Global Summer Programme + Visiting Student...

Global Summer Programme +

Visiting Student ProgrammeBy Sam WuAssistant Director, International Office

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Introduction to Singapore & SMU

Overview of SMU Global Summer Programme

Overview of SMU Visiting Student Programme

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Why Singapore?

| Quick Facts

• Multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-religious society – 700+ square kilometers, with a

population of 5.5m – also affectionately called “The Little Red Dot”.

• Four main languages - English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil

• Tropical climate with lots of green; also known as the Garden City

• Voted the 2nd safest city on Lonely Planet in 2016

• Business Hub – Being strategically located, Singapore is right in the thick of the action of

key trade flows from Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and the US.

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Singapore

Cultural Diversity Melting pot of Southeast Asia – Mix of cultures, religions & languages

City in a Garden A metropolitan city life against a backdrop of lush greenery


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Discover a Different U!

| Quick Facts on Singapore Management University

• Established on 12 January 2000

• Singapore’s 1st publicly-funded autonomous university

• AACSB accredited (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

• EEQUIS accredited (European Foundation for Management Development)

• Leading Asian City University– Heart of Singapore’s financial and civic district

• Interactive Pedagogy – Small class sizes and problem-based learning

• Community Driven – At least 80 hours of community service

• Global Outlook - Diverse student and faculty population

• From over 200 partners across 50 countries

• 70% of our teaching faculty are from different nationalities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPtoKIUTiiA - SMU Corporate Video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPtoKIUTiiA

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Over 200 Partnerships in over 50 countries

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Multi Disciplinary Curriculum| SMU comprises of 6 schools

• To encourage inter- and

multi- disciplinary thinking,

students are encouraged to

take courses from any of the

6 schools to broaden their

learning experience.

• Classroom discussions are

topical and relevant to real-

life scenarios and

environments

• Asian case studies

SMU is more than just a business school


4thIN ASIA

&one of the youngest

schools in the world to receive both the AACSB

and five-year EQUIS accreditation

5thIN THE WORLD FOR

FINANCIAL ARCHIVAL ACCOUNTANCY

RESEARCH

&accredited by: ISCA, ACRA, SAC, ICAEW,

CAANZ, CPA Australia, CIMA and AACSB


School of Accountancy

Ranked by

Brigham Young University (BYU)

Lee Kong Chian School of Business

Ranked by

University of Texas, Dallas

2ndIN ASIA

-The Tilburg University

Top 100 Worldwide Economics Schools Research Ranking

(2011-2015)

School of Economics

Ranked by

Tilburg University

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Key statistics about

SMU Global Summer Programme 2016

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• 140 students from 61 universities from 20 different countries (e.g.

Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, The

Philippines, UK, USA etc.)

• 90% international, 10% local

• From leading universities globally such as Cornell University, University of

Michigan, Cambridge University, London School of Economics, King’s

College London, Peking University, Fudan University, Toronto University,

McGill University, University of Sydney, University of Melbourne etc.


Key results from survey about


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• 100% satisfaction rating

• 100% of respondents would recommend programme to friends

• Top 3 qualities of Global Summer Programme 2016:

(i) Global diversity of students

(ii) Quality of SMU professors

(iii) Quality of courses – tie for 3rd

(iii) Company visits & networking sessions – tie for 3rd


Testimonials by students from the



CLAIRE HARDY - SUSSEX UNIVERSITY, UK

The Global Summer Programme 2016 at SMU was a great

experience filled with fun activities as well as Wine & Cheese talks

with Managing Directors (from Julius Baer & Red Bull amongst

others) which also helped me think about my future career. I now

have friends from countries all over the world!

JAY KIM - CORNELL UNIVERSITY, USA

Thank you for such an amazing summer term at SMU! I had a

fantastic time and found that the SMU's program definitely

exceeded my expectations; not only were the curricula great, but

the student activities put together were also amazing. I appreciate

all of the time and effort that went into development of this

program. I will definitely recommend this program to those

interested in going abroad.

