SMU has signed a series of agreements with Indian institutions to extend its reach and tap into the trained human resources pool and large market in the country. For instance, with the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), SMU will have student exchange programmes running in parallel with management development programmes, particularly for Asian markets. SMU will also offer post-graduate certificate programmes in areas related to international trade and business, and conducting joint applied research and case writing in international business focused on the Asian region.