NUS Executive Education – 2010 brochure

ASIA'S GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

Stanford -NUS Executive Program in

International Management

Real-World Strategies for Global Business2010 marks the 28th year of the Stanford-NUS Executive Programin International Management conducted in Singapore. Thisprogram presents a unique opportunity to immerse in the vibrantcultures of two of the world's most respected institutions; onerenowned for its iconoclastic approach to critical thinking andchallenging assumptions, and another for its uncompromisinglyhigh standards and academic rigor.

Held annually in Singapore for 28 years now, close to 2,000executives have participated and sharpened their perspectivesthrough this intensive program that has been for many, afoundation for assuming greater leadership roles.

These two weeks of highly intensive sessions are designedto augment participants' expertise with current insights and agreater depth of knowledge. Its aim is to hone analytical andbehavioral skills essential for attaining a competitive edge inglobal and Asian business, and because of its international cohort,it also facilitates an invaluable worldwide network of peers acrossvarious industries.

Stanford Graduate School of BusinessSince the Stanford Business School began its first ExecutiveEducation program in 1952, more than 30,000 students havegraduated from its executive programs. Recognized as one ofthe leading schools of management in the world, the facultyresearches and works with leading companies around the globeto establish innovative leading-edge management practices.

CurriculumThe program consists of about 50 lectures and classdiscussions, interspersed with group-study sessions inwhich participants and their teammates will analyze anddiscuss case studies and other materials in preparationfor classes.

Course materials range from case studies in marketingand business strategy, to the latest research by facultyfrom the two distinguished business schools.

Company visits and talks by prominent industry speakersand business leaders will be planned on some evenings.

Important Events• Opening dinner, registration and program briefing:

Saturday, 14 August 2010• Classes commence: Sunday, 15 August 2010• Closing: Saturday, 28 August 2010

Dates and fees

14 – 28 August 2010

US$16,000 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)

EligibilityCandidates must have:- Eight or more years of significant managerial

experience- Be proficient in English

Application Deadline

14 July 2010

Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at leasttwo months in advance. Applications received afterthe deadline will be considered depending on spaceavailability.

For more information on the Stanford Graduate School of Business,please visit gsb.stanford.edu

Program Focus

Finance• Cash flow, valuation and investment decisions• Earnings quality management• International project analysis• Valuation in Asia

Leadership & Change• Cultural intelligence and global leadership• Managing global teams• Organizational architecture and culture• Organizational identity and authenticity• Regulatory challenges• Strategic negotiations• Strategy, social responsibility and the business environment• The common law and torts

Strategy & Marketing - Global & Asian Perspectives• Building a global brand• Decommoditizing through branding• Marketing in Asia• New product market and brand extension• Value-based market paradigms

Supply Chain Integration• Constructing a productive team• Supply chain management and strategy

Who should attend?• Senior executives with significant responsibility for driving

business internationally and in the Pacific Rim• Senior executives of international companies that have joint

ventures with Asian partners, or with Asian responsibilities• Participants must have eight or more years of significant

management experience, and have an interest inmanagement theory and practices in an international context

How will you benefit?This intensive two-week program will enable participants to:• Incorporate fundamental concepts and the latest insights

on management strategy to achieve competitive advantage• Use tools to improve analytical and behavioral skills, and

ultimately enhance leadership abilities in the organization• Gain a deeper understanding of differences in culture and

management practices in the East and West• Develop a strong network of experienced managers from

different industries and countries

Typical Class Profile

Industries Represented

Banking /FinanceGovernmentEducationEnergy / UtilitiesConsumer ProductsMining

ITConsulting

Geographic Origin

AustraliaBahrainChinaDenmarkFranceGermanyGhanaHong KongIndiaIndonesia

ItalyJapanMalaysiaMyanmarNetherlandsNew ZealandNigeriaOmanPakistanPhilippines

Saudi ArabiaSingaporeSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSri LankaSwedenTaiwanThailandUSAVietnam

Law

ManufacturingEngineeringConstructionElectronics

Telecommunications

PetroleumRecruitment

Hotels / ResortsShipping / TransportationSemiconductorEntertainment

Automobile

MarketingHealthcareOther

Stanford-NUS Executive Program inInternational Management

"The program exposed me to new issues and trends inmanagement. The participants were from different countriesin the world and there was sharing of experiences and activeexchange of ideas and opinions. To those in a position to attendthe program, I recommend that you do. It is a must. You willnot regret it. I am speaking from experience!"

Jorge SarmientoPast Deputy CommissionerNational Telecommunications CommissionPhilippines

"This program is fantastic for any senior level manager whowants to embellish themselves with more key learning. I knowthis will help me in my future work and add value to my businessand company."

"Although I had prior business education, the program provedexcellent for me. I learnt additional things in various areas suchas finance, strategy and supply chain. The interaction with highquality participants from other countries proved extremely usefulto me. I would recommend the program to anyone who wantsto sharpen their business skills and learn additional insightsabout the business arena in the Asia Pacific."

"I found this course to be extremely enriching. All of the casestudies, simulations, exercises and classes were all relevant towhat we are currently doing. I would highly recommend thecourse to anyone at the senior level who wants to upgradetheir business knowledge. It has been a great experience. I'vemade a lot of good lasting friendships."

