WELCOMENUS Business School MBA Orientation 2007 Profess Nitin PangarkarAcademic Director, MBA

My Job

As the Academic Director, I oversee all academic aspects of the MBA program

For all academic matters, you can consult me

I work closely with Yue Wen, Celia & the MBA Office

Agenda

1. Calendar2. Curriculum3. Academic performance requirements4. Specializations 5. Ground rules—in class behavior and

academic integrity/ honesty6. Exchange programs 7. Questions??

Calendar

• The calendar consists of two ‘regular’ semesters and two ‘special’ terms

• Special terms are half the duration of normal, so the classes are twice as frequent (2 classes per week)

• Schedule for 2007-2008• Semester 1—13th August to 8th December, 2007 • Semester 2– 14th Jan-11th May 2, 2008• Special term I—12th May- 21st June, 2008 • Special term II—23rd June-2nd August, 2008

• Every semester or term has its own add/drop/withdrawal dates (refer to the student handbook)

Curriculum (1)

• You need to complete the equivalent of 17 full modules (total of 68 Modular Credits (MCs)) to complete the degree

• Most modules are either 2 MCs or 4 MCs each• To provide you great flexibility, the curriculum

consists of 32 MCs of core modules and 36 MCs worth of electives

• You can determine your own pace at which you advance through the program

• 12 months, 16 months or longer • Maximum period of candidature—4 years (FT) and 6 years

(PT)

Curriculum (2)Full Time only

• You will complete 24 MCs of core modules by the end of semester 1 – 4 MCs worth before the semester begins (intensive)

• Leadership and Management and Organization – 20 MCs worth of modules during Semester 1

• Financial Accounting (BMA 5003), Operations Management (BMA 5010A), Statistics (BMA 5002A), Financial management (BMA 5008), Marketing Management (BMA 5009) and Managerial Economics (BMA 5001)

– Remaining 8 MCs of core modules can be taken anytime later• Corporate Strategy (BMA 5013), Asia Pacific Business (BMA 5112)

• The cohort design (3 groups of about 45 students each) means that you will be a fixed group of peers in the first semester

• Stronger bonds/ friendships• Better class dynamics based on ‘understanding’

Curriculum (3)Part Time

• Program requirements are identical – You can determine your pace of study– Minimum of 2 MCs per semester – Special terms are optional

• You may enroll in day classes if work permits

• All resources and options in the program are availabel to you, including Career Services, exchange program, overseas visits, etc.

16 month schedule

Full Time only

24

20

0

24

0

5

10

15

20

25

Sem 1 Sem 2 Special Terms Sem 3

MCs completed

Internship

Exchange?

12 months schedule

Full Time only

24

28

16

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Sem 1 Sem 2 Special Terms

MCs completed

Academic performance

• Throughout the program, you must maintain minimum academic performance – Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 2.5 or higher for

two consecutive semesters– CAP of 3.0 or higher for three consecutive semesters

• A CAP of less than 3.0 in any semester will result in a warning

• To graduate, you must have a CAP of 3.0• Students cannot receive a F grade in modules

worth more than 8MCs (two full modules)

Specializations

• You can pursue any one of the following specializations

• Finance • Marketing• Strategy and Organization

– Specializations will not be recorded on the degree scroll but will be recorded on the transcript

– Specialisations are optional• To complete a specialization, you need to

complete 24 MCs in the subject area (including core modules) with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in those modules

• Failure to attain the CAP no specialization recorded

Cross faculty modules

• You may choose graduate electives offered by other faculties/Schools in NUS

• Actual enrolment will depend on the spaces available & satisfaction of pre-requisites

• Maximum outside BIZ is 8 MCs

• Provided that these electives are relevant, you will receive credit towards your degree requirements

Class etiquette

• NUS MBA admits only ‘mature’ students with a clear thinking that this maturity will be reflected in the learning environment

• Remember, you are managers• In terms of classroom behavior:

