The SMU Partnerships teams are committed to providing comprehensive support for successful collaborations. We will work closely with you to gain a deep understanding of your organisational needs and co-develop strategic collaborations that realise your vision and meet our shared goals.
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Companies and organisations of all sizes face incredible challenges to continuously innovate. By partnering with SMU, we can amplify your organisation’s reach and impact, and together address the challenges of tomorrow today.
Partners Spotlight
Growth in Asia
uParcel Sharpens Competitive Edge Through Innovative Research
Singapore-based SME uParcel has solidified its competitive edge in e-commerce logistics and medicine delivery through a 16-month research collaboration with SMU. The partnership resulted in the development of an advanced AI planning and route optimisation tool, based on SMU's Collaborative Urban Delivery Optimisation (CUDO) technology. This asset-light approach distinguishes uParcel in the last-mile delivery sector, contributing to a 20 percent efficiency improvement and a more sustainable logistics landscape. With Southeast Asia's digital market projected to exceed US$200 billion by 2025, uParcel's innovative technology positions it strategically in the rapidly evolving e-commerce industry, aiming to expand into new markets, including India. The collaboration underscores the potency of industry leveraging university research for innovation and sustainability.
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Digital Transformation
Empowering a Tech-Savvy Workforce with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Reinforcing its priority to invest in digitally savvy future-ready talent, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with SMU to launch two new industry-centric education programmes. The first is a new Work-Study Elective Programme consisting of an Accenture internship qualification and a Cloud Solutions Development course supported by Accenture and AWS; the second is a SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) targeting mid-career professionals looking to move into software development careers.
Both programmes highlight the importance of academic and industry collaborations to co-develop educational curriculum that is relevant, intentional, and future proof.
Sustainable Living
Building a New Ecosystem for Sustainable Investing in Asia
Pioneering the development of talent, capabilities, and research in the sustainable finance sector, the Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC) is an initiative by Imperial College and Singapore Management University, and supported by Monetary Authority of Singapore. In addition to identifying green investment opportunities, SGFC conducts cutting-edge research and provide thought leaderships on sustainable finance practices, policies, and emerging trends. SGFC also offers training programs and educational initiatives on developing green capital markets.
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Partnership Opportunities
Partner with us to build your brand and address your business challenges; establish corporate labs within our campus; foster leadership growth through enterprise learning; engage faculty for industry-specific research; and recruit our diverse student talent.
Engaging and Attracting SMU Talent
Building Mindshare Among Our Students
Build your organisation’s brand and reputation to attract top talent through participating in career fairs; hosting hackathons, company visits, and fireside chats; sponsoring events, scholarships, and prizes; becoming guest speakers and mentors, and more.
Internships & Recruitment
Discover our students’ capabilities through short-term placements such as internships, work-study electives and programmes, and student projects. Ready to hire? The Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) ensures you have a successful recruitment campaign.
- Connect with SMU's talent specialists at DKHMCC
- Explore SMU's integrated classroom learning with on-the-job training
- Recruit SMU Entrepreneurial Talent for overseas internships via the Global Innovation Immersion Programme (GII)
- Recruit SMU alumni
- Recruit SMU SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) learners
Addressing Talent Gaps
Future-proof your talent pipeline and address your organisation's talent gaps by creating a customised course or degree program with SMU. By co-creating your own curriculum, your future workforce is uniquely equipped to drive your business forward.
Workforce Development
Executive Development (ExD)
Organisations need to build collective capacity and a pipeline of future-ready leaders to stay ahead in today's complex and unpredictable business environment. With a focus on practical, applied, and experiential learning, our Executive Development programmes provide leaders with the tools they need to drive success in their organisations.
SMU Academy
Reskill and reimagine your workforce with SMU Academy's targeted, interdisciplinary programmes. From data analytics for financial professionals to compliance for legal professionals, our 1500+ programmes bridge the gap between academic rigour and real-world application to help organisations enhance their competitive advantages.
