SMU Information Sheet 2011-2012.pdf - International Relations

INFORMATION SHEET – 2011/12University NameAddressWebsite Address of the UniversitySingapore Management UniversityOffice of International RelationsSingapore Management UniversityAdministration Building, Level 881 Victoria StreetSingapore 188065http://www.smu.edu.sgTelephone / Facsimile +65 6828 0100 / +65 6828 0290General Emailoir@smu.edu.sgEmergency Hotline +65 9112 8896Emergency EmailOIR_hotline@smu.edu.sgHead of International RelationsDr. Isabelle Malique-ParkTel: +65 6828 0370Email:isabellemalique@smu.edu.sgContact Person(International Relations Office)Academic AffairsSenior ManagerMs Jeanine LimTel: +65 6828 0142Email: jeaninelim@smu.edu.sgAcademic AffairsAssistant ManagerMs Evelyn Gay Geok LingTel: +65 6828 0462Email: evelyngay@smu.edu.sgUpdated 25 May 2011

International Programmes Advisor(Outbound - to Asia-Pacific, Canada & Mexico)Ms Kho Li ShuTel: +65 6828 0292Email: lskho@smu.edu.sgInternational Programmes Advisor(Outbound - to Africa, Central Asia, South America,Middle East & Europe – except for Belgium, France,Germany, Netherlands, Portugal & Spain)Ms Karen Yee Fong KaiTel: +65 6828 0895Email: karenyee@smu.edu.sgInternational Programmes Advisor(Outbound - to USA, Belgium, France, Germany,Netherlands, Portugal & Spain)Ms Lee WeijunTel: +65 6808 5203Email: wjlee@smu.edu.sgInternational Programmes Advisor(Inbound - from Europe)Ms Nurazlin Mohd Saad, LinTel: +65 6828 0315Email: nurazlinms@smu.edu.sgInternational Programmes Advisor(Inbound - from Africa, Asia Pacific, Central Asia,North America, South America & Middle East /Summer Study Programmes)Ms Rehju MohamedTel: +65 6828 0677Email: rehjumohamed@smu.edu.sgAdministrative ExecutiveMs Jamilah Bte JalilTel: +65 6828 0400Email: jamilahj@smu.edu.sgWebsite Address for incomingstudentsLanguage of InstructionLanguage of Courseshttp://www.smu.edu.sg/international_exchange/for_incoming_students/index.aspEnglish LanguageEnglish LanguageUpdated 25 May 2011

English is the main communication medium in SMUand Singapore. If the students’ first language is notEnglish, please provide evidence of their Englishlanguage proficiency (such as TOEFL).Language RequirementsLevel of Study for SMU StudentsTerms dates for the academic yearThe score for TOEFL-test should be equivalent to 560points (the paper-based test) or 220 points (thecomputer-based test) or 80 points (the internet basedtest). The score for IELTS should be between 6.5 - 7points.Bachelor and MasterUndergraduate academic calendar dates:Fall Semester (Term 1):15 August – 1 December 2011Spring Semester (Term 2):9 January – 26 April 2012For details & future dates, please see:http://info.smu.edu.sg/courses/index.aspPeriod of ExchangeProgramme / Department (s)(Available for incoming exchangestudents)Courses outside the BusinessSchool for incoming exchange(if yes, please indicate the schools)Course SelectionRecommended Credit Load perundergraduate semester1 or 2 termsOnly undergraduate programmes/schools are open toexchange students – except for Business Study Missionundergraduate courses offered by Lee Kong ChianSchool of Business.Yes, undergraduate courses offered by School ofEconomics & Social Sciences, School of Accountancy;School of Information Systems and School of Law.Areas of Concentration:Marketing, Finance, Law, Economics, Accounting,Technology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science,Operations Management, Quantitative Finance,Organizational Behavior and Human Resource,Management; and Corporate Communications.To view course descriptions, please go toUndergraduate Student Information(http://info.smu.edu.sg/courses/index.asp) – CourseCatalogue / Class Search -> please select the termsearching for and Courses with sections offered ->please select the corresponding letter of the coursename -> view class section -> course description4 credits per semesterUpdated 25 May 2011

