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Co-Curricular Activities is a hallmark of the SMU experience. From its inception, SMU has been committed to grooming global-ready graduates through a holistic and transformative education.

SMU is the first local University to introduce both internship and community service as graduation requirements. All SMU undergraduates are required to complete at least 10 weeks of internship and a minimum of 80 hours of community service.

Beyond these mandatory activities, SMU students can choose from a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, such as joining one or more of the 150 student organisations that span the arts, sports, student leadership and special interest areas. There is also a plethora of personal and leadership development opportunities – from taking part in workshops to participating in overseas leadership programmes and symposiums. 

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Value of Co-Curricular Activities

Experiential education - powerful real-world context for students to take charge of their own learning

Develop real-world employability skills and social skills

Networking opportunities

A platform for students to critically reflect upon and expand their perspectives

A Purposeful & Self-directed Journey

Co-curricular Learning in SMU is designed to be a purposeful and self-directed journey. The SMU Co-Curricular Learning Cycle aims to generate, deepen, measure and document learning in the co-curricular space.

As part of SMU’s vision of providing a transformative education, experiential learning is enhanced to align the various co-curricular experiences to learning outcomes based on the University’s Graduate Learning Outcomes and career competencies valued by employers.

Co-curricular Learning Modules

As part of the three-pronged approach to foster resilience in students, SMU seeks to educate students by imparting relevant knowledge and skills.

The Co-Curricular Development Unit curates and designs a range of online learning resources that enable students to broaden their knowledge and skillsets, thereby advancing personal development. Such skills are transferrable to a range of post-university settings, including workplaces.

These modules are bite-sized and can be completed at students’ own pace and time.

Note that a SMU login is required to access these modules.

Internationalisation @ Home Modules

These modules provide valuable insights into each Asian country’s culture, history, economy, and work environment. Designed to enhance students’ understanding of the Asian context, they are helpful for students planning to embark on overseas activities such as community service, internships, or an exchange.

Wellness Modules

Strengthening the resilience and overall wellbeing of students is key to enabling their continued success both academically, and in their personal lives. These resources are provided to enable students to develop life and coping skills when confronted with everyday stressors and during particularly challenging circumstances.

Managing The Self Modules

Besides academic stressors, students can sometimes find themselves having difficulty in aspects of daily life. These modules aim to equip students to manage everyday stressors that they may encounter.

Developing Healthy Relationships Modules

University life opens up new social settings and contexts that can be daunting and unfamiliar. These resources help students understand how to manage different types of relationships effectively in order to maintain healthy connections.

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About Us

Ensuring that students have enriching out-of-classroom experiences and feel adequately supported are at the heart of what we do at the Co-Curriculum Development unit.

We design, coordinate & implement SMU's approach to co-curricular learning. 

We design & deliver empowering co-curricular learning experiences.

We measure & document students' co-curricular learning.

SMU Resilience Framework

Much of the Co-Curriculum Development team’s work is undergirded by the SMU Resilience Framework.

At SMU, we adopt a proactive approach towards holistic wellbeing through developing the skill of resilience in our students. The SMU Resilience Framework aims to empower students to take charge of their own wellbeing. By doing so, the University is not only improving the likelihood of student success, but also helping students find their footing to thrive and succeed, providing a pathway to a life of flourishing.

Message from the Dean of Students

Your SMU chapter will be unforgettable, probably amazing. Study hard, but more importantly, make the best of your resources both in and out of class. Take part, connect and step up; your capabilities will outshine what you first thought possible of yourselves.

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Paulin Straughan
Dean of Students

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Singapore Management University
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Operating hours:
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Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

Admission Matters

Walk-in visitors welcome. 

Requests for campus tour and information sessions can be arranged in advance through email.

🌐 Visit website

Contact Methods

  • admissions@smu.edu.sg
  • +65 6828 0980
  • Live chat available on website on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Singapore Time). Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays in Singapore).

Financial Assistance

For application matters and enquiries on financial aid schemes

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Contact Methods

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  • Live chat available on website on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Singapore Time). Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays in Singapore).

Office of Registrar

Singapore Management University
Administration Building Level 8
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065

Academic Services

Services include:

  • Certification letter & Academic Summary
  • Curriculum Management
  • Majors & Tracks Declaration
  • Double Degree & Programme Transfer
  • Graduation Management
  • Leave of Absences
  • Withdrawals

Contact Method(s)

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Matriculation

For online matriculation and card collection

Contact Methods

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Course Registration

Please contact respective programme offices for more information.