Postgraduate Programmes at SMU
Invest in your future leaders by sponsoring their post-graduate education. A post-graduate education with SMU offers exclusive access to networking and the opportunity to acquire advanced skills and specialised knowledge with a uniquely Asian perspective.
Tap into our students’ fresh perspectives while gaining tailored, actionable solutions for businesses across all stages of growth, from startups to established enterprises. SMU offers multiple entry points for businesses to engage in student consultancy, with flexible programs designed to meet specific business needs — whether through short-term projects, SME-focused consulting, targeted problem-solving competitions, or our award-winning semester-long experiential learning pedagogy, SMU-X:
Research and Corporate Solutioning
Student-Led Solutioning
Tap into our students’ fresh perspectives while gaining tailored, actionable solutions for businesses across all stages of growth, from startups to established enterprises. SMU offers multiple entry points for businesses to engage in student consultancy, with flexible programs designed to meet specific business needs — whether through short-term projects, SME-focused consulting, targeted problem-solving competitions, or our award-winning semester-long experiential learning pedagogy, SMU-X:
Faculty Consultancy and Engagement
Benefit from our faculty’s deep expertise and cross-disciplinary approaches. Engage our faculty for their expert insights through consultancy, appointment on your advisory board, externships, and more.
Research Collaboration
Unlock innovation potential by fostering dynamic research collaborations with our expert faculty. Through joint research, together we can make a tangible difference in addressing the critical challenges faced by our society today.
Knowledge Transfer and Commercialisation (KTC)
Leverage SMU’s deep-tech and cutting-edge technologies for your organisation. We offer flexible licenses for our patented, copyrighted inventions, IP, and know-how to help accelerate solutioning.
Early-Stage Startup Support
Are you looking for ways to support next generation innovators and entrepreneurs? Work with next-generation technopreneurs through mentorship, corporate venture support, and more.
Business Families Institute (BFI)
The Business Families Institute (BFI) supports business families in growing and preserving their legacy through programs in succession, governance, and wealth management. Offering practical workshops, research, and student-led projects, BFI equips business families with the tools they need to ensure long-term success across generations.
Connect with the SMU Community
Deepen Corporate Brand Recall through SMU’s Marquee Events
Collaborate with Office of Student Life to enrich SMU’s marquee events that cultivate our students’ diverse talents and interests, while expanding your corporate presence. Your participation will create a supportive environment where students can explore, connect, and excel.
SMU’s Regional Network
Our Overseas Centres are responsible for driving SMU’s internalisation strategy in Asia. Companies based in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam are encouraged to connect directly with our Overseas Centres for partnership opportunities.
Giving and Philanthropy
Join SMU in driving change and empowering students to become tomorrow’s leaders through philanthropy. Your support will enable the growth of educational initiatives, research endeavors, and community outreach programs to make a lasting impact on the next generation.
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SMU Administration Building
81 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065
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IMPORTANT: Before arriving, please complete the online visitor registration form. All participants must first check in at the Administration Building Level 1 Security Reception before proceeding to the course venue.
Train
Bras Basah Station (CC2) Exit A
1. From Bras Basah Station (CC2) Exit A, take the escalator up and turn right.
2. You will see NTUC Trade Union House. Follow the arrow and turn left.
3. Walk straight on.
4. Turn left after Income Centre.
5. Proceed through the SMU Administration Building glass doors.
6. You will see the Security Reception.
Train
Bencoolen Station (DT21) Exit B
1. From Bencoolen Station (DT21) Exit B, take the escalator up and turn right.
2. Take the stairs down. Turn left and walk towards the traffic light.
3. Cross the road towards Lazada One building and turn right.
4. Walk straight towards the traffic light on Waterloo Street.
5. Cross the road.
6. Continue straight until the traffic light on Queen Street.
7. Cross the road towards NTUC Trade Union House and walk straight on.
8. Turn left after Income Centre.
9. Proceed through the SMU Administration Building glass doors.
10. You will see the Security Reception.
Aft Bras Basah Stn Exit A (Stop ID: 04179)
3. After using the zebra crossing, you will see glass doors on your right.
Hotel Grand Pacific (Stop ID: 01012)
4. Proceed through the glass doors past the lift lobby.
5. You will see the Security Reception.
Car
SMU Administration Building Car Park
1a. If you are coming from Bras Basah Road, turn left onto Queen Street.
