AIM15 Says

Refer to FAQ's- it has answer to many of your questions.

Thats wat i was wondering as to how i missed something like this in this FAQs..thanks AIM15

Refer to FAQ's- it has answer to many of your questions.

AIM15 Says

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

ankit.1123 Says

guys how exactly are the referees being informed about their nomination for the same. I had put in the details of my referees, however, none of them have received an email regarding the same.

AIM15 Says

I am suggesting you to complete all the details (for recommenders) and move forward. You can come back and change these details later (before you submit). Can you try doing that?

guys how exactly are the referees being informed about their nomination for the same. I had put in the details of my referees, however, none of them have received an email regarding the same.

I am suggesting you to complete all the details (for recommenders) and move forward. You can come back and change these details later (before you submit). Can you try doing that?

agreed , but the portal is not allowing to move on to the fifth page , if i am not putting details of my refree on the fourth page, and i see essays and other thin gs to be on 5th and subsequent pages.

you try and see it for yourself..

AIM15 Says

I believe you can fill the details which you know now. You can always come back and change (until you submit).

agreed , but the portal is not allowing to move on to the fifth page , if i am not putting details of my refree on the fourth page, and i see essays and other thin gs to be on 5th and subsequent pages.

you try and see it for yourself..

I believe you can fill the details which you know now. You can always come back and change (until you submit).

Hi friends

i am am a production engineer with 4 years of automobile application,i started my application for NTU FT mba today, i am facing following problem if anybody could help plz.

i could complete till 3rd page my application, but on fourth page they have asked for work experience and referee details etc. ..since i want time to think about it , i wanted to complete other details first, but the application portal is not allowing to go directly to subsequent pages.

can anyone post here essays topics etc.

Hi friends

i am am a production engineer with 4 years of automobile application,i started my application for NTU FT mba today, i am facing following problem if anybody could help plz.

i could complete till 3rd page my application, but on fourth page they have asked for work experience and referee details etc. ..since i want time to think about it , i wanted to complete other details first, but the application portal is not allowing to go directly to subsequent pages.

can anyone post here essays topics etc.

Guys the adcom has suddenly stopped replying to emails....is anyone else also facing the same issue?

Its competitive for Indians but averages are sometimes misleading. It does not mean that we don't accept Indians at anything less than 700. The overall profile is hence looked at while evaluating each applicant.

Hi tejaswinia,

The brochure mentions a minimum GMAT score of at least 600. I had visited the Nanyang campus earlier this year and was told that the average GMAT score is 670 in general but 700 for Indians in particular.

Hope this helps.

Hi tejaswinia,

The brochure mentions a minimum GMAT score of at least 600. I had visited the Nanyang campus earlier this year and was told that the average GMAT score is 670 in general but 700 for Indians in particular.

Hope this helps.

What is minimum GMAT score required.

Hey vishksin,

You dont need to send a separate GMAT score to apply for NTU- Waseda MBA. Just send the score to Nanyang Business school.

I am afraid I would not be able to comment on specific essay questions of this year. Overall I suggest that you should take advantage of sections in essays/ application to highlight uniqueness in your profile. I cannot also give you inside details as to how much weightage is actually given to individual section of your profile. In our current batch we have 3 girls from India - good gmat and work experience. Hence it is competitive for everyone.

Hi AIM15,
-I am Indian IT female, and my score is 690, work ex = 2 yrs. I know that the GMAT is only one of the many parameters for admission, so could you please enlighten me as to what exactly they look for in the essays and in the resume.

-Is there any additional information that is critical for the Admissions Committee to know which has not been
covered elsewhere in this application? (500 word limit)
Wat do you think should be written for this qn. Should it be about achievements and accomplishments as far as extra curricular activities are concerned? Sports and dance are two areas where I have a few small yet significant achievements. Will they count for in an application? If not what else do u suggest I write about.

- How much weightage do you think they have for academic scores. School and Undergrad.

- How are the ratio of girls from India. I know admission for the IIM (Indian IT Male) is very competitive. Is it as difficult for the Indian IT Female or is it better. :P

Hi AIM15,
-I am Indian IT female, and my score is 690, work ex = 2 yrs. I know that the GMAT is only one of the many parameters for admission, so could you please enlighten me as to what exactly they look for in the essays and in the resume.

