WELCOME NUS Business School MBA Orientation 2007 Profess Nitin Pangarkar Academic 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.Calendar 2.Curriculum 3.Academic performance requirements 4.Specializations 5.Ground rules—in class behavior and academic integrity/ honesty 6.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 Semester 1—13 th August to 8 th December, 2007 Semester 2– 14 th Jan-11 th May 2, 2008 Special term I—12 th May- 21 st June, 2008 Special term II—23 rd June-2 nd 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 Internship Exchange?

12 months schedule Full Time only

Academic performance Throughout the program, you must maintain minimum academic performance –Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 2.5 or higher for two consecutive semestersAverage Point –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 ok 4.Don’t surf the web/ chat on the web while discussions are going on 5.Behave professionally – as a guide, as you would in your job 6.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 – 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 modulesTwo MC modules BMA5501 Competitive Marketing StrategyBMA5514 Selected Topics in Marketing BMA5502 Consumer Behavior BMA5503 Promotional Management BMA5505 Services Marketing BMA5506 Product and Brand Management BMA5515 Marketing Research BMA5523 Customer Relationship Management BMA5511 Channels and Pricing Strategies BMA550 Database Marketing and Consumer Analytics BMA5526 Seminars in Marketing

Finance specialization courses Four MC modulesTwo MC modules BMA5301 International Financial Management BMA5307 Options and Futures BMA5302 Investment Analysis and Management* BMA5310 Corporate Governance BMA5303 Financial Statement AnalysisBMA5313 Private Equity BMA5308 Fixed Income SecuritiesBMA5313A Bank Risk Management BMA5309 Fund ManagementBMA5314 Selected Topics in Finance BMA5312 Advanced Corporate Finance BMA5317 Managerial Accounting BMA5315 Seminars in Finance

Strategy and organizations specialization courses Offered by Business Policy Department: BMA5102 Legal Issues in BusinessBMA5011 Macro & International Economics BMA5104 Global Strategic ManagementBMA5118 Selected Topics in Business Policy BMA5108 Technopreneurship BMA5251 Management of Technological Innovation Seminars in Business Policy Offered by Management & Organizations Department: BMA5405 Managing ChangeBMA5406 Negotiations BMA5407 Managing Human Capital in Organizations BMA5015 Managerial Communications BMA5409 Seminars in Management & Organization BMA5410 Selected Topics in Management & Organization

Grades and corresponding average points GradePoints earned A/A+5.0 A-4.5 B+4.0 B3.5 B-3.0 C+2.5 C2.0 D+1.5 D1 F0