Zhang YufuPresidentRisk Management SocietyYear 2, Double Degree in Accountancy and Business(Banking and Finance, International Trading Programme)

NBS equips its students with essential skills for the real working world. The career talks and networking sessions hone my interactive and social skills. I am now more confident in expressing myself especially when communicating with potential employers. Analytical and comprehensive skills are developed during classes. Through projects and extra-curricular activities, I develop leadership and teamwork skills which prepare me to work cohesively in my future job.

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Year 4, Double Degree in Accountancy and Business USP Scholar

Opportunities are abundant – as long as you know how to look for them. I spent a semester as an exchange student at Cass Business School, participated in a global social entrepreneurial competition, a summer internship and even a humanitarian affairs conference. The key here is to actively look for these opportunities and grab them when they come. Do not expect and wait for things to happen to you. Make life happen for you.

Gordon OngPresidentInvestment Interactive ClubYear 2, Double Degree in Accountancy and Business (Banking and Finance)PwC Whole Leadership Award

NBS is renowned for providing a conducive learning environment to facilitate our pursuit of knowledge. There are many facilities available to aid our learning, from the Free Access Labs to the Finance Trading Rooms that are equipped with Bloomberg terminals. In addition, I strongly urge all freshies to experience living in the Residence Halls at least once. On-campus living will expose you to more people, more extra-curricular activities and liven up your university life!

Brendan SimVice-PresidentTax Advisory ClubYear 2, Bachelor of Accountancy

NBS has created a fun and vibrant environment where students not only enrich themselves academically, but also get the opportunity to participate in a plethora of activities outside of studies by joining the many different clubs available. It has provided me with a well-rounded university experience and helped promote my personal growth.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2017Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc)

BAcc with Second Specialisation inPredictive and Forensic Analytics

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BAcc/BBus and MSc (Financial Engineering)

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As Nanyang Business School (NBS) continues to grow in esteem and excellence, becoming part of this legacy will be a wise strategic decision, optimising your academic journey with all that our faculty and facilities have to offer.

We are on a mission to educate global business leaders, and to advance knowledge in the theory and practice of management globally. Anchored by the four cornerstones of NBS’s curriculum—Learn, Grow, Lead and Serve—our programmes are designed to support NBS students in building skills, knowledge and experiences that tie back to the business world not just locally but globally.

NBS is a world-renowned institution, and our graduates are in high demand by corporations worldwide. Since 2009, NBS has been ranked among the world’s top 40 business schools. Our Accountancy graduates have topped the Singapore Qualification Programme (SQP) examinations, and one outstanding Banking and Finance undergraduate was even featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia List in 2016.

The internationally diverse faculty has remarkable experience educating accountancy and business graduates. Continued collaboration between faculty and industry keeps our curriculum relevant. Our educators are top academics and committed in their areas of expertise. They are widely sought after as consultants by government agencies and listed companies. Many serve as board members of local and multinational companies.

NTU is a strong advocate of the blended learning approach. Our learning experts and multimedia specialists help professors develop effective Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL) courses.

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These courses provide a balance of online and face-to-face sessions. TEL is fast becoming an important academic tool to accelerate the student’s hands-on learning and enhance the retention of knowledge within a single pedagogical umbrella.

At NBS, we recognise that global experiences are essentials for success. We partner with external agencies and big industry players on big-impact projects that offer students out-of-classroom learning experiences. For example, the Cyber Risk Management (CyRiM) Project was launched as a collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and financial institutions to facilitate research on cyber risk, security and insurance.

Being a global leader also means taking responsibility for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the community. Sustainability is key. Our courses cover ethics, leadership, communication skills and environmental responsibility, preparing students to build a sustainable business community.

We are part of NTU’s overall drive towards global excellence ineducation and research. Through our cultural intelligence courses, our students are well-prepared for cross-border student mobility programmes including student exchange, internships and internationally recognised competitions that simulate real-world business scenarios which strengthen their adaptability, creativity and intelligence in diverse and vibrant environments. Support and opportunities are limitless for students to develop, refine and reach their full potential at NBS.

We look forward to welcoming you to Nanyang Business School.

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public leaders. Being a global leader means taking responsibility for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the world. Our programmes offer real world relevance and build strong ties locally, regionally and internationally, preparing our students for a brave new business world.

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WHERE BRIGHTYOUNG MINDS MEET

Starting the day at Crescent Hall. Rise & Shine. #NTU has #21HallsOfResidence!

Final round presentation to judges at the Sustainability Enterprise Challenge #ProudToRepresentNBS at the #AsianBusinessCaseCompetition2016

Planning for overseas exchange at Wheelies Gourmet @ North Spine. Picking exchange destinations.#ExploreExchangeExperience!

Career Discussion with Ms Linda Ong, NBS Career Services Director who helped us to set our career goals. #Yes!OurDreamJob!

Campus orientation for Ida, exchange student from Jonkoping University. Run for fun. #SGculturalimmersion!

Researching at Business Library. Working hard and working smart. #Research@Library!

Abbas sharing his startup journey in Onelyst with friends. Using financial technology to contribute to society.#InspiringEntrepreneurs!

