Additional scholarships are available to further enhance accessibility
SINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Singapore Management University (SMU) is offering savings of up to 40% in tuition fees for postgraduate professional programmes (SMU Masters), alongside opportunities for additional financial support through scholarships.
This move is part of the University's ongoing commitment towards lifelong learning, and to support professionals and alumni looking to upskill and pivot in their careers. By reducing the financial burden of continuing education, SMU aims to make postgraduate study more attainable for a wider audience. The savings apply to both full-time and part-time Masters students, reflecting SMU's recognition of the importance of flexibility for working professionals.
Themin Suwardy, Associate Provost (Postgraduate Professional Programmes Education) and Associate Professor of Accounting (Practice), SMU commented, "We have heard from many of our alumni and professionals that time and cost are the biggest obstacles to pursuing further education. This special discount for SMU's 25th anniversary addresses those challenges, enabling more individuals to enhance their skills and advance their careers in a rapidly evolving global landscape."
SMU offers a range of Masters programmes, tailored to both early-career and experienced professionals, designed to meet learners' needs at various career stages. These programmes deliver practical, industry-relevant skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace, boosting career prospects and enhancing job performance. Both local and international students are encouraged to apply.
The new discount scheme will be effective for students enrolling from January 2025 onwards. Students who meet the eligibility criteria will automatically be considered for the discount scheme upon application. Please refer to Annex A for details of the key discounts and eligibility criteria, and Annex B for alumni responses to the new discount scheme.
For more information on the available programmes and eligible discounts, please visit https://masters.smu.edu.sg/
ANNEX A
KEY DISCOUNTS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The discounts are applied to the programme's base fee (before GST). Key discounts* include:
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SMU Alumni: $8,000 discount for all Masters programmes ($12,000 discount for the Executive MBA).
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Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents: $5,000 discount.
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ASEAN Nationals: $3,000 discount.
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Alumni of Singapore's Autonomous Universities and SMU's Partner Institutions: $4,000 discount.
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Employees of SMU's Corporate Partners: $6,000 discount ($9,000 for the Executive MBA) upon employment verification.
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Course Exemption Discounts: In addition to the above discounts, alumni of SMU and Singapore's Autonomous Universities, and SMU's partner institutions may be eligible for course exemption discounts of up to $12,000 ($3,000 discount per course exempted) for relevant prior coursework.