AdmissionsScholarshipsFinancial Aid

Lim Jade HsiaSenior Associate DirectorOffice of UndergraduateAdmissions

Parents As Important Decision Makers

1. More than 1/3 of students say their parents have a role in deciding the university and degree of choice.

2. More than 80% of students say their parents pay for their tuition fees.

Hard KnowledgeSkills Content-Based Discipline-specific Understanding of

general principles

Soft PeopleSkills

Analytical Thinking Problem Solving Communication Leadership Presentation Teambuilding

‘Heart’ Skills

Ethics & SocialResponsibility(Honesty &Integrity)

SMU – The 1st in holistic broadbasededucation

All-rounded graduates, ready for the working world.SMU graduates are well sought after by employers.

Graduate with a total skill set. Developing in students the attributes that employers look for.

Develop key people skillsBecoming bold, confident

and articulate

Seminar-style learningActive class participation

Learning + Sharing

SMU – The 1st in interactive learning

SMU-X courses – New way of learning

SMU-X PRINCIPLES Project-based learning -Focused on real world problems and results

Interdisciplinary learning activities

Active mentoring Closer Faculty-External

relationship More intensive. More

hands-on Up to 10 SMU-X courses to

be offered in AY2015 Each course to take up to

50 students

SMU-X coursesWhere does the learning takes place?

The White Room

Huddle Rooms

Discussion Booths

One Button Studio

Open Co-work Space

Lounge

Group Study Rooms

Quiet Reflective Zone

@ SMU Labs

SMU School of Law BuildingCompletion : 2017

Kwa Geok Choo Law Library David Marshall Moot Court SMU Pro-Bono Centre

Learn from the Best Minds

>320 highly qualified professors from 30 nationalities

At SMU, you get more than a teaching professor;you get a mentor and a friend.

Cross-disciplinary SMU students take courses from each of the 6 SMU schools Expand network of friends

6 Schools6 Unique Degree Programmes

Business Management

Accountancy

Economics

Information Systems

Social Sciences

Law

Psychology, Sociology,Political Science

15 Double Degree Combinations Receive 2 degree scrolls upon graduation

1. Accountancy + Business2. Accountancy + Economics3. Accountancy + Social Science4. Accountancy + Info. Sys. Mgt.5. Business + Economics6. Business + Social Science7. Business + Info. Sys. Mg8. Economics + Social Science9. Economics + Info. Sys. Mgt10.Social Science + Info. Sys. Mgt11.Law + Accountancy12.Law + Business 13.Law + Economics14.Law + Social Science15.Law + Info Sys. Mgt

Law can only be taken as a Primary degree The rest – can be taken either as a Primary

or a Secondary degree

Breadth and depth of curriculum

41 Second Majors

New Majors: PLE, Entrepreneurship

Which Will You Choose?

Psychology ORPolitical Science OR

Sociology

• For students who are interested in a highly flexible programme that enables them to customize their course options.

• Students declare a first major from ONE of the three core disciplines – Psychology OR Political Science OR Sociology.

Politics, Law and Economics

• For students who are interested in a structured and rigorous programme encompassing three inter-related subjects plus a thematic specialization.

• Students declare a first major in the composite discipline of Politics, Law and Economics.

Highly popular options Offers unparalled flexibility and versatility

70%graduate with either a double degreeor a second major

Connect with the World Appreciate other cultures Expand network of friends Enhance internship / employment

opportunities

86% travel abroad

>200 university partners

18 countries for study missions/internships

Global ExposureGlobal Connectivity

International ExchangeAustria, Belgium, Czech Rep, Denmark,

Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Netherlands,

Norway, Poland, Portugal, Uzbekistan, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK

China, Hong Kong, Japan,India, Philippines,

South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

MauritiusMorocco

South Africa

AustraliaNew Zealand

CanadaUSA

Mexico

ArgentinaBrazilChile

EcuadorPeru

Israel, Jordan,Qatar, Turkey

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> 200 university partners worldwide