Ooi Suan KimPrincipalO S Kim & AssociatesMalaysia

Testimonials

"In our day-to-day work, we normally get very specialized inour functions and we lose track of the bigger picture. Thiscourse has a rigorous yet fun curriculum that has taught meto think strategically. Doing business in Asia is very differentfrom doing business in other parts of the world, and this coursegives you a deep insight into why you will be successful or whyyou will lose in Asia."

Kapil HindujaAssistant Vice PresidentHewlett-PackardIndia

"There are two key takeaways that I got from the course. Thefirst came from the professors who, without exceptions, wereoutstanding in their presentations, their relevance and theirknowledge of the subject theories; and second, and just asimportant, were the other participants. Coming fromapproximately nineteen countries and from very differentbackgrounds, they provided a very broad insight to the course."

Andrew MooreCommercial DirectorGeelong Grammar SchoolAustralia

“The professors are absolutely top-notch! Interacting withparticipants from close to twenty countries provided outstandingopportunity to network, exchange experiences and opinions.A very beneficial and inspiring experience.”

Steven GilmoreSenior Operations ManagerThe Boeing CompanyUnited States of America2001 & 2007 Participant

Mohd Shah Bin HashimHead, Legal & SecretarialNestlé Products Sdn BhdMalaysia

Harald BiederbickDirector, Corporate FinanceRKW SEGermany

Faculty SpotlightThis program is taught by internationally recognized full-time faculty from both the Stanford Graduate School ofBusiness and the NUS Business School, all of whom are experienced in teaching senior level executives.

Program Directors

• Lawrence W. Lane Professor of Organizations, Stanford Graduate School of Business• Professor of Sociology (by courtesy), School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University• Visiting Professor, NUS Business School

Dr Carroll's research interests include organizational theory, strategic management, and industrial revolution. He has pioneered ecologicalapproaches to organizational analysis, as well as their application to strategy. Professor Carroll pioneered the study of population dynamicsamong organizations, examining how the demographics affect corporate change. He is also known for his work in the areas of industrialdevelopment, strategic management, and organizational and industrial revolution.

Dr Glenn R. Carroll

• Associate Professor and Vice Dean (Executive Education), NUS Business School• Academic Director, Asia-Pacific Executive (APEX) MBA Program• Director, Samsung-NUS Executive Programs

Dr Shamdasani has received numerous commendations and awards for teaching excellence. He is also very active in executive educationand consulting for corporate clients including MNCs, ministries and government agencies. Dr Shamdasani's research and teaching interestsinclude brand management, new product marketing, retail strategy, relationship marketing, and cross-cultural consumer behavior.

Dr Prem Shamdasani

• Jagdeep and Roshni Singh Professor of Operations, Information,and Technology, Stanford Graduate School of Business

• Co-director, The Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum

Professor Whang's research specializations are in information management, performance measurement and incentives, logistics, economicsand supply chain management. He has also studied how demand for information may be distorted in a supply chain, what impacts asecondary market has on a supply chain, pricing issues and fixed-up-to tariffs structures.

Dr Seungjin Whang

Stanford Graduate School of Business Faculty

• Associate Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Business• PhD, University of California in Berkeley

Dr Flynn's research investigates issues of employee cooperation, diversity in work groups, and leadership in organizations. His recent workconsiders how employees can develop healthy patterns of cooperation and whether the influence of gender stereotypes on workplace dynamicscan be mitigated. His scholarly articles have appeared in more than a dozen publications that span the fields of management and socialpsychology. Dr Flynn currently sits on the boards of the Administrative Science Quarterly and the Academy of Management Journal and is amember of the Academy of Management and the American Psychological Association.

Dr Francis J. Flynn

• Walter Kenneth Kilpatrick Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford Graduate School of Business• Professor of Sociology (by courtesy)• PhD, Stanford University

Dr Sorensen is a sociologist specializing in the study of dynamics of both organizations and careers, with work that covers a wide rangeof topics ranging from firm performance to social inequality. Dr Sorensen won (with Toby E. Stuart) the 2006 Administrative ScienceQuarterly Award for Scholarly Contribution for the article "Aging, Obsolescence and the Organizational Innovation (ASQ, 2000)." Healso won the 2006 Teacher of the Year Award from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He has served as both Associate and ConsultingEditor for the American Journal of Sociology, is on the Editorial Board of Administrative Science Quarterly, and is a Senior Editor ofOrganization Science.

Dr Jesper B. Sorensen

NUS Business School Faculty

• Associate Professor, NUS Business School• PhD, University of Texas at Austin

Dr Chia's research and teaching interests include leadership, organizational change, organizational power and culture, and social andethical aspects of management. She has conducted executive education, consulted for or given talks to companies such as Schenker-BaxGlobal, Elf Aquitane (now Total S.A.), Panasonic, MacDonald's, Samsung, Telenor, Royal Brunei Airlines and UBS. Dr Chia has receivedUniversity Achievement awards, faculty awards and numerous commendations for excellence in teaching.

Dr Audrey Chia

• Associate Professor and Vice-Dean (Finance and Administration), NUS Business School• Director, Asahi-NUS University-Asia Program• Chartered Public Accountant, Australia• PhD, Carnegie Mellon University

Dr Ho teaches financial accounting in the graduate and undergraduate programs at NUS Business School. He is involved in several executiveeducation programs, including the Samsung-NUS General Management Program, and BAX Global Management Development Program.His research interests are in accounting, valuation and corporate governance of technology stocks.

