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Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
50 Stamford Road
Singapore 178899

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University

Programme Duration

The MSc in Wealth Management programme is an intensive and structured programme with 5 modules. Each module requires a residential study period of 2 full weeks. Over 12 months, participants will complete 21 courses including an Advanced Study Project (ASP), to meet the academic requirements of the MSc in Wealth Management Degree awarded by the Singapore Management University.

In brief,
Total programme duration: 12 months
5 modules with duration of 2 weeks each

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University
Programme Features
Specialization in global wealth management with curriculum customised for a global perspective with an Asian focus
Modular structure which allows participants to meet their professional and personal obligations while pursuing an academic interest
Residential programme with 5 Study Blocks or modules, each of 2 weeks duration (with a preparatory module)
Each module has 3 to 6 courses, with a total of 21 courses for the whole programme
One module will be conducted at the Swiss Finance Institute in Switzerland; other modules in Singapore
A Master’s degree awarded by SMU, and a Certificate awarded by Swiss Finance Institute
Academically rigorous programme with strong professional content
Experienced faculty drawn from senior academics with industry experience, and successful wealth professionals with academic exposure
The pedagogy delivery modes include Asian case studies, team activities, pre-course assignments, computer-aided learning, simulations, evening talks, site visits, field trips to complement classroom learning
An individually-supervised project for participants to do a longitudinal study of a subject of interest
Cross-cultural interaction with international faculty and senior industry professionals
Opportunities for long or short internships with professional wealth managers
Scholarships based on merit for selected participants

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University

The Singapore Management University (SMU), in collaboration with the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) and Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) offers the Master of Science in Wealth Management degree (MSc in Wealth Management).

In recent years, the proliferation of investment products and innovative financial services has contributed to the steady growth of wealth management as an attractive and lucrative service sector within the financial industry around the world. At the same time, rapid product development and technology advancement, changing needs of the clients and globalization of businesses are posing new challenges for professionals in wealth management. There is an ever-growing need for professional education and training programmes to enhance the level of knowledge and professional services in wealth management, especially in the Asia Pacific region. The MSc in Wealth Management programme has been developed to cater to this need.

This unique graduate programme built upon a structure of professional and theoretical knowledge, leveraging on the experience of the three participating organizations, and using relevant case studies and current industry practices as learning supplements in the specialized field of wealth management.

The programme will meet the needs of aspiring and seasoned wealth managers, who wish to deepen their skills, knowledge and expertise. It will comprehensively cover the whole spectrum of processes, services and products related to wealth management. It also provides participants an opportunity to gain practical experience through structured internships with leading industry players, while benefiting from academic rigour of the programme.

The programme will be facilitated by a team of specially selected faculty from two branches: senior academics with industry experience, and successful wealth managers with academic exposure. The combined faculty will have the authority of theory and practice to deliver the demanding curriculum.

The MSc in Wealth Management programme will bring together global participants, reputed practitioners and eminent SMU and SFI faculty to provide a rich forum to discuss past and recent advances in the industry and profession. It is a programme intended for those who have long-term interests in wealth management as a profession.

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University

The Master of Science in Operations Management (by Research) is a full-time programme. There is only one admission each year. Students will begin their programme of study in August. The length of the programme is 24 months. Students will do coursework and research over the first academic year and complete their Master’s thesis in the subsequent year.

The curriculum consists of foundation courses, faculty-directed research seminars, independent studies, and a Master’s thesis. Candidates are required to complete:
4 foundation courses, 2 faculty-directed research seminars, 2 independent studies, and a thesis proposal by the end of the first academic year;
A Master’s thesis by the end of the second academic year.

Programme Structure First academic year Second academic year
Coursework Foundation courses
(4 credit units)
Faculty-directed research seminars
(2 credit units)
Research Independent Studies
(2 credit units)
Oral Exam on thesis proposal Master’s thesis
&
Thesis defense

Foundation Courses

Students are required to take 4 foundation courses to establish their basic knowledge in Operations Management:
Optimization Models for Business Operations
Stochastic Models for Business Operations
Advanced Business Processes
Advanced Management Science

Each course meets 3 hours per week.

Faculty-Directed Research Seminars

Students are required to take 2 faculty-directed research seminars. These research seminars are to deepen the students’ knowledge in Operations Management and to equip students with the skills needed for their research. Each research seminar is designed and coordinated by a faculty member. It consists of lectures and presentations/discussions focused on the topic of the seminar.

Topics of the faculty-directed research seminars include:
Capacity and Inventory Management
Decision Analysis
Inventory Models
Manufacturing and Logistics Operations
New Product Development
Optimization
Planning and Scheduling in Manufacturing and Services
Production and Distribution Systems
Revenue Management
Research seminars from the School of Economics/School of Information Systems approved by the Graduate Programme Coordinator

Each seminar meets 3 hours per week.

Independent Studies

Students are required to do 2 independent studies under a faculty member by the end of the first academic year. Student will choose a research topic and work with the faculty member through these independent studies.

Duration of the Programme

On a full-time basis, the programme is designed to be completed in 24 months with coursework and a thesis.

Graduation Requirements

Students must accumulate 8 credit units and fulfill all the requirements listed below in order to graduate:
Foundation courses (4 credit units) – must receive a grade of B or above for all courses
Faculty-directed research seminars (2 credit units) – must pass all research seminars
Independent studies (2 credit units) – must pass all independent studies
Thesis proposal – must pass the oral exam on thesis proposal
Master’s thesis – must pass the thesis defense

Research Foundation Courses

Management Theory
Introduction to Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods

Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University

Empirical Finance

This course will introduce key empirical research methodologies in financial economics. It will illustrate the use of econometric methods in analyzing financial data, such as stock and bond prices, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, commodity and futures prices and option prices. Topics include tests of asset valuation models such as capital pricing model, multifactor pricing models, derivative pricing models, term structure of interest rates models and event-study analysis.

Course of MSc in Applied Finance Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University

Financial Modeling
Managers very often need to make important quick decisions. These are usually difficult to justify without a good model and thorough analysis. This course focuses on helping students learn to use spreadsheets as effective tools in financial modeling. Through practices in class, students will be able to develop on their own spreadsheet models, covering representative topics from corporate finance to investments planning and analysis, to analyze trade-offs and sensitivities, and understand implications of uncertainties and risks. The key emphasis of this course is on acquiring the necessary programming skills and developing the art of modeling, more than learning about available financial models.

Course of MSc in Applied Finance Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University

Advanced Portfolio Management
This module builds on and extends Portfolio Management. The module covers the complete investment process from constructing investment objectives and policies to broad class asset allocation, portfolio selection, revisions, monitoring, and performance measurement and attribution. Practical issues relating to investment management philosophy and style, and active and passive management will be discussed. Advanced techniques in portfolio construction involving the use of single index, multi-factor and Arbitrage Pricing Theory models are studied.

Course of MSc in Applied Finance Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University

Advanced Equity Analysis
This course is the continuation of Equity Analysis. This module examines various advanced equity valuation models introduced to price cyclical bankrupt and private firms. Risk-return relationship and asset pricing models will be introduced. Empirical evidence on asset pricing theories as well as the effect of corporate announcements (e.g. bond rating changes, going private transactions, public and private equity placements) on stock prices will be discussed.