UCLA — NUS Executive MBA

www.ucla.nus.edu

From the Academic Directors 2

From the Deans 3

The Schools 4

Unique One-Of-A-Kind Format 6

Global Learning Environment 8

Earn Two World-Class MBAs in 15 Months 11

Class Profile 12

World-Class Faculty 17

Curriculum 18

Applied Learning – The Management Practicum 20

Beyond The Classroom 22

Global Alumni Community 24

Applying to the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA Program 26

Program ManagerUCLA – NUS Executive MBA Program Office

NUS Business School, National University of Singapore1 Business Link, BIZ 2 Building, Level 5, Singapore 117592

Phone: (+65) 6516 1351 Fax: (+65) 6775 9097 Email: ucla@nus.edu.sg

Please visit our web site for the most current details on information sessions, application deadlines andother pertinent information, including the most Frequently Asked Questions.

www.ucla.nus.edu

“The UCLA — NUS program provided me with the necessarytoolkit and business and leadership skills required to allowme to make the transition from an executive legal role tomy current executive management role.”

David Leonard (Hawaii)Chief Operating Officer, Imperium RenewablesUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2005

Four countries.

Two top universities.

Two world-class MBA degrees.

One extraordinary experience.

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Erich Gerth (USA)Erich Gerth (USA)

Janus Capital GrJanus Capital GroupoupCEO, Janus Capital InterCEO, Janus Capital Internationalnational

The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA (EMBA) program allows senior executives from anywhere in the world to participate in an unparalleled globallearning experience without interrupting their careers.

• One-of-a-kind format comprises 6 two-week segments over 15 months – segments are held in 4 different locations: 2x Singapore,2x Los Angeles, 1x Shanghai and 1x Bangalore – designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of busy executives.

• Unique global learning environment with 50% of our participants flying in for segments from other continents (not just countries!),the class is uniquely diverse not only by nationality, culture, industry and functional background, but importantly, participants are currently bothworking and living in very different parts of the globe.

• Earn two world-class MBAs in 15 months from two of the world’s top, globally-recognized universities: University of California, Los Angelesand the National University of Singapore.

Capitalize on the immense resources of two Pacific Rim powerhouse business schools in meeting the future needs of organizational managementand embark upon a challenging and intellectually stimulating voyage. Together our two leading business schools produce a remarkable synergy.

Erich Gerth (USA)

Janus Capital GroupCEO, Janus Capital International

The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program brings together the resources of two of the world’sgreat universities to provide senior executives with a truly global perspective on leadershipand management.

Our 15-month program prepares senior executives for top positions in companies, helpingthem to understand the broad functions of an organization beyond their area of specialization.It also provides an excellent opportunity to learn in a highly interactive and experientialenvironment with our best instructors playing the role of facilitators.

The academically rigorous program also will provide you with the opportunity to learnfrom both of our world-renowned and award-winning faculties, and become immersedin both Asian and North American perspectives during the residential sessions in Singapore,Los Angeles, Shanghai and Bangalore. Upon completion, you will receive degrees from,and become an alumni member of both universities, UCLA and NUS, but more importantly,you will have the opportunity to develop essential skill sets and leadership capabilitiesthat are directly relevant to the most critical business and organizational issues in ourrapidly globalizing world.

The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA Program capitalizes on the strengths of two Pacific Rimpowerhouse business regions – Los Angeles, California (USA) and Singapore. Our programunites UCLA Anderson’s location in Los Angeles, the geographic epicenter of the SouthernCalifornia economy, with NUS' dominance in Asia together with the unsurpassed combinationof an integrated program design, world-class faculty, accomplished peers, and supportivelearning environment.

We invite you to join the elite group of global business leaders who will be enrolling inthis program!

Associate Professor Jochen Wirtz

Academic DirectorNational University of Singapore Business School

Professor Christopher Erickson

Academic DirectorUCLA Anderson School of Management

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Message from the

Academic Directors

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Judy D. Olian

Dean and John E. Anderson Chair in ManagementUCLA Anderson School of ManagementUniversity of California, Los Angeles, USA

Bernard Yeung

DeanNUS Business SchoolNational University of Singapore

In today’s competitive business environment, leaders must possess outstanding managementskills and an expanded view of global economies and cultures. If you’re thinking aboutenrolling in a top Executive MBA program, take a close look at the UCLA – NUS ExecutiveMBA program. We are confident you will find it a worthwhile investment of your considerabletalents and energy.