-Is there any additional information that is critical for the Admissions Committee to know which has not been
covered elsewhere in this application? (500 word limit)
Wat do you think should be written for this qn. Should it be about achievements and accomplishments as far as extra curricular activities are concerned? Sports and dance are two areas where I have a few small yet significant achievements. Will they count for in an application? If not what else do u suggest I write about.

- How much weightage do you think they have for academic scores. School and Undergrad.

- How are the ratio of girls from India. I know admission for the IIM (Indian IT Male) is very competitive. Is it as difficult for the Indian IT Female or is it better.

Ankit- The admissions are not on the rolling basis. But still ,the sooner you apply the better.

Hi,
I am aiming for admissions next year but have recently been told that the companies at campus and outside are employing majority locals after the government's new rules regarding local preference, is this true since it is my desire to work in a Singapore based company.

Guys here are the answers to the questions you have been asking. Please read carefully and avoid asking the same questions again -

1. What is the program cost for NANYANG-ST. GALLEN Double Masters or Double MBA
For Double Masters : it will be Nanyang MBA fees of S$55,000 + S$3,000 (approx) for the SIM Masters. This covers tuition fees only
For Double MBA : it will it will be Nanyang MBA fees of S$55,000 + CHF 60,000 (approx) for the St Gallen MBA. This covers tuition fees only

2. Is the admission criteria different for General MBA/Specialized MBA/Dual Degree MBA

The same criteria applies to all MBA programs at Nanyang.
However, for Double Masters and Double MBA, the partner school wil review and assess the applications as well.They need to agree to accept the student. The same applies to us when students from partner schools apply for admissions to The NANYANG MBA.


3. Would i need to apply for ST. Gallen along with my application to NTU.
Presenty ,the practice is to apply at either school, and to indicate applying for the Double MBA at the point of application. If you were admitted by Nanyang thereafter, you can apply to the SIM Masters during the 1st/2nd term. Nanyang will review and submit shortlisted candidates to St Gallen. St Gallen will then review/assess the applications. Your performance during the first term (academic) plays an important role in the selection

Same applies to Double MBA. Though there will be less competition for Double MBA seats.

BTW, St Gallen SIM participants are younger and less experienced than a typical MBA candidate.

4. Do I have an option to change from one program to another during my application process.
The change is in effect when you are offered a seat. It does not matter whether you changed from one program to another during the application stage-general, specialization or DOuble MBA- except Nanyang Waseda Double MBA which require a separate application form.

5. Can you please let me know if I can have a verbal communication with current students at Nanyang. - We don't encourage this right until at least the candidate gets the interview call? Yes, based on feedback from past students. We typically point them to forum,such as PG because of obvious reasons-they ask common questions which is best answered in a forum for the sake of many. We are aware Nanyang MBA students are pretty much busy!

6. For sending scores, via MBA.com- there is no option for Waseda double MBA. So which of the following option can be selected - NTU Full time program or NTU Part Time program?
Yes NTU Full Time - Nanyang Waseda is a full time NBS MBA program

7. Visa Rules- Does Singapore offers work permit to students after passing? How many months are we allowed to stay after the completion of the MBA to find the jobs?
The student passs issued is typically 2 years when you commence your studies or when you obtain your pass physically in Singapore.This means you have some 8 months after you complete your studies. However, ICA (immigration office) can change this as and when they want to. Take note!

AIM15 Says

Will get back to you on this shortly. As I am not part of the double MBA program, I am trying to get these details from the MBA office for you.

Hi Aim,

Can you throw some more insight on the following

1. Exchange program - usually for a semester- usually in last or second-last semester.

2. Summer program - short-term - usually one week to 1 month depending on the university and it is usually during the summer break.

3. Business Mission -again a short visit to a country where we arrange corporate visits- each year there is one location that is chosen- so this is kind of fixed while in BSM and Exchange, there are options you can choose from.

If there are no clashes, you can choose them all- but you cannot transfer more than 4 credits from any international university- so Exchange + Summer should be worth only 4 credits max.

There duration / can we apply to all..

Thanks,
Aditya

1. Exchange program - usually for a semester- usually in last or second-last semester.

2. Summer program - short-term - usually one week to 1 month depending on the university and it is usually during the summer break.

3. Business Mission -again a short visit to a country where we arrange corporate visits- each year there is one location that is chosen- so this is kind of fixed while in BSM and Exchange, there are options you can choose from.