Examinations

Please contact respective programme offices for more information.

Commencement

🌐 Visit website

Contact Method(s)

  • commencement@smu.edu.sg

Digital Degree (OpenCerts) Matters

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Centre for Global Education and Opportunities

Singapore Management University
Administration Building Level 10 & 11
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Singapore 188065

Global Exposure Matters

Please contact respective programme offices for more information.

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Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre

Singapore Management University
Administration Building Level 7
81 Victoria Street
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At SMU, we are committed to excellence in every facet of the student journey. Academic Services & Operations (ASO) is dedicated to delivering the best possible experience for our undergraduate and postgraduate students. 

ASO’s Office of Admissions & Financial Assistance works tirelessly to select the brightest minds who will make valuable contributions to our vibrant academic community, while ensuring accessibility and affordability. 

The Office of Registrar plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth academic journey for our students, from course registration to degree conferral. In today’s dynamic job market, the importance of career guidance and support cannot be overstated. 

The Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre offers a range of resources, from internship opportunities to interview preparation, to ensure our students are future-ready and prepared for successful careers. 

The Centre for Global Education & Opportunities opens doors to the world for our students to broaden their horizons and be good global citizens by way of exchange programmes and other global exposure.

Please feel free to explore this website to learn more about the services the ASO group offers and how we can support your student journey.

We are here to serve you and make your time at SMU as enriching as possible. For feedback, partnerships & collaborations across the student academic life cycle, do reach us at aso@smu.edu.sg.

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ASO Group Events

Future of Work

ASO Senior Director, Dr Navin Raj opened the event with a welcome speech on career resilience. A panel discussion featuring senior leaders from Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, and UOB, moderated by MBA candidate Abigail Goh, shared insights on adapting to a changing job market and staying relevant across industries through growth, agility, and practical strategies.

Career Day

Brimming with energy, insights, and hands-on learning, the day brought students together for 'Ask Me Anything' sessions with career coaches as they explored overseas internship opportunities and snapped fun or formal photos. They also discovered their CliftonStrengths Top 5, played Brands Bingo, and tackled resume errors at the "Spot 5 Mistakes" booth ran by the SMU Career Champions.

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SHAPING IMPACT,
TRANSFORMING LIVES

Chairman's
Message

The world is changing at speed. For universities, standing still is not an option. It may be tempting to chase every new idea or react to every passing trend. Yet strong leadership lies in rootedness, in our mission, values, and purpose — even as we adapt with agility to what the world demands. 

With the same pioneering spirit that has defined the institution since its founding, SMU2030 charts a clear course for the future. Its pillars of Education, Research, and Partnerships are the levers through which we create meaningful, real-world impact. 

The strategies outlined herein set out what we want to achieve — but it is culture that determines how we will succeed. If we nurture a culture that is agile, collaborative, and impact-driven, SMU2030 will not remain words on a page; it will become a living commitment. 

For Singapore Management University (SMU), clarity of purpose means preparing graduates who are agile and adaptive, advancing research that addresses society's most pressing challenges, and forging partnerships that make a difference for Singapore, Asia, and the world. 

The Board of Trustees and I stand firmly behind this plan. Now it is up to every member of the SMU community — faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners — to take ownership of it. 

Rooted in purpose, and with confidence in direction, we can shape impact and transform lives together.

Mr. Piyush Gupta
Chairman

SMU Board of Trustees
 

President's
Message

As SMU marks its 25th Anniversary, the world around us is changing rapidly. Shifting geopolitical dynamics, accelerating technological disruption, changing demographics, and rising societal expectations are reshaping the higher education landscape, making it more competitive and complex than ever.

In this environment, SMU must take deliberate steps to meet evolving industry and employer needs, and to respond to the growing demand for research that delivers real-world impact and thought leadership on society's most pressing challenges.

The SMU2030 Strategic Plan charts SMU's path for the next five years, driven by a purposeful impact agenda, focused on four domains vital to national and regional advancement: Human Capital Development, Knowledge Creation, Economic Development, and Social and Community Life. To deliver on this ambition, we will continue to build on our Education, Research, and Partnerships, supported by key enablers: Talent, Financial Resources, Digital Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, and Brand and Reputation.

We will continue to nurture agile and adaptive graduates who can thrive in a rapidly changing world, driving positive change through innovative insights and solutions, while grounded in ethics and social responsibility.

