SMU's Professional Development Series (PDS) helps mature students to develop skills beyond their specific disciplines. SMU's Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Professional Programmes Associate Professor Themin Suwardy said the PDS will open students’ perspectives to the interdisciplinary nature of major world problems. SMU wants to transform students in their world views, competencies, strategic vision, spirit of collaboration and appetite for problem-solving. The article also highlights SMU’s expansion and accolades in postgraduate offerings.