FAQ

The Master of Science in Management is a programme designed for those who would like to pursue a postgraduate management degree prior to embarking on a career. It is intended to appeal to students with limited or no previous business experience who are seeking a well-rounded orientation to business management. Students will develop business and management skills, enhance employment versatility in the workplace and possess the knowledge needed to be successful in today’s global environment. Even if there is no intent to pursue a career in any of the business sectors, the programme will equip students with a good understanding and overview of how a business operates and integrates its key functions. In addition, the programme is suitable for those who intend to start their own businesses in the future as it covers all aspects of managing a business enterprise.

SMU has earned accreditation from the most established global accrediting body, AACSB International (AACSB) for both its business and accounting undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. As the hallmark of excellence in business education, AACSB accreditation has been earned by less than five per cent of the world’s business schools. In addition, SMU is pleased to be one of the few Asian universities to receive a five-year EQUIS accreditation.

Both programmes are designed differently for different purposes. The MiM programme is designed to immerse students in core business fundamentals and develop them into well-rounded individuals who are able to understand how companies run their businesses. The programme also widens their career options beyond their main area of expertise, and is suitable for individuals who would like a comprehensive overview on business and management principles.

The MBA is designed for those with sufficient work experience, and provides the option for students to choose to specialise in the field of Management, Marketing, or Finance through its 10 electives.

The programme is designed as a graduate management programme and would be of interest to those who desire to move into supervisory and management positions in a wide variety of industries in the future. As such, SMU MiM graduates will be able to explore various career options in different business sectors such as logistics, shipping, healthcare, manufacturing, government and non-profit organisations. The programme will equip students with a good understanding and overview of how a business operates and integrates its key functions. In addition, the programme is suitable for those who intend to start their own businesses in the future as it covers all aspects of running a business.

No, this is optional. The concentration tracks on offer right now are: i) Marketing, ii) Finance, iii) Operations Management & iv) Sustainability

If you have a clear idea of your career plans, a concentration can help show your emphasis to employers. Please be advised that you are required to choose your tracks by the end of Term 2.

It will not reflect on your degree scroll, but will be noted on your transcript.

No, each student may elect one concentration area.

There will not be other concentration areas offered at this time.

If you want to change your mind later, you would require prior approval from the Academic Director of the Programme, before Term 3 commences.

The upcoming intake is a full-time, 18-month programme.

We have two intakes per year - one in January and one in July.

Yes, examinations will be applicable for certain modules such as corporate finance and accounting for managers. The rest of the modules will comprise a range of assessment methods including but not limited to class presentation, case studies, quizzes and group projects.

This programme is open to all nationalities. SMU will assist foreign students to apply for the Student Visa. Please note that both local and foreign students pay the same tuition fees.

We welcome applicants from candidates with a good Bachelor’s degree regardless of previous background or experience. Additionally, you are required to submit your results for GMAT or GRE and show a proficiency in English language or a good TOEFL/IELTS score. If you do not have a GMAT score, you can opt to do the online SMU Admission Test. Shortlisted candidates will need to go through a face-to-face or telephone interview.

The Kira Talent Video Interview is a recorded video interview designed for our Admissions Committee to virtually meet you and to get a good sense of your personality, potential, and ability to think on your feet. It will serve as a screening tool that complements the rest of your application process. The invitation to complete your interview will be sent to you as an automated email message from no-reply@kiratalent.com once you submit your online application form. You will have to access the email and follow the instructions within in order to proceed with your application process. More information on the interview process can be found in this factsheet.

Part of the admission requirement for this programme requires either GMAT or SMU Admission Test. If you have not taken the GMAT test, you may wish to consider taking the SMU Admission Test. It is an online test comprising of 3 components: verbal, numerical, and inductive reasoning. All 3 components will take approximately 1.5 hrs to complete. To opt for the SMU Admission Test, you will need to make a payment of S$125 on top of the application fee of S$100 so we can release the test details to you.

We consider a GMAT score of 600 and above to be competitive for admission consideration. For SMU Admission Test, a T-Score of 55/80 would be competitive.

No. This programme is recommended for individuals with little to no work experience.

All applicants pay the same tuition fee.

There are a range of scholarships available for the programme, and you can learn more about them here. 

Under the Productivity & Innovation Credits (PIC) scheme, the Singapore government is offering companies tax incentives of up to 400% tax deductions/ allowances for training employees. Please visit www.iras.gov.sg for more information.

Career counselling and workshops will be provided to MiM students and attendance is compulsory. SMU’s career services are designed to improve our students’ chances of securing their desired employment upon completion of the programme. Our MiM students will also have access to our career counsellor who will assist on their post-graduation placement through guidance and advice. The internship component is also expected to improve the employability of our students by providing opportunities for early exposure to the work environment of Singapore.

The programme is designed as a graduate management programme that provides a well-rounded business and management overview to students without prior experience in business. As such, SMU MiM graduates are able to explore various options in different business functions such as logistics, shipping, marketing, sales and finance. In addition, graduates can continue to work in their specialised fields such as law, architecture and engineering and complement their professions with a better understanding of how a business operates, allowing them to see the big picture. The programme is also suitable for those who intend to start their own businesses in the future as it covers all key aspects of managing a business.

The amount of salary one would expect depends in part, on one’s skill-sets and qualifications. Having an additional certification in an area different from your previously-obtained certifications, could make a candidate more attractive to the recruiter. The MiM programme is expected to widen and improve the career prospects for an engineer, a lawyer or an architect if he/she is looking at enhancing his/her employment versatility or management skills.