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AdmissionsScholarshipsFinancial Aid
Lim Jade HsiaSenior Associate DirectorOffice of UndergraduateAdmissions
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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.
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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.
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Develop key people skillsBecoming bold, confident
and articulate
Seminar-style learningActive class participation
Learning + Sharing
SMU – The 1st in interactive learning
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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
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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
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SMU School of Law BuildingCompletion : 2017
Kwa Geok Choo Law Library David Marshall Moot Court SMU Pro-Bono Centre
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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.
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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
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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
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Breadth and depth of curriculum
41 Second Majors
New Majors: PLE, Entrepreneurship
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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.
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Highly popular options Offers unparalled flexibility and versatility
70%graduate with either a double degreeor a second major
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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
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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
84
> 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
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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)
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Getting InHolistic, Competitive & Selective
Academic Grades Good GCE A Level
Co-Curricular Activities
(CCA)
Interview/Essay for
shortlisted candidates
(group/ individual)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Financial Aid
Tuition Fee Loan Study Loan SMU Education Loan SMU Financial GrantWork-Study scheme
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Financial Aid Online Calculator
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Applications Applications closes on 01st April 2016 Apply early
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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!
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Thank You &See U in SMU