Dr. Ivy Kwan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ivy Kwan is an Associate Professor (Practice) at the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University, where she teaches Organizational Behavior and holds the position of Assistant Dean for Career Services. With over a decade of experience in consultancy and higher education, she leads the Graduate Services Career Development Office, assisting graduate talents in achieving their career aspirations. Ivy has a strong background in advising senior leaders and board members across the Asia Pacific region, with ten years as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, specializing in the Financial Services and Private Equity sectors. Her expertise encompasses business transformation, managing employer relations, and career development, having collaborated with over 300 firms globally. She has also served as the Global Director of Employer Engagement at INSEAD, where she played a key role in transforming the institution's Career Development Center and enhancing its employer engagement strategies. Ivy's work is supported by her diverse experience across various banking sectors, including Investment Banking and Private Banking, which has equipped her with deep financial expertise in debt origination and loan restructuring.

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.).