Dr Ho Yew Kee

• Associate Professor, NUS Business School• Academic Co-Director, the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA Program• Director, Excel Global Business Excellence Program• PhD, London Business School

As a leading authority in services marketing in Asia, Dr Wirtz's research focuses on strategy, business development and service management.His research has been extensively published and awarded. Dr Wirtz has also consulted for firms in Asia and Europe, including Accenture,KPMG, Citibank, the Defence Science & Technology Agency (Singapore), Jurong Town Corporation, MobileOne, Motorola, PCCW, HKT,Philips, Shanghai Post and Telephone, Singapore Tourism Board, Shell, Singapore Airlines, Sony, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,among others.

Dr Jochen Wirtz

• Provost's Chair Professor, NUS Business School

Prior to joining NUS, Dr Chang held various positions at leading universities in the US, Europe and Asia including the position of KumhoAsiana Group Endowed Chair Professor of Strategic and International Business at Korea University. His research interests include strategiesfor local and multinational companies, restructuring and new growth, emerging markets, venture capital financing, strategic alliances,start-ups and foreign investment. His book ‘Sony vs Samsung: The Inside Story of the Electronics Giants’ Battle for Global Supremacy’,was voted among the top three best business books in 2008, according to ‘strategy+business’, a Boston Consulting Group publication.

Dr Chang Sea-Jin


AdvancedManagement

Program

Leading and Managing for the Asian CenturyThis unparalled Advanced Management Program focuses onintegrating key concepts of modern day management withstrategic business practices. The mission – to drive performanceand build an organization's competitive advantage in theAsian marketplace.

Offering an innovative perspective of global and Asian businesses,participants will develop expertise in guiding the alignment ofstrategy, marketing, finance, organization and processes. Theprogram will also recharge and refine one's personal managementstyle for more effective leadership. It will also position managersto drive action throughout the company for sustainable performance.

Core FocusInnovation• Building the innovation ecosystem• Sources of innovation

Finance & Accounting• Cash flow management• Earnings quality• Meeting new corporate reporting challenges

Marketing & Branding• Developing strong brands• Understanding the Asian consumer in the global marketplace

Services Strategy & Operations• Customer feedback and service culture• Designing services for profitability and efficiency• Managing customer loyalty

Strategy & Competition• Key drivers of strategy• Strategy in Asia

Who should attend?Senior executives with leadership positions and those identifiedas part of the company's succession plan with significantresponsibility for strategic decision-making, including:• Members of executive committees• Heads of business units• Senior functional heads• Executives with eight or more years of significant

managerial experience

How will you benefit?The program engages participants in a comprehensive, integratedcurriculum that will enable them to:• Rethink business models, strategies and processes to adapt

to the Asian environment• Enhance decision-making capability and response to the

competitive global challenges in the Asia-Pacific region• Broaden and sharpen perspectives with respect to important

social, cultural, political, and economic factors that influencethe business environment

• Manage change, global teams and cross cultural diversity• Formulate and implement strategies for competitive advantage

and value creation

Dates and fees

7 - 18 March 2011S$13,880 (subject to prevailing GST)

Application deadline

7 February 2011

Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at leasttwo months in advance. Applications received after thedeadline will be considered depending on spaceavailability.

AdvancedManagement

Program

Program Director

• Associate Professor and Vice Dean (Executive Education), NUS Business School• Academic Director, Asia-Pacific Executive (APEX) MBA Program• Program Co-director, Stanford-NUS Executive Program in International Management• Director, Samsung-NUS Executive Programs• PhD, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Having taught in the USA as well as Singapore, Dr Shamdasani has received numerous commendations and awards for teaching excellence.He is also very active in executive education and consulting for corporate clients such as Caterpillar, Johnson & Johnson, L'Oreal, Nokia,Samsung, Microsoft, IBM, DuPont, Philips, Siemens, Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Roche Shanghai, GlaxoSmithKline, B.Braun,Deutsche Bank, MCL Land, Daimler Chrysler, IKEA, Carrefour, Danone, Singapore Tourism Board and MINDEF, among others. He is alsoan external resource expert on marketing, branding and retailing for various companies and government agencies such as IE Singapore,the Prime Minister's Office, Hagemeyer, United Parcel Service, Singapore Telecom, MobileOne, Economic Development Board andBusinessWeek's forums. His research and teaching interests include brand management, new product marketing, retail strategy, relationshipand cross-cultural consumer behavior. His works have been published in leading journals.

Dr Prem Shamdasani


Dr Chia's research and teaching interests include leadership, organizational change, organizational power and culture, and social andethical aspects of management. She has conducted executive education, consulted for or given talks to companies such as Schenker-BaxGlobal, Elf Aquitane (now Total S.A.), Panasonic, MacDonald's, Samsung, Telenor, Royal Brunei Airlines and UBS. Dr Chia has receivedUniversity Achievement awards, faculty awards and numerous commendations for excellence in teaching.

Dr Audrey Chia

• Associate Professor and Vice-Dean (Finance and Administration), NUS Business School• Director, Asahi-NUS University-Asia Program• Chartered Public Accountant, Australia• PhD, Carnegie Mellon University

Dr Ho teaches financial accounting in the graduate and undergraduate programs at NUS Business School. He is involved in several executiveeducation programs, including the Samsung-NUS General Management Program, and BAX Global Management Development Program.His research interests are in accounting, valuation and corporate governance of technology stocks.