The UCLA – NUS EMBA Program capitalizes on the strengths of two Pacific Rim businessepicenters, Los Angeles, California, and Singapore. In this distinctive partnership, participantsenter two of the world's leading graduate management schools at world-renowned universities– the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the National University of Singapore(NUS). UCLA Anderson School of Management and NUS Business School provide a learningculture that is centered on a commitment to scholarship, teaching and learning, teamworkand collegiality, and development of a foundation for global leadership. These are the perfectconditions to blend analytics with practice, local with global, corporate with entrepreneurial,and profit with not-for-profit.

As a participant in this program, you will advance your analytical and business skills, broadenyour knowledge of global cultures and markets, connect to a diverse group of businesspartners and organizational leaders, and emerge more self aware and prepared for leadership,and more purposeful in your career and life goals.

Whether through case studies, lectures, immersion in four global cultures, group projects,or exposure to highly successful and internationally diverse peers, you will be sharing yourlearning experiences with an exceptional group of accomplished and motivated women andmen who excel in all that they do, and who strive to make a difference in the world. Yourpeer group, comprised of senior level executives from around the world, is a large part ofyour learning experience.

We encourage you to learn more about the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program, a veryspecial opportunity to move in a new direction, hone your critical thinking skills, informyour view of the world, experience multiple countries and cultures, and grow personally inthe process.

Four countries. Two world-class universities. Two degrees. One extraordinary experience.

“Leading Management Thinking,

Preparing Global Leaders”

Message from the Deans

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Established in 1935, UCLA Anderson School of Management provides management education

to more than 1,300 students enrolled in full-time, part-time and executive MBA and doctoral

programs. UCLA Anderson and many of its academic programs and departments are

perennially ranked among the best in the world. Award-winning faculty renowned for their

research and teaching, rigorous academic programs, successful alumni and world-class

facilities combine to provide an extraordinary and practical learning environment.

Located in the heart of Southern California’s vibrant economy, UCLA Anderson is at the

leading edge of business activity in the world today as measured by such indicators as new

business starts, venture capital availability, technological innovation and new product

introduction. All are local influences that impact the day-to-day academic and practical

experiences of UCLA Anderson’s faculty and students.

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UCLA Anderson faculty has been

ranked #1 in Intellectual Capital in

two consecutive biennial surveys

conducted by .

UCLA Anderson has been ranked

the #1 program in the world in

Entrepreneurship for four of the last

six years by .BusinessWeek Financial Times

NUS Business School

For over 40 years, NUS Business School has delivered a rigorous, relevant and rewarding

business education to outstanding men and women from across the world and has produced

more than 20,000 graduates from its broad portfolio of academic undergraduate and

graduate programs. As part of the National University of Singapore, a top globally ranked

university, NUS Business School shares the University’s global reputation for academic

excellence in education, research and service.

NUS Business School has gained a world-class reputation for its distinguished international

faculty representing over 20 nationalities that hold doctorates from the best universities

in the world and publish regularly in leading journals. Over the last four decades, the School

has established strong industry links which provide invaluable inputs and support for its

continuing development. Its ties with premier universities in North America, Asia Pacific and

Europe have also enhanced the quality of its education and research.

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NUS has been ranked one of the top3 Universities in Asia and #33 globallyby in its annual ranking ofTop 200 Universities.

NUS has been ranked in the top 3 inAsia and Australasia by inits Top 100 Global Universities ranking.

NewsweekThe Times

Artist Impression of the New Mochtar Riady Building, NUS Business School. Expected Completion in 2009.

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One-Of-A-Kind Format

Senior executives have commitments across geographies and rarely stay in the same city

for long, making it almost impossible to commit to an MBA program that requires an anchor

to be cast in any particular city.

Our unique one-of-a-kind program structure comprising 6 intensive two-week segments held

every 3 months over a 15-month period allows participants to attend from all over the globe.

Concentrated class schedules minimize travel and interruptions, allow participants to maintain

corporate responsibilities and accommodate the demanding travel schedules of busy

executives who might be located in any geographic region and cannot attend locally-based

programs, without impacting job relocations or position transfers.

