SMU Business School recognised as one of the top three in the Financial Times Masters in Finance Rankings 2017
3rd in the world and 1st in Asia for its MSc in Wealth Management (Post-experience Ranking) and 4th among Asian Business Schools for its MSc in Applied Finance (Pre-experience Ranking)
Singapore, 19 June 2017 (Monday) – The Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) is pleased to report that the MSc in Wealth Management (MWM) has been recognised for the third consecutive year as one of the top three finance Masters programmes in the world by the Financial Times (FT) Masters in Finance Post-experience Ranking 2017.
SMU LKCSB remains the only institution in Asia to make it to the ranking, placed just after London Business School and University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School.
The MWM programme has much to be proud of. Alumni of the programme reported a salary of US$ 104,992, a 15% increase compared to the salary reported in last year’s ranking. LKCSB is also ranked top in careers services support, a recognition of the effectiveness in areas like career counselling, personal development, networking events, and recruitment.
In addition, SMU LKCSB ranked 4th among Asian business schools and 44th in the world in the FT Masters in Finance Pre-experience Ranking 2017 for its Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF).
It is also the only institution in Singapore and South-Asia to be ranked; this is the third time that LKCSB is featured in both the Pre- and Post-experience rankings.
“We are pleased to be ranked well again this year as it validates our comprehensive efforts in making LKCSB the best Asian business school and strengthens our reputation globally. This ranking reflects our strong emphasis on academic excellence, strong career services and an engaging post-graduate student experience. It also provides us with data that will support our ongoing efforts of improvement as well as reflects areas of development. SMU’s focus remains on delivering top quality education and world-class research, as we strive to transform students and create a positive impact on Singapore and the region,” said Professor Gerard George, Dean of SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business, and Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
About SMU LKCSB MSc in Wealth Management
The SMU MWM started in 2004 as Asia’s first and only full-time master’s programme in wealth management, and the first specialised one in the world. It comprises a rigorous curriculum that is designed in consultation with industry professionals and academics collectively. It anchors on the strengths of institutions across Asia, Europe and USA. It is a recognised postgraduate programme associated with the CFA Institute and CAIA. The Client Advisory and Competency Standards (CACS) Assessment has been recently incorporated, to equip individuals with competencies required to be certified for private banking in Singapore.
Participants interact with wealth management professionals across three continents, through vast learning opportunities including exposure and immersion in global investing. Regularly reviewed to reflect industry developments, the MWM programme has a careful balance between theory and practice. Graduates obtain deep mastery of wealth management and are fully trained and job-ready. The modular structure allows professionals to pursue the master’s degree while working, and those without wealth management experience can embark on an internship to enhance their employability. Graduates receive the MWM degree from SMU and certificates from eminent universities in Switzerland and USA in just 12 months. The programme has trained more than 500 wealth managers to date and will be welcoming its 14th batch in July 2017.
About SMU LKCSB MSc in Applied Finance
Launched in 2002 as SMU’s first postgraduate programme, the SMU MAF is a 12-month full-time or 18-month part-time programme. Its industry-relevant curriculum prepares students to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. It provides a strong foundation in the principles, practices and operations of international and domestic financial markets, focusing on applying updated and relevant knowledge in real-world situations. The programme has grown over the years – in 2008, the MAF (China) programme was established in partnership with Xiamen University in China; in 2013, SMU also partnered Washington University’s Olin Business School to offer the Global Master of Finance Dual Degree programme, which provides students with an exceptionally enriching learning experience in two continents. To date, SMU has graduated over 1,000 students in total under the various MAF tracks.
About the ranking
This is FT’s seventh survey and annual ranking. To be eligible in the Pre- and Post-experience rankings, schools must be internationally accredited and the programmes must have run for at least four consecutive years. The ranking considers the features of the institutions and their programmes, and is based on two questionnaires – one completed by alumni who have been in the workplace for three years since graduation, and another by the business schools themselves.
Separately, in the FT Executive MBA Ranking 2016, LKCSB’s EMBA programme was 32nd in the world and 9th among Asian business schools. It was the highest-ranked new entrant in 2015 at 36th in the world.
For full results and more details about FT Masters in Finance Rankings 2017, please refer to the following:
· FT Masters in Finance Post-experience 2017
· FT Masters in Finance Pre-experience 2017
· FT Masters in Finance Ranking Methodology 2017
For information about the ranked SMU postgraduate programmes:
· Master of Science in Wealth Management (MWM)
· Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF)
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Singapore Management University
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