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NUS MSBA programme awarded INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize

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Research area:Business, Management and AccountingInformation Systems Education and Curriculum DevelopmentBusiness management

What the study found

The NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics programme was awarded the 2025 INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize. The abstract says the programme’s pedagogical philosophy includes a structured industry collaboration framework and an “industry-ready pipeline,” supported by the ACDIN training pedagogy.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that these institutional innovations effectively bridge the gap between academia and industry. They also say the programme systematically cultivates high-quality, practice-oriented analytics professionals.

What the researchers tested

The article describes the MSBA programme at the National University of Singapore, offered through the NUS Business Analytics Centre. It presents the programme’s pedagogical philosophy and the elements the authors identify as central to it: a structured industry collaboration framework, an industry-ready pipeline, and ACDIN training pedagogy.

What worked and what didn't

According to the abstract, the programme’s structure and pedagogy were recognized with the 2025 INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize. The authors describe these features as effectively bridging academia and industry and as supporting the development of practice-oriented analytics professionals.

What to keep in mind

The available abstract gives only a brief description and does not provide detailed evaluation data, comparison groups, or limitations. It also does not separate which specific parts of the programme had the strongest effect.

Key points

  • The NUS Master of Science in Business Analytics programme received the 2025 INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize.
  • The programme includes a structured industry collaboration framework.
  • The abstract describes an "industry-ready pipeline" supported by ACDIN training pedagogy.
  • The authors say these features bridge academia and industry.
  • The programme is described as cultivating practice-oriented analytics professionals.

Disclosure

Research title:
NUS MSBA programme awarded INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize
Authors:
Yan Pang, Khor Ping Quek
Institutions:
National University of Singapore
Publication date:
2026-03-05
DOI:
10.1287/inte.2026.0315
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