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Dates / Duration • 3 – 28 July 2017 – 4-week programme, with a focus on Business, Innovation & Society in Asia

Courses/Contact Hours

• Students can take 1 to 2 courses• 36 contact hours in total per course

• 3 hours per class/3 classes per week/ 4 weeks = 36 contact hours• 1 SMU course = 1 SMU credit = 36 hours

• Students obtain up to 2 credits for two courses during the 4 weeks of classes• Credits obtained during the Global Summer Programme can be transferred, subject to approval from your uni

Assessments• A mixture of essays, group projects, presentations, quizzes, in-class final tests• Assessments will differ according to course of choice

Student Composition• Mix of local & international students • 140 students from 2016 programme came from 19 different countries (Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark,

Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mexico, The Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, USA, Vietnam etc.)

Cost of Programme

• Tuition Fees:

– 1 course = S$3210 / US$2,270 (including tax)– 2 courses = S$5,350 / US$3,785 (including tax)• Miscellaneous Fee = SGD 218 (includes health & medical insurance, facilities like library, gym, swimming pool etc.) • Accommodation = SGD800/month – depending on hostel and room

Others• Students receive an SMU academic transcript + certificate of completion• Students become SMU Associated Alumni

Application• Application procedure – online via www.smu.edu.sg/SummerProgramme (please check for more details)• Application period – closes 30 April 2017

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More about discounts later…

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http://www.smu.edu.sg/SummerProgramme

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Limited to 30 students per course

First-come, first-served Taught by SMU professorsCourses have no pre-requisites


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How do we create innovative cities of the future?

SMU Global

Summer

Programme

www.smu.edu.sg/SummerProgramme

Innovations for Asia’s Smart Cities

In terms of its technology, infrastructure, and design?

Learn more in…

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Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with little or no accounting

knowledge? Or are you an accounting student who wants to

be an entrepreneur but doesn’t know where to start?


Accounting for Entrepreneurs

Using real-life business case studies in Asia,

be equipped with basic accounting concepts:

• capital raising

• short- & long-term financial planning

• management accounting

• taxation … and more!

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Secret societies. Triads. Gangsters.Asian.Loyalty. Brotherhood. Glamour?Existing in our societies historically.How different is it from white-collar crime?

SMU Global

Summer

Programmewww.smu.edu.sg/SummerProgramme

Asian Organized CrimeImage taken from “Young & Dangerous”

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Summer

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Digital Business: Technologies & Transformations

Learn more about the

opportunities &

challenges of different

digital technologies

such as:

cloud computing,

big data and analytics,

mobile networks,

social media, & the

Internet of Things (IoT)

in…

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Summer

Programme


In fact, did you know

that the Chinese capital

markets could hit

US$98 TRILLION by

year 2030 & that it

might one day be the

largest capital market

in the world?

Info source: www.thefinancialist.com by Credit Suisse

Learn more about the

growing significance of

emerging financial giant in

CAPITAL MARKETS IN CHINA


Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a private

company public? How are IPOs created in the stock market?

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Popular Culture in Asia

How has popular culture in Asia

influenced or shaped perceptions of

Asia in the West?

From K-pop & K-fever to Hong Kong

cinema, to gender exploration in

Japanese movies and impact of Thai

dramas in China (yes!), explore how

pop culture differs from region to

region in Asia

in…

SMU Global

Summer

Programme


OPPA GANGNAM STYLE!!!

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Learn more in…

Global Mega-Trends

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Summer

Programme

www.smu.edu.sg/SummerProgrammeImage taken from Frost & Sullivan, UK


Social activities

Participate in our Welcome Ceremony & Orientation (30 June 2017), & Farewell Party (28 July 2017)

During the 4 weeks, there will be optional activities on weekday nights and weekends

• ‘Wine & Cheese’ Nights – networking opportunities with CEOs & MDs, e.g. Shell, Julius Baer etc.

• Company visits – e.g. Changi Airport, Urban Renewal Authority, Asia Pacific Breweries etc.

• Social & cultural activities – visits to Pulau Ubin, Syonan Gallery War and its Legacies museum etc.

• Wine & Cheese Nights & Company Visits are free!