1b. If you are coming from Middle Road (towards Selegie Road), turn left onto Queen Street.
2. Look out for SMU Administration Building Carpark sign. Turn into the small side road.
3. Drive straight and turn left.
4. Turn right into SMU Administration Building Car Park.
5. Look out for signage to Building Reception (Lobby), and follow the arrow to exit the door on Level 1.
6. Walk along the ramp and exit to Lobby via Victoria Street.
7. After using the zebra crossing, you will see glass doors on your right.
8. Proceed through the glass doors past the lift lobby.
9. You will see the Security Reception.
Drop-off Point
SMU Administration Building, access via Queen Street
1. Upon alighting at the drop-off point, turn right.
8. Proceed through the glass doors past the lift lobby.
9. You will see the Security Reception.
Li Ka Shing Library (Level 2)
70 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178901
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Train
Bras Basah Station (CC2) Exit B
1. Exit at Bras Basah Station (CC2) Exit B.
2. Turn left at the atrium.
3. Take the escalator up and turn right.
4. Exit via the glass doors to the outdoor atrium.
5. Walk straight, up the stairs and take the escalator at the outdoor atrium to Level 1.
6. Turn left and take the escalator up to Level 2.
7. Turn right and you've arrived at the entrance of Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL).
Train
Bencoolen Station (DT21) Exit C
1. Exit from Bencoolen MRT (DT21) Exit C and turn left.
2. Turn left and walk straight along the corridor.
3. Continue walking along the corridor, past the SMU Gymnasium & Fitness Centre.
4. Turn right into this corridor before the long ramp at the B1 concourse.
5. Continue on walking straight along this corridor.
6. Walk straight towards the glass doors.
7. Walk straight, up the stairs and take the escalator at the outdoor atrium to Level 1.
8. Turn left and take the escalator up to Level 2.
8. Turn right and you've arrived at the entrance of Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL).
Bus
SMU (Stop ID:04121)
1. Alight at SMU (Stop ID:04121). Walk towards the traffic light beside the bus stop.
2. Cross the road to Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL) building.
3. Continue walking into the Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL) Building.
4. Walk past the rows of tables.
5. Walk towards the escalator that goes to Level 2.
6. Turn left and take the escalator up to Level 2.
7. Turn right and you've arrived at the entrance of Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL).
Bus
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (ID: 04151)
1. Alight at Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (ID: 04151). Follow the path behind the bus stop, up into the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB).
2. Walk straight under the sheltered path.
6. Walk straight and turn left towards Queen St.
7. Cross the road and walk up to the Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL) Drop-off Point.
8. Walk straight past the SMU shop.
9. Turn right and take the escalator up to Level 2.
10. Turn right and you've arrived at the entrance of Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL).
Bus
Aft Bras Basah Stn Exit A (ID: 04179)
1. Alight at Aft Bras Basah Stn Exit A (ID: 04179). Turn left and walk towards Queen St.
2. Continue walking straight until the traffic light at Queen St.
3. Continue walking straight until the traffic light at Queen St.
4. Cross the road and turn left towards Bras Basah Road.
5. Cross the road.
6. Continue walking straight along the small path.
7. Turn right and continue towards the LKSL building.
8. Go straight,. then turn left at the atrium.
10. Walk straight towards the sheltered area.
11. Turn right and take the escalator up to Level 2.
12. Turn right and you've arrived at the entrance of Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL).
Car
Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) carpark, access via Stamford Rd
