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Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY) is one of the leading public universities in the northeastern US. Within the 64-campus SUNY system, UB is the flagship campus.
Click here to visit the UB-Singapore EMBA website.
University at Buffalo in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd – Executive MBA (EMBA):
- One of the world’s best business schools, for 7 consecutive years. - The Wall Street Journal.
- One of the top 5 American business schools for the fastest return on MBA investment. - BusinessWeek.
- One of the best business schools in the world for return on MBA investment. - Forbes Magazine
- Accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), considered the hallmark of excellence, in business education.
- One of only 62 American universities, out of 2500, invited to the prestigious AAU (Amaerican Association of Universities) - and elite group of top research universities.
- The longest running, American EMBA program in Singapore - since 1996
- Fully taught by senior faculty from the University at Buffalo School of Management
Executive MBA
An Executive MBA programme is Master’s degree in Business Administration designed to allow experienced professionals to obtain an advanced business degree on a schedule that minimises disruption to work and personal life. The UB EMBA programme is delivered in a cohort structure that offers a lockstep, planned curriculum in an executive setting. Members of each class begin the programme in March, move through the curriculum together, and typically complete the degree requirements for graduation as a group.
In addition to the delivery format, what differentiates an EMBA from an MBA programme is the collective professional experience of its participants, which greatly enriches the educational environment. In contrast to a non-executive MBA, the EMBA programme requires at least 5 years professional work experience. This requirement facilitates an academic environment that is rich with the real world experience and examples from other students in the class. The emphasis on group projects and class interaction combined with the high level of professional experience in the cohort provides for maximum return on time and resources invested by the students.
The EMBA degree targets a different segment of the population. EMBA students are seasoned professionals with substantial career experience while MBA students are typically young professionals, often right out of their undergraduate degree. Other than delivery format and required work experience an EMBA and an MBA are the same degree with the same curriculum, both provide graduates with a comprehensive set of business skills and qualifications. Graduates of the UB EMBA programme in Singapore will receive a Master’s of Business Administration degree from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.
Objectives
The EMBA is designed to propel mid-career managers ahead by providing:
- Practical knowledge of the latest management decision-making techniques;
- A thorough understanding of the key functional areas of business;
- Opportunities to acquire and refine leadership and executive problem-solving skills; and
- Superior instruction by a highly qualified, experienced faculty.
The EMBA curriculum covers the same material as UB’s regular MBA programme, but with added focus on:
- The cross-disciplinary integration of subjects, such as the key linkages between accounting, finance, decision methods, marketing, information systems and human resources
- The development of essential leadership and team-building skills
- An understanding of international business and the implications of a rapidly evolving global economy
Benefits to Students
Below is just a sampling of what enrolling in the UB Executive MBA programme will allow you to do:
- Earn an MBA without career interruption
- Interact with fellow students from diverse backgrounds and with significant management experience
- Participate in team study groups to strengthen interactive leadership skills
- Develop efficient and effective processes that can be directly applied to work situations
- Interact with the faculty of one of the premier business schools in the US
- See problems from new perspectives and learn to formulate creative solutions
- Learn sophisticated analytical tools and effective implementation methods
Programme Nature
This programme is conducted part-time in a modular format over two years. The programme begins each March with the final project due in March, 24 months later. Students can be admitted into the program up until the start of the 3rd module, which typically begins in June. Graduation ceremony is held in July after completion of the final project. The accredited Executive MBA degree requires completion of a total of 16 modules, including one project module that is integrated with the core module on Strategic Management.
Intensive two-week modules are held for most classes. Continuous assessment comprise exams, quizzes, assignments, projects, presentations and participation and is scheduled throughout each intensive two-week module.
Examination is held on the following Saturday after the completion of each intensive two-week module.
The schedule for a typical module:
Weeks I & II: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 6.30pm to 10.00pm; Saturday from 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Please click here to get a copy of the tentative class schedule.
Mode of Delivery
All Executive MBA modules, with the exception of the project module, are delivered in lecture style format. The faculty members from the UB School of Management come to Singapore to deliver 2 weeks worth of lectures for each subject. The EMBA project module is a self-paced class in which each student must complete a comprehensive strategy analysis and implementation plan based on what they have learned throughout the programme. While working on their individual projects, the students will have a scheduled time line of tasks and meetings with the professor to ensure completion of the project by the due date.
