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Smu Launches Analytics And Cloud Technology Work-Study Programme With Google And Kpmg, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University’s (SMU) School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) has launched a new SMU-KPMG Analytics and Cloud Technology Work Study Programme in partnership with Google. Students enrolled in this programme will acquire a Google Career Certificate via a scholarship before embarking on a six-month extended internship with KPMG.

Smu And Synagie Partner To Upskill And Plug Skill Gaps In Southeast Asia's Ecommerce And Tech Workforce, Singapore Management University

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Leading digital commerce enabler in Southeast Asia, Synagie, and Singapore Management University (SMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to co-develop continuing education and training programmes. The programmes are specially designed to address the specific talent and skills shortages faced by the technology and eCommerce sector in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with the aim of upskilling over 3,000 sector professionals by 2025.

Smu Announces New Dean For Yong Pung How School Of Law, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University (SMU) announced today that it has appointed Professor Lee Pey Woan ( 李佩婉 ) as the new Dean of the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law (YPHSL), following an extensive and rigorous global search that started in August 2021.

Smu Launches Its First Skillsfuture Work-Study Degree To Meet Demand For Software Engineers, Singapore Management University

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The School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) at the Singapore Management University will, from Academic Year 2022-2023 (which begins in August 2022), offer the University’s first work-study degree in software engineering to train a pipeline of talent with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the demand for such talent.

Smu School Of Accountancy Ranked First In The World By Byu Accounting Research Rankings (2021), Singapore Management University

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The school takes top spot worldwide in three categories - Citation Rankings, Archival Research (All Topics) and Archival Research (Financial Accounting).

Smu To Launch Singapore’S First-Ever Full Certificate Insurtech Course In Partnership With Techfin Consulting, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) has launched Singapore’s pioneer advanced full certificate programme in InsurTech with TechFin Consulting today to upskill working professionals and undergraduates. With trainers hailing from Singapore’s FinTech community and homegrown leading InsurTech firm PolicyPal, SMU’s professional training arm SMU Academy will roll out the course from July 2021.

Smu Is One Of Seven Universities In Asia With The Prestigious Aacsb Accreditation For Its Business And Accountancy Programmes, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) and School of Accountancy (SoA) have both earned re-accreditation from AACSB International (AACSB), the largest business education network and longest serving global accrediting body for business schools.

Estate Of Diana Koh Ming Ying Gifts $2.4 Million To Singapore Management University For The Advancement Of Education, Singapore Management University

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The estate of the late Ms Diana Koh Ming Ying, a respected and accomplished veteran in the accounting and advisory field in Singapore, has established a legacy to support deserving students at the Singapore Management University (SMU) with a contribution of $2.4 million.

Smu Officially Renames Its Law School Yong Pung How School Of Law, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) today held a ceremony to officially rename its law school after Singapore’s former Chief Justice Dr Yong Pung How. The new name – Yong Pung How School of Law (杨邦孝法学院) – will come into effect from 11 April 2021, which would have been Dr Yong’s 95th birthday.

Jones Day Foundation Gifts Usd 1 Million To Smu, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced that it has received a gift of USD1 million (approximately S$1.3 million) from the Jones Day Foundation to fund the Jones Day LLM (Judicial Studies) Scholarships and the Jones Day Top Scholar Award.

Smu’S Computing School Heralds A Fresh Chapter With New Name, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced that its School of Information Systems (SIS) has been renamed School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) to project the expanded aspirations and role of the School beyond Information Systems to include computing which encompasses Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Software Engineering.

Smu Awarded $15 Million Grant For Computational Law Research, Singapore Management University

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School of Law will establish new research centre to devote focused, multi-disciplinary efforts towards flagship research programme.

Smu Partners With Citi Ventures To Offer Experiential Learning In Financial Technology In Singapore, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) and Citi Ventures have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer the Citi® University Partnerships in Innovation & Discovery (CUPID) programme to SMU’s students. Participating students will get to earn one credit unit towards their undergraduate degree upon successful completion of the programme. This partnership marks the first time that CUPID is extending the programme to a university in Asia.