We will pursue research that addresses complex real-world challenges that span across our strategic priorities (Digital Transformation, Sustainable Living and Growth in Asia), enhancing the University's academic reputation and contributing to meaningful societal impact.

And we will forge partnerships that enable and support education and research objectives, expand learning opportunities, facilitate collaborations to address societal challenges, create knowledge transfer to benefit society, drive innovations and create real-world impact.

As we embark on this next chapter together, I invite the SMU community to be intentional in our quest to make a positive difference within and beyond academia.

Together, we will build a university of impact – one that empowers people, advances knowledge, and uplifts communities across generations.

Professor Lily Kong
President
 

Our Refreshed
Vision and Mission

Launched in January 2025 at the onset of SMU's 25th anniversary, our Vision statement embraces our roots in Asia while engaging globally; celebrates our city location as an asset; claims the space at the nexus of management, social sciences and technology; foregrounds our DNA in driving innovations and transcending boundaries; and ultimately, declares our aspirations to transform lives. Our Mission statement spells out how we will do so, through Education, Research and Partnerships.

VISION

Asia's premier global city university

At the nexus of management, social sciences and technology

Driving innovations, transcending boundaries, transforming lives

Mission

Nurture a community of independent lifelong learners and change agents

Enable world-class researchers to address societal challenges

Harness partnerships to serve as gateway between Asia and the world

Transform lives to create sustainable futures

Our Impact
Agenda

The SMU2030 Strategic Plan is anchored on a clear and purposeful impact agenda. It is underpinned by a strong commitment to evidencing the impact of each initiative, capturing the deliberate and measurable ways in which communities, economies, and societies are transformed.

Our impact framework is defined through four key domains:

Human Capital Development

SMU's distinctive education model aims to develop graduates who are future-ready, globally attuned, and socially conscious.

Impact is reflected in graduate outcomes, such as strong employment rates, career progression, salary growth, and graduates' achievements across business, government, and society.

Knowledge Creation

SMU's research advances the frontiers of academia and knowledge, contributing to a deeper understanding of complex societal challenges.

Impact is demonstrated through the production of high-quality scholarly work and its accessibility, relevance, and application to broader audiences, including policy communities, industry, and the wider public.

Economic Development

SMU contributes to sustainable economic growth through research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and education that influence business practices, catalyse technological change and adoption, improve productivity, and stimulate the development of new products and services.

Impact is evidenced by policy and practice changes, business support initiatives, and commercialisation outcomes, such as technology transfer, startup incubation, patents, and licences.

Social and Community Life

SMU enhances social well-being and cultural vibrancy through research, service, environmental and cultural activities that are responsive to societal needs. 

Impact is realised through initiatives that help shape public policy, strengthen social resilience, and improve the quality of life in communities.

SMU2030
Strategic Plan

To realise our impact aspirations, the SMU2030 Strategic Plan comprises three strategies under each of three pillars: Education, Research, and Partnerships. Each strategy is delivered through a range of strategic initiatives.

The Strategic Plan also spells out initiatives as part of five enablers: Talent, Financial Resources, Digital Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, as well as Brand and Reputation.

VISION

Asia's premier global city university

At the nexus of management, social sciences and technology

Driving innovations, transcending boundaries, transforming lives

MISSION
  • Nurture a community of independent lifelong learners and change agents
  • Enable world-class researchers to address societal challenges
  • Harness partnerships to serve as gateway between Asia and the world
  • Transform lives to create sustainable futures
IMPACT
  • Human Capital Development
  • Knowledge Creation
  • Economic Development
  • Social and Community Life
PRIORITIES
  • Digital Transformation
  • Sustainable Living
  • Growth in Asia
STRATEGIES

EDUCATION

In a world of technological disruptions and longer lifespans
1
Develop distinctive graduate qualities across all segments (Undergraduate, Postgraduate Professional, Postgraduate Research and Professional & Continuing Education)
2
Drive innovation in pedagogy, andragogy, curricula, and co-curricula to strengthen distinctive graduate qualities
3
Strengthen lifelong learning across all segments

RESEARCH

In a world that needs solutions from the best ideas
1
Invest in academic and translational research to address three societal challenges (Resilient Workforces, Longevity Societies & Economies and Sustainable Cities)
2
Implement a research assessment framework that recognises academic and societal impact 
3
Forge collaborations across academia, government, and industry to harness data and AI technologies

PARTNERSHIPS

In a world made stronger with collaborations
1
Deepen SMU's presence in key Asian cities
2
Forge regional and international partnerships for talent development and knowledge creation with the academic community, 3P (Public, Private, and People) sectors, and multipliers
3
Create strategic value for high-impact partners by effectively bringing the world to Asia and bringing Asia's story to the world

Education

Desired Impact

SMU's Education prepares graduates that the world needs: they are agile and highly adaptive in an ever-changing world; they are driven to advance positive change across industries, communities and societies; they deliver innovative insights and solutions, while grounded in ethics and social responsibility.

