Singapore, 17 September 2025 – Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Master of Science in Applied Finance (MAF) programme set a new record by achieving pole position in its debut placement in the 2026 QS Global Master’s in Finance Rankings. Ranked 1st place in Singapore, 2nd in Asia and 33rd place worldwide, the stellar performance placed SMU MAF firmly among the top tier of 248 programmes evaluated across 47 locations.
Philanthropy gets a bold new form this September, as Singapore Management University (SMU) unveils SMOO Challenge 2025, a hybrid fundraiser where participants will walk, run or cycle over 25,000 kilometres to raise S$500,000 in support of advancing social mobility and widening access to education.
Singapore, 10 September 2025 (Wednesday) – Dentons Rodyk, Singapore’s global law firm, proudly hosted the annual Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2025 on 9 September 2025, marking its ninth consecutive year of thought leadership excellence. Jointly organised in partnership with Singapore Management University (SMU), the event was held at the Yong Pung How School of Law and attracted close to 400 guests in person.
Singapore, 27 August 2025 (Wednesday) – The Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS), under the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), has appointed SMU Academy, the professional training arm of Singapore Management University (SMU), to design, deliver and administer the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA) Programme across Singapore, Jakarta, and Bangkok.
SINGAPORE, 27 August 2025 – From 22 August to 28 September 2025, the Singapore Management University (SMU) will open up its campus and surrounding precinct for SMU Arts Fest 2025 — a six-week celebration of creative expression in honour of SMU’s 25th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th birthday.
Singapore, 4 September 2025 – Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced the launch of a new Cybersecurity track under its flagship Master of IT in Business (MITB) programme. Combining advanced technical training with business and leadership education, the new track equips professionals to address cybersecurity challenges while integrating security strategies into broader organisational priorities.
Singapore, 11 August 2025 (Monday) – Singapore Management University (SMU) Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL) and Tax Academy of Singapore announced the establishment of the Singapore Tax Academy Research Initiative (STARI) which will be undertaken by YPHSL’s Centre for Commercial Law in Asia.
- 60 finalists for SG60 milestone edition selected by an international panel of judges and visionary partners
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- Record global participation with S$2.5 million+ prize pool
Singapore, 7 August 2025 (Thursday) [UPDATED 28 August 2025]— Singapore Management University (SMU) announces the 60 finalists of the 12th Lee K
A couple who once navigated their own university journeys on modest means is now sowing seeds of progress for the next generation. In celebration of their silver wedding anniversary, Mr Jay Ng and Mrs Marilyn Ng have made a generous S$3.85 million gift to Singapore Management University (SMU). Inspired by their own experiences and driven by gratitude, their giving reflects a heartfelt belief that financial circumstances should never stand in the way of talent or aspiration.
Singapore Management University (SMU) kicked off five days of graduation celebration for the Class of 2025 today at the Opening Ceremony of SMU Commencement 2025. This year’s Commencement took place during a landmark year: SMU’s 25th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th year of independence, a confluence that underscored the significance of the occasion.