If there are no clashes, you can choose them all- but you cannot transfer more than 4 credits from any international university- so Exchange + Summer should be worth only 4 credits max.

Hi Aim,

Can you throw some more insight on the following

1. Exchange program -

2. Summer program

3. Business Mission -

There duration / can we apply to all..

Thanks,
Aditya

Hi,

I am applying for the NTU-Waseda Double MBA program.
The GMAT score has to be sent to NTU.
Now there is no mention of NTU-Waseda Double MBA program in the list in mba.com. All I see is NTU Full time program or NTU Part Time program.
Please help me in this regard.
So how to send the GMAT score for NTU-Waseda Program?
I have mailed to college (NTU) twice but haven't received any reply yet.

Most people get accommodation on campus- which is big plus not only because it is close to the school, also because it is good and very cheap compared to options outside. This saves you a lot of money while you still stay at a good place. I opted for a single room (with attached bathroom) for which I am paying 380 SGD a month (i think its not being increased to 400). Its a single room so no sharing.....but there are even cheaper options available if you plan to take a room on twin sharing basis. We have separate accommodation that houses students doing their masters and Phd's. I believe at NTU, accommodation is something you won't have to worry about.

rahultheone Says

Thanks Vidit. Could you please also throw some light about on-campus accommodation?

Thanks Vidit. Could you please also throw some light about on-campus accommodation?

Hi Rahul,

I do not have the exact statistics but you are right- Admissions in a public university in Singapore is very competitive. Total intake is usually low and they usually try to get around 18-25 different nationalities.

Regarding GMAT- I would still say that GMAT is only one of the many factors which is looked at but usually it gets competitive for Indian IT Males and so the need to differentiate yourself in terms of score and otherwise is even more.

I hope that answers your questions.

Cheers,
Vidit

Hi AIM15,

Thanks for starting this thread.

It has often been said that admissions in Singapore public universities are very competitive and acceptance rate is very low. How selective is NBS and what is a favorable GMAT score for Indians (typically with >4 years of experience in IT/Software)?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Rahul

Hi AIM15,

Thanks for starting this thread.

It has often been said that admissions in Singapore public universities are very competitive and acceptance rate is very low. How selective is NBS and what is a favorable GMAT score for Indians (typically with >4 years of experience in IT/Software)?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Rahul

Hi,

Does Singapore offers work permit to students passing though it schools like Canada does ?

ESSAYS FOR NTU MBA APPLICATION

1. Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and how pursuing an MBA will help you achieve these. (500 word limit)
2. Answer any ONE of these two questions below. (500 word limit)
(a) Describe one of your most meaningful and rewarding leadership challenges. Reflect on the leadership attributes you aspire to develop through your Nanyang MBA experience, and why these are important to your future goals.
(b) Discuss how and why a global event that occurred in the past two years has influenced or impacted the way you think about leadership.
3. Describe a time when you failed at what you set out to do. What insights did you obtain from the experience? Did this experience create a paradigm shift in your definition of failure (400 word limit)?
4. Tell us about a time or incident where you had to propel yourself beyond expectations or established norms. Explain why you did it. (300 word limit)
5. Optional
Is there any additional information that is critical for the Admissions Committee to know which has not been covered elsewhere in this application? (500 word limit)

I am not a right person to do a personal profile evaluation considering these details are only small part of your overall profile. I have already talked about the placements in my previous posts. Please go through the brochure (i have already posted the link to it) and you would find the exact statistics there.

Its a top B-school in Singapore. You should look at fitment when you are searching for which schools you want to apply. Can you add value to the class and will the school add value to you? Even the world's number one b-school might not suit you if your answer is no to either of the above questions. This is all personal stuff and part of your own research.

Hi,

I am applying for the NTU-Waseda Double MBA program.
The GMAT score has to be sent to NTU.
Now there is no mention of NTU-Waseda Double MBA program in the list in mba.com. All I see is NTU Full time program or NTU Part Time program.
Please help me in this regard.
So how to send the GMAT score for NTU-Waseda Program?
I have mailed to college (NTU) twice but haven't received any reply yet.

AIM15 Says

Will get back to you on this shortly. As I am not part of the double MBA program, I am trying to get these details from the MBA office for you.

Thanks AIM15 can i connect with you some time.

Will get back to you on this shortly. As I am not part of the double MBA program, I am trying to get these details from the MBA office for you.

Thank you for starting this thread. Can you please help me with the following.

