"SMU trains you to be an all-rounded individual. We’re encouraged to develop skills from speaking, creative thinking, project management, understanding of technical theories, people management etc, all of which are essential in running a business."

Bonnie Wong (BAcc 2011) - Chief Operating Officer of Creative Eateries

"SMU has allowed me to broaden my perspective through different overseas opportunities. Not only did that help to boost my self-awareness and problem-solving - which is helpful when running a startup - it also taught me how to think creatively and adapt to all sorts of situations."

Derrick Lee (BSc (IS) 2020) - Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder of Accredify

"The seminar style format encourages us students to actively participate in discussions. The project work presentation experience future proof ourselves for careers ahead as well. Overall, my current communication and presentation skillset at work was very much engrained into me since my SMU days."

Francis Phuang (BSc (Econ) 2013) - Director, eFX Sales, UBS Investment Bank

"Being able to learn across disciplines has been really helpful as I can also adapt and apply my expertise across different industries and fields."

Hon Liang Yi (BSocSc 2018) - Manager, Sustainability Partnerships & Communications, Pan Pacific Hotels Group

"SMU is not an institution. It is a mindset. SMU provided an environment and space to thrive as an individual. The environment made me bold and not be afraid to take on challenges."

Jamiel Said (BBM 2007) - Founder of Melody Central