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SCHOLASTIC OPTIONS AT SMU

SMU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate
and research programmes in its eight schools -- College of
Integrative Studies, College of Graduate Research Stud-
ies, School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of
Business, School of Economics, School of Computing and
Information Systems, Yong Pung How School of Law and
School of Social Sciences.
They offer the following undergrad and postgrad pro-
grammes:
Undergrad. Bachelor’s in integrative studies; accountancy;
business management; science economics/information
systems/computer science/computing and law/software
engineering; laws; social science; SMU-Duke-NUS Medi-
SMU students: international reputation cine Pathway.
Postgraduate. Accountancy; business management; eco-
resolved to pay in $3 for every dollar donated, resulting in nomics; information systems; law; entrepreneurship &
$150 million being added to SMU’s endowment fund. innovation; sustainability; professional accounting; data
Since it was promoted in the new millennium year, analytics; executive MBA; management; applied finance;
SMU has produced several distinguished alumni includ- quantitative finance; wealth management.
ing Devanshi Kanoi Chitlangia, founder, Worldviral Edu- SMU Academy. In addition to its traditional academic degrees,
cation; Ben Toh Zhi Sian, group head of Bancassurance; the university also offers diploma/ certificate/ executive ed-
Bonnie Wong Shi Yun, chief operating officer, Creative ucation programmes for working professionals.
Eateries; Derrick Lee, co-founder, Accredify, and Timothy Tuition fee (per year): S$26,100-28,350
Tio, vice president, Mizuho Bank. Living expenses: S$7,500-20,000 NB: S$=Rs.63
Singapore. Once a British colony and untidy port, over the
past six decades Singapore has evolved into an indepen-
dent island nation, globally renowned for its spick ’n span ments are successful completion of Plus Two with 90
environment, transformation into Southeast Asia’s busi- percent average for five subjects including English; SAT/
ness and financial entrepot and most prosperous, modern ACT test scores and proficiency in the English language
and well-administered country notable for civic discipline (IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic). Sound academic
and high per capita income (US $49,000). It boasts an qualifications apart, applicants need to demonstrate high
excellent public transport system and public parks, mu- self-motivation and diverse interests and clear an inter-
seums, restaurants, nightclubs and tourist destinations view before admission.
including the verdant Botanic Gardens — a Unesco World For admission into the university’s postgrad pro-
Heritage site. grammes, the minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s
Singapore’s climate is tropical — warm and wet most degree, GMAT/GRE scores and English language profi-
of the year. December is the coolest month and May the ciency.
warmest, with average temperatures ranging between For further information, contact Office of Admissions
22-33 Celsius. English is the language of administration, & Financial Assistance, SMU, Administration Building,
o
business and technology. Other languages spoken are Level 3, 81 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065; Ph: +65
Malay, Chinese (Mandarin) and Tamil. 6828 0980; email: admissions@smu.edu.sg; website:
Campus facilities. SMU’s campus in Bras Basah, Singapore’s www.smu.edu.sg.
central business district sprawls across 11 acres and com- Accommodation. Nestled in the vibrant arts and heritage
prises seven state-of-the-art buildings fronted by trees enclave of the Bras Basah Bugis Precinct, the university’s
and lawns. Facilities include the Li Ka Shing, Kwa Geok Prinsep Street Residences are an eight-minute stroll
Choo Law libraries, seminar rooms, 260-seat Mochtar from the campus. They offer 23 fully-furnished, modern
Riady Auditorium, campus centre, a multi-purpose hall, apartments housing 255 students. Each 12-bed apartment
cafes, bookshop, medical clinic and a convenience store. comes with a suite of amenities including personal ward-
Moreover, students have access to a swimming pool, gym, robes, study desks and 24-hour security. Accommodation
sports hall, du Suantio Gallery and Arts & Cultural Cen- facilities are also available for SMU students at YO:HA @
tre, and over 150 student clubs. Pearl’s Hill (Chinatown) which offers 336 apartments.
Admission. Admission into SMU’s undergrad programmes
is competitive and merit-based. The minimum require- RESHMA RAVISHANKER

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