SMU Singapore: Lee Kong Chian School of Business; MBA or Masters- Opportunities are more than anticipated

Singapore Management University (SMU) Singapore is the first publicly funded autonomous university in Singapore and is built on the model of University of Pennsylvania-Wharton. Their collaboration is augmented by theWharton-SMU Research Center, giving Wharton a physical presence in Asia. SMU MBA was established in 2008 at Lee Kong Chian School of Business. Accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, Singapore Management University is one of the youngest universities to receive accreditation from the two international bodies.

The Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) of the Singapore Management University is one of Asias dynamic business schools and is ranked amongst the top schools for its Finance and Accounting programs.

Programmes Offered by Singapore Management University (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) SMU LKCSB offers a number of management and finance related programmes ranging from bachelors degree, masters degree, MBA and PhD. The full time MBA, MSc in Applied Finance, MSc in Management and MSc in Quantitative Finance are the top ranked programmes of SMU Singapore.

Full Time MBA The full time MBA from Singapore Management University can be completed in 12 months and the tuition fee is S$62,209.80. The programme is made up of 8 core courses and a minimum of 10 electives which prepares MBA participants for careers in Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain Mgmt, Marketing, Business Development and Consulting. Students are also actively involved in case studies and global immersion programmes.

Programme highlights

Extremely small class size which allows lively interaction with faculty and classmates. This also allows personalized attention from professors.
SMUs case writing initiatives produces cases focusing Asian and Western companies. These cases are feature on the MBA curriculum
Access to more than 2000 companies globally through SMUs existing relationships with these.
International learning experience overseas student exchange and overseas business mission programmes.
Internationally diverse MBA class profile and faculty members

Admissions open LKCB-SMU MBA admissions are open. The last date to apply is October 15, 2015

MSc Applied Finance (MAF) The SMU MAF is the second best MAF programme in Asia. It is also the 34th best in the world by FT Global Masters in Finance ranking 2015. The programme provides a strong foundation in the principles, practices and operations of international and domestic financial markets focusing on applying updated and relevant knowledge in real world situations. The curriculum also prepares students to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Programme Highlights

1 year full time course
Ranked #2 in Asia and #34 in the World by FT in 2015
Enhances practitioners knowledge and skills in applied finance
Strong focus on applying updated and relevant knowledge in real-world situations
Sharpens hard and soft skills to advance and excel in fund management, banking and finance
Curriculum is designed to meet the Chartered Financial Analyst examination requirements

Admissions Application Deadline for 2016 intake will open in October 2015

MSc in Management (MM) The SMU MSc in Management (MM) is specially designed to transform degree holders by providing them with a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of management and allowing them to make the transition, building on past educational accomplishments, into the world of business.

Programme Highlights

1 year full-time programme
Provide students with both a deep understanding of fundamentals and an appreciation of real-world applicability of current management and research techniques by partnering with DHL.
An emphasis on the competitive advantage of integrating sustainability and leadership ethics into all aspects of business thinking and organizational action.
Syllabus comprises 14 core modules and 2 electives with a focus on Global Asia and Singapore as a hub of logistics and supply chain management.

Admission Last date for application for January 2016 intake is October 15, 2015

MSc in Quantitative Finance (MQF) SMU MQF courses are conducted at Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU and Cass Business School, City University London, two business schools located right in the heart of the cities where the financial districts are buzzing with opportunities and where a new generation of quant professionals is needed to make a difference in the financial industry. The masters degree in quantitative finance will be awarded jointly by SMU and City University London.

Programme Highlights:

1 year full time joint degree course with Cass Business School, City University London
Unique learning journey in the realm of stochastic processes, investment & risk analytics, pricing & hedging, and quant trading.
Taught in SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business and in Cass Business School, City University of London

Admissions The application rounds for MQF at SMU Singapore will open in October 2015

Students who are planning to study business in Singapore must keep Singapore Management University as one of their target schools.