Nanyang MBA Review 2025: The Complete Guide
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Overview
The Nanyang MBA is a full-time, intensive program offered by Nanyang Business School (NBS)—ranked among the top business schools in Asia. It allows professionals to accelerate their careers by providing a comprehensive business education that blends academic rigour, experiential learning, and global exposure.
Let's deep dive into Nanyang MBA Review.
Key Highlights:
Duration: 12 to 18 months (flexible track)
Global study options & double degrees
Experiential modules: SPAN, Business Study Mission
Asia-focused with a global outlook
Accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA
Unique Feature
The Nanyang MBA offered by Nanyang Business School (NBS), part of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is a flexible 12-month or 18-month programme designed to fuel your growth into a future-ready leader equipped with the skills needed to excel in a global, digital environment.
It also prepares you to rethink business for a sustainable future, encapsulating the global shift towards sustainability.
FOSTERING AN INNOVATIVE MINDSET
Aim to develop you into an innovative thinker with the ability to solve problems through new ways of thinking. Central to this is our unique interdisciplinary curriculum, which leverages NTU’s technology and innovation strengths, expertise from world-class research centres, and strong industry connections that offer practical real-world learning.
EMPOWERING IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP
Goal is to nurture agile and impactful leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. We accomplish this through a capstone module – Leading People Globally (LPG), coaching, and an Asian leadership series focused on your personal leadership development.
These experiences are combined with an understanding of key sustainable and ethical business strategies that benefit both organisations and society at large.
GLOBAL OUTLOOK, ASIAN INSIGHTS
Balancing a global outlook with our deep Asian business insights grounded by research on consumer psychology and cultural intelligence, NTU’s flagship MBA programme will accelerate your transformation into a culturally adept leader with the business framework to succeed in Asia and beyond.
For more extensive global perspectives, you can customise your learning journey with an overseas exchange or double degree programme with our acclaimed international partners.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 2 years of work experience
Competitive GMAT/GMAT Focus or GRE score
TOEFL score > 100 IBT or IELTS score > 6.5, if English was not the medium of instruction used at the undergraduate level
Application Deadlines:
Round 1: 1 November
Round 2: 15 January
Round 3: 31 March
The institutional code for the following tests are:
GMAT: V24-ZV-13
GRE: 3802
TOEFL: 9705
Programme Fee (Academic Year 2024):
S$81,750.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)
Application Fee:
S$100
Programme Structure and Duration
The Nanyang MBA is a 1-year full-time programme. You can choose from the following five specialisation tracks which allow you to focus on specific career requirements that you would like to pursue:
Banking & Finance
Strategy & Innovation
Marketing Management
Business Analytics
Sustainability
Designed to meet the needs and requirements of industry for top notch MBA hires, the Nanyang MBA consists of the following:
Nine core courses
Five specialisation tracks
Leading People Globally
Strategy Projects at Nanyang (SPAN)
Business Study Mission (BSM)
Curriculum
Nine Core Courses
Accounting
Finance
Marketing
Operations
Strategic Management
Technology & e-Business
Analytics for Decision Making
Economics & Markets*
Corporate Governance & Ethics*
*Half courses
Four Elective Courses from One of These Tracks
General Management**
Strategy & Innovation
Banking & Finance
Marketing Management
Business Analytics
Sustainability
**Option to select interdisciplinary courses
Career Prospects
The Graduate Studies Career Development Office (GSCDO) at Nanyang Business School works in partnership with each MBA participant to help plan the next steps in their career journey. Both during and after the MBA programme, you can tap on the advice and support of a dedicated coach in developing career and job search strategies.
Career coaches are established and experienced industry professionals who can share industry insights to help you create a practical roadmap towards fulfilling your professional goals.
96% students found employment within 3 months of graduation*
119% increase in alumni salary 3 years after graduation*
USD 136,365 average alumni salary 3 years after graduation*
*FT Global Rankings 2020
Fees & Scholarships
Fee Schedule
| Enrolment Fee | Instalment 1 payable by Jul | Instalment 1 payable by Oct | Instalment 1 payable by Feb | Total |
Tuition Fee | $21,800.00 | $5,450.00 | $27,250.00 | $27,250.00 | $81,750.00 |
(Fees indicated includes prevailing GST rate)*Note: Excludes a Student Services Fee of $126.67 that is subject to change.
The application fee is S$100. An enrolment fee of S$21,800 is payable upon acceptance of offer and this would be deductible from the full tuition fee. Both the application fee and enrolment are non-refundable.
Grants
NTU Alumni Grant
NTU alumni who completed an undergraduate or post-graduate degree programme with NTU will receive a one-time grant of 10% off the tuition fees (before GST). This grant will be applied on the final payment of the course and it can only be used to offset the tuition fees and no other fees related to the course of study.
Study Grant For Singapore Citizens And SPRs
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore admitted to the full-time Nanyang MBA are eligible for a study grant of 10% of the tuition fees. The grant can only be used to offset the tuition fee and cannot be used to offset other costs such as student service fees or miscellaneous fees.
SkillsFuture Credit
SkillsFuture Credit aims to encourage individual ownership of skills development and lifelong learning. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above will receive an opening credit of S$500 from January 2016. The Nanyang MBA programme is a certified course under this programme. Please click here for more information on the disbursement of the credit
Corporate Discount
At NTU’s Nanyang Business School (NBS), we take pride in developing leaders who are equipped to embrace the digital age, who understand dynamic Asia and its opportunities, and have the relevant skills and mindset to drive business forward.
If you are fully/*partially sponsored employee from your organisation, there will be 15% discount on the tuition fee.
If there are two or more fully/*partially sponsored employees from your organisation are admitted in the same intake of the Nanyang MBA, there will be 20% discount on the tuition fee.
*Terms & Condition applied
Scholarships
Applicants will be asked if a scholarship is required when filling in the online application form to the programme. If a scholarship is required, tick on the relevant scholarship(s) and complete an additional essay for the scholarship committee to review with the application documents.
Only the QS scholarships require additional application forms.
For more information click here
FAQ's
What is the duration of the Nanyang MBA program?
The Nanyang MBA can be completed in 12 months (fast track) or 18 months (extended track). The extended track is ideal for those seeking internships, exchange programs, or double degrees.
What are the admission requirements?
To apply, you must have:
A recognized bachelor's degree
At least 2 years of full-time work experience
A valid GMAT or GRE score
English proficiency (TOEFL iBT ≥ 100 or IELTS ≥ 6.5) if your undergraduate studies were not conducted in English
Do I need to take the GMAT or GRE?
Yes. A competitive GMAT or GRE score is required.
GMAT code: V24-ZV-13
GRE code: 3802Some applicants with strong academic and professional backgrounds may be considered for waivers.
What are the specialisations available?
The MBA offers five specialisation tracks:
Banking & Finance
Business Analytics
Marketing Management
Strategy & Innovation
Sustainability
These tracks help customise your learning experience to your career goals.
