SMU's Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) placed first in Asia in the newly released 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Masters in Finance Rankings. Amongst Masters in Finance programmes worldwide, SMU's Master of Science in Wealth Management secured the top spot, where it ranked first globally for the measure of Value-for-money and second for Thought leadership. In a related ranking by QS, the SMU Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme set a new record by placing 5th in Asia, advancing a spot from last year. SMU Dean of LKCSB and Professor of Operations Management Bert De Reyck said, "We are very much heartened by SMU's excellent performance in these closely watched rankings, which reflect our commitment to enhancing our programmes to deliver on value and thought leadership. This achievement affirms our academic reputation and the tireless efforts of our world-leading faculty members in building strong linkages with industry and in nurturing graduates who hold a distinctive edge in complex and competitive global environments."
