Singapore Management University- Lee Kong Chian School of Business

Ranked third in Asia and 35th worldwide in the University of Texas, Dallas rankings (based on research contributions for the period 2013–17), the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) at SMU is one of the youngest business schools in the world to be triple-accredited with the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), and AMBA (Association of MBAs). With more than 4,000 students and over 100 full-time faculty members with doctorate degrees from renowned universities such as Cornell, Harvard, INSEAD, Oxford, Stanford and Yale, LKCSB offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programmes and is affiliated with a number of research centres such as the Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics, the Centre for Marketing Excellence and the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Programme Programme

Ranked third in Asia and 35th worldwide in the University of Texas, Dallas rankings (based on research contributions for the period 2013–17), the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) at SMU is one of the youngest business schools in the world to be triple-accredited with the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), and AMBA (Association of MBAs).

With disruption redefining the current business landscape and the speed at which the global economy is evolving, business leaders are facing greater hurdles in their attempts to add value to their organisations in an increasingly volatile and complex environment.

The SMU MBA is designed to shape executives and managers into versatile and dynamic leaders that businesses need. With a rigorous and interactive curriculum that captures the forefront of management research and proven approaches in management practice, you will be grounded in business fundamentals and exposed to a variety of opportunities to lead, collaborate, analyse business decisions, strategise and execute business plans.

Duration of Programme
Full-time - 12 months, commences every January (deadline end October)
Part-time - 18 months, commences every July (deadline end May)

Tuition Fees
Full-time - S$64,724 (Inclusive of GST)
Part-time - S$68,480 (Inclusive of GST)

Admissions

A good Bachelor's degree in any undergraduate field from a reputable institution
A minimum post-degree work experience of 2 years
A good GMAT or GRE score (try a GMAT mini quiz), SMU Admissions Test is accepted for Part-time intake
Strong interpersonal skills and international outlook, and the ability to work in diverse groups
Any outstanding professional accomplishments, leadership experience and potential, academic aptitude, and community impact would be an added advantage.

Scholarship
Partial scholarships available in Academic Excellence, Global Awareness, Leadership, Community Impact, Impact on Asia and Women in Business categories. Find out more at https://business.smu.edu.sg/mba/admissions/scholarships-and-loans

Your vibrant and enriching SMU MBA experience is made possible through diversity. Drawn from various national, educational and professional backgrounds, our students embody the multicultural blend of Asia.

With an average work experience of about 5 to 7 years and a wide range of expertise across various industries including Finance, Biotechnology, Energy, IT, Manufacturing, Engineering, Shipping, Education, Construction, Medicine and Government, amongst others, our students benefit from sharing knowledge through their engagement in active discussions encouraged by our seminar-style teaching.

To access interviews with our students and alumni, please visit our SMU MBA YouTube Channel.

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