Contact hours per undergraduatecourseNo. of credits per undergraduatecourseMinimum workload perundergraduate semesterMaximum workload perundergraduate semester1 credit course = 39 contact hours per semester;0.5 credit course = 18 contact hours per semester.Either 0.5 or 1 credit per course2 credits4 creditsLength of Bachelor degree (years) 4 yearsGraduation requirements forbachelor degreeTeaching Methods35 credits (single degree with no or one major)Presentation, projects, participation and examinationsUndergraduate Grading ScaleMinimum GPA RequirementAddress & contact person for SMUStudents’ Exchange Transcript tobe sent toAdditional Fees (Misc. Fees)Application RequirementsNAGrade Grade PointA+ 4.3A 4.0A- 3.7B+ 3.3B 3.0B- 2.7C+ 2.3C 2.0C- 1.7D+ 1.3D 1.0F 0.0Ms Jeanine Lim / Ms Evelyn GayOffice of International RelationsSingapore Management UniversityAdministration Building, Level 881 Victoria StreetSingapore 188065Misc. Fees approximately S$250 + tax, including ITfees, sports facilities, student card, medical and healthinsurance.Exchange Coordinator to send us:- Nomination via emailThe following documents must be attached in theonline application;- 1 copy of official transcriptUpdated 25 May 2011

- Photocopy of passport- Photograph for SMU student cardApplication DeadlinesLatest Arrival DateOrientationAccommodation / Housing OptionsCost of Rent (in local currency)Living / Prospective costsNominated incoming students to complete:- Online application (Access to the onlineapplication will be made available via ourpartner and student guide. These guides will besent to partner universities prior to thenomination period)Fall Semester: 30 AprilSpring Semester: 30 September5 working days before OrientationCompulsory, approximately 4 working days beforeterm begins.Exchange students are advised to seek privateaccommodation. For more information, please refer tothe following link;http://www.smu.edu.sg/international_exchange/for_incoming_students/accommodation.aspDue to limited rooms at the SMU hostel, we regret toinform that the SMU hostel at Prinsep Street is notavailable for international exchange students.The Commonwealth hostel will be open for applicationafter students are accepted into the exchangeprogramme. Students will be informed via email on theapplication procedures.For information on the Commonwealth hostel, pleaserefer to the following link;http://www.smu.edu.sg/leasing/Commonwealth/index.aspApproximately S$900-S$1800 per month per person,assuming 3-4 students share a private apartment.Approximately S$7,480-S$8,900 per term (Includingrental of housing)Breakdown of expenses (per month):Food: S$300 - S$500 (About $10-$15 a day for 3meals, varies with individuals)Local Transportation: S$100 - S$150Telecommunications: From $30 (varies with usage andpromotional packages subscribed)Books and stationery: S$30 – S$100 (varies withUpdated 25 May 2011

course)Personal expenses (clothes, entertainment,miscellaneous): S$100 – S$300 (varies withindividuals)It is compulsory for all incoming exchange students topurchase the Student Personal Accident Policy &Medical Insurance as chosen by SMU. Cost for thisinsurance is included as part of the Misc. Fees.Medical CoverageVisa RequirementsCampus FacilitiesDistance from city / airportDetails on both insurance can be found onhttp://www.smu.edu.sg/students/student_life/services/index.aspPlease consult your insurance agent in your homecountry for additional insurance coverage.All foreign students need to apply for Student Passprior to arrival in Singapore.Wireless laptop connection, IT powered classroomsand seminar rooms, library and gym etc45 minutes by bus or train, 25 minutes by taxi% of International Students About 20%% of Exchange Students About 4%Updated 25 May 2011