S3 Asia MBA 1 Asian Brain Powers Move T He World Through the Promise of Infinite Poss Ibility Sharing Experiences & Pas Sion S3 Asia MBA

S3 Asia MBA 1 Asian brain powers move t he world through the promise of infinite poss ibility Sharing Experiences & Pas sion S3 Asia MBA

Mission Educating future Asia’s leading CEOs in global markets

Target Established and experienced The goal of the S3 Asia MBA Program is to provide students with the opportunity to receive a high quality business business professionals education offered jointly by three leading universities in three Asian economic power houses.

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The tri-university colloquium between Fudan University, Korea University and National University of Singapore was the result of a powerful vision established by the S3 University Alliance(S3 UA) in 2008. With the aim of offering the first world-class pan-Asian MBA, which offers strong research and industry-driven framework, the S3 Asia MBA was born. Korea University Business School

Korea University Business School(KUBS)’s outstanding faculty, curriculum, programs and research centers offer a wealth of opportunities, disciplines and experiences for KUBS students’ understanding of the world beyond and allow international students an in-depth acquaintance with Korean corporate culture.

• Rated #1 MBA in Korea for 5 consecutive years in a row (2007-2011, Ministry of Education Science Technology) • Ranked 12th Worldwide, No.1 in Korea in the FT Executive MBA ranking 2012 • Ranked 23rd Worldwide, No.1 in Korea in the FT Executive MBA ranking 2011 • Ranked 86th Worldwide in the FT Global MBA ranking 2013 • First and the only business school in Korea to be reaccredited both by AACSB and EQUIS for 5 years

3 S Asia MBA NUS Business School National University of Singapore(NUS) is the leading global university offering a broad- School of Management Fudan University based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. Consistently ranked among the top business schools in Asia, NUS Business School has The century-old Fudan University, one of the oldest and most established higher education met the highest standards of achievement in education and research for business schools institutes in China to build an education platform for Business Administration, established worldwide. the business discipline as early as 1917. Today, School of Management at Fudan University (FDSM) is well-recognized for its highest standards in education and dynamic university • 1st in ASEAN to be accredited by AACSB campus environment. • The NUS MBA: Ranked 23rd globally and 9th in ‘International Mobility’ (Financial Times, 2012) • Ranked #1 MBA 2-year MBA programme outside of the US (Forbes, 2011) • 1st higher education institute in China to set up a department of business education • Awarded 1st prize by the state for R&D progress and excellent education accomplishments • Awarded the EQUIS Accreditation by EFMD in 2009 and then achieved the AACSB Accreditation in • 2010 within the shortest period of time in the world.

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Study on Asia’s emerging market The growth engine of the 21st century is Asia. With Asia’s rapid development, this results in an increase in the complexity of doing business in a region with substantial economics, business, Asia’s three leading business schools & world class faculty cultural, institutional and socio-political differences. Accordingly, there is a growing need for The faculty of Fudan, KU and NUS business schools is renowned for its Asian top-tier pan-Asian MBA programme that offers an in-depth understanding on theory and practice of research output. They create new knowledge, models and frameworks and apply them to the business in Asia. context of Asia and beyond. Connection to Asia Business Community School of Management, Fudan University Students will start their first semester in Shanghai, spend their second semester in Seoul • 148 faculty members and finish their last semester in Singapore. Students not only benefit from the range of • Over 100 major research projects done by Fudan Faculty resources and student development activities in the three universities and their networks, they will also enjoy three times the career opportunities. With two thirds of the cohort from Korea University Business School countries outside of Korea, everyone should speak English in class, team meetings and social • 85 Full-time Top class professors, Largest in Korea activities. In addition, English, Korean and Chinese language classes are offered. • No.1 for its research in Korea by Asia Pacific Journal of Management (No.10 in Asia Pacific) Dual degree and one certificate Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded two MBA degrees-a unique attraction of the S3 NUS Business School, National University of Singapore Asia MBA program. Each qualified candidate will be granted a “double degree” consisting of their ‘home’ • Over 130 faculty members degree, plus one of the two other degrees based on their own preference. An S3 Asia MBA program certificate • NUS Business School ranked Top 8 for Research(outside of USA) and ranked 42nd worldwide signed by three deans from FDSM, KUBS and NUS Business School will also be awarded.

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Shanghai CURRICULUM Singapore CURRICULUM SEMESTER 1 • Financial Accounting SEMESTER 3 • Corporate Strategy • Managerial Communication • Asia Pacific Business • Data Models and Decisions • Asian Business Insights III • Managerial Economics • Elective 1 • Organizational Behavior • Elective 2 • Business in China • Elective 3 • Asian Business Insights I • Advanced Business English • Politics(for Chinese students) (Optional) • Basic Chinese(Optional) School of Management Fudan University NUS Business School

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Note The above curriculum may be subject to change.