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LEARN Develop New Capabilities to Transform Your Learning JourneyNBS believes that learning transcends the walls of classrooms. The school’s unique, well-tailored accountancy and business programmes equip students with both analytical and practical skills. NBS facilitates a unique experiential learning environment for students to acquire industry insights, skills and knowledge – the building blocks of career success.

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BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY WITH SECOND SPECIALISATION IN PREDICTIVE AND FORENSIC ANALYTICS

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BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY/BUSINESS AND MASTER OF SCIENCE (FINANCIAL ENGINEERING)

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Unique and Challenging World-class ProgrammesNBS provides a series of unique and challenging programmes led by topflight faculty. The school believes in honing students’ analytical and practical capabilities through experiential learning initiatives, in a diverse international environment.

1. Bachelor of Accountancy/Business and Master of Science (Financial Engineering)NBS offers a four-year Bachelor’s-Master’s programme thatcombines the Bachelor’s degree in either accountancy or business, and the Master of Science (Financial Engineering). Under the programme, students undergo overseas study exposure at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, USA, where they are awarded a Certificate in Computational Finance upon successful course completion.

2. Double Degree in Accountancy & BusinessThis double degree programme, highly sought after by top students in Singapore, is designed to leverage the synergy between Accountancy and Business to provide students a balanced combination of business management know-how and accounting professional skills. Graduates receive two degrees at the end of the programme, which takes between three and half, and four years to complete.

3. Double Degree in Business (with Specialisationin Business Analytics) & Computer Engineering/Computer Science These four-year programmes will build business management skills and help students excel at data analytics, software application or computer engineering development. This gives graduates the edge in the technology-driven business environment. Both programmes are offered jointly by NBS and the School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU.

4. Bachelor in AccountancyThis programme creates discovery-based learning environments through seminar-style teaching to facilitate students’ active learning, with professors serving as facilitators and mentors. This approach, with its focus on critical thinking and problem-solving, equips students with analytical skills to handle unstructured, complex and strategic challenges in business. This radically new way of teaching accounting is the result of Project Discovery (PD), a partnership with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which runs US’ top accounting programme.

5. Bachelor of Accountancy with Second Specialisation in Predictive & Forensic AnalyticsThe courses in the second specialisation complement the accountancy education that students receive in their Bachelor of Accountancy programme. Accountancy graduates trained in Predictive & Forensic Analytics will be able to help their organisations interpret data, maintain compliance and effectively shape/re-shape their organisations’ strategic direction.

6. Bachelor of Accountancy/Business with Minorin Strategic CommunicationCommunication strategy is crucial to business success. The Minor in Strategic Communication offers a wide range of courses that complement business education, especially for the marketing specialisation. This includes courses in public relations, advertising and media planning. Students receive conceptual and practical training through communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders. They also learn to implement communication strategy across various media platforms.

7. Bachelor of BusinessGuided by a pragmatic, real-world focus, the programme offers six cutting-edge and industry-relevant specialisations that are continuously updated through interactions and consultation with leading professional bodies such as the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, the UK Institute of Actuaries, the Singapore Tourism Board, and the Singapore Computer Society. Team-based projects, presentations, simulations, and integrative case studies ensure that you will be ready to meet the demands of today’s complex and dynamic business world.

Specialisation starts from second year of the programme, ensuring that students possess valued substantive expertise that gives them an edge when they begin their careers.

Highlights of the Business specialisations (choose one from six):

7-1. Actuarial ScienceThe course is accredited by the Institute of Actuaries (UK), the only programme in Singapore to be accredited by one of the profession’s most respected bodies. On successful completion of this specialisation, students can qualify for up to eight exemptions for the Institute’s Core Technical Subjects examinations, which go towards their professional requirement to qualify as an actuary.

7-2. Banking & FinanceThe programme is recognised as a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) programme partner, which will give students a head start in their preparation for a CFA qualification.

There are three tracks – Main track, Banking & Finance Platform-Based Learning (B&F PBL) and Banking & Finance International Trading Programme (B&F ITP).

B&F PBL and B&F ITP are new tracks:

B&F PBLThe main goal of this track is to train graduates to be desk-ready in high-value added sectors in financial services such as asset and wealth management, and capital markets. It aims to equip graduates with the right combination of knowledge and skills to perform tasks on the platforms consistent with those used in the industry.

B&F ITPSingapore is the largest physical commodities trading hub in Asia and home to more than 400 global trading companies that have anchored their strategic global or regional functions here. With a bustling ecosystem of offshore traders and supporting industries, it is estimated that Singapore will need to grow the talent pool for the trading sector by approximately 500 per year to ensure a healthy pipeline of talent to fuel and sustain the continued growth of the sector. The International Trading Programme prepares students for lucrative careers in commodity trading.

7-3. Business AnalyticsThis course is the first to be offered by a Singapore business school– with the first graduates expected in 2017. It admits 60 students each year. Big data and analytics has been identified by the Economic Development Board as an important growth sector for Singapore. By the end of 2017, data analytics is expected to contribute $1 billion to the economy, powered by 2,500 data analytics professionals.

