Programme Highlights
To succeed in today’s challenging environment, sound specialist knowledge must be supplemented by the ability to think long-term and take a broad view. Our broad-based MAF programme helps you gain in-depth knowledge and strong competence, ensuring you develop into a dynamic finance professional with a strategic perspective. How do we achieve this?
AN INDUSTRY-RELEVANT PROGRAMME WITH INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Our industry-relevant curriculum is designed to give you a comprehensive and solid foundation in the principles and practice of finance, inculcating in you the ability to succeed in challenging situations. Gain real-world experience with internship opportunities* through our network of more than 3,000 companies worldwide.
*Applicable to full-time students only
PASSIONATE & EXPERIENCED FACULTY
At SMU, you learn from experts – a team of well-qualified and experienced faculty and industry professionals with a passion for finance and who are willing to share their knowledge with students. You will also benefit from the expertise and experience of our teaching faculty who not only share insights from their own careers but also use a wide array of case studies to deliver important concepts.
PARTNERSHIP WITH CFA
SMU is one of the programme partners of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute in the United States. Our MAF programme is an ideal form of preparation for those who wish to pursue their CFA designation. Apart from the curriculum, which is designed to meet CFA examination requirements, we also have lecturers who have taught CFA Institute’s syllabus since 1986. The success of the programme is exemplified by the consistently excellent results achieved in CFA examinations by our graduates.
WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS
We offer a broad range of core and elective finance modules in our MAF programme, catering to the fast-changing financial sector and the increasing need for financial professionals to have specialist skills. Each module provides you with an opportunity to broaden your knowledge base and stay relevant in key market issues.
STRONG ALUMNI NETWORK
In addition to locals and expatriates working in key areas of finance in Singapore and around the world, the basis of our MAF alumni network is also formed by over 900 graduates that the MAF programme has produced since its establishment in 2002.
