SMU MIM: A Smart Choice for aspiring Business Leaders?

SMU MIM Overview

The SMU Master of Science in Management (MIM) programme is designed for individuals with no prior business experience to transit successfully to the world of business. With a comprehensive curriculum that covers the latest business trends, this programme offers you a broad but rigorous education in business management.

• 18

  Month duration

   

• $59,950

  Tuition fee (Inclusive of GST)

  Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax collected on behalf of the Singapore Government and will be charged at the prevailing rate

  
  

• Application Closes

  Full-time (Jan Intake) - 31 Oct each year

  Full-time (Aug Intake) - 31 May each year *extended till June 2025

  
  

• Pre-requisite

  Bachelor's Degree

  GMAT / GRE / SMU Admissions Test

  TOEFL / IELTS (Waived if English was the medium of instruction for your undergraduate studies.)

  
  

• Work Experience

  No work experience required; up to 3 years of full-time experience allowed. 

Why Pursue MIM?

1. Real World Learning, Real World Impact

   
   

   Gain practical experience through internships that bring theory to life, tackle real-world business challenges with immersive case studies, and broaden your global perspective through SMU-X Overseas and exchange programs with a growing list of prestigious partner universities, including London Business School in the UK and IE Business School in Spain.

   
   

2. Cutting-Edge Curriculum, Designed for the Future

   
   

   Stay ahead with a constantly evolving syllabus that integrates the latest in AI, digital transformation, and sustainability, master high-impact skills like strategic problem-solving, leadership, and business acumen, and gain insider knowledge from top industry leaders through exclusive guest lectures.

   
   

3. Power Skills for a Powerful Career

   
   

   Master communication through interactive, real-world learning, build leadership and teamwork skills through dynamic group projects and experiential learning, and elevate your career with professional development workshops and expert career coaching.

   
   

SMU MIM Programme Details

SMU MIM Programme Calendar

There are two intakes to the full-time mode of study of the MIM programme every year – January and August.

SMU MIM January Intake

SMU MIM August Intake

* Break for those who opt to complete the Postgraduate Professional Development Workshop in other study terms.

SMU MIM Programme Highlights:

• Internship

  The internship lasts a minimum of 10 weeks and provides students with opportunities across a wide range of companies, varying in size and industry, with a monthly stipend ranging from S$1,200 to S$2,000.

• SMU-XO

  SMU-X Overseas (SMU-XO) project focuses on business challenges outside Singapore. Learn more here.

  
  

  The tuition fee does not include meals, air travel, living and accommodation expenses incurred for the overseas exchange.

• SMU-X

  SMU-X elective courses emphasize experiential and holistic learning through hands-on projects aimed at applying concepts from the classroom to solve real business issues and problems.

SMU MIM Programme Information

SMU MIM 8 Core modules

• Accounting

• Business Analytics

• Corporate Finance

• Global Economics

• Managing People and Organisations

• Marketing

• Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Strategy

SMU MIM Elective Modules

• Leading Transformation with AI

• Machine Learning for Managerial Decisions

• Global Innovation in the Digital World (SMU-XO)

• Design Thinking & Creativity (SMU-X)

• Negotiating in Business

• Communicating across cultures

• Business Study Mission

• Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship

SMU MIM Track-Specific Elective Modules

Modules offered in the Finance Track

• Advanced Corporate Finance

• Equity Analysis & Portfolio Management

• Financial Markets

• Investment Banking

• Sustainable Finance

• Digital Transformation of Finance Services

Modules offered in the Operations Management Track

• Decision Analysis

• Online Business and Marketplaces

• Risk Management: Building Resilient Supply Chains

• Successful Project Management

• Sustainable Operations

Modules offered in the Marketing Track

• Behavioural Science in Marketing

• Digital Marketing (SMU-X)

• Marketing Analytics

• Marketing Research

• Marketing in a Sustainable World

For more information about SMU MIM programme information

SMU MIM Admissions

How To Apply

SMU MIM Application period

Candidates are encouraged to complete their applications early, as seats in the MIM programme and available scholarships may become limited closer to the final admissions deadlines.

Since the admissions team typically receives a high volume of applications near deadline periods, early submission helps reduce the pressure of gathering necessary documents and waiting for referee reports. Starting the application process as soon as possible is strongly recommended.

SMU MIM Programme Eligibility

• No work experience required; up to 3 years of full-time experience allowed.

• Good undergraduate degree from a reputable institution (in any field).

• Candidates with no prior business experience and want to transit successfully to the world of business with a comprehensive curriculum that covers the latest trends in business management.

SMU MIM Application Requirements

• A good GMAT (try a GMAT mini quiz) / GRE (try a GRE mini quiz) / *SMU Admissions Test (SMUAT) score (click here to view the SMUAT Factsheet)

• A valid TOEFL / IELTS score is required if the medium of instruction of your undergraduate studies was not English. Valid for two years from the date of the test.

  
  

• An updated Resume

  
  

• Your official academic transcripts of all educational institutions attended.