The course focuses largely on business insights with particular application in business operations, digital marketing, as well as finance and accounting. It also provides instruction on data modelling and data management.

The programme opens up client-facing career opportunities in management and technology consulting, consumer analytics and marketing, supply chain management, risk management, and business forecasting in a diversity of industries including finance, hospitality, healthcare and retail.

7-4. Human Resource ConsultingA first of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, the human resource consulting specialisation equips students with key competencies to effectively manage human capital. The curriculum adopts internationally recognised and certified HR tools to give students a solid grounding in human resource practices. Students also develop interpersonal skills for networking and managing in a culturally diverse work environment.

7-5. MarketingThis course prepares students for an exciting career in a variety of marketing functions that may include brand and product management, key account management, trade marketing, advertising, and marketing research. It gives them a strong grounding in market analysis, planning and decision-making techniques, as well as consumer and business behaviour theories relevant to modern marketing practice. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on experiential pedagogical methods, and students can expect to learn through business cases, computerised simulations, field trips, consumer experiments, online tools and various team projects.

7-6. Risk Management and Insurance Programme Today’s society faces major challenges such as global warming, ageing, catastrophic risks and emerging threats such as cyber-attacks. They have been increasing in magnitude and complexity. To properly execute their job functions, risk managers and insurers need to develop innovative solutions and tools. They need to enhance corporate and personal risk management.

In the programme, several insurance courses are intended to cover topics that correspond to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) units. Successful completion of those courses prepares students for corresponding CII examinations.

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These provide an indication of the grade profiles for most of the applicants admitted in AY2016 and are to be used as a guide only.

Indicative Grade Profile for A ‘Level’ and Polytechnic Students

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10th Percentile 90th PercentileAccountancy AAB/B AAA/A

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10th Percentile 90th PercentileAccountancy 3.80 3.97

Business 3.81 3.97

Amelia Nadia Ghazali MaricanPresidentHuman Resource Consulting Club  Year 3, Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Consulting)A-Star Executive Development Scholar

While the NBS campus and hall facilities offer a conducive learning environment, our professors further enhance the NBS learning experience by creating a secure space for students to grow socially, psychologically, and culturally. We learn that working in silos is counter-productive while teamwork allows us to grow. Internships teach us to look beyond your job scope and hone transferable skills instead. I joined the NTU Toastmasters Club and developed better communication skills and leadership qualities.

Loh Yuan YiPresidentBanking and Finance ClubYear 3, Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)NTU Cross Country and Track and Field Athlete

The rigorous curriculum in NBS offers a myriad of modules, promoting multidisciplinary learning. Students get to experience plenty of project work and presentations where collaboration and communication are of paramount importance. NBS has also adopted the flipped classroom method which encourages self-learning and class time for exploring topics in greater depth. As a result, students are groomed into critical thinkers and effective communicators, both of which are traits highly sought-after in the working world.

Zhang YingPresidentNBS Auditing and Assurance TeamYear 3, Bachelor of Accountancy

The NBS programme allowed me to network with various external organisations on a professional level and gain a better understanding of the corporate world. My involvement in these networking sessions ignited my passion for audit and motivated me to explore more about audit beyond the classroom. I enjoyed being able to participate in competitions, like the Singapore Business Case Competition, and exchange my ideas with other like-minded individuals.

GROW Immerse in a World of Opportunities to Optimise Your Potential and Propel GrowthUnlock your full potential in a life-changing journey with NBS, whose development plans for its students extend beyond class curriculum. There will be bountiful opportunities to grow through interactions during cross-cultural exchanges, global immersion programmes, competitions and student clubs. Strong bonds forged over such experiences string together future business networks and enrich life after graduation.

7th Annual NBS Career DayThe 2016 Annual NBS Career Day was the biggest one in NBS history. There were 1,400 attendees and close to 50 choice employers offering more than 1,000 internships and job opportunities.

In her speech, Guest of Honour, Ms Low Yen Ling, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Trade and Industry and Mayor, South West CDC, highlighted the importance of combining academic results, classroom knowledge and experiential learning to nurture the next generation of skills-ready professionals.

This year, pre-university students were invited to an exclusive opportunity to participate in DiscoverU – a platform for students to meet with industry experts.

With premier employer partners from a variety of industries including fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs), banking, finance, healthcare, hospitality, management consulting, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, real-estate, retail, technology, telecommunications, tourism and more, NBS students were presented with many opportunities for a promising start to their careers.

One Step Ahead with NBS Career ServicesNBS’ team of career managers is dedicated to the development of students’ career paths. NBS supports students to define career goals and map out paths to achieve them.

Through courses, workshops and seminars, NBS Career Services help work out the careers that best fit students’ skills, interests and values. Graduates are equipped with knowledge to help nail that dream job interview.

7 in 10 NTU Graduates Secured Jobs Before Graduation: SurveySeven in 10 students from NTU’s graduating class of 2016 secured jobs before graduation, according to a preliminary survey of more than 5,000 graduates conducted by the university in June.