5. Drive to Level B1 or B2.
6. From Lift Lobby B, take the lift to Level 1.
7. Exit through the glass door and turn left.
8. Turn left towards the study area with the high tables.
9. Turn right after the study area.
10. Walk straight and turn left towards Queen St.
11. Cross the road and walk up to the Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL) Drop-off Point.
12. Walk straight past the SMU shop.
13. Turn right and take the escalator up to Level 2.
14. Turn right and you've arrived at the entrance of Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL).
Drop-off Point
Li Ka Shing Library (Access via Queen St)
1. Access the drop-off point via Queen Street.
2. Alight and walk straight past the SMU shop.
3. Turn right and take the escalator up to Level 2.
4. Turn right and you've arrived at the entrance of Li Ka Shing Library (LKSL).
Please note:
- There are refurbishment works in progress and impacted areas includes Dean's Office, Faculty Rooms, Admin Offices and Meeting Rooms.
- The Deans Offices, Faculty Rooms and Admin offices have been temporarily relocated to Lazada One, Level 7 & 10.
- Temporary Meeting rooms will be available for use at Basement, SMU Concourse (SCIS 1) from September 2026.
Lazada One (Level 7 & 10)
51 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189554
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Train
Bras Basah Station (CC2) Exit E
1. Take the escalator up at Bras Basah MRT (CC2) Exit E.
2. Turn left to the Lazada One building.
3. Enter the building via the corridor behind the drop-off point.
4. Walk straight and through the glass doors.
5. Walk straight, then turn left to Lazada One’s Main Lift Lobby.
6. Enter Lazada One via the gantry.
The Security Counter is on the other side of the Main Lobby.
Train
Bencoolen Station (DT21) Exit B
1. Take the escalator up at Bencoolen MRT (DT21) Exit B.
2. Turn left to face the Bras Basah Road.
3. Turn left again to face the Lazada One building.
4. Cross the road to Lazada One building.
5. Enter the Lazada One building via the entrance next to the food court.
6. Walk along the corridor next to the food court.
7. Continue walking, then turn right at Lazada One’s Main Lift Lobby.
8. Enter Lazada One via the gantry.
The Security Counter is on the other side of the Main Lobby.
Bus
Bencoolen Stn Exit B (Stop ID: 08069)
1. Alight at Bencoolen Station Exit B Bus Stop (Stop ID: 08069). Turn left to face Bencoolen Street and walk towards the traffic junction.
2. Cross the road to the Lazada One building.
3. Enter the Lazada One building via the entrance next to the food court.
4. Walk along the corridor next to the food court.
5. Continue walking, then turn right at Lazada One’s Main Lift Lobby.
6. Enter Lazada One via the gantry.
The Security Counter is on the other side of the Main Lobby.
Bus
Opp Bencoolen Stn Exit B (Stop ID: 04019)
1. Alight Opposite Bencoolen Station Exit B Bus Stop (Stop ID: 04019). Enter the Lazada One building via the entrance next to the food court.
2. Walk along the corridor next to the food court.
3. Continue walking, then turn right at Lazada One’s Main Lift Lobby.
4. Enter Lazada One via the gantry.
The Security Counter is on the other side of the Main Lobby.
Car
Lazada One (Carpark access via Lor Payah)
1. From Waterloo Street, keep left and turn into Lor Payah.
2. Continue straight along Lor Payah.
3. Car park entrance is up ahead.
4. Enter the carpark and go to Level 2 or 3.
5. Locate the lift lobby and take the lift down to level 1.
6. At level 1, exit the carpark lift lobby to the main lift lobby outside.
7. Enter Lazada One via the gantry.
The Security Counter is on the other side of the Main Lobby.
Drop-off Point
Lazada One (access via Waterloo St)
1. Enter the building via the corridor behind the drop-off point.
2. Walk straight and through the glass doors.
3. Walk straight, then turn left to Lazada One’s Main Lift Lobby.
4. Enter Lazada One via the gantry.
The Security Counter is on the other side of the Main Lobby.
Address
SMU Office of Strategy Management
Singapore Management University
Administration Building
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065
Website: https://careers.smu.edu.sg
*Faculty and Admin staff, please refer to HR Intranet Staff Directory to obtain the full listing of OHR members.