An E-Newsletter of Singapore Management University | November 2003


SMU launches MSc in Wealth Management
In conjunction with newly formed Wealth Management Institute (WMI) and the Swiss Banking School (SBS), SMU has launched a new post-graduate degree programme – the Master of Science in Wealth Management (MWM).
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SMU hosts AACSB/efmd conference
The jointly sponsored conference is a first for AACSB International and the European Foundation for Management Development.
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Accountancy receives PAB accreditation
The School of Accountancy has received accreditation for its BAcc programme from the Public Accountants Board (PAB).
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62 universities, 24 countries
Recent agreements with SMU's partner universities have brought the total number of international exchange institutions to 62.
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Singh welcomed as Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
SMU Associate Prof Kirpal Singh was invited to be the Distinguished Faculty Lecturer for the 2003 AnnualWorld Peace and Understanding Lecture.
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Faculty Publications
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New Full Time Faculty
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SMU welcomes over 800 freshmen
The university's largest ever intake will represent over one-third of the student body.
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KPMG supports SMU Freshmen Orientation 2003
Orientation was organised to help new students familiarise themselves with the SMU campus and the University culture.
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Pioneer cohort of master's students graduate
All 21 students who had enrolled in January 2002 completed the programme and attended the graduation ceremony, which marked SMU’s first ceremonial conferring of degrees.
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SIS officially opens its doors
With a fanfare of music, balloons and a lion dance, the new School of Information Systems got off to an auspicious start.
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Minister graces inaugural Wee Kim Wee Seminar
The theme for the inaugural Wee Kim Wee Seminar was “Accommodating Differences: Building a Culture of Understanding and Peace”.
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Students stage Sing To The Dawn
After the inaugural success of Whispers In The Dark in 2002, SMU’s stageit put up the popular musical Sing To The Dawn in July.
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Econs students form first academic CCA
Several Economics students had a congruent vision to set up a student organisation to foster a vibrant student life in the School of Economics & Social Sciences.
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Rainy skies, but Cinematica 2003 still a success
Thunder and lightning failed to deter 600 participants from Cinematica 2003.
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Wanted: budding entrepreneurs
The newly established SMU Ventures: The Entrepreneurship Society hopes to nurture budding entrepreneurs and new ventures.
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Ho Lien Fung endows new lecture series
Mrs Ho Lien Fung, philanthropist and wife of the late Mr Ho Rih Hwa, endowed a generous S$500,000 to establish the “Lien Fung’s Colloquium”.
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SMU secures $4 million from MPA
SMU secured a $4 million endowed contribution from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to establish the MPA Professorship in Maritime Business Economics.
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Inaugural lecture of the OUB Visiting Professorial Chair
Professor Ronald I McKinnon, William D Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University, inaugurated the OUB Visiting Professorial Chair.
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CEI to “adopt” SIS students
CEI Contract Manufacturing Limited has formed a partnership with the School of Information Systems (SIS) for the adoption of students for mentoring and internships.
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SMU partners SSTI
SMU and SSTI will provide professional management training for executives in the social service sector.
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Wharton professor affirms S’pore position in BPO business
At a recent SMU talk, Wharton Assistant Professor Ravi Aron gave strong affirmation that Singapore could be a big player in the BPO businesses.
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SMU hosts MFA-CommSec Knowledge Management Programme
Delegates from 15 Commonwealth nations gathered at the SMU campus for a course on knowledge management.
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SMU's pioneer cohort network with organisations
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