Global Opportunities, Broadening HorizonsEducation should not be constrained by geography. NBS’ exchange partnerships with esteemed universities around the world such as Tsinghua University in China, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in the U.S., York University in Canada, University of Mannheim in Germany, University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom, ESSEC Business School in France, University of St Gallen in Switzerland, and the University of New South Wales in Australia, offer opportunities for semester-long overseas immersions that broaden global network and perspectives.

Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP)The Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) offers entrepreneurially inclined students a one-year internship experience in some of the most vibrant start-up ecosystems around the world. Mentored by founders, students will experience the travails of starting up a business while picking up invaluable life skills in leadership, adaptability and cultural understanding. Depending on the location, students can also take up courses at partner universities.

To experience the start-up scene in the bustling city of London is a dream come true. I am inspired

by the many aspiring entrepreneurs who work their ideas to traction and the sheer determination of many who are part of a thriving start-up ecosystem. It is also a fun challenge to be relocated in an entirely new environment, which makes the “overseas” element of the programme all the more valuable.

My work in building up a finance reporting system from scratch for a London start-up, has been very fulfilling. Through networking sessions, we are able to exchange ideas with aspiring entrepreneurs. Joining OEP has been one of the best decisions made in University andI have seen much growth since coming on-board.

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Soh Zhen Yi (extreme right) and fellow OEP students networking with London start-up entrepreneurs.

Teo Joo Hou (left), Ng Jun Hao (right) at the Wilmar International’s Ethiopian office.

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Unique Internship Destination in EthiopiaNg Jun Hao and Teo Joo Hou first heard about interning in Africa’s fastest growing economy through NBS CareerFIT. After much discussion with NBS Career Services, they decided to send in their applications and were selected for a 10-week internship at Wilmar International’s Ethiopian office.

Step Up to Your Dream CareerThe top starting salary of the NBS Class of 2016 was $11,250.

Average Monthly Starting Salary (2015)Double Degree in Accountancy and Business

$4,438

Bachelor of Accountancy $3,240

Bachelor of Business $3,502

Double Degree in Business and Computer Science

$4,395

Source: Graduate Employment Survey 2015, Ministry of Education

Note: The data used to compute the highest monthly starting salary is based on indicative findings conducted internally.

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Jeremy OhPresidentMarkeTHINKYear 3, Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

GEM Explorer is a student exchange programme that offers undergraduates the perfect opportunity for cross-cultural exchange. Not only did I get to know the local students, I also had a chance to engage with fellow exchange students from all over the world. The mix of cultures definitely broadened my knowledge of the different cultures across the globe. It certainly presented itself as a great opportunity to expand my network globally.

Zhang Xiao YuPresidentNBS Exchange ClubYear 2, Bachelor of Accountancy

NBS Exchange Club has given me precious opportunities to interact with exchange students through various events and activities that we planned for them. Not only have we created a platform for the exchange students to learn more about Singapore culture and bond with other exchange students from all over the world, our committee has also developed a deeper understanding of their culture. This experience has really brought so much meaning to my university life in NBS.

Testimonials of NBS Students’ Overseas Work OpportunitiesDespite the competitive job market, NBS graduates have been placed in premier companies for both internships and permanent roles locally and abroad. NBS Career Services offers a plethora of courses, workshops and seminars such as mentoring programmes (industry, corporate and alumni mentoring), CareerFIT and Learn-Over-Lunch (LOL) to ensure graduates are real world ready.

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We were primarily based in the Finance Department, while also gaining exposure to other functions

of the business. On some days, we conducted market visits all over Ethiopia to understand how company strategies were aligned with consumer preferences. On other days, we provided recommendations for improvements to business operations and processes.

The learning curve was steep but priceless! Both of us have gained a fair understanding of running a huge corporation with large global footprint, while witnessing the agility and responsiveness required of a business that serves the needs of local consumers.

Shine as Pace-setters Paving the Wayto a Bright FutureTake the path less travelled. Be bold; be the change you want the world to see. NBS is home to some of the world’s most outstanding thought leaders. The school’s conducive environment encourages like-minded undergraduates to participate actively in local and global competitions, summits and leadership development programmes. This inspires bright young minds to step up as the next generation of business and public leaders.

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The Winning Portfolio: Team NBS Bags it!Five undergraduates, a real-world asset management scenario and two tough-as-nails teams from Hong Kong and Taiwan—that’s what it came down to at the J. P. Morgan Asset Management Challenge 2016. After beating six teams locally and two more at the regional level, team NBS aka Lee Capital Partners clinched the Asia Pacific Regional Champions title in Hong Kong on 22 April 2016!

Wilson Soh Ming Jun (Year 3), Felicia Quek Wan Qin (Year 3), Alexandra Low Xing Ying (Year 3), Chua Jie Xuan (Year 2) and Isabelle Tan Li Hui (Year 3) are part of the Centre for Applied Financial Education’s (CAFE) Platform-Based Learning Track taught by Associate Professor of Banking and Finance, Lee Boon Keng.

When asked about the best advice for aspiring competitors, the team emphasised on perseverance, practice and mutual learning. So what does it really take to win? Their response:

“Trust your team, believe in each other and be confident. Be receptive and always seek alternate perspectives. At the end of the day, having a balanced team is as important as managing a balanced portfolio.”

