How case competitions prepare Nanyang MBA graduates for the real world
For many MBA participants at Nanyang Business School (NBS), joining case competitions has become a serious aspiration, if not an outright obsession.
For many MBA participants at Nanyang Business School (NBS), joining case competitions has become a serious aspiration, if not an outright obsession.
As an engineering graduate with several years of experience at EY—one of the big four accounting and professional services firms—you’d be forgiven for wondering why Yacob Chaly felt the need to enroll in a master’s degree.
Internships can be a gateway to unexpected career paths, and Javier Ng certainly made full use of the opportunity to explore his options. By the end of his Double Degree in Accountancy & Business at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), he already had five internship stints under his belt – and a new career direction in mind.
After seven years as an auditor in a Big Four firm, Bella Lau was eager for a change. “Everyone who has worked in a Big Four or audit firm would understand the demanding nature of the job,” she reflected.
Today, the accounting industry is on the verge of an AI revolution. From tax to audits, AI-powered tools are rapidly automating many rote tasks that accountants used to do. Up to 48% of accountants say they plan to invest in AI and automation tools over the next year to become faster, sharper, and more efficient in supporting clients.