• 2 Personal Statements:

  
  

  • Explain in 500-600 words your career and personal aspirations, and your motivation for pursuing the SMU programme(s) that you have applied to

  • Discuss in 500 - 600 words one of the following topics: 

    
    

    • Describe your greatest weakness and how you have tried to overcome it. 

    • Describe your outstanding talents, skills and inherent abilities that are not reflected in your academic qualifications and records.

    • Describe the situation with greatest ethical complexity that you have faced in your professional or academic life, and how your input helped resolved it. 

• 2 Referee Reports

  • Submit 2 complete sets of referee details during the online process of applying for the SMU MIM. The application portal will automatically send an email to your referees and collect your recommendation forms on your behalf once you have submitted the application.

  
  

• Copy of NRIC/FIN/Passport (in PDF or JPEG format)

  
  

• Any other supporting documents

  
  

• Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for an interview with the Admissions Committee.

* SMU graduates with cumulative GPAs of 3.0/4.0 or better, and graduates from local Autonomous Universities (NUS, NTU, SUSS, SUTD, SIT) with cumulative GPAs of 3.5/5.0 or better will not require a GMAT/GRE/SMU Admissions Test score for admissions. An undergraduate GPA is valid for 5 years after graduation. Speak with your Admissions Manager to find out more.

Please note that meeting the above GPA academic criteria does not guarantee admission. Candidates may still be advised to submit GMAT/GRE/SMU Admissions Test scores to further strengthen their application.

After Submitting Your Application

The Admissions Team will follow up with your application within 3-5 working days. More information on how to practice and sit for the SMU Admissions Test will be provided during this time.Important Notes:

• Verification of original documents is required upon matriculation into the programme. Failing to do so may result in applicants having to withdraw from the programme.

• If you have not taken the GMAT/GRE/SMU Admissions Test, you may submit your online application first and arrange for the test to be taken as soon as possible.

SMU MIM Applicant Self Service

Once you have submitted your application and have received the application number confirmation email, you can use the Applicant Self Service functions to check your application status or update your contact information.

Please refer to the Applicant's Self Service Guide.

SMU MIM Pre-Application Assessment

If you would like to assess your suitability for the MIM programme, contact the Admissions Advisor and they will contact you within three working days.

SMU MIM Programme Fees

*All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The Advance Tuition fee of S$5,000 will contribute to the first billing of the tuition fee.​ The remaining tuition fees would be billed thrice over the duration of the programme. The fees are due and payable within 30 days of the billing. The tuition fee does not include meals, air travel, travel insurance, living and accommodation expenses incurred for the overseas exchange. Singapore Management University reserves the right to alter tuition and other fees as deemed appropriate. 

*Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a tax collected on behalf of the Singapore Government and will be charged at the prevailing rate.

SMU MIM Scholarships & Financial Aid

SMU MIM Scholarships

Academic Excellence* | Global Awareness* | Leadership Potential | Community Impact | Impact on Asia | Women in Business | SMU-ASEAN 

*All candidates are automatically submitted for consideration for Academic Excellence, Global Awareness & SMU-ASEAN scholarships upon meeting the scholarship criteria.

Partial scholarships for the Master of Science in Management (MIM) programme entail award amounts up to S$15,000 of the tuition fee, with no bonds attached. The prevailing GST will still apply for the full tuition fee before the scholarship award.

SMU MIM External Scholarships/grants

SMU MIM Discounts

SMU MIM Alumni 

SMU is committed to lifelong learning. Graduates from SMU undergraduate or postgraduate programmes are automatically eligible for an alumni discount of S$8,000 when applying to the MIM programme.

Singapore Local Autonomous University

 Graduates from the following local universities: National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), or Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). are automatically eligible for an alumni discount of S$4,000 when applying to the MIM programme.Eligible candidates may receive exemptions for up to four credit units, with a discount of $3,000 awarded for each credit unit exempted.

SG/PR 

Singaporean citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for a one-time discount of S$5,000.

ASEAN Citizens

ASEAN citizens are eligible for a one-time discount of S$3,000.(Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)

Corporate Partner 

Eligible company-sponsored candidates are eligible for a one-time discount of S$6,000.Contact our admissions team to discuss your eligibility.

• The above discounts are applicable to students joining the programme from the January 2025 intake onwards. 

• Each student is only eligible for one discount. Should a student qualify for more than one discount, only the higher discount will be applicable.

• The above tuition fee discount is deductable before Goods and Services Tax (GST).

• SMU reserves the right to change these exemptions at any point in time.

SMU MIM Loans

1. CIMB Bank Loan

2. POSB Further Study Assistance

3. MayBank Education Loan

4. RHB EDU Loan

5. State Bank of India (SBI)

SMU MIM Class Profile

SMU MIM Career

Hiring By Industry

SMU MiM graduates are hired across a wide range of industries, including popular sectors such as Technology (23%), Audit/Accounting (14%), and Financial Services (13%).

Hiring by Job Function

Over 60% of SMU MiM graduates are involved in job functions such as Finance/Accounting, Marketing/Sales and General Management. These functions continue to display hiring resilience regardless of economic cycles.

SMU MIM FAQs