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F1 Behind-The-Scenes tour

Shell’s Sustainable Cities Youth SymposiumCompany visit to Singapore Airlines

Asia Pacific Breweries’ Tiger Beer Tour


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Programme Schedule

Stage 1Application Period (Now till 30 April 2017)

• Online application via website

Stage 2

Admissions Stage (till end April 2017)

• Receive email of offer / rejection from International Office, SMU

• Indicate your acceptance & provide SGD 1,000 advanced payment

Stage 3

Student Visa Stage (3 May 2017)

• Receive an Official Letter of Acceptance from International Office, SMU

• Apply for Student Pass (visa) on 3 May 2017 using online application number

Stage 4

Online Matriculation Stage (whole of June 2017)

• Online matriculation – includes uploading a photo, and updating your status

• Remainder tuition fee & miscellaneous fee to be paid

Stage 5

Programme Period (3 to 28 July 2017)

• Collection of Student Pass (visa) @immigration department (28 – 29 June 2017)

• Orientation & Welcome Ceremony + SMU Student ID card collection (30 June 2017)

• Classes start (3 July 2017)

• Farewell Party & Last day of class (28 July 2017)


Suggested travel & accommodation:27 June to 29 July 2017


Why sign up for SMU Global Summer Programme?

If you would like to get a glimpse of studying at another university…

If you would like to graduate a little faster…

If you need some extra credits to catch up…

If you would like to take courses unavailable at your school…

If you would like to make some new international friends or

meet high-level industry executives…

If you’d like a meaningful summer…

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Students from Ateneo get:

• 10% discount

• 15% discount for 5 or more studentsSINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY | INTERNATIONAL OFFICE


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SMU Visiting Student Programme 2017 Overview

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https://www.smu.edu.sg/global/global-programmes/visiting-student-programme


Dates / Duration• Term 1 (Fall): 21 August to 8 December 2017 (incl of exam period)• Term 2 (Spring): 15 January to 27 April 2018 (incl of exam period)

Courses/Contact Hours

• Students can take 2 to 4 courses from a list of courses available to exchange students.• Courses will be registered for students ‘offline’• 39 contact hours in total per course• 1 SMU course = 1 SMU credit = 39 hours (typically about 3-4 US credits)• Credits obtained during the VSP can be transferred, subject to approval from home university

Assessments• A mixture of essays, group projects, presentations, quizzes, in-class participation, final exams• Assessments will differ according to course of choice

Student Composition • Mix of local & international students – VSP students will study alongside with local & other exchange students.

Cost of Programme

• Tuition Fees:- 2 courses - S$10,312 / US$7,345 (incl of tax)- 3 courses - S$14,180 / US$10,100 (incl of tax)- 4 courses - S$17,188 / US$12,242 (incl of tax)• Miscellaneous Fee = SGD 218 (includes health & medical insurance, facilities like library, gym, swimming pool etc.)

Others• Students receive an SMU academic transcript • Students become SMU Associated Alumni

Application• Application procedure – online via www.smu.edu.sg/SummerProgramme (please check for more details)• Application period for Fall – 20 March 2017 till 31 May 2017

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http://www.smu.edu.sg/SummerProgramme

VSP FALL TERM |

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Programme Schedule

Stage 1Application Period (20 March till 31 May 2017)

• Online application via website

Stage 2

Admissions Stage (till mid-June 2017)

• Undergo Skype interview with staff from International Office, SMU

• Email of offer or rejection from International Office, SMU

Stage 3

Student Visa Stage (21 June 2017)

• Receive an Official Letter of Acceptance from International Office, SMU

• Apply for Student Pass (visa) on 21 June 2017 using online application number

Stage 4

Online Matriculation (7 -14 July 2017) & Course Selection Stage (July & Aug 2017)

• Online matriculation – includes uploading a photo, miscellaneous fee to be paid

• Students to indicate what course choices are

Stage 5

Programme Period (21 Aug to 8 Dec 2017)

• Verification of Student Pass (visa) offsite @SMU (14 Aug 2017)

• Orientation (TBA)

• SMU Student ID Card & Student Pass (visa) collection (21 Aug 2017)

• Classes start (21 Aug 2017) & Welcome Dinner (25 Aug 2017)

• Last day of class (26 Nov 2017)

• Exam period (27 Nov to 8 Dec 2017)

• Students may depart 9 Dec 2017

Suggested travel & accommodation:11 Aug to 9 Dec 2017

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https://www.smu.edu.sg/global/

global-programmes/visiting-

student-programme

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