The Lee Kong Chian School of Business of the Singapore Management University is a dynamic Asian business school with more than 100 full-time faculty and more than 2500 students. The B school is ranked amongst the top business schools of the world for its Finance and Accounting programs.
International students in SMU coming from India, China, ASEAN countries as well as further afield such as Europe, North America, Africa, the Middle East, Maldives, Japan and South Korea bring with them the richness of diversity and cultural vibrancy at SMU. The learning environment at SMU is beyond geographical borders and introduces global perspectives. Smaller class sizes allow lively interaction and personalized attention from the faculties. Surrounded by museums, theatres, educational institutions, art galleries, cafés, restaurants and a range of retail outlets, the SMU life is a vibrant and diverse one.
Great learning experience, high placement packages and entrepreneurship opportunities after completing MBA from SMU Singapore have been some of the key factors which attract MBA aspirants to join the B school at SMU consistently. Another important factor is the affordable fee and accommodation at Singapore in comparison to other countries like US, UK or Europe.
SMU Admission Open: Last to apply preponed
Singapore Management University’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business recently announced new deadlines for the MBA classes starting in January 2016. Due to increasing number of applicants, final round deadline has been modified. Now the final deadline to apply for MBA at SMU Singapore has been preponed to October 15, 2015 from earlier date of October 30, 2015.
3 Rounds of Deadlines to Apply
There are 3 rounds of application deadlines at SMU Singapore. However, candidates are advised not to wait till the last date to ensure timely visa and immigration process. Below are given the round wise Application deadlines for MBA at SMU (Singapore Management University)
Round 1Deadline – February 28, 2015 (Over)
Round 2Deadline – July 18, 2015 (Better for International students)
Final Round Deadline – October 15, 2015
Eligibility to Apply to SMU, MBA programme 2016
A student must have a minimum 2 years work experience to be admitted to SMU MBA programme. You should Login to the SMU admission portal and upload required documents with the online application form as shared below.
1. Online Application Form
2. Resume
3. Academic qualification – transcripts and certificates
4. Two short essays
- Why do you want to earn an MBA and why are you choosing to apply to SMU? If you are selected how will you contribute to the SMU MBA programme? (500 words)
- Describe your greatest weakness and how have you tried to overcome it. (300 words)
5. Two recommendation forms (downloadable forms available at SMU website)
6. GMAT scores; SMU’s GMAT code for the full time MBA is F8D-7V-35
7. Application fee of S$100
TOEFL/IELTS scores are optional and are required if the applicant’s undergraduate degree was not conducted in English. SMU’s TOEFL code is 9014.
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