Program Overview
The Tri-Sector Collaboration at Singapore Management University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Tri-Sector Collaboration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Singapore and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 40,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 40,660 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Singapore, Saint Louis, United States, Singapore
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Tri-Sector Collaboration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Global Trends
- New Trends in Governance (in collaboration with Brookings Executive Education, Brookings Institution, held in Washington D.C.)
- How the Three Sectors Think
- Complexity and the Art of Public Policy
- Technology Trends: The Policy, Business and Social Impacts
- Futures Methodologies and Scenario-based Planning
- Sustainability and Metrics: Measuring Success in the 21st Century
- The Role of Public Policy in Private Sector Development (in collaboration with the Leadership Academy for Development at the Centre on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL), Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University)
- Capstone project (individual)
- Policy Task Force (group)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- High English proficiency (all courses are delivered and graded in English). Students with a first degree from a non-English speaking university will be required to submit IELTS/TOEFL reports.
- Good first degree (business, social science, law, public policy or other related fields).
- Significant work experience.
- Good score on the GRE preferred. GMAT scores may be accepted in lieu of the GRE. If an applicant does not have either, please contact the programme office after submitting the application. The applicant will be asked to sit for an alternative admissions test administered by SMU.
- 2 recommendations from your current employer or an equivalent, objective party.
- Two short essays, written in English. You will be asked to paste your answers into the application form. Please refer to the Application page for the topics.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 40,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 40,660 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 40,660 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 40,660 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Singapore Management University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Singapore Management University
Singapore Management University
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore Management University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
