From Albania to NVIDIA: How NUS MSBA Powered Xhoni’s Rise in AI
Engineering the Future of AI from Singapore to Silicon Valley What do global competitions, cutting-edge research, and breakthrough AI technologies have in common? For Xhoni Shollaj, they have all been defining milestones in a journey that began in Albania and led him to one of the most influential companies in the tech world — NVIDIA. […]
Data-Driven Hospitality: Ian’s Journey from Chef to Industry Innovator
From cooking in Michelin-starred kitchens to leading hospitality innovation on a global stage, Ian Wilson’s career is a story of both personal and industry-wide transformation. Today, as Regional Director of Hospitality at one of Saudi Arabia’s giga projects and Chairman of the NUS Business Analytics Centre (BAC) Advisory Board, Ian continues to champion the power […]
From Civil Service to Citibank: How NUS MSBA Powered Kelvin’s Career Switch
A Mid-Career Leap Fuelled by Analytics Kelvin Hwee never imagined that he would move from civil service into a high-impact role in the banking industry. But with a keen eye on emerging trends and the determination to future-proof his career, he took a leap of faith into upskilling. Graduating from the NUS Master of Science […]
From Economics Graduate to Analytics at AWS: NUS MSBA Alumni Stanislav’s Journey
What does it take to go from a forensic consultant to leading cutting-edge machine learning projects at one of the world’s tech giants? For Stanislav Piskulov, it was curiosity, courage, and the transformative power of the NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA). A proud graduate of NUS MSBA Class of 2016, Stanislav is […]
From Seoul to Apple in Singapore: Sol’s Journey Fuelled by Curiosity
Sol Kim always knew she wanted to sit at the intersection of creativity, technology, and data. But it was not until she joined the NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) programme that she discovered just how powerful that combination could be. After graduating in 2021, Sol has been working in the Artificial Intelligence […]
Meet Our Incoming NUS MSBA AY25/26 Students: Diverse Stories, One Community
From left to right: [FRONT] Sandra (Singapore), Yoon (South Korea), Nourah (Saudi Arabia); [BACK]: Zoe (Indonesia), Justyna (Poland), Melissa (China), Pranay (India) The NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) attracts individuals from across the world who share a common passion — leveraging data to solve complex problems and create meaningful impact. This year’s […]
NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics Wins Prestigious 2025 UPS George D. Smith Prize
The National University of Singapore’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (NUS MSBA), supported by NUS Business School and NUS Computing, has been awarded the 2025 INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize – a global recognition of excellence in preparing future analytics leaders. This prestigious award was presented at the Edelman Gala during the INFORMS […]
Pauline’s Mid-Career Journey with NUS MSBA: Leveraging Data Analytics to Shape Policy Decisions
In a world where data drives decision-making and industries are evolving at lightning speed, lifelong learning has never been more essential. For those contemplating a mid-career shift or upskilling journey, the idea of returning to academic life after years in the workforce can be daunting. Pauline Lim, a Senior Officer at the Ministry of Law […]
From Software Engineering to Data Science at Google: Swetha’s Journey with NUS MSBA
Swetha Narayanan, an AY17/20 alumna of the NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) programme, transitioned from a software engineering career at Goldman Sachs to a data science role at Google. Armed with the technical and business skills she gained through the NUS MSBA programme, Swetha now works to protect billions of Google users. […]
The Inspiring Journey of NUS MSBA Alumnus Fangbin Lin: From Finance Graduate to Data Analyst to Academia
The evolving landscape of data analytics is reshaping industries, and few stories highlight this transformation as clearly as that of Fangbin Lin. A 2015 graduate of the NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) programme, Fangbin’s journey from finance graduate to data analyst, and now lecturer in accounting at the University of Auckland, reflects […]