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Career Preparation

Career Skill Training

Finishing Touch (resume writing, presentation,negotiation, interview techniques)

Job search/career planning strategies

Career Resources

Online job portals Career counselling Job fairs and networking events Industry talks

Compulsory Internship

Minimum 10 weeks Excel. Impress. Get jobs before graduation

Compulsory Community Service

Minimum 80 hours. Giving back to society

>10,000 companiesemploy SMU interns

>50% do 2-6 internships

1.8 millions hours ofof community service since 2000

Get ready for the working world

Career Head StartStrong Graduate Employment Outcomes

Higher mean starting salaries 92% employment within 6 months after graduation 86% with jobs from before graduation to within first

3 months after graduation 50% with 2 – 6 job ofers

ALL-ROUNDED Young Men and

Women who are BOLD,

CONFIDENT & ARTICULATE

2014 Graduate Employment Survey(announced on 27 Feb 2015)

Getting InHolistic, Competitive & Selective

Academic Grades Good GCE A Level

Co-Curricular Activities

(CCA)

Interview/Essay for

shortlisted candidates

(group/ individual)

SMU Degree3H2 / 1H1 content-based subjects

10th Percentile 90th Percentile

Bachelor of Accountancy AAB/C AAA/A

Bachelor of Business Management BBB/B AAA/A

Bachelor of Laws AAA/A AAA/A

Bachelor of Science (Economics) BBC/C AAA/A

Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management)

BCC/C AAA/A

Bachelor of Social Sciences BBC/C AAA/A

2015 A-Level Indicative Grade Profile

Making informed decisions

SMU Degree Number

Bachelor of Accountancy 299

Bachelor of Business Management 771

Bachelor of Laws 154

Bachelor of Science (Economics) 254

Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management)

278

Bachelor of Social Sciences 201

Number of places taken up in 2015

Making informed decisions

SMU Degree Numbers

Bachelor of Accountancy 11

Bachelor of Business Management 42

Bachelor of Laws 5

Bachelor of Science (Economics) 12

Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management)

7

Bachelor of Social Sciences 11

Total 88

Number of Places Taken Up by SAJC

Prestigious Scholarships

Scholarship Fees Waiver

NotebookGrant

Living Allowance

Global Exposure

Others

Lee Kong Chian Scholars’ ProgrammeDouble Degree withBusiness as one of the 2 degrees

Student ExchangeStudy TripCommunity

Service

Growth opportunities with Centre for Scholars’ Devt

SMU Scholars’ ProgrammeSingle or double degree

S$5,000per year

Study TripGrant

Growth opportunities with Centre for Scholars’ Devt

International Exchange Programme

Overseas Study Trip

Local and Overseas Community Service

CEO Talks and Dinners

CSD Talk Series

Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

Bain and Co. Case Challenge

Fulbright Seminars

Special Seminars and Conferences

Centre for Scholars’ Development (CSD)

Growth Opportunities Lee Kong Chian Scholars’ Programme SMU Scholars’ Programme

Annual Tuition Fees

Fees are highly subsidized by Singapore Government

Fixed fee model. Fees stay the same for each incoming cohort

Higher fees for PRs and foreign nationals

Foreign nationals and PRs who take up government subsidy are obliged to work for 3 years in Singapore-registered companies

Financial Aid

Tuition Fee Loan Study Loan SMU Education Loan SMU Financial GrantWork-Study scheme

Financial Aid Online Calculator

Applications Applications closes on 01st April 2016 Apply early

Admission Timeline Applications Closing date : 1 April 2016

Interviews (for shortlisted candidates)

Application Outcome

Accept Offer

Matriculation

Student Orientation

Term Start

January - June 2016 Law interviews : April 2016

February - July 2016

Accept online February - July 2016

June – July 2016

July – August 2016

15 August 2016Welcome to SMU!

Thank You &See U in SMU