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04 Jan 2014, 20:50
05 Jan 2014, 15:15
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: How to make grad school recommendations work for you? |
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Anyone who has ever been to college realizes the tremendous emphasis placed on letters of recommendation. If anything, the emphasis is even greater for applications to graduate programmes. While graduate school applicants tend to focus more on personal essays and Read on! → The post How to make grad school recommendations work for you? appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
05 Jan 2014, 15:15
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: New career plans for the new year |
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As January approaches, this is the time of the year to reflect and take stock of the work done in 2013, while planning for 2014. Instead of chewing your pencil over your career resolutions for the upcoming new year, do Read on! → The post New career plans for the new year appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
05 Jan 2014, 15:16
| FROM The Nanyang MBA Blog: Getting Ready for Leadership using Reiss Profile |
By Claire Kwa REISS Class It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, great for a breather and moments of relaxation. However some sacrificed this pocket of time for the opportunity to be introduced to Reiss profiling tool. Organized by Nanyang MBA Women in Business (WIB) club, together with Executive Coach International and Reiss Asia, the workshop was set up with the intention to introduce this scientifically validated profiling tool to current and future managers. The club also opened the event to non-members. Reiss Profile is based on human personalities that are intrinsic and genetically predisposed. Dr. Steven Reiss, the former Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry of Ohio State University (USA) created the Reiss profile test by studying the 16 basic desires which is the basis of all our personalities.  “Take the lead” -Part of the REISS profiling tool. With the objective to develop leadership skills in its members, the WIB club invited Executive Coach international to provide an insight into the application of the Reiss Profile in leadership styles. A sample profiling test was issued some days before the workshop itself to individual participants. The feedback was given almost instantaneously. Armed with the feedback, the participants were given a deeper insight into what it means for them in terms of personal growth and managing others. Chaweewan Gatepithaya,from Thailand, describes the workshop aptly, “Reiss provided me an assessment that is relevant for me to understand myself better and how I can motivate myself to bring out my personal power in both work and personal life.” In conjunction with the “coaching module for managers” launched by the school recently, the Reiss tool was also included as a complementary tool for those who had attended the coaching module. We saw the power of the tool in understanding consumers. Ultimately, the participants have their own takeaways , as they now have access to this powerful tool. It was a long yet fulfilling day attending the REISS profiling workshop. However, I feel that the Reiss profiling tool allows me to better understand myself – and others too.  https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/mba/thenanyangmba/files/2013/06/REISS-2.jpg |
05 Jan 2014, 15:16
| FROM The Nanyang MBA Blog: Asian MBAs compete for Football Glory |
By Jad Abou Ibrahim The 10 participating teams The Credit Suisse Asian MBA Football Tournament is a prestigious tournament that pits MBA teams from Asia’s top business schools. Held yearly, and organized by HKUST’s MBA students, the 2013 tourney featured 10 teams -.HKUST has three (3) teams, (HKUST International students, HKUST, HKUST Alumni, CEIBS, Nanyang (NTU), NUS, Chicago Booth, Tsinghua, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the major sponsor, Credit Suisse. This is the 3rd year that Nanyang MBA is participating. Our multi-national team comprise of players w from Lebanon, Singapore, Canada, Austria, Germany, Pakistan, India and Singapore. The participating teams were divided into two groups of five teams- and two games were played simultaneously in courts next to each other. The top two teams from each group will qualify to the semi-finals of the Gold Cup, the two runners up teams from each group will then qualify to the semi-finals of the Silver Cup, and the last team from each group will play out a consolation game called the “Best of the Rest”. Our first game was against CEIBS and it was one of the opening games of the group stage. As expected, excitement and nervousness was evident on the field from both teams. However that did not stop us from playing what we like most: attacking football from the second the referee blows his first whistle till the end of the match. We pressed towards our opponent’s goal when they had the ball and pressured our opponents when they had the possession. We managed to score a goal. Jad’s deflected shot from outside the goal area went in – 1-0, Nanyang take the lead. During the match two penalty shouts against CEIBS went unanswered by a very incompetent referee who caused more tension on the field between the two teams. However, CEIBS were able to tie the game, as they stole a point game by scoring a goal towards the dying minutes of the game. The game eventually ended in a draw- 1-1. A good start! Waiting for our next game, we watched and observed our other opponent’s game very carefully. Our second match was against Tsinghua (from China) who played a counter-attacking style with wingers who boast good pace and skills. Our defense was rock-solid as we thwarted successfully any of their counter-attacks. Our team, however, was not able to find the net as well and the game ended 0-0. We haven’t loss a game still; nor have we won one yet! Our third game was against Chicago Booth (from Singapore). Both teams were fighting hard for a win but this time, the referee issued many badly judged calls and his lack of discipline on the field nearly caused injuries. Chicago Booth took