1. What is the program cost for NANYANG-ST. GALLEN Double Masters or Double MBA

2. Is the admission criteria different for General MBA/Specialized MBA/Dual Degree MBA

3. Would i need to apply for ST. Gallen along with my application to NTU.

4. Do I have an option to change from one program to another during my application process.

Can you please let me know if I can have a verbal communication with current students at Nanyang.

Thanks,
Aditya

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Thank you for starting this thread. Can you please help me with the following.

1. What is the program cost for NANYANG-ST. GALLEN Double Masters or Double MBA

2. Is the admission criteria different for General MBA/Specialized MBA/Dual Degree MBA

3. Would i need to apply for ST. Gallen along with my application to NTU.

4. Do I have an option to change from one program to another during my application process.

Can you please let me know if I can have a verbal communication with current students at Nanyang.

Thanks,
Aditya

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Hi Vishal

Please take note of the changes which will be implemented in Nanyang - Waseda program, from next year, which are yet to be featured in the official website

- Students will be attending last trimester @ Waseda university in Japan.
- Students can opt to extend your MBA by taking up an additional trimester @ NBS at the end of one year
- Students have more flexibility in terms of choosing your courses

For differences between the two courses find more info @
NANYANG-WASEDA Double MBA
Welcome to the Top MBA in Singapore - The NANYANG MBA

Please check the other posts in this thread for questions reg placements.
There is no fixed bar to measure, certainly the school looks for unique profiles, in terms of your experience and the kind of value you would bring along.

Please let me know if you have further questions....

ankit.1123 Says

Essays are out!!! we have to fill the entire form to get to them though....

ankit, can u post the essay topics here if u hv checked them already
thanks

I am not a right person to do a personal profile evaluation considering these details are only small part of your overall profile. I have already talked about the placements in my previous posts. Please go through the brochure (i have already posted the link to it) and you would find the exact statistics there.

Its a top B-school in Singapore. You should look at fitment when you are searching for which schools you want to apply. Can you add value to the class and will the school add value to you? Even the world's number one b-school might not suit you if your answer is no to either of the above questions. This is all personal stuff and part of your own research.

Thanks for your reply. Just a quick snapshot of my profile



Gmat:700
Work Ex: 2yrs - IT -Accenture- reporting and analysis
1.5 years-Business reasearch and analytics
(basically from analytics field)
Partime startup - 3ardents .com

Another set of question ;)
1. Would it be relatively easier for a person from business analytics to move to consulting?
2. Does Nanyang conduct campus placements? if yes what percentage of placements are from consulting companies recruit.
3. How would you compare Nanyang MBA to other singapore college mba, on Quality, Value,placements and ROI.

Please check the following link for an estimate on living expenses-
The Nanyang MBA - Fees & Expenses

Regarding your first question, it depends not only on your no. of years and quality of work experience but also how different the target industry is from your current industry.

Regarding your second question, Singapore is hub to large number of consulting companies. So there are consulting jobs definitely out here.

Thanks for your reply. Just a quick snapshot of my profile

Gmat:700
Work Ex: 2yrs - IT -Accenture- reporting and analysis
1.5 years-Business reasearch and analytics
(basically from analytics field)
Partime startup - 3ardents .com

Another set of question ;)
1. Would it be relatively easier for a person from business analytics to move to consulting?
2. Does Nanyang conduct campus placements? if yes what percentage of placements are from consulting companies recruit.
3. How would you compare Nanyang MBA to other singapore college mba, on Quality, Value,placements and ROI.

Hello!!! All the aspiring NBS students..

I am a current student in the Nanyang-Waseda Double MBA program.. If you have any specific questions related to the program or Nanyang MBA in general..
Just shoot them..


Ramya

Hi Ramya,
I am looking for NTU-Waseda Program.
There are couple of questions to ask you:
1. How different is this Waseda Program different from the normal MBA program at Nanyang?
2. I have a GMAT score of 640 :). So what are my prospects of getting a call from this double degree program?
3. What are career wise prospects for this program?
I am looking for placing myself in consulting job in IT. My strong point is i worked for Samsung for 4+ years where I have some knowledge of Korean market an their business role.
4. What are the placement criteria? How good are the chances for i to get a job in India?