Dr. Michelle Phang Mee Seong, Senior Lecturer of Accounting at NBS, was presented the McGraw-Hill Education Excellence Award in 2015. The award recognised prominent lecturers and professors across Asia Pacific for their excellent usage of technology to enhance students’ educational experience.

Assistant Professor Krishna Savani of Strategy, Management, and Organisation received the inaugural 2015 Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science (APS). Recently, he was also awarded the 2016 Nanyang Assistant Professorship (NAP) by the University, presented to outstanding young researchers and exceptional scholars in the fields of science, engineering, social sciences, arts and humanities or business.

Associate Professor Damien Joseph of Information Technology and Operations Management was conferred a Fellowship by the Singapore Computer Society (SCS) on 24 March 2016. The SCS is Singapore’s largest professional association of the infocomm industry. He is recognised for his contributions to the field of information technology and plays a pivotal role in advancing the infocomm industry in Singapore.

Associate Professor Gemma Calvert of Marketing and International Business was among Asia’s top 50 women leaders to bag the Leadership Excellence citation in 2016.

Professor Shaun Wang of Banking and Finance in NBS has been appointed by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) as its Actuarial Research Centre (ARC) Associate Director, with a focus on Asia Pacific. Along with two more directors, he will oversee the IFoA’s cutting-edge research programme to further actuarial science worldwide.

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NBS Undergrads Aim to Transform Africa’sFood SceneNBS won the top prize in the recently-concluded Africa Business Model and Business Plan Competition 2016. Organised by NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies, the grand finals were competed by 10 teams from across NTU, NUS and SMU.

Three students — Tay Woon Yeow, Ng Jun Jie and Fong Kai Yin from the Double Degree in Accountancy and Business — have done our school proud by sealing the championship title in the grand finals.

The fitting prize was a paid-trip to an African nation of their choice where they will visit actual startups and meet with entrepreneurs.

Let Us Fixir It! Even before co-founders Glenn Ong, Ryan Chew and Hiroshi Chee have completed their studies, they are three business partners in a new start-up, Fixir (www.fixir.co), a platform that connects car owners with reliable workshops for repair and maintenance through their website and iOS mobile app. The team first registered for Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre’s ideasinc competition—a start-up accelerator programme. They made it into the finals. The Fixir website was launched in August 2015. Three months later, the team launched a beta iOS app.

Starting a business from scratch is not an easy task, but the team is confident that their education has prepared them well. Glenn says, “I was privileged to have learned the basics of entrepreneurship from the Minor in Entrepreneurship programme conducted by Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre, and my knowledge was further complemented by finance and accounting courses I took at NBS. I felt ready to manage the operations and finances of Fixir.”

Abbas: Sharp Mind, Gold HeartIn February 2016, Mohamed Abbas, Year 3, Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance), was selected as a finalist under the Finance and Venture Capital category of the inaugural Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia List. He is among 300 top-promising young entrepreneurs and leaders, each recognised for “contributing to their industries in a significant way”.

The 25-year-old is a final year business student at NBS, majoring in banking and finance. He is the co-founder of Onelyst, an online platform that helps consumers from lower income bracket compare loan rates across different licensed non-bank moneylenders.

Onelyst, launched its new product, Rely on 1 November 2016. It allows individuals who do not meet minimum income requirements for credit cards to buy items via installment plans. Onelyst has nabbed a major online retailer as one of its first partners for Rely and plans to enter the Indonesian market next March.

Juden HooPresidentAccountancy and Business ClubYear 2, Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Student clubs offer a new area of growth. They open doors for pursuing a passion or exploring an area of interest. I have learned the power of critical thinking through my experience in Accountancy and Business Club. Being in a club helps facilitate hands-on learning. Furthermore, holding a leadership position in a club allows you to put to test your leadership knowledge in a simulated professional setting which makes a great stepping stone into the real world.

World-renowned FacultyMeet Bright Young MindsNBS’ world-class educators are professionals in their specialised fields, highly sought-after and recognised for their expertise. Under their mentorship, students of NBS will reach their fullest academic potential.

Rayner ChuaPresidentBusiness SolutionsYear 2, Double Degree in Business and Accountancy (Banking and Finance)Nanyang Scholar

As a Nanyang scholar, there are many opportunities for self-development such as the Young Professionals Group Scholarship Singapore, as well as invitations to seminars and forums with professionals in the industry. These programmes provide new insights to the world around us, which is part of a holistic education that NTU prides itself on.

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GROOMING GLOBALLEADERS OF TOMORROW

Go Beyond Businessto Create Positive ImpactAround the WorldBeing a global leader is more than just delivering financial returns. Strong, true leaders set out to make a difference and create value for the society. NBS’ service learning activities enhance students’ capability for integrative thinking and improve the triple bottom line. Develop your business acumen into useful skills for helping others. Add depth and diversity to your career path and life journey.

