Singapore Management University was founded in 2000 as part of a government initiative to provide a US style business education locally. It was modeled after and established with support from Wharton Business School, and has since become a leading business school in Asia. It is composed of six different schools: the School of Accounting, Social Science, Information Systems, Economics, Law, and the Lee Kong Chian School of Business. The LKCSB’s Master’s in Wealth Management was ranked #1 in Asia and #3 in the world by the Finanical Times. The School of Accountancy was also ranked #1 in Asia for Archival Research.The campus is integrated into the downtown area of Bugis, providing easy access to the city amenities. The full-time tuition fees is S$64,724 (Inclusive of GST).
Introduction
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Application Deadlines
Round 1: 15 March 2018
Round 2: 15 July 2018
Round 3: 15 October 2018
Application Fee: $100
Admissions Facts
Program length: 12 months
Acceptance rate (full-time): 49%
Average age of new entrants: 29
Require standardized test: GMAT/GRE
Average GMAT score: 660
Require work experience: Yes
Average work experience: 5-7 years
Letter of Recommendation
Season: 2018
SMU requires a minimum of two referral letters. The most helpful evaluations include specific examples of past performance, and detailed descriptions of the applicant’s abilities and personal qualities. Evaluations that present a balanced view of the applicant will assist the SMU admissions team in distinguishing the very best candidates from a pool of highly qualified applicants.
Prompts
- Please appraise the candidate in terms of the qualities listed below, using the applicant’s peer group as your reference group. Please note that we expect very few candidates to be outstanding in all categories. (Intellectual ability, analytical skills, oral/written communication skills, creative qualities, self-discipline, initiative, self-confidence, maturity, teamwork, managerial ability, leadership potential, personal integrity, ethics)
- How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
- Please give your overall impression of the applicant. What is his or her greatest strength and weakness? Please also comment on the applicant’s leadership potential.
Admissions Verdict
Competitive
“The GMAT score is important to get your application considered. Beyond that, SMU favors a more outspoken style, so make sure to show instances of leadership in your application. ”
Admissions.sg Consultant2018
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