The 2024 Lee Kong Chian School of Business valedictorian discusses her journey from social justice advocate to sustainability analyst, and why she's betting her career on ASEAN's green future.
This achievement was made possible through the outstanding efforts of our faculty, professional colleagues, students and the strength of our global EMBA alumni network.
Given the growing industry demand for professionals with a strong understanding of sustainable finance, the Lee Kong Chian School of Business has launched a new Sustainable Finance track for undergraduates.
The Lee Kong Chian School of Business has been ranked the top business school in Singapore and the second in Asia based on its practical research impact, according to an analysis by the Financial Times newspaper.
A paper co-written by two faculty members (Professor Lim Yun Fong and Associate Professor Fang Xin) from Operations Management at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business about how to improve last-mile delivery was cited in a patent application by e-commerce giant eBay.
A paper on microfinance that was co-authored by Associate Professor of Finance Hao Liang of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business has been listed as being among the top 10 research papers dealing with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
A recently published paper by Bert De Reyck, Dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University, together with co-authors Xingyi Li and Yiting Deng from the UCL School of Management and Puneet Manchanda from the University of Michigan, explores the impact of Michelin ratings on customer perceptions, using data from the Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland and TripAdvisor reviews.
Undergraduate students will benefit from academic study and exposure to business practices in the United States, Asia and Europe. Named TRicontinental Exchange in Business and Leadership Education (TREBLE), this exchange programme will enable students to gain exposure to business environments and practices in the United States, Asia, and Europe. In addition to academic pursuits, students will hone their soft skills through immersive experiences in diverse geographic and cultural settings and will be able to grow their global network.
SMU-LKCSB business case club, Cognitare, triumphed over 19 teams to become the Global Champion at the 26th Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge, organised by Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand.
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