Application
The application period is 1 Aug - 31 Dec of each academic year.
Applications should be completed and submitted online.
After you have submitted your online application , the below documents are to be submitted either through post or email to msc_phd_lkcsb@smu.edu.sg:
Ms Melody
Graduate Research Programmes Office
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
50 Stamford Road, #05-01
Singapore 178899
a) Photocopy of passport / Identity Card
b) GMAT / GRE original score report sent by test centre directly to SMU
c) TOEFL / IELTS original score report sent by test centre directly to SMU ( applicants whose medium of instruction for their Bachelor and/or Master degree is not in English will be required to submit TOEFL/IELTS test scores)
d) Photocopy of Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree Certificate/s
e) Official academic transcripts showing details of course grades in your Bachelor and/or Master degree
f) Cover letter
g) Updated curriculum vitae
h) Statement of purpose (expressing your purpose for applying to this program. This letter should also indicate which SMU OBHR faculty member(s) you are most interested in working with.)
i) 1-3 writing samples (such as a published paper or and undergraduate report)
j) 3 Referee's Reports (A link will be sent to your referees' email directly; Please ensure that you have entered the official organisational email address of your referees accurately.)
k) Other supporting documents, if any
How to Apply
Please click here on General Instructions for completing your Application.
Online Application:
Online Application opens from 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 for AY2027 Aug Intake.
*If your application is received early, we may be able to interview you earlier and make you an early offer.
*Please note that the application portal will close on 31 December, 23:59.
For New User | For Existing User | For Existing User (Created before 16 December 2024) |
You need to first register for an account with SMU before you can submit an online application form. Click on "Register New Account" below to proceed. | If you have already created an account with SMU, please go directly to the Login page to proceed with your application. | SMU has launched a new application portal on 16 December 2024. If you have already created an account with SMU, please go directly to the Login page to proceed with your application. |
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Kindly note that applications without supporting documents by 31 Dec (23:59) will not be reviewed.