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SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Fudan Sep.~Dec. Korea Feb.~Jun.

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SEMESTER 3 NUS Aug.~Dec.

Shanghai, China The Dragon City

The city’s rich heritage of ancient Chinese culture brings an interesting perspective to the revolutionary changes taking place in the Chinese economy, offering the S3 Asia MBA student ample opportunities to be a part of the pulse of economic development and the dynamics of scientific and technological advances in the world. For more than a century, the city of vitality has thrived as the meeting point between East and West.

Seoul, Korea The Tiger City

Seoul, a city of over 600 years old as a capital, is a place where the past and the present coexist. As the political, cultural, commercial, financial, educational, and recreational center of South Korea, it is a key city of East Asia where global financial transactions and business operations take place. There are innumerable activities for students to undertake during their free time-from the vibrant nightlife to the many Korean festivals that take place throughout the year.

Singapore The Lion City

Singapore is one of the best-connected countries in the world, with excellent sea, air and telecommunication links. The annual survey by World Bank has ranked Singapore one of the best-run countries globally. Singapore also consistently scores high marks in global and regional rankings of business factors. The city fuses modernity and tradition, with both celebrated in equal parts. Living conditions in Singapore are among the best in Asia, with state-of-the-art facilities for education, shopping, sports and recreation.

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Job Placement 31% Securities & Finance DOMESTIC

21% Research & Consulting 21% IT, Technology 21% 17% Manufacturing OVERSEAS 6% PR 4% Other 79%

Benjamin Belieu Consulting, Singapore / S3 Asia MBA 2008 Lee, Daeyoung LG Display Business solution, Korea / S3 Asia MBA 2008 Through a global, distinctive understanding of Asian cultures, business and economies, the S³ Asia MBA Though I was a naval officer after graduating from Republic of Korea Naval Academy, it was always my dream to unveils new horizons of opportunities and paves the way for my career in the future. I can achieve not only the work for the dynamic new business development field in Asia. And S³ Asia MBA was the bridge that connected fundamental business courses, but also Asian specific contents through case study and field trips each semester. me to the field that was not related to my past career field at all. Through this program, I have learned challenging S³ Asia MBA is the window of opportunity to become Asian expert. spirit from the business people who were exploring new business opportunities in Shanghai, and saw the role of Multinational Corporation in Singapore’s free trade economic structure. It was also a great chance to see the Zhengwei He DBS Bank, Singaore / S3 Asia MBA 2008 position of Seoul in the growing economy of Asia. S³ Asia MBA’s unique curriculum gave me the new perspective I became very passionate while studying at three prominent universities. Three Universities offer many to the Asian market and even changed my career to the field I had always been dreamed of. internships and employment opportunities through strong alumni networks. This strength was just a motive power of successfully landing a job in Singapore. I would like to thank S³ Asia MBA team for giving me this valuable Park, Chuelhyo Director, Hana Daetoo Securities Co., Korea / S3 Asia MBA 2008 opportunities. S³ Asia MBA was a precious opportunity for me. The reason why I could get my job in Singapore before the graduation was my dedication to the studies through S³ Asia MBA in both culturally and economically different Avinash Muthuswamy kalyanasundaram cities which lead the Asian economy. I truly feel that my abilities have been enhanced greatly comparing to the International Data Corporation (IDC), India / S3 Asia MBA 2008 time of my past career after graduation. With ‘enthusiasm and positive mind’, I strongly believe you will be able I could have always enrolled into a top-ranked business school in the west and studied about the events shaping to bring out the best results above your expectation in this program. the east through newspapers and journals. But when the growth story of the world is being shaped in Asia, it makes perfect sense to be here and witness this story, and play a part in shaping this story eventually. To me, this Park, Sungwoo LG CNS, Korea / S3 Asia MBA 2009 was the guiding principle that led to my decision of choosing this program, and my experience in these 3 different While studying as undergraduate student in UC Berkeley, I saw the potential in the Asian market, and this universities was nothing short of fantastic, both in terms of facilities and faculties. was the reason why I chose S³ Asia MBA without hesitation. In this program, I learned business strategies of corporations which concentrate on business in Asia. I made many alumni from the three universities, and the Ashwin Uthappa CIBER, India / S3 Asia MBA 2008 abilities that I have obtained from the best universities of three cities became a big help to pursue my current career. The future of world business is in Asia-and in my opinion, this program is geared towards providing the insights needed to become successful in an Asian environment. The cultural immersions that we had by actually staying Kim, Jihong Daewoo Securities, Korea / S3 Asia MBA 2009 in China, Korea and Singapore were immensely valuable in helping me understand the subtle nuances of trying to Since I have studied for a long period in the United States, I decided to enter a MBA program in Asia to learn work with different cultures, especially in Asia, where business is conducted in many situations completed based fast growing Asia and to build a social network. Learning about management through the lectures of outstanding on the relationships that you develop. I would heartily recommend this program to someone who sees themselves faculties from Asia’s top business schools, Fudan, KUBS and NUS, is a precious and valuable experience. Also, S³ as charting a strong career based on the Asian growth story-since the lessons from this program cannot be simply Asia MBA offers the opportunities to build valuable social networks with future business leaders from different matched by any other course. cultural&linguistic background through academic accomplishments and memories.