Summary of Education Strategies

The first education strategy identifies the 'what' that is desired of SMU graduate qualities, while the second and third education strategies delve into the 'how' of delivering those qualities.

Education Strategies and Strategic Initiatives (SIs)

1
Develop distinctive graduate qualities across all segments (Undergraduate, Postgraduate Professional, Postgraduate Research and Professional & Continuing Education)
Undergraduate Education: Develop Changemakers
  • Graduates who are self-directed and agile, with an informed worldview and a strong sense of purpose
Postgraduate Professional Education: Develop Practice-Oriented Leaders
  • Graduates who are career-agile professionals with applied expertise, interdisciplinary perspectives, and purpose-driven leadership
Postgraduate Research Education: Develop Knowledge Creators and Thought Leaders
  • Graduates who are career-agile researchers with intellectual depth, impact-driven inquiry mindsets and interdisciplinary perspectives who contribute to knowledge, as well as economic and societal progress 
Professional Continuing Education: Develop Lifelong Learners and Agile Professionals
  • Graduates who are self-directed, industry-relevant lifelong learners equipped to thrive in evolving industries
2
Drive innovation in pedagogy, andragogy, curricula, and co-curricula to strengthen distinctive graduate qualities
Undergraduate Education
SI 1

Empower self-directed learning through personalised and flexible approaches

SI 2
Strengthen interdisciplinary learning and collaborative agility
SI 3
Cultivate a broad and global outlook, enriched by Asian perspectives
SI 4
Embed purpose and societal impact into the UG journey 
Postgraduate Professional Education (PGP)
SI 5
Strengthen applied expertise through interdisciplinary learning
SI 6
Enhance career agility through immersive, work-integrated learning
SI 7
Deepen purpose-driven leadership through values and mentorship
Postgraduate Research Education (PGR)
SI 8
Deepen intellectual rigour and interdisciplinary research capabilities
SI 9
Advance impact-driven inquiry and societally relevant research
SI 10
Strengthen career agility and global engagement
Professional & Continuing Education (PCE)
SI 11
Strengthen career agility through flexible, future-focused and industry-relevant learning
SI 12
Advance self-directedness and lifelong learning through stackable and flexible pathways
3
Strengthen lifelong learning across all segments
SI 13
Enable seamless lifelong learning through digital platforms, early access to PCE and common experiences across education segments

Research

Desired Impact

SMU's Research addresses complex real-world challenges, with cutting-edge work that enhances the University's academic reputation and contributes to societal impact, including economic competitiveness, societal resilience, and sustainable and inclusive futures. 

Summary of Research Strategies

The first research strategy identifies what societal challenge areas we will strengthen capability in, delivering insights that contribute to impact. The second focuses on how we will guide faculty in striving for academic and societal impact. The third seeks to support our faculty and researchers to achieve our collective ambitions through data access and AI technologies.

Research Strategies & Strategic Initiatives (SIs)

1
Invest in academic and translational research to address three societal challenges: Resilient Workforces, Longevity Societies & Economies and Sustainable Cities
SI 1
Establish SMU as a leader in research on the Future of Resilient Workforces 
SI 2
Establish SMU as a leader in research on the Future of Longevity Societies and Economies 
SI 3
Establish SMU as a leader in research on the Future of Sustainable Cities 
2
Implement a research assessment framework that recognises academic and societal impact
SI 4
Develop and implement an Integrative Research Impact Framework
3
Forge collaborations across academia, government, and industry to harness data and AI technologies
SI 5
Leverage data and AI for research

Partnerships

Desired Impact

SMU's Partnerships support education and research, expanding learning opportunities, facilitating collaborations to address societal challenges, enabling knowledge transfer to benefit society, driving innovations, and creating real-world impact. In so doing, they enhance students' readiness, advance research, drive revenue, and strengthen reputation. They undergird SMU's convening power as a knowledge gateway within Asia as well as between Asia and the world.

