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Singapore Management University (Lee Kong Chian School of Business)
SMU MBA
Singapore Management University (Lee Kong Chian School of Business)
Course Overview
The SMU MBA at Lee Kong Chian School of Business is a 15-month full-time programme built around Asian business, sustainability and digital strategy. Sri Lankan applicants typically come in with 3–8 years of work experience — admissions look for managerial trajectory, not just GMAT scores, and accept GRE or the SMU Admissions Test as alternatives.
The curriculum runs through three terms of core management, a wide elective bank (FinTech, ESG investing, Asia consumer markets), and a final overseas business study mission. Students also work on a live consulting project with a real Singapore-based or regional firm — strong leverage for switching into consulting or moving up into a regional role.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree from a recognised university (any discipline).
- check_circle Minimum 2 years of post-degree full-time work experience; average admitted candidate has 5–6 years.
- check_circle GMAT, GRE, Executive Assessment, or the SMU Admissions Test.
- check_circle Two professional references, essays, and an admissions interview.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 82 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 55 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your degree was taught entirely in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (S$) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Full Programme) | S$82,840 | Rs. 19,881,600 |
| Living Expenses (15 months) | S$24,000 | Rs. 5,760,000 |
| Student's Pass & Health Insurance | S$600 | Rs. 144,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | S$107,440 | Rs. 25,785,600 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
SMU MBA graduates are eligible for a 1-year Long-Term Visit Pass to job-search in Singapore, then transition to an Employment Pass (EP) once hired. Strong placement into Singapore-based consulting (Bain, Accenture, EY-Parthenon), regional banks (DBS, UOB, Standard Chartered), and tech (Shopee, Grab, Lazada).
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