SMU on Wednesday (26 April) launched its lifelong learning unit, SMU Academy, which is the first in Singapore to offer modular courses that can be accumulated into credits leading to master's degrees.  Speaking at the launch at the Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre, Education Minister (Higher Education and Skills) Ong Ye Kung said that offering modular, bite-sized programmes are one of the ingredients for a successful school for lifelong learning. Noting how SMU Academy has already introduced 40 industry-relevant modules in areas like cybersecurity and finance, he said: "These are areas that are in demand in many fields today, and can give learners a boost in their skills and careers... SMU Academy is on the right track." 

SMU on Wednesday (26 April) launched its lifelong learning unit, SMU Academy, which is the first in Singapore to offer modular courses that can be accumulated into credits leading to master's degrees.  Speaking at the launch at the Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre, Education Minister (Higher Education and Skills) Ong Ye Kung said that offering modular, bite-sized programmes are one of the ingredients for a successful school for lifelong learning. Noting how SMU Academy has already introduced 40 industry-relevant modules in areas like cybersecurity and finance, he said: "These are areas that are in demand in many fields today, and can give learners a boost in their skills and careers... SMU Academy is on the right track."