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A Slice of Sichuan LifeThe NBS Sichuan Teaching Project is an annual service-learning collaboration with Shuangdong-Nanyang Primary School in Deyang, Sichuan Province in China. The project was founded since NBS first received financial donations from the EMBA China alumni to rebuild the school in the aftermath of 2008 Sichuan Earthquake.

This year, 22 NBS students worked hard towards the goal of a three-week teaching trip in June. They not only worked towards betterment in society, but also forged closer friendships with teammates, while making fond memories with the children.

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Empowering Women in IndiaAndrew Yin, Double Degree in Accountancy and Business, Class of 2016, took a year off from his studies to do humanitarian work in India in 2014. In recognition of his remarkable contribution to the community, he was presented with the Nanyang Award (Humanitarian Work) in 2014. During his internship at World Toilet Organisation, he was most affected that three out of 10 girls drop out of school upon puberty because of their menstruation. Andrew took a leap of faith to help these women. His idea was simple: invent a sanitary pad which is affordable and effective. His bigger plan was to make use of an aquatic weed indigenous to rural India, water hyacinth, to create the product.

He collaborated with an organisation in India to set his idea in motion in March 2014. Through their unique idea, women are now employed to make and sell these sanitary pads to their own community, serving as an additional source of household income. Today, approximately 100 women are employed, potentially reaching out to 300,000 other women. Girls are now using sanitary pads so they could continue attending classes during their menstrual periods.

Andrew’s team clinched the Top 10 social enterprises at the prestigious 5 Minutes To Change The World competition organised by United Nations Women. He continues to raise funds for his cause worldwide.

Touching Hearts and Changing Lives for a Better TomorrowCorporate social responsibility and sustainability are more than just green practices. They positively impact employees and the communities in which we operate. NBS recognises the importance of giving back to society. Students can apply their academic knowledge and skills to real world challenges while bringing positive changes to the society.

NBS Alumni Appointed to NTU Board of TrusteesNBS alumni Lim Chow Kiat and Tan Chin Hwee have been appointed to the Board of Trustees of NTU on 1 April 2015.The NTU Board of Trustees, established as a key pillar of university governance, comprises 18 members and is chaired by Mr Koh Boon Hwee, who is currently Chairman of private equity firm Credence Partners.

Mr Tan Chin Hwee, who graduated from NTU with a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree in 1995, is the Chief Executive Officer in Asia-Pacific for Trafigura Group, among the largest firms globally; it is now headquartered in Singapore. Before Trafigura, Mr Tan was the founding Asia

partner for Apollo Global Management; he was voted by The Hedge Fund Journal as the emerging top 40 absolute return investors globally and named the Best Asia Credit Hedge Fund Manager by Hong Kong-based publication The Asset. Presently Mr Tan is also a Director of Singapore Press Holdings, Keppel REIT, Lien AID and KK Hospital Endowment Fund. After winning the 2013 Distinguished Financial Industry Certified Professional Award from the Singapore Government, Mr Tan was presented with the Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award in 2014; he was also honoured as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and a World Cities Summit Young Leader. He is also a proud recipient of the World Outstanding Young Chinese Entrepreneurs Award in 2015. Mr Tan is on the advisory panels for Monetary Authority of Singapore and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and most recently, he has taken on the International Olympic Council Independent Advisor role. He is an adjunct professor at Nanyang Business School and is the co-author of Asian Financial Statement Analysis: Detecting Financial Irregularities.

Mr Lim Chow Kiat graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Accountancy from NTU. Since joining GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, in 1993 as a portfolio manager and GIC’s only fresh hire that year, Mr Lim has risen steadily through the ranks and has recently been promoted to

Chief Executive Officer of GIC in January 2017.

During his professional career, Mr Lim has clinched several accolades. In 2012, he became the youngest inductee of the Fixed Income Analysts Society Hall of Fame, in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of fixed-income analysis and portfolio management.

He received NTU’s Nanyang Alumni Achievement Award in 2013, in honour of the key leadership role that he has played in safeguarding and enhancing Singapore’s financial future during his career in GIC.

Georgina NgPresidentTourism and Hospitality Management ClubYear 2, Bachelor of Business(Tourism and Hospitality Management)

Life in NBS has been challenging because the transition from a polytechnic to a university was unexpectedly huge. I found it very difficult to cope initially, as the rigours of a university education proved to be daunting. Thankfully, I became acquainted with many friends, who extended a helping hand to help me in my studies. Through my life in NBS, I learnt that failure is not final, if we pick ourselves up and try again.

Heng Yi WenPresidentQuantitative Finance and Actuarial Science ClubYear 3, Bachelor of Business (Actuarial Science)

I joined the Henderson Inter-Faith Goodwill Store Project which is founded by an NBS alumnus and supported by NBS Undergraduate Programme Office. The Project involves a monthly food ration distribution to the low- income families residing in the rental flats at the Henderson district. Through this Project, I am able to ease the financial strain of these families. I also have the opportunity to interact with these under-privileged residents, understanding their needs and struggles.

