The eligible
candidate

You must satisfy the admission requirements of both UCLA Anderson School of Management and NUS Business School to be eligible for the UCLA-NUS EMBA.

Requirements

Academic Qualification

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree from at least a four-year (full-time) program in a regionally accredited institution, and a scholastic average of B or above in undergraduate coursework and any post-baccalaureate study. Three-year bachelor degrees from Singapore or UK are also acceptable.

Email ucla@nus.edu.sg if you have specific questions about the academic requirements.

Work Experience

Minimum of 8 years of full-time work experience after receiving a bachelor’s degree and a current position with high-level managerial responsibilities.

Meeting the English Language Requirement

UCLA requires that applicants holding degrees from countries where the official language is not English take an English proficiency exam.

Unsure if you need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam?

You are eligible for an exemption if you have a completed conferred degree from an institution based in the United States, Australia, Canada (provinces other than Quebec), New Zealand, Great Britain/United Kingdom (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, or Scotland) or Singapore (NUS, SMU or NTU). Candidates with awarded degrees from all other countries must take the TOEFL or IELTS. Please note that more than half of the UCLA-NUS applicants are required to take the TOEFL/IELTS exam. If you need clarification, please email us.

English Requirements for Graduate Studies.

Official Documents - Transcripts, Diploma Certificates, and Degree Certificates

Official Transcripts:

All applicants are required to submit official records from each academic institution attended after secondary/high school. Transcripts from exchange programs and/or other courses are not required if the grades appear on the transcript from the school that awarded your degree.

All academic documents such as official mark sheets/transcripts, diploma certificates, and degree certificates must be directly sent to UCLA Anderson Executive MBA program from your educational institution. Digital e-transcripts are highly recommended and considered official as long as they are sent directly from your school(s) to us at emba.admissions@anderson.ucla.edu OR select “UCLA Anderson MBA Program” as the recipient if you are ordering through Parchment. This is our preferred way of receiving your official transcripts. If your school does not allow electronic transcript delivery, you may have your sealed official transcripts sent to:

Have sealed official transcripts sent to:
UCLA Anderson Executive MBA Admissions
ATTN: EMBA Admissions Manager
110 Westwood Plaza, Marion Anderson Hall G6.42
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481

GMAT / EA

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Executive Assessment (EA) is not required for admission.

Application Deadlines

Application open

01

August 2024

1st Application deadline

01

November 2024

(Application fee waived)

Final deadline

15

February 2025

Tuition Fees & Payment Schedule

Fees are payable in instalments and cover instruction and study materials. Flights and accommodation are not included in the tuition fee.

Tuition Fees

USD$145,000

(approximate)

Academic Year starting 2024

Fee structure

Fee breakdown

Payable to NUS (SGD)

Payable to UCLA (USD)

Upon Acceptance

S$16,077.50

-

Before May 2024

S$21,731.88

-

Before Aug 2024

S$19,937.50

USD$17,500

Before Jan 2025

S$19,937.50

USD$17,500

Before May 2025

S$21,731.88

USD$17,500

Before Aug 2025

-

USD$17,500

Total Fees Payable*

S$99,416.26

USD$70,000

Payment Of Acceptance Fee Can Be Made By:

  • Credit card
  • Telegraphic Transfer

*Fees include Singapore Goods & Services Tax (GST). The universities reserve the right to revise the fee as appropriate.

Additional Funding Options

You may wish to explore a sponsorship with your company or apply for a student loan through a bank or financial institution.

*NOTE: Application for all loans are negotiated directly between the individual borrower and lender. NUS does not have loan agreement or tie-up with any financial institution.

The NUS Alumni Loyalty Grant

The one time grant of S$8,000 is awarded to all NUS alumni who have completed their Bachelor’s or postgraduate degrees with NUS. Applicants need to apply to UCLA-NUS Executive MBA program and subsequently be offered admission to the program before they are considered for the grant review. This grant will be reflected in the second student bill.

Bank Loans (applicable for Singapore Citizens and Singapore PRs only)

Education loans offered by Singapore-based banks are applicable only to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. International students will be required to secure bank loans in their native country. Note: We recommend that you clarify with the banks that the loan you are seeking specifically supports MBA & EMBA Programmes as many loans are targeted towards undergraduate programmes).

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Company Sponsorship

When considering how to finance your MBA, don’t overlook the possibility of your employer covering some, if not all, of the costs. Securing company sponsorship may feel intimidating, but with ample preparation and a well-thought-out plan, you may be pleasantly surprised by your company’s response. There are many reasons why a company might want to finance your MBA. You know your company best; it is up to you to convince them why financing your degree is worth their investment.

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Financial Options (For UCLA’s portion of program fees)

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Our rolling admissions process allows you to receive a decision outcome within 4 weeks after complete application submission. Understanding the preparation required prior to your application will help to ensure a smooth application process. Here are the steps to start your application with us:

  • Complete the UCLA-NUS EMBA online application
  • Two letters of recommendation (via application portal)
  • Official college and university transcripts and other academic records
  • Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) or International English language testing system (IELTS) score report (if applicable)
  • Non-refundable application fee of USD$200
  • START NEW APPLICATION

Upon receipt of your complete application, the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA Program Office may contact you to schedule a personal interview. This provides prospective candidates with the opportunity to elaborate on and personalize their application.

Please order your official transcripts and documents to be sent directly from your institution to UCLA Anderson Executive MBA Programs Admissions, 110 Westwood Plaza, Marion Anderson Hall, Suite G642 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481, USA.

Our experience suggests that some third parties can take up to two months to send all the necessary documents after the applicant’s initial request. Please plan accordingly and allow sufficient time for these documents to be sent and received.

Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received and admission offers are made on a continuous basis.