Dr Ho Yew Kee

• Associate Professor, NUS Business School• Academic Co-Director, the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA Program• Director, Excel Global Business Excellence Program• PhD, London Business School

As a leading authority in services marketing in Asia, Dr Wirtz's research focuses on strategy, business development and service management.His research has been extensively published and awarded. Dr Wirtz has also consulted for firms in Asia and Europe, including Accenture,KPMG, Citibank, the Defence Science & Technology Agency (Singapore), Jurong Town Corporation, MobileOne, Motorola, PCCW, HKT,Philips, Shanghai Post and Telephone, Singapore Tourism Board, Shell, Singapore Airlines, Sony, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,among others.

Dr Jochen Wirtz

• Deputy Dean & Professor, NUS Business School• PhD, University of Michigan

Dr Singh has conducted executive seminars on strategy for organizations, including Acer, Air France, Deutsche Bank, Johnson & Johnson,GlaxoWellcome, OCBC Bank, Samsung Electronics, Toshiba, Volvo and many others. He has considerable experience in teaching executiveprograms organized by Duke University, London Business School, Stockholm School of Economics and Helsinki School of Business. Hehas published papers in leading scholarly journals and received Best Paper Awards. His research focus is on corporate strategy and competitionin rapidly changing environments.

Dr Kulwant Singh

• Associate Professor & Vice-Dean (Undergraduate Studies), NUS Business School• Executive Dean, NUS-Fudan University Joint Graduate School• PhD, University of California

Dr Hum has conducted executive training and served as a consultant to both public and private organizations, such the Singapore NationalComputer Board, Jurong Town Corporation, the Port of Singapore Authority, the Singapore Trade Development Board, Apple ComputerSingapore, SmithKline Beecham, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Shanghai, Sun International Group, UPS, Royal Brunei Airlines and SingaporeAirlines, amongst others.

Dr Hum Sin Hoon

• Associate Professor, NUS Business School

Dr Schlevogt specializes in global leadership and growth strategies in emerging markets, especially in Asia. A leading expert in internationalstrategic studies and economics, emerging marketing, and Chinese businesses and entrepreneurship, he has written three books andover one hundred journal articles that have been published in leading publications. Previously a strategic management consultant forMcKinsey & Co. in Asia, Dr Schlevogt frequently runs customized executive education programs for top leaders and government organizations.His clients include some of the largest Chinese and multinational companies throughout Asia. Dr Schlevogt speaks fluent Mandarin andhas conducted Mandarin executive education programs for Chinese senior executives.

Dr Kai-Alexander Schlevogt

Faculty

Testimonials


China

Kuwait

Maldives Nigeria

Pakistan

Singapore

Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong

Sri Lanka

Malaysia

Indonesia Iran

"At this time, the world has changed and there is a need to lookat what is changing in businesses and the new dynamics occurring.I was looking for a program that would cover this in two weeks.It is one of the best programs I have attended. The programgave me an understanding of new business perspectives, newdynamics emerging today, various business scenarios andknowledge of the way the world is changing. What I’ve achievedin the last 10 days has exceeded my expectations and I wouldrecommend all leaders to attend it."

Jaivinder Singh GillExecutive DirectorLenovo India Pvt LtdIndia

"I took this course because I needed to know more about Asiaand the future. NUS was the only university that was offeringthis Asian business program. All the Professors were great. Theyknew a lot about Asia and also Europe and the US so I couldlearn a lot about the diversity of business in the world. Also theother participants had enough experience to share in theclassroom. There was a lot of discussion and interaction. So ifyou are facing some issues or difficulties, come to this course!"

Tsukasa InamiHuman Resource ManagerBoston Scientific Asia PacificSingapore

"It’s been a wonderful experience. I have had the pleasure ofattending some business schools’ executive developmentprograms, but this time I could get a perspective of not only anorganization’s internal workings, but also perspectives of businessin the Asian context. It is a very useful course for me and I hopethat the takeaways from this course will not only help mycompany but also sister companies within the group."

Muhammad Asim AqilSenior General ManagerThal EngineeringPakistan


GeneralManagement

Program

When making the transition to a general management

role, managers need to be acutely aware of how

their behavior and decisions have an impact on key

stakeholders.

This program will provide problem-solving toolkits

for functional areas, such as corporate strategy,

marketing, human resources, finance, accounting

and operations. Specially designed for the Asian

business context, this program sharpens analytical

skills with a powerful suite of tools that will enhance

your effectiveness in decision-making.

Broaden YourManagementSkills

It was a privilege for me to attend the GeneralManagement Program. The course modules aredesigned to cover all aspects of running an efficiententerprise. The networking opportunities as well asthe exposure to the latest strategies and techniqueswill be of immense help and I look forward toincorporating them into my day-to-day work.

P C SharmaChief Executive Officer

Transport Corporation of India LtdIndia

Who should attend?Managers and executives who hold senior positionsin functional areas, or who have recently beenpromoted to general management.

