Roadshows
and
Information
Sessions
We would be glad to meet you
personally at any of our
roadshows and information
sessions we conduct globally. For
updates, other details and to
register for the events, please
visit apexe.nus.edu
Cities
Bangalore
Bangkok
Beijing
Brunei
Colombo
Delhi
Frankfurt
Ho Chi Minh City
Jakarta
Kuala Lumpur
LONDON
Manila
Mumbai
Seoul
Shanghai
Singapore
SYDNEY
Taipei
Tokyo
“ sia is the continent where business is going to flourish over the next decades. Having had my
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basic training in Europe and looking from an European perspective, this NUS EMBA offered me
the necessary insights and knowledge in doing business in Asia and with Asia in order to
prepare me better and to assure a further growth of Lotus Bakeries in this part of the world. The
unique formula of teaching and exchange of experiences amongst high-level executive peers
gives me the necessary insights and network for our future developments in Asia-Pacific.”
Bart Bauwens Belgian
Director Export, Lotus Bakeries
Class of 2008

21. For more information, visit
apexe.nus.edu

22. apexe.nus.edu
NUS Business School
Asia-Pacific Executive MBA
Mochtar Riady Building
Level 4
15 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119245
Tel
: +65 6516 7800
Fax
: +65 6775 9097
Email : apexe@nus.edu.sg