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NBS PROGRAMMESBachelor of Accountancy/Business and Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MFE)NBS offers a special programme that combines the two vastly popular programmes – single-degree Bachelor programme and MFE programme. This academic option is introduced as a way of encouraging aspiring students to continue to graduate school, enabling them to go beyond the usual undergraduate education and develop more advanced knowledge and insights in finance; all within a span of four years. It integrates business and accounting with the disciplines of quantitative finance, mathematics and computer science. Students undergo overseas study exposure at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, USA, where they are awarded a Certificate in Computational Finance upon successful course completion. Minor in Strategic Communication

Choose 1 Foundation Course:

Corporate Communication Management

Creative Strategies

Choose 3 Electives:

Crisis Management

Digital Communication & Human Relationships

Information Behaviour

Intercultural Communication

Media Planning and Strategies

Persuasion & Social Influence

Public Opinion

Social Consequences of Mobile Communication

Social Media and Digital Campaign Management

Double Degree in Accountancy & BusinessThis double degree programme, highly sought after by top students in Singapore, is designed to leverage the synergy between Accountancy and Business to provide students with a balanced combination of business management know-how and accounting professional skills. Graduates receive two degrees at the end of the programme, which takes between three and half, and four years to complete.

Core Requirements

Bachelor of Accountancy Bachelor of Business Double Degree in Accountancy & Business

• 9 Foundational Core Courses• 9 Accountancy Courses• Career Foundations I & II• Professional Attachment• Capstone Course: Strategic

Management

• 9 Foundational Core Courses• 6 to 8 Business Specialisation Courses• 3 Business Enhancement Courses• Career Foundations I & II• Professional Attachment• Capstone Course: Strategic

Management

• 9 Foundational Core Courses• 9 Accountancy Courses• 6 to 8 Business Specialisation Courses• 3 Business Enhancement Courses• Career Foundations I & II• Professional Attachment• Capstone Course: Strategic

Management

General Education Requirements (GER) and Elective Requirements

• 6 GER Core Courses – Singapore Studies, Communications, Ethics, Enterprise & Innovation and Sustainability• 3 GER Prescribed Electives – 1 each in Liberal Arts, Science & Technology and Business & Management (Corporate Sustainability)• Choose 4 to 5 unrestricted electives from NTU’s exciting menu of electives to form:

- self-customised set of courses or- minor programme

*Information is correct at time of print

Visit the Undergraduate tab at www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg for details on our programmes.

Double Degree in Business (with Specialisation in Business Analytics) & Computer Engineering/Computer ScienceThese four-year programmes build business management skills and help students excel at data analytics, software application or computer engineering development. This gives graduates the edge in the technology-driven business environment.

Both programmes are offered jointly by NBS and the School of Computer Science and Engineering, NTU.

Bachelor in AccountancyNBS’ three-year Bachelor of Accountancy direct honours programme is highly regarded as one of the most established accountancy programmes in the region. This programme is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Certified Public Accountants Australia (CPA Australia), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC).

Second Specialisation in Predictive & Forensic Analytics

Designing and Developing Databases

Analytics I: Visual and Predictive Techniques

Analytics II: Advanced Predictive Techniques

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation

Bachelor of Accountancy/Business with Minor in Strategic CommunicationThe Minor in Strategic Communication offers a wide range of courses that complement business education, especially for the marketing specialisation. This includes courses in public relations, advertising and media planning. Students also learn how to implement market strategy across various media platforms. The Minor carries the standard minimum number of academic units – 15 AUs.

Bachelor of BusinessCounted among the top undergraduate business programmes in Asia, NBS’ three-year Bachelor of Business direct honours programme is well-known for its professional structure and innovative curriculum.

At the end of the first year, this programme offers students the choice to undertake one out of six industry specific specialisations that are regularly updated in collaboration with leading organisations and professional bodies.

1. Actuarial Science2. Banking & Finance · Main Track or · Banking & Finance Platform-Based Learning or · Banking & Finance International Trading Programme3. Business Analytics4. Human Resource Consulting5. Marketing6. Risk Management & Insurance

NTU offers a wide range of scholarships to students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies which are awarded based on academic merit and exceptional co-curricular records.

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU),Pittsburgh USA

Be awarded a Certificate in Computational Finance upon successful completion

*20 Core Courses + 4 Elective Courses

Select one specialisation at end of First Year

Actuarial Science Banking & Finance

Business Analytics Risk Management & Insurance

4 7Courses Weeksover

3 3Years BAcc Years BBus Year MSc (FE)or 1

Minimum CGPA standing of 4.00

Experiential Semester Programme (ESP)To provide students with a competitive edge in the job market, ESP is offered to students who join single-degree programmes. Students have the option of taking up a semester-long internship and still be able to complete their programme in the usual time span of three years. With ESP, students can opt for a six-month internship in any semester after completing Year 2 Semester 1 and earn credits while gaining professional experience in industry.

Bachelor of Accountancy with Second Specialisation in Predictive & Forensic AnalyticsIn recent years, there has been an increase in the demand for accountancy graduates to be particularly skilled in data analytics, so as to better deal with the challenges and developments in the business world. The courses in the second specialisation complement the accountancy education that students receive in their Bachelor of Accountancy programme. Accountancy graduates trained in Predictive & Forensic Analytics will be able to help their organisations interpret data, maintain compliance and effectively shape/re-shape their organisations’ strategic direction. The second specialisation carries the standard minimum number of academic units – 15 AUs.

