Dr. Boon Chong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lim Boon Chong is a Senior Lecturer at the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, specializing in marketing with a focus on consumer behavior. He serves as the Deputy Head of the Division of Marketing, where he is involved in shaping the academic direction and curriculum of the division. Dr. Lim graduated with a PhD in marketing from Nanyang Business School in 2011, and his research interests include risk-taking behavior among entrepreneurs and word-of-mouth communication among consumers. With over 18 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level, he is certified to facilitate classes using problem-based learning pedagogy. Dr. Lim has taught various courses, including topics in marketing, cultural communications, and management information systems. As an Associate Fellow of the Institute of Asian Consumer Insight, he engages in research that bridges academic theories with practical applications in business.

Research Interests

Requirements for Nanyang Technological University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Upper Honours or equivalent Confirmation from a proposed supervisor
Application Checklist
  • Research Proposal (max 2 pages)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts and Degree Certificates
  • 2 Academic Referee Reports
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scoresheet
  • GRE Scoresheet
  • Personal Statement
  • Passport/NRIC copy
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Department of Medicine, Department of Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, and related clinical research departments (Metabolic Disorders, Infection Immunity, etc.).