Singapore Management University (SMU)
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
50 Stamford Road
Singapore, 178899 / Singapore
50 Stamford Road
Singapore, 178899 / Singapore
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Programs at SMU
MBA
Duration
15 months
Language
English
Tuition
76,300 SGD
Intakes
January, August
Average GMAT
660
Avg. Work Exp (years)
5.9
Features
- Program can be completed in 10 months.
Placement Industries
Financial Services 19%, Technology 17%, Consulting 17%, Real Estate 14%, Other 11%Placement Functions
Finance 42%, Consulting 17%, General Management 13%
MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Tuition
76,300 SGD
Intakes
January, August
Average GMAT
660
Avg. Work Exp (years)
5.9
Features
- Program can be completed in 15 to 18 months.
Executive MBA
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
119,900 SGD
Intakes
August
Avg. Work Exp (years)
18.0
Features
- Candidates need a minimum 10 years of professional work experience.
Rankings
Ranked
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33
FT EMBA 2022
61
FT Global MBA 2023
72
FT Global MBA 2024
Ranked
33
FT EMBA 2022
61
FT Global MBA 2023
72
FT Global MBA 2024
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Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan
started Sep 17, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data)
Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...

Best MBAs for international students' placement
Duncan
started Sep 17, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 17
Post-MBA Careers
International Mobility
308
Replies
80701
Views
(I have updated this post with the 2024 FT ranking data)
Many MBA students are looking for the opportunity to work in other countries. The FT rankings are handy because they show the schools with the best international mobility, the highest employment rates and the most international students. In th...
11
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296
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Seeking Guidance on MBA Program Selection
brianna
started Sep 01, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 1
School Choice
Hi,
I am an Indian female with six years of experience, currently working as an Operations Manager in a consumer goods company in India. I’ve received admission offers from Ivey, RSM, ESMT, and SMU for their full-time MBA programs, starting in January/Spring 2025.
My career goal is to transition...
Seeking Guidance on MBA Program Selection
brianna
started Sep 01, 2024 |
Duncan
replied Sep 1
School Choice
11
Replies
296
Views
Hi,
I am an Indian female with six years of experience, currently working as an Operations Manager in a consumer goods company in India. I’ve received admission offers from Ivey, RSM, ESMT, and SMU for their full-time MBA programs, starting in January/Spring 2025.
My career goal is to transition...

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640/650/640 - Indian Male Lawyer - What are my options?
arvindr92
started Jun 09, 2023 |
aslamo
replied Jun 9
Application
Hi all,
My profile is as follows:
- 58 months months work ex (just short of 5 years)
- 1.5 years general corporate law, 3 years specialist technology work (included a secondment with Facebook)
- Quit my job in January 2020 to prepare for GMAT full time and get into a full time MBA program. Left job...

640/650/640 - Indian Male Lawyer - What are my options?
arvindr92
started Jun 09, 2023 |
aslamo
replied Jun 9
Application
11
Replies
1416
Views
Hi all,
My profile is as follows:
- 58 months months work ex (just short of 5 years)
- 1.5 years general corporate law, 3 years specialist technology work (included a secondment with Facebook)
- Quit my job in January 2020 to prepare for GMAT full time and get into a full time MBA program. Left job...
5
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MBA in Luxury Brand Management
Udita09
started Jun 08, 2021 |
mba hipster
replied Jun 8
Luxury
I am a fashion design graduate from India wanting to do my MBA in fashion & luxury Brand Management. I have searched a lot of schools online and I'm confused about whether to go with a Fashion school or a business school for a Master's degree. Also, I currently have no work experience so which c...
MBA in Luxury Brand Management
Udita09
started Jun 08, 2021 |
mba hipster
replied Jun 8
Luxury
5
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1272
Views
I am a fashion design graduate from India wanting to do my MBA in fashion & luxury Brand Management. I have searched a lot of schools online and I'm confused about whether to go with a Fashion school or a business school for a Master's degree. Also, I currently have no work experience so which c...
9
Replies
772
Views
FT EMBA Ranking 2020
JS123
started Nov 05, 2020 |
JS123
replied Nov 5
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Recent FT EMBA ranking shows LBS at 13th place while ESCP at 7th! Is ESCP EMBA really that good? Can anyone share their experience? In terms of the brand name, at least in the UK, does LBS not hold more value than ESCP?
FT EMBA Ranking 2020
JS123
started Nov 05, 2020 |
JS123
replied Nov 5
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
9
Replies
772
Views
Recent FT EMBA ranking shows LBS at 13th place while ESCP at 7th! Is ESCP EMBA really that good? Can anyone share their experience? In terms of the brand name, at least in the UK, does LBS not hold more value than ESCP?

