Study in Singapore

From humble beginnings, Singapore has now firmly established itself as a state-of-the-art business, finance and communications hub. Its GDP has increased from a mere S$2 billion in 1960 to S$180 billion in 2004. Today, it has the world's busiest port, most efficient airport and a world-renowned airline. While leading in industries such as finance, oil refining, information technology and high-tech manufacturing, it is also positioning itself as a player in biotechnology.As a testament to its standing in the world today, Singapore was ranked as the third most competitive economy with population less than 20 million by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Scoreboard 2005. It was also rated as having the best business environment in Asia by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey in 2002. Large achievements indeed, for a small country with a population of 4 million.These accomplishments can be attributed to the country's resilient and open economy, sound government policies, excellent infrastructure, high corporate credibility and leading-edge technology. Which is not surprising why more than 6,000 international companies have invested in Singapore, with more than 90,000 professional expatriates living and working here. In fact, you can easily reach out to a market of 2.8 billion people within a seven-hour flight radius. READ MORE

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Officially incorporated
on 12 January 2000, the Singapore Management University (SMU) holds the unique position of being Singapore's first private university funded by the government of Singapore. An Act of Parliament empowers SMU to confer its own degrees recognised by the government. This flexibility will facilitate SMU's aim to be a world-class university on par with the best internationally. With English as the working language in Singapore and at SMU, international students and faculty find it particularly accessible studying and working here.The SMU approach to preparing graduates for an era of unparalleled choices is a focused but broad-based education. Modeled after the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, America's top business school, SMU's curriculum aims to groom outstanding business leaders and creative entrepreneurs capable of excelling in a rapidly changing and dynamic world.SMU opened its doors to the pioneer intake of Business Management students in August 2000. The Accountancy programme began in August 2001, followed by a Bachelor of Economics and Social Sciences degree in 2002. Starting in August 2003, a fourth degree programme in Information Systems Management will be offered. All programmes adopt a flexible, multidisciplinary approach towards managing the increasingly complex demands of modern businesses, notably with an emphasis on computer literacy and technology, company internships, business visits and student exchange programmes. The objective is to develop well-rounded students with the ability to focus on specialised careers.To deliver the world-class curriculum, an outstanding faculty has been handpicked to advance knowledge in teaching and research. Besides recruiting some of the best academics in their field, SMU will also tap successful businessmen for their specific expertise and management skills to combine academic vigour with hands-on business savvy.