SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business

?? Congratulations to SMU Cognitare, SMU's business case club for clinching the 2nd runner-up title at the Thammasat Undergraduate Business Challenge (TUBC) for the third consecutive year! We're extremely proud of the winning team, comprising of our Bachelor of Business Management students Wong Qixuan, Anuhya Bharadwaja, Jared Tjo, and Raymond J. B. Wijaya. The judging panel, which comprised C-suite executives including those from Krungsri Bank, also commended the team for their strong display of teamwork and exemplary presentation skills.??? The case competition is exclusive to the top business schools from across the world, and saw participation from over 20 teams representing universities across Asia, Europe and North America. We would also like to thank Dr Kheng Min Ma for her guidance as our faculty advisor. ?? #SGSMU #casecompetition #LKCSBImpact

One of our #research peaks has alway being about #DigitalBusiness, and Artificial intelligence (#AI) is a topic that is often discussed at length. AI is often perceived as a threat to jobs, but the reality is far more dynamic and filled with potential. While AI may automate certain tasks, it equally presents an opportunity to empower the workforce, foster creativity, and unlock new career possibilities. Join us in our exclusive hybrid keynote and panel session "Harnessing AI: Transforming the Future of Business" where our keynote speaker, Gillian Ong, Programme Director (Skills Development), Strategic Programmes,?SGTech, explores how AI is not only reshaping the #technology landscape but also redefining the future of work. This will be followed by an engaging panel discussion with our esteemed faculty, distinguished #alumni, and industry leaders, who will share valuable insights on the far-reaching impact of AI across diverse industries. Hazel S. Jack Hong Richard W. Ian Chong, CFA ??? Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gxpq2XYd #SGSMU #LKCSBResearchPeaks #LKCSBImpact #FacultyImpact #ResearchImpact #AlumniSuccess #IndustryInsights #Networking

?? Financial Times has recently featured Prof Yun Fong Lim and Prof Xin Fang's paper, “Urban consolidation center or peer-to-peer platform? The solution to urban last-mile delivery”, co-authored with Qiyuan Deng, as a?top patent article?that shows positive impact of business school insights on #innovation. ?? The authors found it rewarding to work on research projects motivated by real settings in industry. This reinforces our unwavering dedication to academic excellence and innovative research. ?? ?? Read about the paper that was published in Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) 2021 here: https://lnkd.in/eiukrydf #SGSMU #LKCSBImpact #ResearchImpact #FacultyImpact #BusinessInsights #OperationsManagement

A micro-finance paper, “Globalization and the affordability of microfinance”, co-authored by Prof Hao Liang has been listed as one of the top 10 research papers dealing with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Cited in the Financial Times’ Special Report, the paper (published in 2021 in the?Journal of Business Venturing) looks at how globalization can differentially affect financial inclusion through the lens of micro-finance. ? The list of the top 10 research papers related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals was compiled by the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and published as part of the FT Business Education Research Insights special report. This report ranked LKCSB as the top business school in Singapore and the second in Asia in terms of practical research impact. #SGSMU #LKCSBImpact #ResearchImpact #FacultyImpact #sustainability ?? Read FT article: https://lnkd.in/gk3kw34k ?? Read about the research paper: https://lnkd.in/gWjqeAvF

?? Starting the new week with great news! ?? ?? The Financial Times has just published its inaugural research ranking of business schools. Singapore Management University was ranked 21st globally and 2nd in Asia. The research ranking credit academics for papers written in #FT50 journals in the past three years. Please join our Dean, Bert De Reyck in celebrating the awesome work and outcome of our faculty and colleagues! ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/gpwKJsrA #SGSMU #LKCSBImpact #ResearchImpact #FacultyImpact

In today’s fast-evolving #business landscape, bridging business education with industry practice is more critical than ever. At LKCSB, it has always be our aim to be the connector and make a business/ research impact. We have organised the Ho Bee Visiting Professorship in Chinese Economy and Business Public Lecture on 13 Nov, where Professor Fangruo Chen, Dean of Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University will delve into the current state of China’s manufacturing industry. He will also share how cutting-edge technologies are transforming production processes and reshaping global supply chains, and discuss how business schools can play a pivotal role in preparing future leaders to navigate these changes. Our Deputy Dean of Education, Shantanu Bhattacharya will be giving an Opening Address and Prof Hao Liang, Associate Professor of Finance and Recipient, Ho Bee Land Professorship in Sustainability Management will be moderating the Q&A session, followed by a #networking session. ?? We have limited seats left for this public lecture, please join us by clicking the link below: ?? https://lnkd.in/geaZXTNN #SGSMU #LKCSBImpact #ResearchImpact #Sustainability #FacultyImpact

Meet our Chinese alumni, Tingting Wang who leveraged on our MBA programme as a launching pad for her career. From real-world projects and case competitions, Tingting learned to tackle complex business issues and propose solutions to actual industry challenges with her deep understanding of the power of global perspectives in business. Beyond learning, SMU also provided her with career guidance through a dedicated career advisor, who helped pivot and seize exciting career opportunities. If you are wondering how our MBA can unlock new opportunities and prepare you for the global stage, do reach out to our Admissions Advisor at: https://lnkd.in/g5SYpDzv #SGSMU #SMUMasters #HigherEducation #LKCSBImpact #AlumniSuccess #Leadership

?? We celebrated two decades of alumni achievements, industry impact and future opportunities for our Masters of Science in Wealth Management (MWM) programme last week! ?? ?? MWM is the first programme in Singapore to be accredited by IBFSG - The Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore under the new 2018 IBF Standards for Wealth Management - Relationship Management (Private Banking). The programme has also received significant international recognition, where it was ranked #1 in #Asia by the Financial Times for five consecutive years. In the latest 2025 QS Master in Finance rankings, MWM secured the top spot globally for Value-for-Money and ranked second for Thought Leadership. ?? Beyond just celebration, the MWM alumni also garnered initiatives to give back to the community - setting up the MWM Study Award Fund, a?fundraising aimed at supporting future students, and gifting scholarships to support high-potential students from the ASEAN. ?? “We are committed to a promising future, one where MWM alumni, students and industry partners continue to build on the programme’s strong foundation, driving innovation and success in the global wealth management sector.” said Prof THAM T. Mandy, Academic Director of MWM. ?? Full article of our 20th MWM celebration: https://lnkd.in/gEqUh8zW ?? Find out more about our #1 in Asia MWM Programme: https://lnkd.in/gHsjFPpX ?? How you can contribute to the MWM Study Award Fund: https://lnkd.in/gmuZArUD #SGSMU #WealthManagement #PrivateBanking #LKCSBImpact #AlumniSuccess

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After pursuing her Master of Science in Communication Management at SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB), Michelle Tay leveraged the skills and network she built to advance her career even further. ????? Now, as the Executive Director of the Singapore Kindness Movement, Michelle continues to inspire positive change through her #leadership and #empathy. ??Read her full story here: https://lnkd.in/gTAvjYcM