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New FT MiM ranking shows low employment at Nyenrode, Cranfie...
Duncan
started Sep 29, 2020 |
Duncan
replied Sep 29
Rankings
One of the most interesting thing about the FT rankings are the notes under the rankings about the groupings of schools. Often there can be well-defined clusters. The new MiM ranking contains 90 firms, and the FT notes: "Group one includes 13 schools from St Gallen to Cems Global Alliance. The secon...

New FT MiM ranking shows low employment at Nyenrode, Cranfie...
Duncan
started Sep 29, 2020 |
Duncan
replied Sep 29
Rankings
3
Replies
612
Views
One of the most interesting thing about the FT rankings are the notes under the rankings about the groupings of schools. Often there can be well-defined clusters. The new MiM ranking contains 90 firms, and the FT notes: "Group one includes 13 schools from St Gallen to Cems Global Alliance. The secon...
3
Replies
971
Views
Asia MBA for foreigner / expat
brojoejoseph
started Sep 09, 2020 |
brojoejoseph
replied Sep 9
Hi everybody!
I'm trying to plan out for my MBA probably next year. I am an American living in Ukraine right now, planning on finishing up a contract next summer (I'm developing curriculum for an English language school.)
Next, my wife and I are looking at going to Asia for the coming years. She h...
Asia MBA for foreigner / expat
brojoejoseph
started Sep 09, 2020 |
brojoejoseph
replied Sep 9
3
Replies
971
Views
Hi everybody!
I'm trying to plan out for my MBA probably next year. I am an American living in Ukraine right now, planning on finishing up a contract next summer (I'm developing curriculum for an English language school.)
Next, my wife and I are looking at going to Asia for the coming years. She h...
6
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1455
Views
HKU vs SMU
joelewiss
started Apr 30, 2019 |
joelewiss
replied Apr 30
Application
Any comments on how the two above MBA programs compare? Which one has more brand awareness across southeast / east Asia?
HKU vs SMU
joelewiss
started Apr 30, 2019 |
joelewiss
replied Apr 30
Application
6
Replies
1455
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Any comments on how the two above MBA programs compare? Which one has more brand awareness across southeast / east Asia?
7
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executive MBA in Singapore
rakmob3
started Sep 25, 2018 |
rakmob3
replied Sep 25
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Could somebody please rate the following executive MBA programs in terms of (1) overall quality (2) flexibility for working professional and (3) post EMBA career prospects / salary:
Insead-Tsinghua dual EMBA
NUS Singapore Executive MBA
Singapore Management University EMBA
Also I am considering th...
executive MBA in Singapore
rakmob3
started Sep 25, 2018 |
rakmob3
replied Sep 25
Executive MBA (EMBA)
7
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976
Views
Could somebody please rate the following executive MBA programs in terms of (1) overall quality (2) flexibility for working professional and (3) post EMBA career prospects / salary:
Insead-Tsinghua dual EMBA
NUS Singapore Executive MBA
Singapore Management University EMBA
Also I am considering th...
6
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965
Views
Masters in Business Analytics
srujankadnur
started Dec 29, 2016 |
mba hipster
replied Dec 29
Business Analytics
Hi,
I am looking for the list of universities in US which are offering Masters Degree in Business Analytics and which has spring intakes. It would be of great help if someone can help me out.
I have a GMAT score of 570. Working towards improving the score. I have an admit in Singapore Management Un...
Masters in Business Analytics
srujankadnur
started Dec 29, 2016 |
mba hipster
replied Dec 29
Business Analytics
6
Replies
965
Views
Hi,
I am looking for the list of universities in US which are offering Masters Degree in Business Analytics and which has spring intakes. It would be of great help if someone can help me out.
I have a GMAT score of 570. Working towards improving the score. I have an admit in Singapore Management Un...
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