The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
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Events & Activities - Singapore
Building a community for students and their families is an important part of the Executive MBA program. That's why we offer numerous events and activities to have fun, add an extra dimension to your studies or help prepare you for your career. Here's just a sample.
- Cohort Mixers - Expand your network when first-year and second-year class weeks overlap on the weekend.
- Global Leadership Series - Students, alumni and members of the local business community attend the Global Leadership Series to hear GSB faculty experts and business leaders from around the world discuss ideas to help you and your business.
- Business Forecast - GSB professors and prominent alumni take a look at what they see as the trends shaping the coming year. The event which started over 45 years ago and is held in over 18 cities around the world attracts a large audience.
- Career Workshops - Conducted during class weeks, these events assist students and alumni with career management tools.
- Networking Events - The Singapore Alumni Club hosts social activities during class weeks to expand GSB network.
- Alumni Pub Nights - These events are hosted by the Singapore Alumni Club and offer you a chance to meet and relax with alumni.
- Worldwide GSB Night - New admits, current students and alumni gather together in cities around the world. View photos and events from last year.
- Student dinners/drinks - Relax at the end of a class week.
- Leveraging Your MBA - Hosted by Singapore Alumni Club for current students, this is an evening event where graduates of the program share their experiences.
- Charity Holiday Party - Hosted by the Singapore Alumni Club and 2nd year students, this event takes place at the end of the December class week.
- Family Day - Students, family members and business colleagues/sponsors come together to learn about program, see the campus and meet staff.
- Guest speakers - Past speakers have included:
- Dali Yang, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations, University of Chicago
- Amir Farooqi, VP Corporate Development, Cargill Asia
- Bob Bestani, Director General, Private Sector Financing, Asian Development Bank, Manila
- Tom Doctoroff, Area Director, Northeast Asia/CEO, Greater China J Walter Thompson
- Chris Fossick, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Jones Lang LaSalle
- Paul Stefansson, Executive Director, UBS
- George Tanasijevich, VP & GM, Marina Bay Sands, Las Vegas Sands
- Dr. Eric Teo, Managing Director, Savoir Faire Corp. Consultants
- Scott Price, CEO Asia Pacific, DHL Express
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