MBA Blog

We are #2 globally!

We are excited to share that the UCLA-NUS Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program has made remarkable strides in the QS Global EMBA Rankings 2025, rising from 3rd to 2nd place among 27 joint programs worldwide.

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Alumni Spotlight

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September 3, 2025
Issac Bess’s Road to Reinvention

Isaac Bess’s journey is a compelling story of reinvention, driven by courage, curiosity, and the transformative power of education. As an international professional whose career spans New York, Tokyo, and now a leading role at TikTok, Isaac’s path exemplifies how bold decisions, and continuous learning can open new horizons—both creatively and professionally.

August 27, 2025
From Clinician to Strategic Leader: Dr Toon Wei Lim

How an MBA Transformed a Healthcare Professional’s Perspective by Dr Toon Wei Lim, Class of 2025/2026

August 8, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: Poets & Quants 2025 Best & Brightest Feature

We are thrilled to share some exciting news — our student, Stephen Terzolo, has been featured in Poets & Quants’ 2025 Best & Brightest list. This prestigious recognition highlights rising stars in the business education community who are making a significant impact through leadership, innovation, and potential.

July 15, 2025
Unlocking New Perspectives through Overseas Exchanges featuring JP Garry

The UCLA-NUS Executive MBA offers global learning opportunities, including short exchanges in Asia, the US, and Europe. We sat down with JP Garry, our UCLA-NUS EMBA student to reflect on an eye-opening week at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, focusing on the real estate elective — why he chose it, what he learned, and why such exchanges matter.

June 7, 2025
Take Your Career to the Next Level with the UCLA-NUS EMBA – Ayo’s Success Story

Ayo Canlas was promoted not once, but twice! Ayo’s story is just one example of how the UCLA-NUS EMBA can have a real-world impact on your career path, helping you reach new heights alongside a community of driven professionals.

March 30, 2025
Unlocking Opportunities with Company Sponsorship

Unlocking Opportunities with Company Sponsorship: Insights from UCLA-NUS EMBA Alumni

Admissions

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August 8, 2025
Reflections from Our Senior Students

As our senior students begin their final segment of their UCLA-NUS EMBA journey, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what they've experienced so far—and what lies ahead. We spoke with some of our senior students to hear their thoughts on the journey, the highlights, and their aspirations for the future.

July 31, 2025
Application portal now open & New deadlines

We’re excited to announce that the application portal for the UCLA-NUS EMBA is now live! If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, start your application today!

June 8, 2025
Intake 21 reflects on their first segment in May

Ayo Canlas was promoted not once, but twice! Ayo’s story is just one example of how the UCLA-NUS EMBA can have a real-world impact on your career path, helping you reach new heights alongside a community of driven professionals.

EMBA Life

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September 3, 2025
Issac Bess’s Road to Reinvention

Isaac Bess’s journey is a compelling story of reinvention, driven by courage, curiosity, and the transformative power of education. As an international professional whose career spans New York, Tokyo, and now a leading role at TikTok, Isaac’s path exemplifies how bold decisions, and continuous learning can open new horizons—both creatively and professionally.

August 27, 2025
From Clinician to Strategic Leader: Dr Toon Wei Lim

How an MBA Transformed a Healthcare Professional’s Perspective by Dr Toon Wei Lim, Class of 2025/2026

August 8, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: Poets & Quants 2025 Best & Brightest Feature

We are thrilled to share some exciting news — our student, Stephen Terzolo, has been featured in Poets & Quants’ 2025 Best & Brightest list. This prestigious recognition highlights rising stars in the business education community who are making a significant impact through leadership, innovation, and potential.

August 8, 2025
Reflections from Our Senior Students

As our senior students begin their final segment of their UCLA-NUS EMBA journey, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what they've experienced so far—and what lies ahead. We spoke with some of our senior students to hear their thoughts on the journey, the highlights, and their aspirations for the future.

July 15, 2025
Unlocking New Perspectives through Overseas Exchanges featuring JP Garry

The UCLA-NUS Executive MBA offers global learning opportunities, including short exchanges in Asia, the US, and Europe. We sat down with JP Garry, our UCLA-NUS EMBA student to reflect on an eye-opening week at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, focusing on the real estate elective — why he chose it, what he learned, and why such exchanges matter.

June 8, 2025
Intake 21 reflects on their first segment in May

Ayo Canlas was promoted not once, but twice! Ayo’s story is just one example of how the UCLA-NUS EMBA can have a real-world impact on your career path, helping you reach new heights alongside a community of driven professionals.