"Head, MSc Programmes Office"

About NUS Business School

Founded in the same year that Singapore gained independence, NUS Business School stands today among the world’s leading business schools. It is distinctive for offering the best of global business knowledge with deep Asian insights, preparing students to lead Asian businesses to international success and to help global businesses succeed in Asia.

For more than 50 years, NUS Business School has offered a rigorous, relevant and rewarding business education to outstanding students from across the world. That would not have been possible without a group of dedicated professionals who are passionate about building a positive environment to grow and groom future business leaders. And we are looking to add to our BIZ family!

To learn more about the NUS Business School, please visit https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/

Job Description

The Head will work closely with the Deanery, Heads of Department, Academic Directors and faculty of the school, on the leadership and management of our suite of Masters Programmes. Being the key programme administrator, designated advocate of the needs of the graduate programmes and graduate students, and the initial advisor of matriculating graduate students, you will be responsible to:

• Formulate and implement strategic initiatives for the suite of Masters of Science programmes
• Lead a team of high-performing executive and administrative staff
• Develop and support an empowering culture of responsibility, independence and inclusiveness in the MSc Office team
• Create and cultivate a vibrant student community, and provide an enriching out-of-classroom experience for our postgraduate students
• Provide leadership to the overall administration of the unit

Planning and Strategizing:

• Shape and drive the long-term strategic direction and positioning of all the Masters of Science programmes, ensuring relevance, competitiveness, and alignment with global postgraduate trends.
• Identify and manage strategic risks, emerging trends, and market disruptions impacting postgraduate education.
• Responsible for leading the team in meeting the admission intake targets for our suite of Master of Science programmes.
• Work on the positioning and branding of the suite of Masters programmes under charge, to enhance our reputation as the choice university for postgraduate education.
• Identify key sectors, markets and audiences and develop focused marketing and recruitment strategies.
• Systematically analyse recruitment, admission and retention information for postgraduate students. Monitor trends in the community or region and adapt strategies as necessary, to improve our admission and standing in the market.
• Create and cultivate a vibrant student community and provide an enriching out-of-classroom experience for our postgraduate students.
• Establish and implement short and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures, to ensure strategic plans and critical processes are carried out in a timely manner.

Leadership:

• Provide leadership in the overall administration of the unit managing the Masters Programmes.
• Inspire and empower the MSc teams through a shared vision of excellence and innovation in postgraduate education.
• Develop a high-performing, future-ready team structure aligned with strategic priorities, ensuring talent depth across functions. Institute performance and capability frameworks that support continuous improvement, innovation, and cross-team collaboration.
• Ensure cross-functional synergy between all the units within the MSc programmes office to deliver a seamless student and stakeholder experience.
• Ensure compliance with university governance, audit, and quality assurance frameworks.
• Lead organisational change initiatives that enhance agility, engagement, and s