Celebrating 30 Years as Nanyang Business School
NBS has grown from a young school with big ambitions into a business school of global standing at one of the world’s leading technological universities. Today, we are connected to more than 68,000 alumni in over 100 countries. We are known for academic excellence, innovation where business and technology intersect, and strong partnerships. Our graduates are recognised for their tech fluency, interdisciplinary strength, industry relevance, and global outlook.
Marking 30 years is not only about looking back with pride. It is about shaping the future. Our celebrations carry the theme “This is where tomorrow begins” – a reflection of the future-ready leaders we nurture, and the next chapter we will write as one NBS community.
Professor Jun Yang
Dean, Nanyang Business School
President’s Chair in Finance
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Our Story: This Is Where Tomorrow Begins
In our classrooms and beyond, we’re not just preparing for tomorrow. We're shaping it. Our film celebrates the possibilities when our community comes together. Because when business meets technology, Asia meets the world, and purpose meets progress — this is where tomorrow begins.
Our Journey
Since 1995, Nanyang Business School has redefined what business education can be. Our naming was officiated by Dr Wee Cho Yaw, a visionary banker, philanthropist and Guest of Honour at our launch – marking the beginning of our journey as a forward-looking business school.
Today, we have grown into a globally recognised institution – a place where new ideas take shape, business leaders are developed, and real-world impact begins. As we look ahead, we remain committed to innovating, leading, and transforming with purpose.
1995:
- Marking a significant milestone, Dr Wee Cho Yaw officiated the renaming of the School of Accountancy and Business (SAB) to Nanyang Business School
1998:
- Launch of Nanyang Fellows MBA
- Nanyang Executive Programme office, later renamed Nanyang Executive Education, was set up to provide executive education training as part of lifelong learning for working professionals in Singapore and the region
1999:
- Launch of MSc in Financial Engineering programme, a collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University
2000:
- Launch of Asian Business Case Centre (ABCC)
2003:
- Launch of Nanyang EMBA (Chinese), a collaboration with Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
- Nanyang MBA Alumni Association established
2004:
- NBS is the first business school in Singapore, and the third in Asia, to be accredited by both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- NBS is also one of only a few business schools outside of the US to be accredited with the AACSB in Accounting
- Launch of Center for Leadership and Cultural Intelligence (CLCI) research centre
2007:
- Launch of MSc Finance (English and Mandarin) programme
- Launch of Nanyang EMBA (English) programme
2008:
- NBS Advisory Board established
2009:
- The Nanyang MBA is ranked #24 in The Financial Times’ list of top global MBAs, the first Singapore business school to achieve a top 25 position
- Launch of Culture Science Innovation (CSI) research centre
2011:
- Launch of Insurance Risk and Finance Research Centre (IRFRC) with SCOR
2012:
- NBS’s Actuarial Science specialisation is accredited by the UK’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, the first in Singapore
2014:
- EMBA ranks #8 in Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2014.
- Launch of Centre of Excellence in International Trading (CEIT) research centre
- Launch of NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies
- NBS Alumni Advisory Board established
2015:
- Launch of Centre for Business Sustainability (CBS)
2016:
- Launch of MSc in Accountancy
- Launch of Chartered Valuer and Appraiser programme with the Singapore Accountancy Commission’s Institute of Valuers and Appraisers of Singapore
2017:
- Launch of Nanyang Professional MBA programme
2018:
- Launch of the NTU NBS Alumni Association
2019:
- Launch of MSc in Asset & Wealth Management programme
- Launch of Nanyang Centre for Emerging Markets (CEM)
2020:
- Launch of MSc in Business Analytics & MSc in Marketing Science
- Launch of FlexiMasters (previously called MiniMasters)
2021:
- Launch of Nanyang PMBA International Trading
- MBA ranks #1 in Asia, in Economist Full-time MBA Ranking 2021
- MBA ranks top 29 in QS Global MBA Rankings 2022
2022:
- The Nanyang MBA ranks #2 in Asia (#1 in South East Asia) in Economist Full-time MBA Ranking 2022
- Launch of Executive Certificate in Corporate and Environmental Sustainability, bringing together leading academics and industry experts from PwC, Willis Towers Watson, and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
- Launch of Certificate Programme in Sustainable Finance, offered in collaboration with the United Nations’ Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS)
- Nanyang Professional MBA in International Trading ranks #3 in the world by QS International Trade (in partnership with Hinrich Foundation)
2023:
- Launch of Gaia, the new home of NBS by Education Minister Chan Chun Sing. Gaia is NTU’s 8th zero-energy building
- Launch of Centre for Sustainable Finance Innovation (CSFI) research centre
- Launch of International Master of Business Administration (IMBA Vietnam), a collaboration with University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Launch of Executive MSc in Sustainability Management
2024:
- Launch of a new interdisciplinary degree programme Bachelor of Applied Computing in Finance (BACF), jointly offered by NBS and the College of Computing and Data Science
- Launch of Accountancy for Future Leaders - Bachelor of Accountancy (Sustainability Management and Analytics)
- Launch of Nanyang Centre for Marketing and Technology (NCMT) research centre
- Launch of the Nanyang Chinese EMBA
- Launch of the NBS Global Leaders programme
- Gaia, home to NBS, won the prestigious Prix Versailles Award 2024 in the 'World’s Most Beautiful Campuses’ category
2025:
- The Nanyang MBA is ranked #1 in Singapore and rises to #22 globally in the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Ranking 2025
- EMBA ranks #2 in the Asia-Pacific QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025
- Gaia renamed as Wee Cho Yaw Plaza in recognition of Dr Wee Cho Yaw's contributions to NTU and education
NBS30 Voices
Celebrate Together
13 November 2025 - Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series Fireside Chat with Mr Philip Yeo
7 November 2025 - Celebrating NBS30
28 October 2025 - Dual Frontiers of Change: AI and Decarbonisation
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24 October 2025 - NBS Welcome Class of 2025 Party
15 October 2025 - NBS Housekeeping Crew Appreciation
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20 & 27 September 2025 - NBS Serves x Food Bank Singapore
8-9 September 2025 - 20th International Longevity Risk & Capital Markets Solutions Conference (L20)
22 August 2025 Event - Celebrating 30 Years as Nanyang Business School & Commemorating Dr Wee Chow Yaw's Legacy
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NBS Moments
Every moment has a story. To celebrate 30 years of NBS, our community came together to share their memorable moments: stories of learning, friendship, and inspiration. Together, these stories paint a picture of our vibrant community and the journey we’ve taken as one.
Discover these heartfelt reflections in our NBS Moments e-book.
Experience the NBS30 Exhibition
For 30 years, NBS has been the place where ideas take flight and futures are shaped. Our theme, This is Where Tomorrow Begins, reflects the heart of what we do — to Innovate. Lead. Transform.
Join us on a video walkthrough of the NBS 30 Exhibition and relive the milestones and stories that define who we are.
