Program Overview

UCLA-NUS Executive MBA Program

The UCLA-NUS Executive MBA program is a comprehensive, 15-month program designed to turn promising managers into global business leaders. This program is delivered jointly by the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the National University of Singapore Business School.

Program Overview

• The program provides a comprehensive perspective on international business, emphasizing the thriving Asia-Pacific region.
• Students earn two world-class MBA degrees while sharing an unforgettable learning experience with a diverse cohort from around the world.
• The program includes six in-country segments spanning 1-2 weeks, with 75% of the required coursework completed in-country and 25% delivered online.

Curriculum and Schedule

• The program is designed to provide students with choice when it comes to how long they spend in each country and how they fulfill their elective requirements.
• Throughout the entire program, students are consistently connected to faculty and classmates.
• The curriculum includes a mix of theory and experiential learning, with a focus on business in Asia and the U.S.

Admissions Requirements

• The application opens on August 1, and applicants are interviewed on a rolling admissions basis until the class is filled for the May start.
• The application deadlines are:
  • Round 1: October 15 (application fee waived)
  • Final Round: January 15

Program Benefits

• Gain command of international business with an intensive focus on business in Asia and the U.S.
• Optimal design for executives, with a low student-to-faculty ratio allowing for more personalized learning.
• Refine knowledge with several options for elective courses.
• Join two prestigious alumni networks and expand your network through in-country sessions, global business residential opportunities, and electives offered through each university and global university partners.
• Two capstone project options: work as a consulting team to address a business challenge or opportunity on behalf of a client organization, or work on a team to transform an idea from a business plan to a functional startup organization.
• 1:1 executive career coaching, tailored for your ambitions as a transformative leader, offering 10 hours of 1:1 executive coaching.
• Leadership development, incorporating Workplace Big Five Assessment, Introduction to the Transformative Leadership Flywheel, Study of self-awareness, team dynamics, and authentic leadership.

Student Profile

• The program attracts a diverse cohort of students from around the world, with an average of 16 years of work experience and 9 years of management experience.
• Students come from a wide range of industries and functional roles, including:
  • Healthcare services
  • Technology
  • Pharmaceutical/biotech/medical
  • Financial services
  • Petroleum/energy
  • Software
  • Real estate
  • Food/beverage/tobacco
  • Internet
  • Advertising
  • Transportation services
  • Retail
  • Import/export/trading companies
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Government (international)
  • Hospitality (food/beverage/hotel management)

Alumni Testimonials

• The program has a good mix of theory and experiential learning, with intellectually stimulating class discussions and a diverse class with no lack of creative thinking and differing perspectives.
• The structure of the program allowed the class to benefit from the networks of both institutions – UCLA to the West Coast technology scene, and NUS to the Asia-Pacific region.
• The program offered exactly what an executive like myself was looking for: diverse backgrounds, global experiences, exchanges of lessons learned, and a perfect formula for balancing work and family time.

Conclusion

The UCLA-NUS Executive MBA program is a unique and comprehensive program that provides students with a global perspective on international business, a diverse and experienced cohort, and a flexible and personalized learning experience. With its strong focus on leadership development, career coaching, and networking opportunities, this program is ideal for executives looking to take their careers to the next level.