Program Director

• Associate Professor, NUS Business School• Academic Director, S3 Asia MBA Program• PhD, University of Minnesota

Dr Sum is currently Area-Coordinator of the Operationsand Supply Chain Management Group in the DecisionSciences Department. He was formerly Co-AcademicDirector of the NUS MBA program. An active consultantand executive trainer, Dr Sum has consulted for privateand public organizations such as SIA, IBM, Shell, IKEA,Kaifa (Shenzhen), APP (Indonesia), SingaporeConfederation of Industries, Ministry of Health, Ministryof Defence, Chartered Institute of Transport (Singapore),and Singapore Technologies Logistics. His current researchinterests are in the development of operations andsupply chain capabilities, Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP), operations strategy, and global operationsmanagement. His research has appeared in leadinginternational journals such as Decision Sciences, Journalof Operations Management, IIE (Trans), European Journalof Operational Research, and Omega.

Dr Sum Chee Chuong

Core FocusStrategic Frameworks & Thinking• Formulation and execution of strategies• Building capabilities to enhance and protect competitive

advantage

Marketing in Asia• Understanding the Asian consumer• Strategic marketing management

Strategic Human Resource Management• Leading organizational change and learning• Power, leadership and managing talents

Strategic Financial Management• Financial analysis, modeling and valuation• Financial decision-making and resource allocation

Operations Management• Linking operational processes to strategies• Managing supply chains for competitive advantage

Decision Analytics• Analytical tools for decision-making• Resource optimization

How will you benefit?This program will enable one to:• Understand how company strategy drives important

functional choices• Implement problem-solving techniques across all functional areas• Develop shared knowledge of the Asian business context• Establish networks and gain insights from the experiences of

participants from diverse industries and countries

Dates and fees22 February - 5 March 2010• S$7,880 per participants (subject to prevailing GST)

31 May - 11 June 201018 - 29 October 201022 November - 3 December 2010, 21 February - 4 March 2011• S$8,680 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)

Application DeadlineOne month before commencement of the program.Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at leasttwo months in advance. Applications received after thedeadline will be considered depending on space availability.

GeneralManagement

Program


"The NUS approach was excitingly refreshing. The creativeuse of case studies made it easy to internalize the key learningpoints. The blend of theory and practical sessions broughtthe classroom to the work place with facilitators deliveringnot only the current issues in the local, regional and globalenvironment, but also projecting what to expect in the future.My expectations were exceeded."

Emmanuel Akinola OdedinaGroup Head, Audit & Risk ManagementConsolidated Discounts LtdNigeria

“The wide spectrum of topics were helpful to appreciate thechallenges and tasks in management. The sequence was well-organized, focusing on strategic and technology managementand the various tools, and ending with the importance ofstrategic execution. The company visit provided insights intoconsiderations and challenges of setting up a business.”

Tan Ngee LengHead, Imaging Radar Lab & Principal Member of Technical StaffDSO National LaboratoriesSingapore

Indonesia

USA

Singapore

Malaysia

India

Maldives

Hong Kong

Italy

Saudi Arabia

Mauritius

Japan

Korea

China

Sri Lanka

Ghana

Taiwan

Kuwait

Germany

Thailand

Pakistan

Vietnam

Bangladesh

Philippines

Bhutan

Nigeria

LeadershipDevelopment

Program

Master Yourself -InspirePerformanceAt the heart of all great organizations are the peoplewho drive the organization's purpose and its success- the people who lead. Combined with competitivepressures and the constant need to adapt and change,the demands of strong leadership at every level ofan organization are essential to its strategic alignment,effectiveness and success.

This program provides exposure to a spectrum ofleadership frameworks and facilitates a reflectiveexperience for each participant concerning theirapproach to leading and the capabilities they needto develop as leaders.

A key differentiator of this program is the use of acomprehensive 360 degree leadership feedbackinstrument and leadership profiling tool. Together,these tools will provide an assessment of one'seffectiveness as a leader. Professional facilitators willhelp interpret and integrate the assessments andprovide a personalized reflective experience, both insmall group sharing and in one-on-one sessions. Thefacilitators will also assist participants in designingan action plan to become a more effective leader.


Who should attend?Impactful leaders and managers who need tosuccessfully develop their leadership abilities inmanaging teams and driving performance whilemoving into a broader and more strategic role intheir organizations.

Program Director


Dr Chia teaches courses in management,organizational issues and leadership at various levels.She has held several positions including Vice-Deanof the University Scholars Program, Sub-Dean ofNUS Business School, and Acting Director of theAmerican Studies Centre. Dr Chia has conductedexecutive education programs, consulted for or giventalks to companies such as Asahi Glass, Astra,Bridgestone, DHL, Maersk, McDonald's, Elf Aquitane(now Total Fina Elf), Panasonic, Schenker-Bax Global,Samsung, Telenor and Royal Brunei Airlines. Dr Chiahas received university achievement awards, facultyawards and numerous commendations for excellencein teaching, including the University TeachingExcellence Award and the Outstanding EducatorAward. Her research interests include leadership andchange, diversity in organizations, internationalhuman resource management, and social and ethicalissues in management.