Attendance at Classes
Class attendance is compulsory for this programme. Students’ participation is considered part of the performance assessment for each module. Without advance notice, students can miss a half-day session because of work-related contingencies. (The faculty member should be notified as far in advance as possible.) Under no circumstances can students miss more than two half-day sessions. Students who miss more than two half-day sessions will be asked to defer and make up the module when it is next offered (typically the following year).
Absence from class with no advance notice
Grounds for this type of absence will usually relate to personal health and emergency matters. You are responsible for providing the reasons in writing along with supporting documentation.
A unique feature of the EMBA is its programmatic focus on the essential skills required for senior level success in management. These skills are given special emphasis in the Strategic Leadership Development (SLD) sequence:
Faculty
All Singapore Executive MBA classes are taught by senior faculty members from the University at Buffalo School of Management with outstanding teaching, research and private industry experience. Below is a list of the EMBA faculty members along with the modules they teach and their academic qualifications.
Average teacher-student ratio for each course is 1:25.
Professors & their Teaching Modules (as at 16 August 2010)
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Admission Criteria
- At least five years of management or professional experience
- A strong undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
- The potential to contribute to the success of classmates
- A high level of motivation
- Good communication skills in both written and spoken English
At the discretion of UB, applicants may be required to provide results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
Application Requirements
Along with the completed application form, prospective students will need to provide:
- Completed Personal Motivation essays
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to comment on your professional achievements and career potential. These must be submitted along with the recommendation form (included in the application).
- Certified true copies of all academic transcripts and degrees
- Current copy of resume or CV
Upon receipt of the application materials, you will be contacted to schedule an interview with the EMBA program director and/or program faculty.
If your undergraduate degree was conducted in a language other than English, you may be required to provide proof of English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL score. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report must be dated within two years of applying to UB. The school code and department code for the University at Buffalo are 2925 and 02 respectively. Visit the TOEFL website for more information.
While not a formal admission requirement, basic proficiency in using a personal computer, including the use of spreadsheet, word processing software and e-mail contact, is important for the successful completion of the program.
Degree Conferral
To graduate with an Executive MBA, you must successfully complete all class requirements, including but not limited to the following:
- Regular class attendance
- Completion of all coursework (assignments, group projects and examinations) with acceptable grades
- Attendance at EMBA group meetings and class functions
Students who successfully complete all the requirements of the programme will be awarded the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree by the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.
Job Prospects upon Graduation
The job prospects for an MBA student are typically better than those for any other degree holder. An MBA degree is considered to be the most valuable post graduate degree in the world with tremendous potential for career opportunities. Most companies today recruit business graduates with an MBA qualification as they have been equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in any management position. Corporate organizations, multinationals, foreign banks, foreign financial institutions, and others recruit students from management schools to take on leadership positions within their organisations.
Even within your existing company and in your current job, you can notice the difference in your career prospects pre-MBA and post-MBA. With this degree, graduates have a whole world of possibilities opened up to them and are often elevated to managerial positions on the strength of the additional abilities and knowledge gained through their theoretical studies and interaction with classmates and faculty.
An MBA degree is a globally-recognised and exceptionally versatile degree. Our graduates currently work in fields such as: Operations, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Business Development, Business technology, Branding, Strategic Planning, Accounting, etc. Any professional who is seeking to make a career change, move up with in their current field, start their own business, or simply learn the latest business techniques can benefit from this degree programme.
2010 EMBA Class Profile
The typical intake has between 20 – 30 students.
Male : 63% Female : 37%
Age:
29 & below : 0%
30 - 39 : 56%
40 - 49 : 44%
50 and above : 0%
Profession
Accounting/Finance : 11%
Business Development : 11%
General Management : 19%
Human Resource : 7%
IT / MIS : 7%
Operations : 11%
Project Management : 4%
Quality Assurance : 4%
Sales/Marketing : 26%
UB programmes offered at SIM:
Bachelor of Arts (Communication) (full-time)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (full-time)
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) (full-time)
Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) (full-time)
Double Degree in Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (full-time)
Double Major in Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology) (full-time)
Executive MBA (part-time)
| Next Class Start Date |
March 2011
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| Fees |
Application fee: S$64.20
Programme fee: S$64,200.00 (payable in four instalments)
Fee is inclusive of 7% GST.
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Enquiries |
Easter Weiss, 62486138, ub-emba@sim.edu.sg
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Last updated on 17 Aug 2010
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