The convenient block format allows dedicated focus on both academic work and peer-to-

peer learning. Participants can fly in for the segments from anywhere in the world, commit

full-time for two weeks and return to their work full-time before the next segment with

richer perspectives and immediately apply what they have learned.

Classes are conducted in residence at NUS in Singapore and UCLA in Los Angeles, and in

Shanghai (China) and Bangalore (India).

Each segment consists of three course modules.

Small class size facilitates interaction and peer-to-peer learning.

Get started. Don’t let the present impinge your future!

One-of-a-kind format

comprises 6 two-week segments

over 15 months – segments are

held in 4 different locations:

2x Singapore, 2x Los Angeles,

1x Shanghai and 1x Bangalore

– designed to accommodate

the demanding schedules of

busy executives.

“The one-of-a-kind format of theUCLA — NUS EMBA gives me theflexibility to balance my work andpursue my MBA at the same time.”

James Tan (Singapore)

Global Head, Bancassurance, Standard Chartered BankUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2007

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15 monthsProgram timeline

May (1st year)2 weeksSingapore

August (1st year)2 weeksLos Angeles

November (1st year)2 weeksShanghai

Feb-March (2nd year)2 weeksBangalore

May (2nd year)2 weeksSingapore

August (2nd year)2 weeksLos Angeles

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Global Learning

A relevant MBA education must blend faculty, global participants and global locations to

offer a truly holistic global education.

International residencies are an important ingredient in a global MBA program as they add

to the value and richness of the classroom component by providing various lenses – cultural,

social, economic and experiential – through which to view various economies and systems.

Spanning four business epicenters of Singapore, Los Angeles (USA), Shanghai (China)

and Bangalore (India), participants spend two weeks per segment and gain first-hand

knowledge of these powerhouse economies and insight into four different approaches

to conducting business.

Company visits, roundtable and panel discussions, distinguished guest speakers and a

two-part international Management Practicum help participants to closely examine leading

businesses and organizations that are redefining economies and business communities in

these vibrant global markets.

Unique global learning

environment with 50% of

our participants flying in for

segments from other continents

(not just countries!), the class

is uniquely diverse not only by

nationality, culture, industry

and functional background,

but importantly, participants

are currently both working

and living in very different parts

of the globe.

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UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School esteemed faculty embody a wide range of

institutional and cultural expertise. We invite you to benefit as our finest academics distill

valuable lessons from their world-class research and international consulting assignments

and share with you the strategic initiatives of the very best corporations around the world.

Akin to our faculty, UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program participants also represent very

diverse cultures, countries, industry and functional backgrounds. Participants currently live

and work in very different parts of the world, bringing their rich backgrounds and distinctive

business environments together with their unique set of skills, knowledge and perspectives

into the classroom.

With such diversity, the program provides an unsurpassed forum for peer-to-peer learning,

sharing of experiences and profoundly in-depth discussion of the most pressing business

issues – some of the finest global management talent within one classroom.

Go global. Start here. Start now!

“The UCLA – NUS program is

designed in a way that allows

for immersive learning in

different environments - that

each contribute to a deeper and

intuitive understanding of

business in a global world.”

Ravit Lichtenberg (USA)Business Strategy and CustomerExperience Design Practice ManagerCorporate Marketing, Hewlett PackardUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2008

“The program is unique with itsin-depth focus on both Asianand North American business.The case studies, readings andassignments, though intensive,helped me solve pressingbusiness issues immediately.”

Marc Andreas Haugen (USA)

Vice President, Business Operations, Lam ResearchUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2007

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Two MBA Degrees

Participants are awarded two globally recognized MBA degrees – one from UCLA and one

from NUS – the same MBA degrees as each school’s highly-ranked full-time MBA programs.

Over the 15 months of the program, participants work equal hours with UCLA Anderson

and NUS Business School faculties and complete the Master’s degree requirements at each

school to qualify for the two degrees.

Powerful credentials respected across the world, these two degrees are testaments that

participants have worked with some of the finest management academicians on both sides

of the Pacific to acquire outstanding management and leadership skills and deep insight

into the ongoing transformation of our global economy.

Also with these MBA degrees comes membership to the very extensive and powerful UCLA

and NUS global alumni networks. These close-knit communities of thought leaders guide

businesses and governments around the Pacific Rim and across the world. Membership

provides participants an unsurpassed opportunity to connect with senior executives across

North America and Asia as well as Europe, the Middle East and South America who span

many diverse cultures, nationalities, and industry and functional backgrounds.

