Dr. Arzi Adbi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Arzi Adbi is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Strategy & Policy at the National University of Singapore Business School. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Strategic Management Journal and holds a Research Affiliate appointment at the Sustainable Green Finance Institute (SGFIN). His research investigates grand challenges in strategy and sustainable development, with a focus on emerging markets. His works have been published in prestigious journals including the Strategic Management Journal, Management Science, Academy of Management Journal, and Nature Cities. He has received several paper awards from major academic associations, including the Strategic Management Society and the Academy of International Business. In addition to his research endeavors, he teaches courses on Strategic Management, Corporate Strategy, and Business Model Innovation in Asia, as well as a Ph.D. Seminar on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. His research has been featured in leading media outlets such as BBC and CNN.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Research Affiliate

2024-03-01 — Present

Sustainable Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) • Singapore

General Manager

2010-06-20 — 2015-04-14

Lanco International • Singapore

Responsible for Emerging Markets Strategy and Business Development.

Emerging Markets Trader

2008-04-14 — 2010-03-14

Goldman Sachs • London, United Kingdom

Traded currency options in the emerging markets.

Junior Field Engineer

2004-10-14 — 2005-04-14

Schlumberger • Bakersfield, United States

Involved in wireline field engineering operations.

Requirements for National University of Singapore

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with Honors or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • GRE Score Report
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Recommendation Letters
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics