The NBS Global Leaders programme, NTU’s newest signature offering, equips business and accountancy students with opportunities to excel globally and fast-track their careers
by Foo Jie Ying
Yu Jia Xun, who joins NTU as an accountancy & business freshman in August, is excited about the programme. “It is the ideal platform to launch my career and make a global impact,” he says. “I believe it will be a transformative journey – the cornerstone of my future success.”
Here’s how the programme, starting in the new academic year this August, gives students the edge:
1. Study at two top biz schools and learn around the world
Spend an entire year at the University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and soak up everything this leading American business school has to offer. Situated in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, you’ll be at the centre of an innovative ecosystem, gaining the skills, knowledge and connections you need to crush it as a future innovator and global leader.
Plus, you’ll get to cut your teeth on real-world challenges not only at Nanyang Business School (NBS), your home base, but also through internships locally and across Asia, Europe and the US.
2. A ‘backstage pass’ to the boardroom
Pull the curtains back on the strategic decision-making that goes on at the top through a structured six-month mentorship programme. You’ll shadow and learn directly from senior business executives, deepen your understanding of the complexities of leadership, and gain insights into today’s dynamic business landscape.
3. First-hand tips from top execs
Hear from seasoned professionals in fields like investment banking and management consulting on the latest trends, strategies and challenges shaping the business world. These curated industry workshops are designed to sharpen your business acumen and help you stay abreast of industry trends.
4. Holistic professional growth
Beyond number crunching and presentation decks, it’s crucial to find your voice as a leader. Focused coaching and public speaking programmes will level up your leadership and communication skills. And you’ll start building your professional network through industry visits, alumni events and workshops that connect you with the right people.
5. $10,000 to create social impact
Got a game-changing idea to tackle a community need? Use your final-year project to bring it to life. Team up with your peers to create and execute a community initiative with $10,000 in funding – it could be a social enterprise, an app or even a sustainability initiative. NTU’s vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem offers plenty of resources to turn your idea into a startup. Throughout the scholars programme, you’ll work on community projects both locally and abroad, making a real difference as you lead.
This story was published in the Jan-Feb 2025 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.