Start now. Embark upon a truly enriching and rewarding journey!

Earn two world-class MBAs

in 15 months from two of the

world’s top, globally-recognized

universities: University of

California, Los Angeles and

the National University of

Singapore.

Abenson

Accenture Solutions

AIG SunAmerica Life Companies

Alcatel Singapore Pte Ltd

Avago Technologies

AXA-Minmetals Assurance Co. Ltd

Bank Of America

Barclays Capital

BHP Billiton Asia Pte Ltd

Cable & Wireless

CapGemini LLC

Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Dell Global B.V.

Deloitte Tax Solution

DHL Global Forwarding

Experian

Flextronics Inc.

Gemplus Technologies Asia Pte Ltd

Golin/Haris International

Google Inc.

Hachette Filipacchi Media USA, Inc.– Road and Track Magazine

Herman Miller Japan Ltd

Hewlett-Packard Company

HSBC Malaysia

ING Bank

Intel Corporation (Asia Pacific)

International SOS Pte Ltd

Janus Capital Group

Johnson & Johnson (Vision Care Division)

Kelly Services (S) Pte Ltd

Kim Eng Research Pte Ltd

Lufthansa Cargo AG

Malaysia Government

Microsoft

National Starch and Chemical Company

National University Hospital

Nike Japan Corporation

Oracle Corporation

PepsiCo International

PSA Corporation

Rajah & Tann, Advocates & Solicitors

Royal Bank of Scotland

Royal Dutch Shell Group

SGS Phils Inc. & SGS Gulf Ltd

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (SEB)

Sprint International

ST Telecommunications (Beijing) Co. Ltd

Standard Chartered Bank

The Boeing Company

The Walt Disney Company Japan

Toyota Motor Sales, USA

Unilever Asia Pte Ltd

Western Digital (SEA) Pte Ltd

A sample list of organizations represented in the program

Class Profile

Exceptional and well-rounded peers

The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program attracts highly accomplished individuals who

share a record of successful work performance, managerial experience and leadership ability.

Together, participants create a learning environment that is second to none.

Our program participants hold management positions in a variety of businesses and industries.

UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School appreciate the support of these organizations

which include a plethora of multinational and national companies, small and medium-sized

enterprises, government-linked companies as well as other not-for-profit organizations,

self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs.

The class profile is significantly more senior, with more extensive business experience than

traditional full-time MBA programs. Learning from other senior peers is a core part of the

value proposition of this global Executive MBA program.

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“The UCLA “The UCLA —— NUS program helped NUS program helpedenergize and propel my career... itenergize and propel my career... italso made me a more well-roundedalso made me a more well-roundedbusiness leader, with its emphasis onbusiness leader, with its emphasis ongeneral management and leadership.”general management and leadership.”

Ken Sansom (Shanghai)Ken Sansom (Shanghai)

PrPresident, Asia Pacific and Member ofesident, Asia Pacific and Member ofGlobal Executive Operating BoarGlobal Executive Operating Board, Experiand, ExperianUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2006UCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2006

“The UCLA — NUS program helpedenergize and propel my career... italso made me a more well-roundedbusiness leader, with its emphasis ongeneral management and leadership.”

Ken Sansom (Shanghai)

President, Asia Pacific and Member ofGlobal Executive Operating Board, ExperianUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2006

Average Age: 38Average Work Experience: 14.5 years

Participant Profile

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Age distribution

< 35 years 34%

35-40 years 41%

41-45 years 15%

Above 45 years 10%

Professional designation

Senior Manager 35%

Director 26%

CEO/President 15%

Head of Department 15%

Vice President 9%

Types of organizations

Multinational Company 61%

National Company 11%

Self-Employed 10%

Government-Linked Company 9%

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) 5%

Not-For-Profit 4%

Nationalities represented

Brazil

China

Canada

Egypt

France

Germany

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Iran

Italy

Israel

Japan

Jordan

Korea

Malaysia

New Zealand

Netherlands

Pakistan

Philippines

Russia

Singapore

Switzerland

Sweden

Taiwan

United Kingdom

United States

Venezuela

Vietnam

Global Classroom

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Canada1%

Asia*59%

Oceania3%

Americas32%

Europe4%

Middle East1%

Country of residence

Canada2%

Asia*42%

Oceania1%

Americas39%

Europe12%

Middle East4%

* Includes Singapore 18%

* Includes Singapore 33%

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“It is an enriching experience to teachthe UCLA — NUS EMBA students.Their diverse backgrounds and uniqueperspectives provide a rich contextfor illustrating class content andsharpening business insights.”

