{"id":599,"date":"2025-12-05T12:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T12:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucla.nus.edu.sg\/blog\/?p=599"},"modified":"2026-01-06T02:24:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T02:24:30","slug":"welcome-to-ucla-nus-emba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ucla.nus.edu.sg\/blog\/welcome-to-ucla-nus-emba\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the UCLA-NUS EMBA Program!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to welcome you to the UCLA-NUS EMBA program beginning in May 2026! As you embark on this transformative journey, we will keep you informed with important updates for both UCLA and NUS campuses.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Key Dates to Remember:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>F-1 Visa Process:\u00a0Begins March 2026 for the August segment in Los Angeles<\/li>\n<li>Onboarding Session Welcome:\u00a0March 14, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Pre-segment Online Classes:\u00a0Starting mid-April<\/li>\n<li>Program Start:\u00a0May 2026 in Singapore at the NUS campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember to check your inbox for email updates and complete all the required tasks.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Get Ready for Your Segments: What You Need to Know!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As we gear up for the UCLA-NUS EMBA program, preparation is key! Here are some important details you need to ensure a smooth start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Timeline:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your study preparation begins 6 to 8 weeks before each segment.<\/li>\n<li>Both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) learning will be included, along with individual and group assignments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Program Start in Singapore:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expect an email from NUS Program Managers in early March with instructions for finalizing your onboarding. Once your acceptance deposit is completed, there are no further steps needed for onboarding at NUS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important Note:<\/strong> NUS core and elective classes will typically be taken alongside some NUS EMBA students, while UCLA core classes will be exclusive to UCLA-NUS candidates.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Important Contacts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>UCLA Program Director: <a href=\"mailto:angela.mughal@anderson.ucla.edu\">Angela Mughal<\/a><br \/>\nNUS Program management: <a href=\"mailto:emba_prog@nus.edu.sg\">Jolene Tan<\/a><br \/>\nUCLA Admissions : <a href=\"mailto:vanessa.esguerra@anderson.ucla.edu\">Vanessa Esguerra<\/a><br \/>\nNUS Admissions: <a href=\"mailto:suann.teo@nus.edu.sg\">Suann Teo<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover what to expect as you embark on your UCLA-NUS EMBA journey. 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