Dr Audrey Chia

Core FocusThis program addresses the following focus areas:The Evolving Roles of Leaders• Understanding changes in the workplace caused by

globalization and technological advances that have createda demand for a new generation of leaders

Enhancing Effectiveness• Developing leadership skills to enhance the efficiency and

effectiveness of a team in achieving strategic objectivesand goals

Anchoring Influence• Developing and applying constructive and personal styles of

persuasion, which is an essential ingredient of leading anddriving initiatives

Coaching High Performance• The importance of coaching as a leadership tool in motivating

performance and achieving results

Decision-Making• Understanding the nature of human decision-making and

developing the skills for effective team decisions

Transformational Leadership• Leading change and developing individual transformational

leadership skills

How will you benefit?This program will enable one to:• Develop a detailed understanding of leadership style and

its impact on others• Develop new skills to effectively negotiate and increase

influence in the workplace• Motivate excellence and innovation in others• Develop skills to manage resistance to change• Effectively lead in challenging circumstances arising

from change

Dates and fees

22 - 26 March 2010S$6,880 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)

12 - 16 July 2010, 21 - 25 March 2011S$7,480 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)

Application deadlineOne month before commencement of the program.Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at leasttwo months in advance. Applications received after thedeadline will be considered depending on spaceavailability.

LeadershipDevelopment

Program


China

Kuwait

Maldives

Singapore

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong

Philippines

Sri Lanka

Vietnam

Malaysia

Indonesia


StrategicManagement

Program

The constant evolution of today's global economy

demands that businesses employ innovative strategic

analysis and formulation to stay one step ahead of

the competition.

This program adopts a practical, problem-solving

approach to strategic issues and challenges. It

introduces relevant concepts and analytical tools and

their applications to real-world problems in a variety

of industries and contexts. It also explores strategic

initiatives that address issues of organizational

performance within the Asia Pacific context.

Strategies for thePost-Crisis World

Who should attend?Experienced senior-level managers who currently holdor will hold responsibility for strategic planning anddecision-making in their organizations, including:• Vice Presidents• General Managers• Corporate and Business Planners• Directors of functional areas in marketing, operations

and finance

Program Director

• Associate Professor, NUS Business School• PhD, University of Michigan

Dr Pangarkar teaches strategy and internationalbusiness courses in the BBA, MBA and ExecutiveMBA programs at the National University ofSingapore. He has been a faculty member in severalexecutive education programs at NUS including theGeneral Management Program, StrategicManagement Program and the Commonwealth TopManagers Program. Recognized by both studentsand fellow faculty, Dr Pangarkar has been therecipient of several awards for teaching and serviceexcellence. He has also been an invited speaker forseveral managerial conferences as well as a consultantto many companies such as Alliant Tecsystems,DuPont, IBC Asia, IQPC Worldwide and VidarbhaChamber of Commerce. His research interests lie instrategic management and international business -specifically cross-border strategic alliances, mode ofentry and global strategy. Dr Pangarkar's researchhas been published in several international journalarticles, conference proceedings, cases and books.

Dr Nitin Pangarkar

Core Focus• Strategy frameworks: Key analytical tools in strategy formulation• Analyzing strategies and competition in various industries• Managing global strategy and market entry• Balanced scorecard: Designing, diagnostics and implementation• Global and regional environment and perspectives• Strategies for growth: Alliances and joint ventures

How will you benefit?Through discussions, group breakouts and presentations, casestudies and sharing of best practices, participants will:• Acquire an in-depth understanding of the key analytical tools

used in strategy formulation• Benefit from holistic decision-making and creative

thinking processes• Understand the application of the strategic analysis tools to

problems and issues faced within industries• Be exposed to diverse perspectives for analyzing strategic problems• Gain an insight into the best practices in strategy formulation

and implementation• Experience a visible impact in terms of creative and

breakthrough strategies

Dates and fees

19 - 23 April 201013 - 17 September 2010

S$6,380 per participants (subject to prevailing GST)



StrategicManagement

Program

Bhutan

Denmark

India

Kuwait

Philippines

Singapore

Australia

China

Hong Kong

Japan

Maldives

Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka

“Taking part in the NUS Business School Strategic ManagementProgram has really helped me to plan and deliver work moreeffectively by understanding how different organizations haveimproved performance.”

Ben PhillipsSouth Asia Campaigns and Policy Manager,OxfamIndia


StrategicHuman Resource

Management

Managers today must monitor performance, manage

innovation, and lead change. A clear understanding

of these factors is required to manage human capital

in today's competitive environment.

This program addresses the issues involved with

balancing human resource strategy with overall

business strategy, trends in human capital

management, talent management, leadership change

and performance systems, which are at the heart of

every leader and manager's role.

The Heart ofAny Business

Who should attend?• Human resource professionals• General Managers• Other functional executives with management

experience and an interest in human capital management

Program Director

• Lecturer, Human Resource Management Unit,NUS Business School

Mr Lowe specializes in human resource management,leadership development, career management andtalent management. Prior to joining NUS, Mr Lowehad a distinguished career in a variety of industriesincluding stock-broking, reinsurance, engineering,and hospitality. He has traveled extensively in theregion where he has delivered executive programsfor hotel owners and senior managers in thehospitality industry in collaboration with organizationssuch as the Malaysian Association of Hotels, Hotel& Restaurant Association of the Philippines,Myanmar's Ministry of Hotels & Tourism, Servicesof Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City, Thailand's DusitThani College, and Indonesia's Acacia Group ofHotels. He has also delivered customized executiveprograms for renowned international companiessuch as AP Moeller-Maersk, Panasonic, IncheonInternational Airport and companies in the SuzhouIndustrial Park as well as Singapore's Ministry ofEducation. In 2006, Mr Lowe was given anOutstanding Educator Award in recognition of hisexcellent teaching performances.