a surprise lead at the first half of the match but with our never-say die spirit, we fought on with Joshua scoring a goal to tie the game at 1-1. So far, 3 draws. Our final group game was against NUS (from Singapore) and we needed to win to qualify for the semi-finals of the gold cup- if another draw or loss, it will put us in the silver cup playoffs. The game ended 0-0 with both teams hesitant to making mistakes on the field – we did have a couple of good attempts that were not converted into goals. Thus we ended up in the silver cup semi-finals to face HKUST Alumni. With fatigue starting to show on some of us as we ran tirelessly over 20 minutes per game on a large field with relatively smaller goals; the task to win one game seems to loom a lot bigger as we hoped for a lucky break. This time, we used other players who have not played much during the initial games; and yes, some of us were physically tired to continue to play on. With both teams battling it out, the result ended in HKUST Alumni’s favor 1-0 in spite of the several chances we had to draw the score level. Over-all , our team enjoyed our brief Hong Kong, experience especially the football tournament – we gained more international and cultural experience on a physical, emotional, and mental level. “I think we gained a lot from this experience, and will recommend to continue participation in this wonderful tournament “, said Daniel. On a final note, on behalf of the Nanyang MBA Football team, we would like to thank from the bottom of our hearts, our kind-hearted donors and supporters, who believed and supported their fellow students in this worthy undertaking.  |
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12 Jan 2014, 19:00
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: The seven hashtags of highly effective people |
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As in life, the only thing that is constant in the business arena is change. Here are seven hashtags, or tools, that highly effective people use in dealing with it in making career advances. #thoughtleadership Vision and foresight have helped Read on! → The post The seven hashtags of highly effective people appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
20 Jan 2014, 03:00
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: Work experience and its pertinence to the NUS MBA programme |
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What does the admissions team at the NUS MBA programme look for when it comes to work experience? Is it the length of service or the prestige of the company? Are applicants with fewer than the average number of years Read on! → The post Work experience and its pertinence to the NUS MBA programme appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
20 Jan 2014, 20:00
| FROM The Nanyang MBA Blog: Technology Consulting Club Talk |
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By Ajay Kumar and Vivek Sharma Given the popularity of IT industry among Technology consulting club members at Nanyang Business School (NBS), the Technology Consulting club organized the industry talk on 23rd November 2013. NANYANG MBA alumni Mr. Robin Tanudjaja delivered the talk.  Mr. Robin Tanudjaja eagerly sharing his experience with the attendees Mr. Robin Tanudjaja comes with 11 years of rich experience in a project management role in IT industry. He has previously worked in Schlumberger, Cisco systems, American President Lines, Dubai world, and very recently, he joined HP in Singapore. During Robin’s stint in Dubai world for 5 yrs as IT Project manager, he was responsible to manage the delivery of IT solutions to business needs for all the business units under Dubai World umbrella. The main objective of talk was to allow the club members to meet, network, and gain valuable information from one of our NBS alumni. The talk was specifically targeted to those who are looking for management roles in IT industry. Mr. Tanudjaja shared his valuable insights about IT project management and what it takes to be a good project manager. He suggested quite a few certification programs which are very well recognized in Singapore. Certification programs which were suggested are PMI certifications, Prince 2, CITPM etc. He also shared upcoming IT industry trends, and lessons learned by him while working in different companies. At the end of the talk, he also shared about how to do interview preparation and what are the few frequently asked tough questions one can expect in an interview in Singapore. He also mentioned that before going for an interview, it is very important to do a thorough research on the company and the position being offered. In addition, he also stressed that the interviewee should be aware of the range of pay offered so that salary negotiation can be done in a better way. He recommended the website Payscale to serve this particular purpose.  NBS students networking Mr. Robin Tanudjaja over food and drinks The talk gave the club members a very good opportunity to gain industry information for their career planning. The members also engaged in friendly and meaningful discussion with Robin during the refreshments and Networking session after the talk. |
20 Jan 2014, 20:00
| FROM The Nanyang MBA Blog: Walking the Talk |
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By Sandeep Bhuyan On November 25th 2013, the Management Consultancy club organized its first event “Walk the talk”. The event was organized as an information sharing session among the cohort’s members. MBA students who worked previously as consultants shared their experiences and knowledge about their consulting job. The purpose of this event was to expose students to different types of consulting, to familiarize them with what working as a consultant looks and feels like, and to guide them how to look for jobs in the particular fields.  Jason, Rey and Akshay Sharing on their experience We had a total of 8 speakers and 20 students attending the event. The speakers represented many different industries. Jackson spoke about Risk consulting, Emily shared her experience on oil refining, Vicky on development consulting, Akshay about technology consulting, Rey on HR and Tax and Mohammed, Sukhjeet, Charu shared their experiences on management consulting.  Mohammed, Charu and Vicky in Action Each of the speakers spoke about their qualification, how they made into the job, experience and one particular project. They had their own style of presentation- some used designer slides, some used whiteboard-marker, some spoke directly and tried their best to make us understand the nitty-gritty of their industry. The attendees in turn asked many questions specific to the jobs and tried to find out what they need to do if they want to join a particular type of consulting.  Token of Appreciation from the club As part of consultancy club we want to thank the MBA office for dinner and token of appreciation presented to all the speakers. We want to thank especially the speakers who took all the pain to prepare for the presentation and deliver it with enthusiasm, warmth, and confidence.  Students listening to the talk and dinner time |