The CUPID programme was officially launched in January 2018 in the United States as a joint initiative between Citi Ventures and the Citi Human Resources team to build a pipeline of new and diverse talent …

Smu Appoints New Provost And School Of Social Sciences Dean, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) today officially announced the appointment of its new Provost and Dean for the SMU School of Social Sciences (SOSS). Provost-Designate Professor Timothy Clark will take office from 1 April 2019, while SMU SOSS Dean-Designate Professor Chandran Kukathas will join the University from 1 July 2019.

Smu Launches New Degree Programmes In Computer Science And Computing & Law, Singapore Management University

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With the rapid growth of the digital economy and the ongoing efforts to transform Singapore through technology, there is strong demand in the public and private sectors for graduates with sound knowledge and training in computing.

Based on IMDA’s Annual Survey for Infocomm Media Manpower that was conducted in 2017, there is a strong demand for skilled professionals, as enterprises have forecast infocomm professionals to grow by 28,500 between 2018 and 2020.

In response to these industry trends and demand, the School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University (SMU) has strengthened its undergraduate curriculum with the introduction of two …

Smu Partners With Google To Nurture Future-Ready Analytics Talent To Meet Industry Demand, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) and Google Singapore have signed an agreement to offer the SMU-Google Squared Data & Analytics Programme (‘SMU-Google Squared Programme’) to SMU’s undergraduate students. This partnership marks the first time that Google is extending its Google Squared Data & Analytics Programme to the undergraduates of a local university.

Smu Enhances Its Undergraduate Curriculum To Nurture Graduates Who Can Deliver Meaningful Impact Globally, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) announced today that it is enhancing its undergraduate curriculum, following a one-year study by its Blue Ribbon Commission on Undergraduate Education. Besides redesigning its undergraduate Core Curriculum into three inter-related pillars of learning – Capabilities, Communities and Civilisations, SMU will integrate internship and community service into its new Core Curriculum as credit-bearing programmes.

Singhealth And Smu Partner To Train Undergraduates In Health Economics And Management, Singapore Management University

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SingHealth and the Singapore Management University (SMU) are embarking on a partnership to train the university’s undergraduates in the new Health Economics and Management (HEM) second major. Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Health witnessed the inking of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the partners today at the opening ceremony of the Singapore Healthcare Management Congress.

Smu Celebrates The Graduation Of Its 15th And Largest Batch, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University (SMU) kicked off four days of graduation celebration for the Class of 2018 today at the Opening Ceremony of SMU Commencement 2018. The ceremony, which was graced by Guest-of-Honour Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Finance, was held on SMU campus today with 1,000 graduates, award winners, as well as family and friends of the graduates in attendance.

Smu’S School Of Accountancy Alumna Shereen Williams Recognised As Aacsb’S 2018 Influential Leader, Singapore Management University

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Shereen Williams, an alumna of SMU School of Accountancy, was recognised at AACSB’s 2018 Deans Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, among a group of 29 business pioneers, from 13 industry sectors, whose careers are addressing today’s most pressing social, economic, environmental, and educational challenges. She has been honoured in the “Alumni Business Leaders Working in Non-profit or Community-Based Organisations” category for her active contributions and commitment to battle hate crime, terrorism and inequality in the Wales community.

Smu’S School Of Accountancy Takes The Lead In Asia To Offer A Suite Of Data Analytics Programmes To Address Industry Needs, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University’s (SMU) School of Accountancy (SoA) has announced a whole suite of data analytics programmes in order to address industry needs. These include a second major in Accounting Data and Analytics for undergraduates, the new Master of Science in Accounting (Data and Analytics), Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data & Analytics Programme and Certificate in Accounting Data & Analytics Programme.

Smu Master Of It In Business Launches New Artificial Intelligence Track, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University’s School of Information Systems (SIS) has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) track under its Master of IT in Business (MITB) programme. Geared towards nurturing graduates who are ready for the revolutionary change from AI in data science, the AI track equips a new generation of IT business leaders in careers that bridge AI with business.