Mr Lowe Joo Yong

Core Focus• Competitive strategy & HRM models• Current trends & issues• Human capital management• Leadership, change & knowledge management• Performance management systems & approaches• Planning & strategies• Talent management: Issues & challenges

How will you benefit?In this intensive five-day program, participants will:• Learn to develop human resource practices that are consistent

with the organization's corporate and business strategy• Acquire frameworks and conceptual tools that will enable one

to strategically manage human capital in a company• Learn best practices in human capital management

Dates and fees

28 June - 2 July 2010

S$5,280 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)

Application deadline

28 May 2010

Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at leasttwo months in advance. Applications received afterdeadline will be considered depending on spaceavailability.

StrategicHuman Resource

Management


“The case studies presented were appropriate and relevant.I now better understand the current trends and issues inmanaging human capital in a knowledge-intensive economy.Through the interactive sessions with the professors and adiverse group of participants, I gained new insights from thebest HR practitioners from different industries. I am definitelya fan of NUS Business School!”

Shahriar Akbar ChowdhuryHead of HR Development DepartmentGrameenphone LtdIndia2007 Participant

Bangladesh

China

India

Kuwait

Maldives

Nigeria

Singapore

Mauritius

Taiwan

Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong

Sri Lanka

Malaysia

Indonesia

Botswana

Myanmar


Negotiationand Influence

Negotiation is the art and science of securingagreement and creating value between two or moreparties. In today's global and cross-culturalmarketplace, negotiation and influence plays a criticalrole in managing interdependent relationships,securing successful business deals, and ensuringinformed decision making. Although people negotiateall the time, understanding the strategy andpsychology of effective negotiations is an invaluableasset in a globally interdependent environment.

This innovative program brings together the modelsdeveloped at Harvard and Kellogg. This blend consistsof understanding the process of negotiations andinfluencing, and the cultural and behavioral aspectsthat parties bring to the process. Through lectures,discussions, analysis and multi-party negotiationexercises, participants will acquire the conceptualframework and tools to refine critical thinking,negotiation skills and decision making.

The Art andScience of SecuringAgreement

Who should attend?Senior executives and professionals actively engagedin key activities, such as:• CEOs• Human Resource Directors• Country Managers of Asian subsidiaries• Legal Directors• Senior Procurement Managers

Core Focus• Negotiating to create value• Negotiation strategies and skills• Negotiation - The interest-based approach

How will you benefit?This program will enable participants to:• Negotiate, build and sustain effective deals and working

relationships• Enhance mental effectiveness by learning the keys to rational

thinking, as well as the barriers that keep one from optimaldecision-making

• Develop confidence in the negotiation process as an effectivemeans for resolving conflict

• Understand the nature of negotiations and gain a broad intellectualunderstanding of the central concepts in negotiation

• Experience the negotiation process, learning how to evaluatecosts and benefits from alternative actions

• Improve analytical abilities and capacity to understand andpredict the behavior of individuals, groups and organizationsin a competitive process

• Develop a toolkit of useful and practical negotiation skills,strategies and approaches

• Develop an understanding of the dynamics of negotiationsin Asia

Dates and fees28 - 30 July 20101 - 3 November 2010S$4,180 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)

Application deadlineOne month before commencement of the program.Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at leasttwo months in advance. Applications received after thedeadline will be considered depending on space availability.

Negotiationand Influence


Program Directors

• Senior Lecturer, NUS Business School• PhD, University of British Columbia

Dr Chia teaches leadership, coaching for change,creative problem solving, human resourcemanagement, negotiation, mediation, and conflictresolution at all levels. He was awarded theOutstanding Educator Award in 2001 and 2002and made the list of the top six percent of educatorsat NUS in 2003. Dr Chia is also an adjunct feedbackcoach with the Center for Creative Leadership, andserves on various mediation and dispute resolutioncommittees in Singapore. He is part of a researchgroup at the Singapore Mediation Centre, andserved on the management committee of the Centrefor Corporate Social Responsibility. In 2006, DrChia was awarded the Outstanding CommunityService Award by the NUS Business School. Priorto his academic career, he worked in both thefinancial and manufacturing sectors. His workexperience includes managing corporate accounts,turnaround management, managing in mergertransitions, and problem loans management. DrChia brings to the classroom a blend of theory andpractical experience.

Dr Chia Ho Beng

• Assistant Professor, NUS Business School• PhD, London Business School

Dr Narayanan teaches courses in negotiation andconflict management, organizational behavior, andnegotiation and bargaining. His research interestslie in the physiological mechanisms in management,social consequences of mindfulness, andunderstanding the psychological effects of powerand status on people in interactions.

Dr Jayanth Narayanan

Bangladesh

India

Korea

Maldives

Pakistan

Singapore

Australia

Japan

Netherlands

Saudi ArabiaPhilippines

Sri Lanka

Malaysia

Indonesia

VietnamUSA

Accounting& Finance forNon-Financial

Managers

Increasingly, managers in every functional areaneed to understand the basic principles ofaccounting and finance in order to improve theeffectiveness of their operations and strategy.

By empowering non-financial managers with aframework of essential financial terminology,concepts and applications, this program will enablethem to analyze and interpret commonly usedfinancial information in making business decisionsand working more effectively with the financialmanagers of an organization. As the emphasis ison the application and understanding of financialinformation rather than its preparation, theprogram will enable participants to communicatefinance related matters more effectively, understandthe performance metrics of the organization, readand use company reports, and grasp othermanagerial accounting issues.