20 Jan 2014, 21:00
| FROM The Nanyang MBA Blog: Art & Copy |
By Raza Irshad Marketing & Entrepreneurship Co-Chair Raza Irshad giving a short introduction of the film documentary The event premiered the documentary, “Art & Copy”, which showcases some of the most iconic advertising campaigns of their time and how they were successful in breaking grounds at the time when they were released. The film also includes reflections on the careers of some of the finest people in this field like Hal Riney, George Lois, Mary Wells Lawrence, Dan Wieden, and Lee Clow.  The purpose of the event was to share an insight into the world of marketing and advertising, how it has evolved over the years and to share some real life examples of how people have actually been inspired to produce some of the most memorable ad campaigns of all times. This activity was a light yet very enriching way to learn more about the marketing and advertising industries as well as to get to know the members of the club. 
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20 Jan 2014, 21:00
| FROM The Nanyang MBA Blog: Turning Ideas into Reality |
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By Pete Thanapornpun On the 13th of December 2013, The Venture Capital (VC) Club invited Kelvin Ong, Executive Director of FocusTech Ventures and NANYANG MBA Alumni, to be a speaker for this session. FocusTech Ventures (FTV) is an entrepreneur-led startup accelerator that combines private investment, active mentoring, and advisory to help capital- efficient startups transform venture ideas into fundable, profitable companies. He shared his experience and what he does exactly in his daily work (Fund Raising, Strategic Management, Recruitment and, Deal Sourcing). Finally, he gave some good tips to the attendees such as the following:
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27 Jan 2014, 00:00
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: Post-NUS MBA salaries jump 147%: FT Rankings |
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In the recently released Financial Times Global MBA Rankings for 2014, the NUS MBA has climbed four places to 32nd rank, becoming the highest-ranked MBA programme by a Singaporean business school. It has ranked 10th for International Mobility, and moved Read on! → The post Post-NUS MBA salaries jump 147%: FT Rankings appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
28 Jan 2014, 02:00
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: Featured Interview: A part-time path to achieving academic and career goals |
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To fulfill her career goals, Filipino expatriate Nerissa Camposano decided to pursue a part-time MBA programme at NUS Business School. She felt that would sharpen her skills in finance while applying what she has learnt to her work, and fast-track Read on! → The post Featured Interview: A part-time path to achieving academic and career goals appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
04 Feb 2014, 07:32
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Join us for a chat with several current students who have been admitted from WL last year. When: Tue Feb 4th at 9 AM PST Where: GMAT Club Chat |
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10 Feb 2014, 01:00
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: 5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Part-time MBA |
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For the benefit of those contemplating a part-time MBA, we’ve rounded up 5 Tips for “Making the Most of Your Part-Time MBA”. Read on for the insights shared by part-time NUS MBA candidates Luke Goh, Celena Yew, and Nipun Deora . Communicate your plans early Read on! → The post 5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Part-time MBA appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
19 Feb 2014, 00:00
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: Tips for interviews on Skype |
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The interview, whether in person or online, is the first personal impression you will make. All your test scores, letters and application essays have been successful in scoring an interview, now it is up to you to impress. The interview Read on! → The post Tips for interviews on Skype appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
04 Mar 2014, 00:00
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: Learning by doing |
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“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them,” Aristotle said. It is in that spirit that the NUS MBA programme launched the Management Practicum, a mandatory module for its MBA students. Read on! → The post Learning by doing appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
12 Mar 2014, 07:00
| FROM Official Blog of NUS MBA Students, Faculty & Admissions Team: New Scholarships |
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Education is more than a luxury; it is a responsibility that society owes to itself. Robin Cook The case for pursuing an MBA at NUS Business School has become stronger for prospective candidates. The school is providing more than S$1 Read on! → The post New Scholarships appeared first on The NUS MBA Blog. |
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