Dr. Sia Siew Kien

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sia Siew Kien is an Associate Professor at the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University. She serves as the Associate Vice President for Lifelong Learning – Continuing Education. With over 20 years of research and consulting experience across private and public-sector organizations, including major firms such as Singapore Airlines and OCBC Bank, her research primarily focuses on technology innovation that enables digital transformation in the context of industry disruptions. Dr. Kien conducts detailed field interviews and participant observations, emphasizing the nuances of tech innovation adoption in Asia. Her key research themes include process redesign, enterprise systems, complex project management, and organizational transformation. She has been published in top international journals such as MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Research, and her papers have reached the top 1% in citations within their fields. Sia is also the recipient of the Stafford Beer Medal and the Koh Boon Hwee “Inspiring Teacher” Award, recognizing her significant contributions to academia and her dedication to teaching, particularly in subjects related to accounting information systems and digital transformation.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Nanyang Technological University • Singapore

Teaching and researching in the area of technology innovation and digital transformation.

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
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  • 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.).