INFORMATION SHEET – 2006/07
University Name
Singapore Management University
Address
Office of International Relations
Singapore Management University
Administration Building
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065
Website Address of the University http://www.smu.edu.sg
Telephone / Facsimile
+65 6828 0100 / +65 6828 0290
Head of International Relations
Dr. Isabelle Malique
Tel: +65 6828 0370
isabellemalique@smu.edu.sg
International Programmes Advisor (Outbound)
Miss Hwang Ying Chien
Tel: +65 6828 0292
ychwang@smu.edu.sg
Contact Person
(International Relations Office)
International Programmes Advisor (Inbound)
Miss Faith Tan Shi Yan
Tel: +65 6828 0291
faithtan@smu.edu.sg
Academic Advisor
Miss Sudha Gopalakrishnan Nair
Tel: +65 6828 0142
sudhanair@smu.edu.sg
Department Secretary
Miss Rehju Mohamed
Tel: +65 6828 0677
rehjumohamed@smu.edu.sg
Language of Instruction
English Language
Updated 26 October 2005
Language of Courses
English Language
Level of Study for SMU Students
Bachelor
Fall Semester: 21 August – 3 December 2006
Terms dates for the academic year Spring Semester: 1 January - 15 April 2007
For details & future dates, please see:
http://leo.smu.edu.sg
Period of Exchange
1 or 2 terms
All programmes/schools are open to exchange
Programme / Department (s)
students – except for Business Study Mission
(Available for incoming exchange) courses offered by Lee Kong Chian School of
Business.
Courses outside the Business
Yes, School of Economics & Social Sciences,
School for incoming exchange
School of Accountancy; and School of Information
(if yes, please indicate the schools) Systems.
Areas of Concentration:
Marketing, Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting,
International Business, Technology, Career Skills,
General Education (Arts & Sciences) and so on.
Course Selection
For course selection, please go to LEO
(http://leo.smu.edu.sg) to view the course catalogue
of each school for each term: i.e. Accessories for
Growth -> Courses for 2005-06 (for courses offered
during Academic Year 2005/06) -> the respective
school’s catalogue
Recommended Credit Load per
semester
4 credits per semester
Contact hours per course
1 credit course = 39 contact hours per semester;
0.5 credit course = 18 contact hours per semester.
No. of credits per course
Either 0.5 or 1 credit per course
Minimum workload per semester
2 credits
Maximum workload per semester
5 credits
Length of Bachelor degree (years) 4 years
Graduation requirements for
bachelor degree
35 credits (single degree with no or one major)
Teaching Methods
Presentation,
examinations
Grading Scale (please attach)
projects,
Grade
A+
participation
and
Grade Point
4.3
Updated 26 October 2005
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.0
Minimum GPA Requirement
NA
Address & contact person for
Exchange Transcript
Miss Sudha Gopalakrishnan Nair
Office of International Relations
Singapore Management University
Administration Building
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065
Additional Fees (Misc. Fees)
Misc. Fees approximately S$200 + tax, including IT
fees, sports facilities, student card, medical and
health insurance.
Application Requirements
Coordinator, please send us:
- Nomination via email
- 1 copy of official transcript
- 2 passport photos
Nominated students please prepare:
- Online application
(http://registration.smu.edu.sg/intexustd/iepic
_app_form.asp)
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: 30 April
Spring Semester: 30 September
Recommended Arrival Date
3 days before Orientation
Orientation
Compulsory, approximately 3 days before term
begins
Accommodation / Housing
Options
Exchange students are advised to seek private
accommodation. For assistance, please refer to:
http://www.smu.edu.sg/international_programmes/in
coming/accommodation.asp
Updated 26 October 2005
Cost of Rent (in local currency)
Approximately S$600-S$800 per month, per person,
assuming 3 students share a private apartment
Living / Prospective costs
Approximately S$7,480-S$8,900 per term
It is compulsory for all incoming exchange students
to purchase the Student Personal Accident Policy &
Medical Insurance as chosen by SMU.
Medical Coverage
Details on both insurance can be found on
http://www.smu.edu.sg/osl/student_services.asp
Please consult your insurance agent in your home
country for additional insurance coverage.
Visa Requirements
All foreign students need to apply for Student Pass
prior to arrival in Singapore
Campus Facilities
Wireless laptop connection, IT powered classrooms
and seminar rooms, library and gym etc
Distance from city / airport
45 minutes by bus or train, 25 minutes by taxi
% of International Students
About 20%
% of Exchange Students
About 4%
Updated 26 October 2005