Professor Carla Hayn

Professor of AccountingUCLA Anderson School of Management

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The mainstay of UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School’s high-quality programs is the

esteemed, distinguished and international faculty. UCLA Anderson faculty has been ranked

#1 in Intellectual Capital in two consecutive biennial surveys conducted by .

NUS is consistently ranked among the top three universities in Asia.

The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA faculty comprises leading scholars from UCLA and NUS

representing every area of business and management. They have been specifically selected

from both Schools’ full-time MBA programs for their expertise and appreciation of the working

executive, and bring to the classroom both academic expertise and real-world experience.

Each year, these faculty members publish papers in leading scholarly journals, receive

recognition for research excellence, provide leadership in and beyond UCLA and NUS, and

serve as consultants to business and governments worldwide, as well as being inspirational

teachers and mentors.

Our faculty works as a team and their familiarity with the work and teaching of colleagues

ensures that the curriculum is well integrated across course modules.

“Outstanding teaching was often

complemented with prominent

guest speakers, panel discussions

and site visits to further enhance

classroom learning.”

Thomas M. Wicki (Singapore)Regional Director Asia-Pacific and Counsellorto the Embassy of SwitzerlandUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2006

Associate Professor Daniel McAllister

Management and OrganizationNational University of Singapore Business School

Professor John W. Mamer

Decisions, Operations and Technology ManagementUCLA Anderson School of Management

BusinessWeek

World-Class Faculty

Curriculum

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The curriculum is specifically designed for senior working professionals with a record of

achievement and demonstrated leadership ability who would like to gain an extensive,

well-balanced general management education with a primary focus on Asia and North

America that provides the breadth and depth of knowledge, tools and skill sets necessary

to lead organizations.

UCLA – NUS Executive MBA participants and their respective organizations benefit immediately

from access to emerging trends, proven business strategies and the most recent and cutting

edge management practices. The diverse perspectives gained through studying and interacting

with professionals from a variety of functional areas, industry segments and cultural

backgrounds broadens and enriches the overall educational and learning experience.

The program curriculum has been carefully and specifically designed to ensure that

participants develop:

• An integrated, cross-functional knowledge of business

• Global and cross-cultural perspectives

• Enhanced interpersonal, leadership, communication and teamwork skills

• A deeper appreciation for the role of information and communication technologies in

modern business contexts

• Analytical problem-solving skills and techniques directly relevant to the most critical

global business and organizational issues.

The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA general management curriculum consists of 16 course

modules* and a two-part Management Practicum conducted over the 6 two-week residential

segments.

Asian Business Environment

Competitive Strategy & Business Policy

Contemporary Issues in Business (ServicesMarketing & Customer Asset Management)

Corporate Entrepreneurship

Corporate Finance

Corporate Governance, Business Law & Ethics

Data Analysis & Management Decisions

Economic Analysis for Managers

Financial Accounting

International Management Strategies

Leadership & Management Skills

Logistics and Operations Management

Management Practicum (double module)

Management of Technology & Innovation

Marketing Strategy & Policy

Negotiations Behavior

Strategic Leadership & Strategy Implementation

*The modules outlined are subject to periodic curriculum review by UCLA and NUS and are subject to change.

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No Compromises

Expect academic rigor and intensity in the program – we want it to be that way. Especially

because the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program leads to the same highly-ranked MBA

degrees awarded in our full-time MBA programs.

Classes are taught by the same world-class faculty from UCLA Anderson and NUS Business

School who teach in the schools’ other MBA programs and who apply the same rigorous

learning standards. However, the content has been adjusted to include more global issues

and strategies to serve a participant profile that has far more global management experience

and leadership potential.

Bounce your immediate business problems off these finest of management academics –

benefit from their insight, foresight and wisdom.

For our incoming class, we stress relevant managerial experience as one of the prerequisites

for admission. Participants bring with them strong business acumen and a wealth of experience.

