Tag: Singapore

The Best MBA Programs in Singapore Compared Head-to-Head (2026)

Compare Singapore’s best MBA programs head-to-head and get the inside scoop from Admissions Directors, MBA alumni and more from Singapore’s best MBA programs.
Ten Countries with the Best Post-Study Work Visas for MBA Graduates (2023)

Ten countries international MBA applicants should consider for job opportunities and flexible post-study work visas
#207 NUS MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Wedad Sunny

Wedad Sunny, Head of Marketing & Admissions of MBA Programmes at NUS Business School, discusses what makes the NUS MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more.
#202 Inside the National University of Singapore MBA with Tilla Caveng, NUS MBA ’24

[quote style=”5″]”Being in the [NUS MBA] program is like traveling every day… The people I meet here everyday – my co-MBAs, my professors, the program office – they are from many different countries and interacting with them is like traveling the world, it’s a very amazing and warm experience.”[/quote] Tilla Caveng, a full-time MBA student…
#182 Inside the NUS MBA with Student Council President Safira Djati, NUS MBA ’22

the NUS MBA Student Council. How has Covid affected the program and what has most surprised her about the NUS MBA so far? Safira shares the importance of student clubs and her takeaways from leading the 38th NUS Student Council as its first female and Indonesian president. Finally, Safira touches on being a mother and…
#178 The McKinsey & Insead Experience with Milan Mecklenburg, Insead MBA ’18D

Milan Mecklenberg, Insead MBA ’18D, shares his journey from studying theoretical physics at Cambridge to McKinsey Berlin to Insead and then back to McKinsey, this time in Vietnam. What has he learned from the journey?
#170 Nanyang MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Gilbert Chua

Gilbert Chua, Deputy Director of Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions at Nanyang Business School, discusses what makes the Nanyang MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more.
#105 Life as a Business School Professor with Gregor Halff

Amid all the attention paid to rankings, average salaries, and ROI, one crucial part of the MBA experience often gets overlooked – faculty. After all, you are spending more than 700 hours in class at most top MBA programs. In this episode, Darren invites Professor Gregor Halff to give you a behind the scenes look…
#98 Insead Insights Real Time: President of Private Equity & Venture Capital Club, Rahul Kewalramani

Rahul Kewalramani, Insead MBA 16D, shares his thoughts on leading the Insead Private Equity and Venture Capital club, finding jobs in Private Equity and Venture Capital, the January vs. September intake, differences between Singapore and Fountainebleu’s campus and cultures, exchanging at Wharton, bidding for exchanges/classes at Insead, entrepreneurship, hot industries at Insead and more.
#45 IE-SMU MBA Admissions Chat with Gregor Halff & Lieven Demeester

Most of the top-ranked business schools in Asia are in Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai. But what if you can’t afford to leave your job or city to pursue your MBA? IE Business School and Singapore Management University (SMU) have launched a 10-month blended MBA, which combines residential segments in Singapore and Madrid with weekly…
#26 Inside the INSEAD MBA with Viet Le Quoc ’13

What is it really like to be an MBA student at INSEAD? The best way to learn about a school is to talk to students and alumni. For those of you who don’t know anyone from INSEAD, this conversation may be the next best thing.
#17 “Work hard, play hard, go far!” – INSEAD MBA Q&A with Mr. Andrew Bueno

Mr. Andrew Bueno, Assistant Director of Marketing, INSEAD MBA Program, joined the show to share more about the program’s international nature, admissions process, and scholarship and career opportunities. What emerges is a “must-consider” program for those looking to turbo-boost their international exposure and placement opportunities. Listen on for much, much more!
#13 Insider Tips for Applying to INSEAD with Ms. Caroline Diarte Edwards

Applying to INSEAD? Then you must listen to this week’s episode. Caroline Diarte Edwards was Director of Admissions for INSEAD’s MBA program for 7 years, from 2005-2012. She joins the show to talk in depth about INSEAD’s 4 admissions criteria (academic capacity, international capacity, leadership potential, ability to contribute), and what applicants can do if…
#8 Nanyang (NTU) MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Nick Soriano

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.