Making Senseof Figures

Who should attend?Executives who make or contribute to decisions withsignificant financial implications, including:• Managers with profit-and-loss responsibility• Managers in marketing, operations, human resources

and engineering• No background in finance is required


Program Director

• Associate Professor, NUS Business School• PhD (Finance), University of Washington• Certified Public Accountant

Dr Tan teaches business finance, personal finance,corporate finance, and financial markets. She receivedthe Faculty Outstanding Educator Award in 2003,and Recognition for Excellence as OutstandingEducator in 2004. She was also listed as an excellentteacher in the "NUS Undergraduate StudentFeedback 2002/2003". She is currently serving onthe Board of Management of the NUS AcademicStaff Provident Fund. In 2002, she held the post ofVice Dean of Finance and Administration in theSchool. She also does consulting and conducts in-house training programs for various multinationalorganizations. Her research interests includeprivatization and policy risk, mergers, acquisitionsand seasoned equity offerings. Dr Tan's researcharticles have been published in numerousinternational academic and professional journals.She frequently serves as a reviewer for internationaljournals and was the Associate Editor of the AsianCase Research Journal from 1997 to 2003.

Dr Ruth Tan

Core FocusAppraising Corporate Investments• Internal rate of return• Net present value• Payback

Equity Valuation• Balance sheet models• Price earning ratios

Evaluating Performance of Managers and Employees• Benchmarks• Performance measures

Short-Term Financing• Accruals• Secured and unsecured loans• Trade credit

Understanding and Interpreting Financial Statements• Accounting for key financial statement items• Balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement• Creative accounting• Ratio analysis

Using Cost Information for Decision-Making and PerformanceAnalysis• Breakeven analysis• Overhead allocation issues• Types of performance measures

How will you benefit?The curriculum is designed to enable one to:• Understand fundamental financial terminology and concepts• Understand and use the information contained in balance sheets,

income statements, and cash-flow statements• Identify and apply relevant costing information• Learn how to perform fundamental financial analysis• Grasp the essentials of budgeting and performance assessment• Acquire the financial acumen for effective decision-making and

working with finance managers

Dates and fees

17 - 21 May 20108 - 12 November 2010

S$5,280 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)


Accounting& Finance forNon-Financial

Managers

"The program has helped me to understand fundamentalfinancial concepts and has enabled me to perform effectivefinancial analysis. The mix of participants from differentprofessions and countries adds depth and provides apractical perspective."

Kenneth LimSenior Vice President,Market Operations, ITEnergy Market CompanySingapore


Bangladesh China

Pakistan

Thailand

Ghana

Netherlands

Taiwan

United Kingdom

Saudi Arabia

Hong Kong

Philippines

Sri Lanka

Mexico

The Doing Business in Asia (DBiA) module at theNational University of Singapore (NUS) is a customizedAsia mini-Elective program for senior professionalsin EMBA and MBA university cohorts from aroundthe globe. DBiA provides an excellent immersion inthe geopolitical, socio-economic and culturallandscape for professionals, executives from non-Asia MBA and EMBA programs who would like togain insights into Asian business practices.

DBiA participants will be taught on campus, at NUS,a century old university, now globally ranked #30 inthe world by the Financial Times of the UnitedKingdom and #1 in Asia by Eduniversal. NUS BusinessSchool faculty who teach in the Asia Pacific EMBA,which is the #11 globally ranked EMBA, will teachin these DBiA sessions.

The 2009 DBiA EMBA/MBA cohorts included: KoreaUniversity Business School, Norwegian School ofEconomics and Business Administration (NHH) andKyiv Mohyla Business School.

Doing Businessin Asia


DoingBusiness inAsia - DBiA

Singapore

EuropeUSA

Program StructureDBiA customized electives are designed to help internationalparticipants acquire new Asian insights and achieve theirinternational networking objectives. Our DBiA program includespresentations by distinguished faculty, case studies, interactivediscussions, group work and presentations, networking eventsand site visits to learn about Asia’s best practices, operations andsuccess stories. As part of our Asian hospitality, we fete ourparticipants with dining and experiential visits as part of theirAsian experience. We continually improve our programs throughparticipants’ feedback and leverage on NUS strengths in Asia toprovide organizations with the best outcomes.

The subjects commonly offered in this program include:• Leading Across Asia• Leaders and Cultural Intelligence• Doing Business in China and India• Strategies of Asian Firms• Marketing in Asia• Political and Economic Environments in Asia• Asia Pacific Markets and Consumer Trends• Asia in the Global Economy, with Emphasis on Singapore and China• Overview of Singapore’s Political and Legal Environment for

Business

The NUS Business School is rated 1st among all Business Schoolsin Asia in the Eduniversal 2009 Rankings and ranked 11th

globally for EMBA rankings 2009 by the Financial Times.We were also rated 25th in the Eduniversal Global Top 100Business Schools and have been awarded five Palmes, the highestcategory. In 2008, NUS became the only Asian university to bemade a full Academic Member of CEMS.

Doing Business inAsia - DBiA

"We have really enjoyed having NUS as a host for ourInternational Study Tour. We indeed experienced world-qualitybusiness education and felt specially treated with genuinehospitality. Thanks for the inspiration, fabulous experienceand memories!"

Illia OnyschenkoMarketing DirectorKyiv-Mohyla Business SchoolUkraine

Documents

NUS Executive Education – 2010 brochure