Summary of Partnerships Strategies

The first strategy focuses our minds on how we engage Asia, the vast continent within which we are located. The second turns attention to the types of engagement partners, and the third to how we can be of value to our partners. 

Partnerships Strategies and Strategic Initiatives (SIs)

1
Deepen SMU’s presence in key Asian cities
Approach 1 – Deepen Strategically
SI 1
Increase opportunities for students to strengthen their understanding and experience of key Asian cultures and markets
SI 2

Strengthen SMU's knowledge and expertise in the region through research collaborations with academia and 3P partners

SI 3
Develop and implement Overseas Centre plans for existing and new centres, as part of country strategies
SI 4
Deepen relationships with existing International Advisory Councils (IACs) and establish the India IAC
Approach 2 – Nurture Selectively
SI 5

Strengthen SMU's market presence through differentiated regional engagement, by expanding PG and PCE and exploring research collaborations in key Asian markets

Approach 3 – Explore Nimbly
SI 6

Expand PCE presence through collaborations and partnerships with local/regional organisations and state-owned enterprises

2
Forge regional and international partnerships for talent development and knowledge creation with the academic community, 3P (Public, Private, and People) sectors, and multipliers
SI 7

Cultivate partnerships and networks with universities, industry and community organisations to provide students with real-world learning experiences and enhance their global outlook, career preparedness and capacity for social impact

SI 8
Cultivate partnerships and networks with leading universities, research agencies, government bodies, industry players and international organisations to enable joint grants, data access, fellowships and co-authored publications, and enhance SMU's external influence
SI 9
Cultivate partnerships and networks with leading universities, industry partners and philanthropists/ foundations to diversify and increase revenue streams, through PGP and PCE programmes, and gifts
SI 10

Cultivate partnerships and networks with international organisations, regional organisations, and alumni to amplify SMU's thought leadership, thereby strengthening SMU's visibility and reputation

3
Create strategic value for high-impact partners by effectively bringing the world to Asia and bringing Asia's story to the world
SI 11

Position SMU as a gateway to Asia through immersive learning programmes focused on Asia for learners from beyond, with SMU as trusted guide and regional expert; and through enabling research collaborations across regions

SI 12
Curate and disseminate SMU's research and expertise on Asia in accessible ways to amplify impact

P

Enablers

To further support SMU2030, targeted enabling initiatives will be implemented across the following five areas: 

Talent

Prioritise the attraction, development, and retention of world-class faculty, researchers, teaching instructors, and highly experienced administrative staff

SI 1

Strengthen the faculty pipeline and enhance research capacity

SI 2

Strengthen talent and career development and succession planning for faculty and administrative staff

Financial Resources

Maintain a sustainable financial base that supports SMU's planned vision and mission

SI 3

Ensure financial sustainability through revenue growth, cost optimisation, and disciplined financial management

Digital Infrastructure

Implement a strategic and integrated digital modernisation agenda to remain competitive and future ready

SI 4

Leverage innovation-enabling technologies to strengthen teaching, learning, research and service delivery

Physical Infrastructure

Refresh SMU's campus environment by constructing new facilities to support fresh academic pursuits

SI 5

Refresh the campus environment to optimise space efficiency, modernise facilities and strengthen collaboration

SI 6

Develop a new integrated residential and recreational facility

Brand and Reputation

Celebrate SMU's legacy of transformative impact while establishing a strong foundation for growth

SI 7

Implement a new branding agenda 

SI 8

Strengthen SMU's voice in ASEAN, China and India 

Our Commitment
to Impact

To make SMU's impact more intentional, visible, and widely felt, the University is making deliberate efforts to track, evidence, and measure the impact of its initiatives. SMU will develop systematic documentation of results, establish ways to measure progress, and amplify the University's positive influence.

Tracking progress entails monitoring the inputs, outputs, and outcomes that are precursors to impact.

Input

Resources used to support our activities in education, research and partnerships, such as student intake and research grants

Output

The direct products from our activities, such as number of graduates and publications

Outcome

The short-to-medium-term consequential effects arising from outputs, such as employment rates and citation counts

Impact

The long-term, broader effect on a larger and more sustained scale

Together, they allow us to track progress and demonstrate the value of an initiative.  They form a 'results' or 'value' chain from input to ultimate economic and/or societal benefit.

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SMU 2030 Compendium

“We will continue to strengthen our DNA as an innovative and impactful university — to drive bold ideas and derive big impact.”

Professor Lily Kong
President

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