Dr. Brian Hwarng

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brian received a Ph.D. in Industrial Management Systems Engineering from Arizona State University, USA. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Analytics and Operations at the National University of Singapore Business School. Previously, he served as the Academic Director for the NUS-PKU Double Degree MBA and Associate Dean for Executive Education, among other roles. Before joining NUS, Brian worked as an Industrial Engineer at Delta Electronics in Taiwan and as a Materiel Systems Analyst at Allied-Signal Aerospace in Phoenix, Arizona. He is known for his interactive and engaging pedagogy, utilizing participant-centered learning methods from Harvard Business School. Brian teaches Managerial Operations Analytics and oversees various public executive programs. His research interests focus on managing quality excellence, value creation, and complex systems, with publications in esteemed journals. He has received multiple awards, including the Commonwealth Fellowship Award from the UK, and has collaborated on projects recognized by the Decision Sciences Institute. Additionally, Brian is an advisor on the application of the Deming System of Profound Knowledge in organizations.

Research Interests

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