Newsletter 2017

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Message From The Vice President

Dear colleagues, friends, partners and supporters,

Synergy is now 4 years old and this is a special edition. Two business units – the Centre for Professional Studies (CPS) and Financial Training Institute (FTI) – that had been nurtured under the Office of Business Development, have grown substantially in the last few years and they will be integrated under a broader entity which houses professional continuing education from 1 April 2017. The Business Families Institute (BFI) and International Trading Institute (ITI), will meanwhile continue to be under the academic leadership of the Office of Business Development, as they progress steadily and press on with impactful activities that benefit their stakeholders and the industries they serve.

Business Families Institute

Collaborating for Knowledge and Growth: Singapore and Beyond

How BFI@SMU is evolving to remain relevant.

Learning Beyond Our Shores - A Journey to Myanmar

Collaboration was a central theme of BFI@SMU’s latest learning journey to Myanmar.

Centre for Professional Studies

Championing Data-driven HR

A new HR Analytics Certificate programme at CPS is helping HR practitioners embrace the use of data analytics to improve people decisions.

Ready for the Future

Synergy explores two programmes by CPS that deepen the knowledge and skills of HR practitioners and business leaders.

Financial Training Institute

Preparing for Tomorrow

Together with fellow FTI coursemates, these SkillsFuture Study Award winners are building a workforce made up of competent and versatile finance professionals.

Raising Professional Excellence

Given the volatility of today’s financial markets, what does it take for professionals in the banking and financial services industry to stay on top of their game? Practitioners who facilitate specialist programmes for FTI share their thoughts.

International Trading Institute Broadening Perspectives An array of eye-opening experiences awaited participants of the Industry Study Mission to Busan and Ulsan 2016 Read more ›
Building Upon A Solid Foundation Thanks to the knowledge and skills gained in their courses, these ITI@SMU alumni have been equipped to succeed in their respective fields. Read more ›
A Fruitful Encounter Jonathan Heng, a Year 3 Maritime Economics Track (MET) student recounts his experience of meeting Minister Ong Ye Kung during an engagement session on 2 September 2016. Read more ›
Charting A Course Forward Shipping veteran Mr Teo Siong Seng on why he thinks there are better days ahead for the maritime industry. Read more ›
Financing the Future ITI@SMU’s new partnership with EFA Group promises to give students an in-depth understanding of the growing alternative financing sector. Read more ›
Laying the Foundations for Change The International Trading Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) trains and prepares mid-career individuals for a dynamic and high-growth sector. Read more ›