Do let me know as much as you can.
Vishal.

hey AIM15

I am a prospective student applying this year.I have the foloowing queries:

1. How would you rate Nanyang for people looking to career change towards consulting (managment/strategy/marketing)
2. I have heard that singapore is a hot hub for finance jobs. Is it difficult to find consulting related jobs in singapore?
3. I know the fees is 55000 SGD. What about the living and accomodation expenses?

Thanks in advance.

Please check the following link for an estimate on living expenses-
The Nanyang MBA - Fees & Expenses

Regarding your first question, it depends not only on your no. of years and quality of work experience but also how different the target industry is from your current industry.

Regarding your second question, Singapore is hub to large number of consulting companies. So there are consulting jobs definitely out here.

hey AIM15

I am a prospective student applying this year.I have the foloowing queries:

1. How would you rate Nanyang for people looking to career change towards consulting (managment/strategy/marketing)
2. I have heard that singapore is a hot hub for finance jobs. Is it difficult to find consulting related jobs in singapore?
3. I know the fees is 55000 SGD. What about the living and accomodation expenses?

Thanks in advance.

Might be interesting for some of the applicants to find what we really do in the orientation week. So here is the link to a you-tube video-
Beginning of a new chapter - The NANYANG MBA 2011/2012 - YouTube

Satyakam83 Says

Thanks AIM15, can you also advise as to whether the Nanyang MBA holds good value worldwide or is primarily effective in S E Asia?

A Nanyang MBA is recognized as one of the leading MBA programs in the world Its a global MBA with an Asian focus. We have participants from across the world and our alumni are working for top companies in various parts of the world. I feel its a degree that is recognized not just in Asia but across the globe....its a global MBA and not a local MBA.

Hello!!! All the aspiring NBS students..

I am a current student in the Nanyang-Waseda Double MBA program.. If you have any specific questions related to the program or Nanyang MBA in general..
Just shoot them..


Ramya

AIM15 Says

We have a dedicated career development office for the MBA program. We have companies visiting us throughout the year. Many a times we go for company visit ourselves. Its been only two months since this MBA journey started and we have visited so many companies and attended the sessions of so many companies on campus. However placements are not spoon-fed as they are in Indian B-schools. Its a student's responsibility to get placed and the careers office facilitates such events to help you. Networking is hence an essential part of the MBA. I hope this answers your question.

Thanks AIM15, can you also advise as to whether the Nanyang MBA holds good value worldwide or is primarily effective in S E Asia?

Hi

I d like to know about the placement scenario at Nanyang. Does the institute have a dedicated placement cell, which arranges for companies on campus or are placement fares organized?

We have a dedicated career development office for the MBA program. We have companies visiting us throughout the year. Many a times we go for company visit ourselves. Its been only two months since this MBA journey started and we have visited so many companies and attended the sessions of so many companies on campus. However placements are not spoon-fed as they are in Indian B-schools. Its a student's responsibility to get placed and the careers office facilitates such events to help you. Networking is hence an essential part of the MBA. I hope this answers your question.

Hi

I d like to know about the placement scenario at Nanyang. Does the institute have a dedicated placement cell, which arranges for companies on campus or are placement fares organized?

1. GMAT is only one of the many parameters that the school measures. We also look at your experience (both quality and no. of years), international experience and your overall profile. So, from our perspective we try to see what you bring to the Nanyang MBA classroom. It might be interesting for you to see the MBA brochure and find out how diverse a Nanyang MBA class is.

2. 55,000 SGD for full time/ part time MBA.

3. You have to apply for scholarships at the time of applying. Depending on the scholarship you are applying for (after checking your eligibility), you may have to fill a separate scholarship application. Scholarships are usually very competitive and only the best of the best get it. All scholarships have deadlines which may or may not coincide with the application deadlines. So please check the Nanyang MBA website to get the specific details.


You can get the MBA brochure at the following link-
Brochures

You can get the scholarship details at the following link-
Financing Your MBA


Cheers,
Vidit

Hey HI!!
Thanks for starting this thread... i want to know a couple of things.
1. how much GMAT score is required to get into Nanyang Business School.
2. how much will be the tuition fees for the whole MBA course?
3. whatz the scenerio for getting a scholarship?

Please do let me know.

Hey HI!!
Thanks for starting this thread... i want to know a couple of things.
1. how much GMAT score is required to get into Nanyang Business School.
2. how much will be the tuition fees for the whole MBA course?
3. whatz the scenerio for getting a scholarship?

Please do let me know.