Admission and Eligibility
Applicants will require a good university degree, and two or more years of working experience in any industry. For applicants with less than two years of working experience, preference will be given to those who attain a pass in the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Level 1 examination. An admissions test (GMAT/GRE/ SMU Admissions Test) is a compulsory requirement for admission to this programme. All shortlisted candidates need to go through panel interview by the Admissions Committee.
For admissions requirements, click here.
We look for candidates who have the potential to be successful in the wealth management industry. The Admissions Committee adopts a holistic approach in selecting candidates. Your work experience, past performance, first degree, admissions test score, and your drive and motivation will be taken into consideration.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) measures basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills that you have developed over a long period of time in your education and work. The score report gives separate scores for the quantitative and verbal sections of the test, as well as a total score. There is also a short analytical writing section. The GMAT is used to ensure fairness, objectivity and validity in selection and provides supplementary information to that contained in the application form.
The GMAT website provides information about preparing and registering for the GMAT test.
In Singapore, you may take the computerised GMAT at Pearson Professional Centers which is located at:
10 Anson Road, Level 30, Unit 3, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Tel: +65 6225 2027.
GRE ( Graduate Record Examinations) General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired and developed over a long period of time. The score report gives separate scores for verbal and quantitative sections of the test. There is also a score for the analytical writing section. GRE is used to ensure fairness, objectivity and validity in selection and provides supplementary information to that contained in the application form.
The GRE website provides information about preparing and registering for the GRE test. You may register for the GRE using the online registration system.
In Singapore , you may take the computerised GRE at Prep Zone, Singapore
#08-03 Springleaf Tower,
(Near TanjongPagar MRT – Exit H),
3 Anson Road,
Singapore 079909.
Email : gre@prep-zone.com
Tel : +65 6222 3905 / (+65) 6493 1899
We have not set a minimum GMAT/GRE score. We adopt a holistic approach to applications for admission to this programme.
Yes, you can retake GMAT/GRE but retaking the test is only recommended if you believe you have under-performed significantly at the first attempt. However, please be well prepared before you go for your GMAT/GRE test as both can only be taken once a month.
If the rest of your application is completed, you can send it to us, even if you have not taken the GMAT /GRE . You should send us your unofficial score as soon as you receive it and arrange with the test centre for the official score report to be sent to SMU. SMU GMAT institution code is F8D-7V-34 and the GRE institution code is 5757.
Applicants are allowed to take the SMU Admissions Test as an alternative to the GMAT or GRE. For more details on the SMU Admissions Test, please write to your Admissions Advisor at mwm@smu.edu.sg.
GMAT/GRE score is valid for 5 years after the test date.
Yes, we can apply student pass for successful foreign applicants. For more information, please visit Immigration & Checkpoints Authority http://www.ica.gov.sg.
