Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) Malaysia convened a panel session on 5 June 2015, at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus' partner institution PSB Academy Singapore, to discuss the role of 'big data' and analytics in business.
The session, entitled “What’s So Big About Data?” was part of NUBS Malaysia's two-day series of talks and panel discussions, where it was attended by MBA students from the Business School's campuses of the United Kingdom and Malaysia, as well as those based at PSB Academy. Scheduled from 5-6 June 2015, the events coincided with the UK MBA students' study tour to Malaysia and Singapore, as part of the School's regular engagements with industry leaders to enable MBA students to gain insights that bridge theory and practice.
The panel members, moderated by Dr Hsin-Vonn Seow, Associate Professor of Operations Research, were asked to share their experiences on how analytics has influenced their industry. Pankaj Sinha, Associate VP & Head of Operations, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages spoke on his experience in using the results of data analytics on the decision making support in Coca-Cola in India. Jitinder Magoon, Chief Management and Strategic Advisor, Zecon Medicare Kuala Lumpur presented a case study showing how healthcare systems can benefit from data analytics, while Kenneth Khoo, Vice-President, APAC Region, Digital Route shared his experience of being tasked with modelling and using the results of data analytics in the telecommunications industry.
Bill Lee, Partner, Process Improvement, Information Management and Advanced Analytics, Ernst & Young Advisory Singapore, having presented earlier on data analytics and governance as a foreword to the panel discussion, also spoke on the challenges of data privacy and dilemmas surrounding the use of data collected for the greater good.
Lee also commented on the lack of sufficient talent in the area of data analytics. He addressed a common misconception that one needs to have graduated with a specific analytics-related degree in order to be eligible to work in this seemingly niche industry, and encouraged MBA students to explore the possibility of developing themselves further to make their mark in the area of data analytics.
The panelists are also members of NUBS Malaysia's Industry Advisory Board, which provides strategic advice to support the School's current work and future developments, as well as developing strong links with the business and policy makers to ensure the continuing relevance of the School's activities.
“This panel session is part of the School’s efforts in ensuring that our MBA students gain practical insights into real-world business practices. The rise of data analytics as a key tool for business decision-making is something which spans across various business disciplines. Today’s panelists provided a broad view of the related issues in a diverse range of areas,” said Professor Khong Kok Wei, Director of the MBA Programme at NUBS Malaysia.
“As a global business school, we are also delighted to have been able to share the insightful discussions with our MBA students in UK and Singapore,” Professor Khong added.
Nottingham University Business School has campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, with the MBA programme offered in the UK, Malaysia, and the University’s overseas partner institution in Singapore, PSB Academy. In 2014, NUBS Malaysia was appointed as the administrative centre for the Singapore MBA. All MBA students at NUBS Malaysia have the option of taking up to two approved modules delivered by the UK campus or in Singapore, offering opportunities for a truly global study experience.
For more information on the MBA programme at NUBS Malaysia.
Information on MBA Previews for the September 2015 intake (Full-time and Part-time).
UNMC's 15th Anniversary
One of the world's truly global universities, with campuses in Malaysia, the UK and China, 2015 marks the 15th year since setting up as UK's first full-fledged international campus in Malaysia and all three campuses continue to enrich the lives of students across the world through global education, ground-breaking research and community engagement.
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More information is available from Professor Khong Kok Wei, Director of the MBA Programme, at kokwei.khong@nottingham.edu.my or +6(03) 8725 3757; or Josephine Dionisappu, PR & Communications Manager at UNMC, on+60(3)89248746, josephine.dionisappu@nottingham.edu.my.
Notes to editors: The University of Nottingham has 43,000 students and is ‘the nearest Britain has to a truly global university, with campuses in China and Malaysia modelled on a headquarters that is among the most attractive in Britain’ (Times Good University Guide 2014). It is also one of the most popular universities in the UK among graduate employers and the winner of‘Research Project of the Year’ at the THE Awards 2014. It is ranked in the world’stop one per cent of universities by the QS World University Rankings,and 8th in the UK by research power according to REF 2014.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) is holding events throughout 2015 to celebrate 15 years as a pioneer of transnational education. Based in Semenyih, UNMC was established as the UK's first overseas campus in Malaysia and one of the first world-wide.
Impact: The Nottingham Campaign, its biggest-ever fundraising campaign, is delivering the University’s vision to change lives, tackle global issues and shape the future.
Posted on 24th June 2015