S3 Asia MBA - Anyone Game?

[i_or_no_i]

hey puys,.... whts tis all abt... nvr hrd of it.. but seems interesting..
saw th website... but thr isn't sufficient info.. is th appln process ovr.. wens th deadline(thnkin of applyn nxt yr).. n how to apply... went to nus site but cant fnd nethin related to s3....

[sungodsg]

Hello everyone,

I'm also on the waitlist for the NUS MBA Programme and the school has asked me to consider the S3 MBA since I have expressed a strong interest in doing business in Asia. I have about 4 years of experience in process engineering and product development in MNCs. I think that S3 MBA will be a great stepping stone for aspirants wanting to have a strong focus in Asia.. I am going to reply positively to the school.

Does anyone know the cost of accomodation and living in Shanghai and Seoul?? I am trying to do a cost benefit analysis..

[abhi1982]

Well, after discussion with a lot of people - and equal number of thought processes....I have taken up the offer...!!

[abhi1982]

Originally Posted by i_or_no_i

hey puys,.... whts tis all abt... nvr hrd of it.. but seems interesting..
saw th website... but thr isn't sufficient info.. is th appln process ovr.. wens th deadline(thnkin of applyn nxt yr).. n how to apply... went to nus site but cant fnd nethin related to s3....

Well, this is going to be the first batch...I guess you've already missed the last date to apply....more info can be found under the Dual Degrees on the NUS site or through www.s3-asiamba.com.

Since this program is really new, they haven't posted too much of info on the site though...

[ashwincu]

Abhi, others,
anyone received the admissions package yet? I'm keen to know what it contains...esp the accomodation details and costs.

[ashwincu]

ok folks - I got the offer too and am taking it up.

Looking forward to see the others soon ...we should start sharing contact details to catch up before we go ahead to Shanghai

[tushar1983]

Hi friends,

I got a mail from nus yesterday givin me the s3 mba option or to remain waitlisted for nus mba. I just want your inputs before i take this decision. Can you tell me by what you have known, are the key advantages of taking up this program or may be you can levave me a private message mentioning ur contact details and i can then discuss it with u over the phone.

Thanks

Tushar

[ashwincu]

Tushar
It's a tough call. I have received an offer for the S3 MBA and am taking it for the following reasons (purely my own):
1) Asia, by all accounts, is a booming destination for international business. Direct exposure to various regions would help a lot
2) Social and cultural interaction with fellow students from the different universities helps not only in broadening our understanding, but also develops a strong networking community - which is one of the main reasons I want to do an MBA
3) I want to base myself eventually out of the APAC or South Asian regions, and therefore this MBA is very relevant to my future career prospects.
4) The institutes in the S3 MBA are renowned, at least within their particular countries for being among the best. NUS, as you know, is ranked in the Asia top 3 BSchools.

The concerns :
1) it's the first type, and we'll be the inaugural batch, so no one really knows what to expect.
2) would industry and business give the S3 MBA the same value as they would to a fulltime NUS MBA? (Some of my friends have said yes, they would).....
3) what kind of support from the universities can we expect in terms of career opportunities? For all that the univs say...only we'll get to know the ground reality

However, I have decided it's worth taking the risk....so might as well leave the frying pan and plunge into the fire.

[tushar1983]

Originally Posted by ashwincu

Tushar
It's a tough call. I have received an offer for the S3 MBA and am taking it for the following reasons (purely my own):
1) Asia, by all accounts, is a booming destination for international business. Direct exposure to various regions would help a lot
2) Social and cultural interaction with fellow students from the different universities helps not only in broadening our understanding, but also develops a strong networking community - which is one of the main reasons I want to do an MBA
3) I want to base myself eventually out of the APAC or South Asian regions, and therefore this MBA is very relevant to my future career prospects.
4) The institutes in the S3 MBA are renowned, at least within their particular countries for being among the best. NUS, as you know, is ranked in the Asia top 3 BSchools.

The concerns :
1) it's the first type, and we'll be the inaugural batch, so no one really knows what to expect.
2) would industry and business give the S3 MBA the same value as they would to a fulltime NUS MBA? (Some of my friends have said yes, they would).....
3) what kind of support from the universities can we expect in terms of career opportunities? For all that the univs say...only we'll get to know the ground reality

However, I have decided it's worth taking the risk....so might as well leave the frying pan and plunge into the fire.

Hi Ashwin,

Thanks a lot for providin ur inputs ...Its a very tricky situation to be in ...lets see I am discussin it out with my seniors and peers..will disturb u again if I plan to take the S3 option.

Tushar

[avitalks]

Hi All,

I too have been offered the S3 Asia MBA program. This after i switched my application from the regular program to S3, as i was very much attracted by the program structure.

My profile:

BAckground - Engg(Comp. Sci)
Exp. - 3 yrs in the IT services industry.

It would be gr8 if others could share their contact details.

P.S. Am new to pagal guy as well. So not sure wat a "pm" means. Can any1 shed some light on this??

Thanks,
Avinash