Computing

Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Finance (E)

Financial Computing (CMU)

Object Oriented Programming I & II

Financial Mathematics & StatisticsAdvanced Statistical Modeling (E)

Financial Time Series Analysis

Numeric Methods for Financial Instrument Pricing (E)

Optimisation in Finance (E)

Simulation Methods for Option Pricing (CMU)

Stochastic Calculus for Finance

Stochastic Modeling in Asset Pricing

Finance

Advanced Risk Management (CMU)

Advanced Topic in Financial Engineering Studies (E)

Asset Pricing Theory

Bond Portfolio Management

Credit Risk - Measurement & Management (E)

Equity Portfolio Management

Exotic Options & Structured Products (E)

Interest Rate Derivatives

Monetary Economics (E)

Term Structure: Theory & Practice (CMU)

Trading Analytics and Processes (E)

*Bachelor of Accountancy/Business and Master of Science (Financial Engineering)

Experiential Semester

Accounting

Accounting for Decision Making & Control

Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Recognition & Measurement

Accounting Analysis & Equity Valuation

Assurance & Auditing

Company Law & Corporate Governance

Principles of Taxation

Risk Management & Advanced Accounting

Risk Reporting & Analysis

Visit www.mfe.ntu.edu.sg for the full course list. Note: 1. (E) denotes elective courses. All others are core courses. 2. Electives and courses at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are subject to change.

Risk Management & Insurance 2 Compulsory Core Courses:

Insurance Law & Regulations

Risk Modelling

Choose 4 Prescribed Electives:

Alternative Risk Transfer

Econometrics & Applications

Insurance Mathematics

Insurance Operations and Financial Analysis

Insurance Practice

Introduction to Financial Risk Management

Life Insurance Underwriting and Claims

Marine & Aviation Insurance

Operational Risk Management

Principles of Enterprise Risk Management

Property & Liability Insurance

Reputational Risk Management

Risk Theory

Marketing 4 Compulsory Core Courses:

Global Business Strategy

Market Behaviour

Market Intelligence

Market Relationships

Choose 2 Prescribed Electives:

Digital Marketing: Connecting with Customers in Today’s World

Integrated Marketing Communications: A Global Perspective

Marketing Channels

Marketing Strategy

Retail Management

Services Marketing

Strategic Brand Management

Tourism & Hospitality Management

Specialisation for Single Degree Business and Double Degree Accountancy & Business

Actuarial Science 7 Compulsory Core Courses:

Actuarial Aspects of Asset Valuation

Actuarial Economics

Actuarial Statistics

Life Contingencies & Demography

Mathematics of Finance

Models

Statistical Modelling

Courses Available as Unrestricted Electives:

Actuarial Computing

Actuarial Management

Insurance Practice

Property & Liability Insurance

Business Analytics 3 Compulsory Core Courses:

Analytics I: Visual and Predictive Techniques

Analytics II: Advanced Predictive Techniques

Designing & Developing Databases

Choose 3 Prescribed Electives:

Business Analytics Consulting

Enterprise Processes & Analytics

Financial Service Processes and Analytics

Lean Operations & Analytics

Prescriptive Analytics & Optimisation

Search Engine and Web Analytics

Service Operations Management

Social Media & Digital Analytics

Supply Chain Analytics

Banking & Finance

Main Track1 Core Course & 6 Prescribed Electives

Investments

Ethics Seminar

Choose 6 Specialisation Prescribed Electives:

Banking & Finance Platform-Based Learning5 Core Courses and 2 Prescribed Electives:

Global Financial Markets

Investment Products

Investments

Issues in Global Financial Markets

Portfolio Management and Analysis

Choose 2 Specialisation Prescribed Electives:

Banking & Finance International Trading Programme7 Compulsory Core Courses:

Commodities Trading & Risk Management (New)

Commodities’ Geology & Metallurgy (New)

Corporate Finance & Strategy

Derivative Securities

Industry Seminar

International Finance

International Tax and Trading Law (New)

Investments

Choose 1 Major Prescribed Elective:

Ship Chartering

Trade Practices & Incoterms

Human Resource Consulting Choose 6 Prescribed Electives:

Cultural Intelligence at Work

Employment Law

HR Technologies, Metrics & Performance Management

Managing & Consulting through Research

Strategic HR Management & Consulting

Talent Development & Management

Talent Sourcing & Acquisition

Total Rewards Management

Alternative Investments Financial Statement Analysis

Bank Risk Management Fixed Income Securities

Corporate Finance and Strategy Global Financial Markets

Derivative Securities International Finance

Equity Securities Investment Products

Financial Modelling Principles of Taxation

Financial Service Processes & Analytics

Wealth Management

Alternative Investments Financial Service Processes & Analytics

Bank Risk Management Financial Statement Analysis

Corporate Finance and Strategy Fixed Income Securities

Derivative Securities International Finance

Equity Securities Principles of Taxation

Financial Modelling Wealth Management