3 Ko, Hyunsik MVG ROOTS HOLDINGS president, Singapore / S Asia MBA 2008 Mun, Hyunsu SK Energy, Singapore / S3 Asia MBA 2009 The living experience in Asia through academic studies in China, Korea and Singapore by making networks with I believe the biggest critical edge point of S³ Asia MBA which distinguishes this program from other MBA many talented students became a great asset for me, and this experience made me possible to found and operate programs of other countries is that you can establish intimate social networks between the students in MVG ROOTS HOLDINGS in Singapore without separate preparation period after the graduation. I would like professional MBA program. I would like to strongly recommend potential applicants that this program is the to say that S³ Asia MBA, the collaboration by most representative universities in Asia, is the best program for world’s best and enjoyable MBA program and that it is more than worthy to take the challenge. After the people who have their ultimate dream in Asia. completing the program by being sent from my company, I was able to take more professional tasks in the company.

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Gender 68% Male 68 TOTAL NUMBER OF S3 ASIA MBA STUDENTS 32% Female 32 FINANCE KOREA 31 Investment Banking The First MBA in Korea Asset Management Korea model MBA Program Nationality 39% China 39 ADMITTED FROM FUDAN Green Finance Field Trip Finance Ethics Diverse Professionals Network 26% Korea 26 12 Financial Network General MBA Program Global Experience Global Leader 23% India 23 ADMITTED FROM KUBS Case Studies 2 Years Night Course Inte rna 6% Singapore 6 8 CFA Program Partnership tio na 1 Year Full-time Course l ss B Cla us 3% Malaysia 3 ADMITTED FROM NUS h t in is den e l Stu s ng e s E g n ree s a -deg Prog 3% Indonesia 3 s h al ra 11 c u e x D m n E i s l Le ba ad u lo er

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Applicant Selection(Korea University admitted students)* • Bachelor’s degree or equivalents (Master’s/Doctor’s degree is applicable) • Minimum 2 years of full time work experience • Official GMAT score(Recommended) • Official English proficiency test score(TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS) (Students who are graduates of colleges or universities in English-speaking countries are exempt from submitting an English proficiency test score)

Applicant Checklist • Application Form • Bachelor’s Diploma • Completed self-reported transcript(s) from school(s) attended • GMAT official score(Recommended) • Employment history • Recommendations • Essays • Official English scores or equivalents(e.g., TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS)

Application Procedure • Online Application(After completing online application, the applicants must submit the required documents by mailing) • Document screening & Interviews

Application Information Up-to-date information regarding the application form and process, decision deadlines, campus visits, interview, and prerequisites for the S3 Asia MBA study can be found and downloaded at http://www.s3-asiamba.com or http://biz.korea.ac.kr/APP • Tel : +82-2-3290-1697 • Fax : +82-2-921-0682 • E-mail : [email protected]

* Applicants should apply through the respective university in accordance with their nationality. For more information regarding region please visit our website.

Hyundai Motors Business Building 18 Korea University Business School Scheduled for completionS3 Asia by MBA May 201319 School of Management Fudan University Room 709, Starr Building 670 Guoshun Rd, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China

Tel : +86. 21. 5566. 4731 Fax : +86. 21. 5566. 4725 E-mail : [email protected] http://www.fdsm.fudan.edu.cn

Korea University Business School 136-701 Anam-Dong Seongbuk-Gu Seoul, Korea

Tel : +82. 2. 3290. 1697 Fax : +82. 2. 921. 0682 E-mail: [email protected] http://biz.korea.ac.kr

NUS Business school National University of Singapore Mochtar Riady Building, Level 4, 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245

Tel : +65. 6516. 2068 Fax : +65. 6872. 4423 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.mba.nus.edu

Shanghai SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT FUDAN UNIVERSITY 3ASIA Seoul KOREA UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL S MBA Singapore NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL