
SMU's Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF) programme set a new record in its debut placement in the 2026 QS Global Master's in Finance Rankings, ranking 1st in Singapore, 2nd in Asia and 33rd worldwide among 248 programmes evaluated across 47 locations. In related 2026 QS Global MBA Rankings, the SMU MBA programme advanced a spot to rank 4th in Asia while maintaining its global 41st place, despite an increase in the number of programmes evaluated. In the QS Master’s in Business Analytics Rankings, SMU’s Master of IT in Business (MITB) placed 2nd in Asia, maintaining its Asian runner up title and global top 25 spot amongst 201 programmes in 39 locations.
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