Immerse yourself. Prepare to be transformed.

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The Management Practicum, a double-credit course spanning two quarters, is an extensive

consulting project designed to allow UCLA – NUS EMBA participants an opportunity to

“test-drive” their management skills, and apply the frameworks and tools acquired in the

program to real-life business dilemmas.

The projects challenge participants to analyze and resolve complex business issues often

growing out of a corporate context. Such an integrative and extensive consulting project

allows participants to work with a broad range of organizations to define and solve strategic

problems, explore business opportunities, enhance organizational competitiveness, and

improve organizational and managerial effectiveness.

Each team works on a specific problem or topic that is related to the strategic direction of

the firm and is cross-functional in nature, in that it requires each team to research and

analyze issues from the perspective of more than one business function. The Management

Practicum also focuses on strategic issues that are international or multinational in scope

and that bridge key Pacific Rim countries.

UCLA – NUS EMBA participants and company representatives agree jointly on a scope of

work that will result in a complete, in-depth, strategic business plan at the behest of an

organization’s management. The business plans generally incorporate financial, marketing,

operational and strategic recommendations based on extensive primary and secondary

research that the teams conduct. The plans can involve:

• Launching a new product or service in an existing market

• Launching an existing product or service into a new geographical market

• Offering an existing product or service to a new market segment

• Developing a new product or service for a specific market segment

• Leveraging existing intellectual property into new products and/or services and

new markets

• Providing in-depth analysis of an organization’s restructuring, reorganization or

acquisition plans.

Applied Learning — Management Practicum

“Seeing the future take shape in front ofmy eyes and the opportunity to talk toCEOs of multinational companies in Chinaand India was of incomparable value. Itbrings you to the real business world,which is beyond the theoreticaldiscussions in any classroom setting.”

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Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury (Philippines)

CEO, SGS Gulf LimitedUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2007

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Instead of simply studying one single economy, the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program

provides an experiential component that adds value to the learning context and which

cannot be duplicated in locally-based programs. This is accomplished using a variety of

means, including visiting regional companies, hosting local speakers, discussions with

company representatives to supplement case discussions, and simply by experiencing the

different regions outside of classroom time.

Beyond The Classroom

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Leadership Development

UCLA – NUS Executive MBA participants have access to a portfolio of leadership development

activities that are designed to develop and nurture effective and successful global leaders.

Leadership skills are developed at the individual, team and organizational levels throughout

the 15-month program. In addition to the core leadership courses, extensive instructional

and conceptual content to hone leadership skills is also provided throughout the curriculum.

Career Management Resources

Whether participants seek to ascend to the next level within their existing organization or

embark upon a career change, UCLA Anderson and NUS Business School provide dedicated

and customized career management resources to UCLA – NUS EMBA participants. These

services are specifically aimed at upper mid- and senior-level career professionals and directly

address the skills needed to enable UCLA – NUS EMBA participants to develop lifelong

career management skills and take control of their career trajectory.

A sample of the available resources include:

• Individual executive career coaching

• Career workshops

• Web-based career management resources

• Alumni career resources.

“Participants don’t just talk

about emerging markets, they

live and breathe the air during

classes in Shanghai, China and

Bangalore, India, and through

numerous prominent guest

speakers and site visits,

participants get first-hand

experiences of these global

markets.”

Patrick Hong (USA)Director, Digital Strategy and DevelopmentSenior Technical EditorRoad & Track Magazine, Hachette FilipacchiMedia U.S., IncUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2007

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Along with two MBA degrees comes membership to two very exclusive clubs – the extensive,

powerful, global alumni networks of both business schools and universities. These close-

knit communities of thought leaders guide governments and businesses around the Pacific

Rim and across the world. These new friends will contribute as much to your growth as you

will to theirs.

Through membership in regional alumni chapters, graduates can expand personal and

professional networking possibilities, attend social gatherings, learn from visiting faculty

and connect with local communities and business leaders.

All UCLA – NUS EMBA alumni have access to the alumni database that creates connections

for both undertaking class research and managing career resiliency. Alumni actively participate

in academic seminars, distinguished speaker events and host future Management Practicum

projects at their respective organizations as well as make significant contributions to UCLA

Anderson and NUS Business School through participation in various advisory and program

committees. We strongly encourage alumni to stay connected to both UCLA Anderson and

NUS Business School.