Smu’S School Of Accountancy Signs Mou With Deloitte To Collaborate On Audit Analytics Programmes, Singapore Management University

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Accountancy undergraduates have much to look forward to in terms of picking up new knowledge and skills in the discipline of data analytics, a much sought after expertise in the accounting industry. Singapore Management University’s (SMU) School of Accountancy (SoA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Deloitte Singapore on 12 January 2018 to collaborate on various audit analytics projects and programmes.

Smu Marks Opening Of New Academic Year With $5 Million Gift From Mr Kuok Khoon Ean, Singapore Management University

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Consistent with Singapore Management University (SMU)’s penchant for change, the University has re-invented the previous format of holding a Convocation ceremony to welcome its freshmen at the start of each academic year. This year, SMU celebrated the opening of its new Academic Year 2017-18 with multiple events throughout the day on SMU campus for freshmen, senior and graduate students, as well as international exchange students.

Smu’S Professor Robert Deng Conferred Axa Chair Professorship Of Cybersecurity, Singapore Management University

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Singapore Management University’s Professor Robert Deng, a leading global authority and award winning researcher in cybersecurity, has today been conferred the prestigious AXA Chair Professorship of Cybersecurity.

€800,000 funding from AXA Research Fund over a period of eight years will support Professor Deng’s research in the development of new ways of protecting data security and privacy.

Minister For Higher Education And Skills Launches Smu Academy, Singapore Management University

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In support of the SkillsFuture movement, Singapore Management University (SMU) today officially launched its lifelong learning unit–SMU Academy. The launch ceremony was held in conjunction with DIGITEC 2017, a technology conference that is focused on digital capabilities such as blockchain, fintech, HR analytics, lean thinking and personalised learning, among other emerging areas of technology. The ceremony was graced by Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) and Second Minister for Defence.

Smu Enhances Curriculum And Expands Offering To Prepare Undergraduates For The Digital Age, Singapore Management University

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Demand for infocomm professionals in Singapore is outpacing supply with 30,000 new infocomm jobs expected by 2020. The Infocomm Media 2025 masterplan has identified salient trends that are significant for the next decade, these include Big Data & Analytics, Internet of Things and Cybersecurity. The masterplan also highlighted future key infocomm job areas: Software Development, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Network Infrastructure. In response to these industry trends and demand, SMU has strengthened its undergraduate curriculum in three schools to contribute to the 'future-proofing' of Singapore. The School of Information Systems (SIS) has revised its undergraduate curriculum in response to changes …

Professor Pang Hwee Hwa Appointed Dean Of Smu School Of Information Systems, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University (SMU) has announced today the appointment of Professor Pang Hwee Hwa as the next Dean of the SMU School of Information Systems (SIS) with effect from 1 July 2016 for a term of five years. Selected from a global pool of candidates after an extensive and rigorous global search which started in October 2015, Prof Pang’s strong commitment to research in information systems and a passion for excellence in education, make him the ideal candidate to lead the School of Information Systems.

Singapore Management University Establishes A New Research Centre On Secure Mobile Computing Technologies And Solutions, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore Management University (SMU) has announced today the establishment of a new centre of research excellence that focuses on mobile computing security. Funded by Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), the Secure Mobile Centre is developing efficient and scalable technologies and solutions that strengthen the security of mobile computing systems, applications and services. The Secure Mobile Centre is led by a team of five faculty members from SMU’s School of Information Systems who specialise in information security and trust: Professor Robert DENG (Centre Director), Professor PANG Hwee Hwa, Associate Professor LI Yingjiu, Associate Professor DING Xuhua and Assistant Professor Debin …

New A*Star-Smu Centre Combines High-Powered Computing And Behavioural Sciences To Study People-Centric Issues, Singapore Management University

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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Singapore Management University (SMU) will establish a Centre for Technology and Social-Behavioural Insights (CTSBI) to tap on high performance computing technology, big data analytics and behavioural sciences to study people-centric issues and human behaviour including how people think, feel and act in different settings. Such information can be used to enhance planning and address issues in different areas such as retail, logistics, urban planning, education and community development.