“By introducing the new 12-month curriculum for 2013, we are trying to address the present and future needs of industry with regards to MBA hires. We have focused on the 3 different aspects of what industry needs are: leadership across cultures, a stronger and deeper knowledge of Asia, and relevance to today’s world.”

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Mr. Nick Soriano, Director of MBA Marketing & Admissions at Nanyang Technological University, joined the show to discuss the Nanyang MBA’s major curriculum changes (focus on leadership across cultures, Asia business, industry relevance) and format changes (16 months to 12 months) while also giving an insider’s look into the program’s stringent admissions process.

The Nanyang MBA was ranked #32 by the Financial Times, making it the top-ranked Singapore MBA program for 2013.  As Nick points out, Singapore has over 6,000 MNCs headquartered there and is consistently ranked as one of the world’s easiest places to do business. Singapore’s strategic position between China and India – along with its safe and clean environment and mix of Eastern and Western influences – makes it one of the most desired work locations in Asia.

Nick emphasized that the curriculum changes were made in concert with Asia’s rise in the world economy and employer demand for MBAs who can lead across cultures. The new curriculum requires an 8-month leadership module, industry project and business study mission. Nanyang also has double MBAs with Waseda (Japan), St. Gallen (Switzerland) and a double masters with ESSEC (France).

The Nanyang (NTU) MBA in 3 words: challenging, interactive, rewarding.

Background

• Nanyang Business School was the first business school in Singapore to attain accreditations from EQUIS and AACSB, and has been ranked in the top 100 by Economist for 11 straight years. In 2013 Nanyang transitioned to a 1-year MBA (from 16-months) and revamped its curriculum to feature a stronger focus on Asia, leadership across cultures, and industry application. Nanyang Technological University, “founded” in 1991, is the fastest-rising Asian university in the top 50 universities in the world, and one of the two largest public universities in Singapore.

What is relatively unique about the Nanyang MBA? What are its key advantages?

• High return on investment – the Financial Times rated the Nanyang MBA 12^th globally and #1 in Asia in delivering value
• Nanyang has 3 tracks: General Management, Strategy & Innovation and Banking & Finance
• Double Degree options with Waseda (Japan), St. Gallen (Switzerland) and Essec (France)
• Strongest reputation in Singapore, China, and India, and for accounting and finance
• Nanyang established first center of cultural intelligence in the world
• 1-year MBA starting in July

Potentially good fit if:

• You want to work in Singapore and Asia – 80% of the Class of 2012 ended up working in Asia
• You are looking for a high return on your financial investment – with a 1-year format and relatively affordable tuition (roughly $44,000 USD), the Financial Times ranked Nanyang #1 in Asia for ROI
• You want to get an Asian MBA with a global focus

Listen on for much, much more!

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• You can also send the admissions office your resume for a pre-assessment

Show Notes:

• Nanyang MBA’s new curriculum starting in 2013

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