Two Japanese executives with global leadership roles in their sights came to the same conclusion: to broaden their career prospects, taking further education beyond Japan was the best way for them to realise their respective dreams.
It’s rare to find two siblings from completely different work backgrounds going down the same postgraduate learning path, much less pursuing an MBA from the same institution.
It was a no-brainer for brothers Tan Sheng Jie and Tan Sheng Wei. The older of the two, Sheng Jie, found his career taken to new heights post-MBA. After completing the Nanyang Waseda double MBA programme, Sheng Jie climbed the ranks to become the Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Experience (Asia Market) at Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Imagine valuing education so highly that even years spent in a forced labour camp couldn’t stop you from getting one.
That’s the high bar set by the person who inspired Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) Sellappah Scholarship: a school teacher who understood the importance of education, and the power it has to transform lives.
The network and career guidance you’ll access during an MBA could help you launch a career in innovative industries like fintech and e-commerce.
Fintech, artificial intelligence, green energy, ecommerce—innovative industries like these provide ample opportunities for ambitious professionals.
Machine learning. Data analytics. Blockchain.
These are among the hottest buzzwords in finance right now as a wave of digital transformation sweeps the industry, with numerous professionals eyeing upskilling courses to stay relevant in the tech age.
But to Shadab Taiyabi, this alone is not enough to future-proof a career.
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