6 ProfNitin Presentation Orientation

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WELCOME

NUS Business School

MBA Orientation 2007

Profess Nitin Pangarkar

Academic Director, MBA


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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


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Agenda

1. Calendar

2. Curriculum

3. Academic performance requirements

4. Specializations

5. Ground rulesin class behavior andacademic integrity/ honesty

6. Exchange programs

7. Questions??


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Calendar

The calendar consists of two regular semestersand 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 113thAugust to 8thDecember, 2007

Semester 214thJan-11thMay 2, 2008

Special term I12thMay- 21stJune, 2008

Special term II23rdJune-2ndAugust, 2008

Every semester or term has its ownadd/drop/withdrawal dates (refer to the studenthandbook)


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Curriculum (1)

You need to complete the equivalent of 17 fullmodules(total of 68 Modular Credits (MCs)) tocomplete the degree

Most modules are either 2 MCs or 4 MCs each

To provide you great flexibility, the curriculumconsists of 32 MCs of core modules and 36 MCsworth of electives

You can determine your own pace at which you

advance through the program 12 months, 16 months or longer

Maximum period of candidature4 years (FT) and 6 years(PT)


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Curriculum (2)

Full Time only

You will complete 24 MCs of core modules by the end ofsemester 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 (BMA5008), Marketing Management (BMA 5009) and ManagerialEconomics (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 firstsemester

Stronger bonds/ friendships

Better class dynamics based on understanding


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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.


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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?


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12 months

schedule

Full Time only

24

28

16

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Sem 1 Sem 2 Special Terms

MCs completed


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Academic

performance

Throughout the program, you must maintainminimum academic performance CumulativeAverage 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 willresult 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)


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Specializations

You can pursue any one of the followingspecializations

Finance

Marketing

Strategy and Organization

Specializations will not be recorded on the degreescroll but will be recorded on the transcript

Specialisations are optional

To complete a specialization, you need tocomplete 24 MCs in the subject area (includingcore modules) with a minimum GPA of 3.5inthose modules

Failure to attain the CAPno specialization recorded


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Cross faculty

modules

You may choose graduate electives

offered by other faculties/Schools in NUS

Actual enrolment will depend on the spacesavailable & satisfaction of pre-requisites

Maximum outside BIZ is 8 MCs

Provided that these electives are relevant,

you will receive credit towards your degreerequirements


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Class etiquette

NUS MBA admits only mature students with aclear thinking that this maturity will be reflectedin the learning environment

Remember, you are managers In terms of classroom behavior:

1. Be punctual

2. Turn off your handphones

3. Dont bring any food; drinks are ok

4. Dont surf the web/ chat on the web while discussions aregoing on

5. Behave professionallyas a guide, as you would in yourjob

6. But do focus on your learning


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Exams

We are very serious about tests and examinations

In the recent past, there have been some instances ofcheatingstrengthened our resolve to avoid theseinstances in the future

Make sure that you observe all the rules specified by theinvigilator (examination administrator) in terms ofmaterials that can be brought in, usage ofcommunication equipment (handphones/ PDAs) andcross-talk

Details are in the Student Handbook. Report any behavior that breaches rulespeer policing is one of the

best means to ensure that the rules are followed

The minimumpunishment for cheating is a 0 grade in theparticular assessment; the maximum is expulsion from

the program


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Academic

honesty

Academic integrity is becoming a key concernwith the emergence of internet

Lots of information available on the webtemptations

Note the stiff penalties at NUS for plagiarismclaiming somebody elses work as your own(aka cut and paste)

All students must complete an online modulethat clearly defines the rules about Academic

Integrity www.emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/

Please treat the honor code you will sign withthe utmost seriousness
http://www.emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/http://www.emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/


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Exchange

programs

We have a large portfolio of exchange partners aroundthe 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 NUSBusiness Schoolonus on you to enhance thereputation (academically as well as otherwise)


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Other Options

An MBA is more than classes, so explore alloptions on campus

Within the school, overseas visits, local and

overseas case competitions, industry visits andtalks, and seminars are among many options

Many opportunities to meet and work withalumni & industry leaders. Note the

Management practicum. (More details later)

Take on a leadership role in the MBA Club

Many options in Singapore (beyond clubbing!)


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Other Issues

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

opportunity to all students, on a merit basis. This mayconstrain us from responding to all individualcircumstances

Understand the environment & institutions inSingapore

We will try to help, but please work with us

As a first guide, refer to the Student Handbook,and to mba.nus.edu


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Marketing

specialization

courses

Marketing

Four MC modules Two MC modules

BMA5501 Competitive Marketing Strategy BMA5514 SelectedTopics in Marketing

BMA5502 Consumer Behavior

BMA5503 Promotional Management

BMA5505 Services Marketing

BMA5506 Product and Brand Management

BMA5515 Marketing Research

BMA5523 Customer RelationshipManagement

BMA5511 Channels and Pricing Strategies

BMA550 Database Marketing andConsumer Analytics

BMA5526 Seminars in Marketing


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Finance

specialization

courses

Four MC modules Two MC modules

BMA5301 International FinancialManagement

BMA5307 Options andFutures

BMA5302 Investment Analysis andManagement*

BMA5310 CorporateGovernance

BMA5303 Financial Statement Analysis BMA5313 Private Equity

BMA5308 Fixed Income Securities BMA5313A Bank RiskManagement

BMA5309 Fund Management BMA5314 SelectedTopics in Finance

BMA5312 Advanced Corporate Finance

BMA5317 Managerial Accounting

BMA5315 Seminars in Finance

Strategy and


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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 Policy

BMA5108 Technopreneurship

BMA5251 Management of TechnologicalInnovation

Seminars in Business Policy

Offered by Management & Organizations Department:

BMA5405 Managing Change BMA5406 Negotiations

BMA5407 Managing Human Capital inOrganizations

BMA5015 ManagerialCommunications

BMA5409 Seminars in Management &Organization

BMA5410 Selected Topics inManagement & Organization


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Grades and

corresponding

average points

Grade Points earned

A/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

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