1. Be punctual 2. Turn off your handphones 3. Don’t bring any food; drinks are ok4. Don’t surf the web/ chat on the web while discussions are

going on5. Behave professionally – as a guide, as you would in your

job6. But do focus on your learning

Exams

• We are very serious about tests and examinations • In the recent past, there have been some instances of

‘cheating’ strengthened our resolve to avoid these instances in the future

• Make sure that you observe all the rules specified by the invigilator (examination administrator) in terms of materials that can be brought in, usage of communication equipment (handphones/ PDAs) and cross-talk

• Details are in the Student Handbook.• Report any behavior that breaches rules—peer policing is one of the

best means to ensure that the rules are followed• The minimum punishment for cheating is a 0 grade in the

particular assessment; the maximum is expulsion from the program

Academic honesty

• Academic integrity is becoming a key concern with the emergence of internet

• Lots of information available on the web temptations• Note the stiff penalties at NUS for plagiarism—

claiming somebody else’s work as your own (aka cut and paste)

• All students must complete an online module that clearly defines the rules about Academic Integrity– www.emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/

• Please treat the honor code you will sign with the utmost seriousness

Exchange programs

• We have a large portfolio of exchange partners around the world

• Going on exchange is one of the most enriching experience in the program

• There is a competitive process for awarding exchange places

• You should plan on an exchange in the next semester• It is possible to have exchanges in Semester 1 of your second year,

but this may hinder placements• Look out for “summer” exchanges, during Special terms

• While on exchange, you are ambassadors of the NUS Business School onus on you to enhance the reputation (academically as well as otherwise)

Other Options

• An MBA is more than classes, so explore all options on campus

• Within the school, overseas visits, local and overseas case competitions, industry visits and talks, and seminars are among many options

• Many opportunities to meet and work with alumni & industry leaders. Note the Management practicum. (More details later)

• Take on a leadership role in the MBA Club• Many options in Singapore (beyond clubbing!)

Other Issues

• There will be many adjustments to the MBA program, NUS and Singapore.– Our rules are designed to ensure fairness & equal

opportunity to all students, on a merit basis. This may constrain us from responding to all individual circumstances

– Understand the environment & institutions in Singapore

– We will try to help, but please work with us• As a first guide, refer to the Student Handbook,

and to mba.nus.edu

Marketing specialization

courses

Marketing

Four MC modules Two MC modulesBMA5501 Competitive Marketing Strategy BMA5514 Selected

Topics in MarketingBMA5502 Consumer BehaviorBMA5503 Promotional ManagementBMA5505 Services MarketingBMA5506 Product and Brand ManagementBMA5515 Marketing ResearchBMA5523 Customer Relationship ManagementBMA5511 Channels and Pricing Strategies BMA550 Database Marketing and Consumer AnalyticsBMA5526 Seminars in Marketing

Finance specialization

courses

Four MC modules Two MC modulesBMA5301 International Financial Management

BMA5307 Options and Futures

BMA5302 Investment Analysis and Management*

BMA5310 Corporate Governance

BMA5303 Financial Statement Analysis BMA5313 Private EquityBMA5308 Fixed Income Securities BMA5313A Bank Risk

ManagementBMA5309 Fund Management BMA5314 Selected

Topics in FinanceBMA5312 Advanced Corporate FinanceBMA5317 Managerial AccountingBMA5315 Seminars in Finance

Strategy and organizations specialization

coursesOffered by Business Policy Department:BMA5102 Legal Issues in Business BMA5011 Macro &

International Economics BMA5104 Global Strategic Management BMA5118 Selected Topics in

Business PolicyBMA5108 TechnopreneurshipBMA5251 Management of Technological InnovationSeminars in Business PolicyOffered by Management & Organizations Department:BMA5405 Managing Change BMA5406 NegotiationsBMA5407 Managing Human Capital in Organizations

BMA5015 Managerial Communications

BMA5409 Seminars in Management & Organization

BMA5410 Selected Topics in Management & Organization

Grades and corresponding average points

Grade Points earnedA/A+ 5.0

A- 4.5

B+ 4.0

B 3.5

B- 3.0

C+ 2.5

C 2.0

D+ 1.5

D 1

F 0