Undergraduate Semester Exchange in Singapore


Singapore Management University,Singapore


Language of Instruction

English


Singapore Management University

SMU - campus

Studying for a semester at Singapore Management University (SMU) opens doors to students committed to achieving success in the evolving markets of Asia. Singapore recently joined the upper echelons of US trading partners and the country and region promise no shortage of dynamic business opportunities for years to come. In an era of exacting global competition for skills and innovations, SMU is primed to deliver the nurturing of diverse and relevant talents in a borderless world.

 
SMU - Admin buildingSingapore Management University was incorporated in January, 2000 and has quickly surged to become the country’s third largest university. Modeled after the top-ranked Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, SMU delivers world-class curriculum and a hand-picked faculty of outstanding lecturers committed to advancing knowledge towards success in international business. Apart from the plethora of academic and travel opportunities afforded students at SMU, the university recently opened its permanent state-of-the-art campus in the heart of the city.

 
Singapore is known as a world unto itself and officially recognizes 4 distinct official languages with dozen more spoken on the streets daily. Strategically located in a vibrant cultural and economic region, the country is connected by bridge to Malaysia, is a short ferry trip from Indonesia, and short flights to Thailand and Vietnam are regularly run at phenomenal discounts. Along with the unique cultural cuisines in Chinatown, Little India, and the Arab Quarter, Singapore has historically significant sites like Changi Prison, the height of fashion found along Orchard Road, serene tropical gardens, and sleek, towering skyscrapers in the modern city center.



Courses at SMU

Courses at SMU are offered in English and cover a variety of core and specialized topics. The classes provide Carlson School exchange students with many applicable class options to enhance their degree and understanding of business in Asia. Courses are available in the areas of :SMU - classroom

  • Accounting
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Finance
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior & Human Resources
  • Operations Management

 

For more information on the courses offered on this program visit SMU’s website


Program Dates
Dates subject to change

SMU - students

Fall Semester:

August 18, 2008 - November 30, 2008


Spring Semester:

January 5, 2009 - April 19, 2009



Cost Estimate 2008-09

(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)


Program Fee:
(includes tuition, fees & int'l health insurance)

$6,450

Transportation (to and from program site): $1,600

Documentation (passport, visa,

immunization, additional health insurance):

 $200
Books & Materials $200
Room and/or Board:

$4,200
Essential Daily Living Expenses: $1,000
Miscellaneous: $1,000
Total:

$14,650


* Financial Aid can be applied to study abroad costs


Academic Credit

You will receive 16 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5100) credits for your semester at the Singapore Management University Students enroll in a total of 4 SMU credits (generally 4 full courses) to earn 16 Carlson School credits. Contact your adviser or International Programs for a list of SMU courses that have been evaluated to meet Carlson School requirements. You are encouraged to consider alternative courses if appropriate to help set yourself apart.


Housing

SMU does not arrange for student housing but provides resources to assist in the search for housing. Prior to departure, students are given contact information for peers attending SMU during their term so they can cooperate in arranging housing. Students have reported relative ease in finding housing and the majority of students stay together in a hostel upon arrival while they visit a variety of housing options before making a decision.


Program Eligibility

• Carlson Junior or Senior (at time of exchange)SMU - School of Business
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply


The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.





Application and Admission Process

Submit a completed application with a $50 application fee, transcript, resume, and essay by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.

 
Submit all applications to:
Global Immersion Semester Application
International Programs
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Avenue South, Suite 4-104
Minneapolis, MN 55455

 
Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.

Helpful Contact Information

Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu


Singapore Embassy
3501 International Place, NW
Washington DC 20008
Phone: 202-537-3100
Fax: 202-537-0876
E-Mail: singemb.dc@verizon.net
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/washington

Kathy Evenson-McDermott
Study Abroad Academic Adviser
Undergraduate Programs
Carlson School of Management 1-105
Phone: 612-624-3313
even0074@umn.edu

All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.