The Global-Asia Management Programme 1. Introduction The Global-Asia Management Programme is designed to accelerate the career trajectories of high potential Singaporeans. The programme will support you financially through your MBA. This includes tuition fees support and the provision of a living allowance. During your time in business school, you will have the opportunity to intern with a top company in a role specifically designed to help you develop the ability to operate effectively in Asia, and globally. Upon graduation, you will spend two years in one of the programme’s partner companies, working in roles which will help you further develop your ability to operate effectively across borders. Our partner companies will ensure that you have a clear career development plan with unique opportunities to serve in roles which will stretch your abilities and project your influence beyond Singapore’s borders.
2. Summary of Benefits
MBA Sponsorship
•Sponsorship of your MBA tuition fees and a living allowance •The chance to network with top companies and like-minded individuals
Internship Exposure
•A Global-Asia internship to help you develop the global mindset sought after by top companies
Career Development
•A clear career development plan which will provide you with invaluable general management and Global-Asia exposure •Close mentorship under a senior business leader
3. Partner Companies Our partner companies are global leaders in their respective industries and are known for their strength in developing people.
Applied Materials GlaxoSmithKline Rolls-Royce
Further details on the partner companies can be found in Annex A. Partner companies:
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4. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be Singapore Citizens Not have outstanding obligations (e.g. bond, gentlemen’s agreement) Not be existing employees of EDB or the partner companies Be enrolled in or have applied to a full-time MBA programme (Applicants who have started their MBA programmes must have at least 6 months of their programme remaining at the point of application.) The ideal candidate would have between 4-6 years of work experience, locally and/or internationally. Note: Successful applicants must not have any employment obligations at the point of accepting the Global-Asia Management Programme.
5. Application Process 1. Applications close on 22nd May 2013 (Wednesday), 23:59 (SGT). 2. Eligible applicants with completed applications will be notified by 23rd May 2013 (Thursday) to complete an automated video interview. The automated video interview must be completed within a week of receiving the notification. 3. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the partner companies by 26th June 2013 (Wednesday). Interviews will take place either over the phone or in person, subject to scheduling limitations. 4. Applicants will be informed by 5th July 2013 (Friday) if you have been further shortlisted for the Assessment Centre. The Assessment Centre will be held between 22nd (Monday) and 24th (Wednesday) July 2013 in Singapore. Instructions to apply can be found in Annex B. Note: All applicants must be available to attend the Assessment Centre. Overseasbased applicants1 will be required to return to Singapore for the Assessment Centre and are advised to inform your school administration of this requirement and make the necessary arrangements when applying for the Global-Asia Management Programme.
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Overseas-based applicants participating in the Assessment Centre will be reimbursed for the cost of your return economy airfare.
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6. Info Session Date: 4th May 2013 (Saturday) Time: 10:30 am Location: EDB, 250 North Bridge Road, #28-00, Raffles City Tower, Singapore 179101 Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the info session to find out more about the Global-Asia Management Programme. Applicants who are unable to attend the info session can request for a copy of the info sheet. Please email Ms Clare Cheng (
[email protected]) by 2nd May 2013 (Thursday) to indicate your attendance. For enquiries, please email Ms Lim Yue Yiao (
[email protected]).
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Annex A
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in providing innovative equipment, services and software to enable the manufacture of advanced semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic products. Our technologies help make innovations like smartphones, flat screen TVs and solar panels more affordable and accessible to consumers and businesses around the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Locally, Singapore is home to GSK’s Regional Headquarters (Emerging Markets & Asia Pacific), an R&D facility (Biopolis), two global API manufacturing and supply sites (Jurong & Quality Road), a Stiefel manufacturing facility, and a state-of-the-art vaccines plant (Tuas). GSK employs more than 1200 employees with an investment of S$1.6 billion in Singapore. Learn more at www.gsk.com
Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air combines cutting edge technologies with passionate and highly skilled individuals to produce products and services that operate in some of the world's most challenging environments. Rolls-Royce has had a presence in Singapore since the 1950s, and today the city-state is a key business hub for Rolls-Royce, and all four major business sectors – Civil and Defence Aerospace, Marine and Energy – are strongly represented. As at mid-2012, the Group, along with its joint venture partners, employs more than 1,600 people in the city state and accounts for over 15 per cent of the country’s aerospace output. The Group's underlying revenues globally in the first half of 2012 totalled £5.8 billion, up five per cent and its order book stood at £60.1 billion. Learn more at www.rolls-royce.com/singapore.
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Annex B To Apply 1. Please complete the application form for the Global-Asia Management Programme. 2. Write a cover letter (approx. 1 page) containing the following information: - Why you are applying for the Global-Asia Management Programme - Future career plans - Summary/highlights of your key academic/career experiences, and why you chose to undertake an MBA - What makes you unique - Why should you be considered for the Global-Asia Management Programme and what can you contribute to the programme/partner companies 3. Submit proof of admission or application to your MBA programme Note: A PDF of your relevant transcripts/admissions letter may be used as proof of admission. If you have not been admitted into your MBA programme, a PDF of the acknowledgement/confirmation of your application may be used as proof of application. 4. A completed application shall comprise: a. A completed application form b. A cover letter, per the specifications above c. The applicant’s CV or Resume d. PDF copies of relevant supporting documents, including: i. Proof of admission/application ii. Educational certificates and transcripts iii. NS certificates (if relevant) 5. All documents are to be submitted in a single email. Applicants may submit the relevant supporting documents as a single PDF or as multiple, PDF attachments. 6. Completed
applications should be emailed to Ms Clare (
[email protected]) by 22nd May 2013 (Wednesday), 23:59 (SGT).
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