Global Alumni Community

“The UCLA – NUS EMBA

program allowed me to

personally tap into the vast

pool of experts and alumni

networks that two of the world’s

leading universities and graduate

schools of management can

jointly provide.”

Thomas M. Wicki (Singapore)Regional Director Asia-Pacific andCounsellor to the Embassy of SwitzerlandUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2006

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UCLA Anderson School of Management

As a graduate of the UCLA – NUS Executive MBA program, you become a member of one

of the world’s largest and most renowned alumni networks with members in all 50 United

States and more than 100 countries. The worldwide Anderson community includes more

than 35,000 corporate executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, film producers, high-tech

innovators, financiers and other professionals who are leading and transforming organizations

around the globe.

NUS Business School

NUS Business School is in a unique position to leverage on the breadth and depth of the

University, including accessing a vast and highly diverse student body of over 33,000 students

on campus and a global network of over 177,000 alumni.

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Each prospective candidate is expected to satisfy the admission requirements of both UCLA

Anderson School of Management and NUS Business School.

Requirements for admission include:

• A minimum of ten years’ full-time work experience after receiving a bachelor’s degree

and a current position with high-level managerial responsibility.

• A bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a scholastic

average of B or above in the last two years of undergraduate coursework and any post-

baccalaureate study. Please note that applicants are expected to hold a degree representing

completion of at least four years of study with above-average scholarship from a university

or university-level institution.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language

Testing System (IELTS) will be required if the applicant’s first language is not English.

Applicants who hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from a university located in a country

in which English is both the spoken language and the medium of instruction, or who

have completed at least two years of full-time study at such an institution, are exempt

from this requirement.

• The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is not required for admission, however

it is highly recommended for those candidates whose prior academic work does not

show distinction or clear evidence of strong quantitative and logical reasoning skills.

• Corporate sponsorship is encouraged.

Please visit our web site for more information on academic records, test requirements and

the current tuition fee and installment plan.

Applying to theUCLA –– NUS EMBA Program

Admission Requirements

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We have a continuous admission process. Applications are reviewed in the order in which

they are received and admission offers are made on a continuous basis.

We strongly recommend that you start the process as early as possible. We request that

certain documents, i.e. official university transcripts, letters of recommendation and standardized

test reports (where applicable) be sent directly by third parties. Please plan accordingly and

allow sufficient time for these documents to be sent and received.

Please visit our web site at www.ucla.nus.edu for application guidelines, submission

deadlines and to complete the on-line application.

Application Process

How to Apply

Next steps

1. Learn More Online

Visit the UCLA – NUS EMBA programweb site at www.ucla.nus.edu

4. Visit Campus

We encourage you to observe a class and meet current participants, faculty and staff. Contact the UCLA – NUS EMBA program office to schedule a visit.

2. Attend An Information Session

Meet our academic directors, alumni and current participants around the world.Register now at www.ucla.nus.edu

5. Apply

Don’t delay, begin your application today!

3. Talk With Current Participants

Ask questions and learn first-hand about their experiences.

Visit www.ucla.nus.edu for answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions.

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The UCLA – NUS Executive MBA (EMBA) program allows senior executives from anywhere in the world to participate in an unparalleled globallearning experience without interrupting their careers.

• One-of-a-kind format comprises 6 two-week segments over 15 months – segments are held in 4 different locations: 2x Singapore,2x Los Angeles, 1x Shanghai and 1x Bangalore – designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of busy executives.

• Unique global learning environment with 50% of our participants flying in for segments from other continents (not just countries!),the class is uniquely diverse not only by nationality, culture, industry and functional background, but importantly, participants are currently bothworking and living in very different parts of the globe.

• Earn two world-class MBAs in 15 months from two of the world’s top, globally-recognized universities: University of California, Los Angelesand the National University of Singapore.

Capitalize on the immense resources of two Pacific Rim powerhouse business schools in meeting the future needs of organizational managementand embark upon a challenging and intellectually stimulating voyage. Together our two leading business schools produce a remarkable synergy.

This busy DIRECTOR travels extensivelyyet is able to achieve 2 world-classMBAs within 15 months.

Bharath Chinamanthur (India)

Director, Amazon IndiaUCLA – NUS EMBA Class of 2007

UCLA – NUS EMBA Program Office