The MITB Programme Master of IT

The definitive Master of IT in Business (MITB)

programme will give you an unparalleled
edge with the knowledge of data, processes,
Up-to-Date Curriculum Capstone Project/Internship in Business
technologies and management strategies. Constant revision and addition of Students can apply and integrate what
With three unique specialisation tracks to new course units into the curriculum they have learnt and gain real-world Leading Intelligent
choose from, you will be poised to lead the keeps us in sync with market trends, working experience. Business Transformation
industry in a time of transformation. technology and practices.

MITB

MASTERS
Industry Partners World-Class Faculty
Financial Artificial Strong industry partners provide Programmes are delivered by well-
Technology & Intelligence feedback on our curriculum, besides qualified and experienced faculty
Analytics offering our students networking and members from diverse industries who
Analytics internship opportunities and industry- provide real-world scenario learning.
related seminars.

Students’ Academic Background

Engineering Computing Business/ Arts & Science

Finance Social Sciences

33% 21% 21% 17 % 8%

Data: Based on MITB Academic Year 2018 cohort, i.e. August 2018 & January 2019 intakes.

Graduates’ Employability and Class Profile

90% Typical Age

Range
Average
GMAT
International
Students
Typical Years
of Work Experience
Student
Nationalities

25-35
employed within

6 months upon
graduation
640 59% 4 - 5 yrs 10
Class Profile Data: Based on MITB Academic Year 2018 cohort, i.e. August 2018 & January 2019 intakes.
Graduates’ employability data is based on survey conducted for MITB students who filed for graduation in January 2018.

Singapore Management University

School of Information Systems
80 Stamford Road, Singapore 178902

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Master of IT in Business Chen Yun-Chen (Jean)
ST TH MITB (Artificial Intelligence)

Ranking and Accreditations

smu.edu.sg/mitb mitb@smu.edu.sg (65) 6828 0921 / 0878 /mitbsmu Systems & Learning Instructor
Singapore Management University
Class of 2018
Printed in December 2018 SCHOOL OF
QS MASTERS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS RANKINGS 2019 INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Message from the Associate Dean The MITB Curriculum
FINANCIAL
• Digital Banking & FinTech • Analytics in Financial Services • Corporate Banking & Blockchain Application Details Programme Fees
TECHNOLOGY • Digital Transformation in • Financial Markets Systems • Digital Payments & Innovations There are two intakes each year, in August and January. The current fees for the programme are:
(FINTECH) Retail Banking Technology & Technology
Application Period Intake Fees Amount

• Analytics Framework • Data Management • Data Analytics Lab January to May August Application S$100 (inclusive of GST)
We will not rest on our laurels & Business Context
June to October January the following year Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents S$400
and will continue to innovate based on ANALYTICS
TECHNOLOGY &
• Applied Statistical Analysis with R • Python for Data Science • Customer Analytics & Applications*
(inclusive of GST)
Registration
our fullest understanding of the types APPLICATIONS
(ANALYTICS)
• Operations Analytics & Applications • Big Data: Tools & Techniques • Visual Analytics & Applications To apply, please submit an online application at www.smu.edu.sg/mitb
Foreigners S$500 (inclusive of GST)
• Text Analytics & Applications • Social Analytics & Applications • Process Analytics using Simulation
of IT professionals that businesses in Scholarships and Financial Assistance Please refer to the programme website for the prevailing
• Applied Machine Learning*
various industries yearn for. We have a variety of scholarships and awards which cater to different tracks of
Tuition* tuition fees.
https://sis.smu.edu.sg/master-it-business/admission-main/fees
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence* • Algorithm Design & Implementation • Applied Machine Learning* the MITB programme.
* Tuition fees are locked in once the student enters the programme.
For more information, please visit: SMU reserves the right to alter tuition fees for new incoming cohorts when required.
ARTIFICIAL • Deep Learning for Visual Recognition*† • Smart Assistants for • AI Planning & Decision Making*
INTELLIGENCE & Natural Language Processing http://sis.smu.edu.sg/master-it-business/scholarship
APPLICATIONS (AI)
• Multi-Agent Systems*† • AI Translational
Research Seminar (without credit)

INFORMATION • Cybersecurity Technology & Applications • Spreadsheet Modelling for Tech • IT Project & Vendor Management
The SMU Masters Advantage
TECHNOLOGY & Ops Decisions
The School of Information Systems (SIS) at SMU, with our distinctive practical internships and capstone project opportunities with our
blend of practice, research and education, leads the way in the industry partners, our state-of-the-art research labs constantly
MANAGEMENT
• Global Sourcing of Technology & Processes • IoT: Technology & Applications GLOBAL RECOGNITION
(TECH)
areas of Financial Services Technology, Operations, Processes & provide cutting-edge research topics for our curriculum, so that our SMU is globally recognised as one of the best specialised universities in Asia and the world. Its research rankings, programme rankings,
Systems (TOPS), and Business, Consumer & Social Analytics. students are not only trained for the present, but also the future. GENERAL accreditations and professional recognition are testament to its achievements and standing.
• Financial Accounting (0.5 CU) • Management Accounting (0.5 CU)
MANAGEMENT
FOR TECHNOLOGY
The launch of the Master of IT in Business (MITB) programme with Over the years, the MITB programme has grown from strength • Strategy & Organisation • Finance for Tech & Ops Managers
INTERACTIVE PEDAGOGY
& OPERATIONS
specialisation in Financial Services (FS) in August 2007 marked the to strength. We will not rest on our laurels but continue to (GENERALMGT)
birth of a unique programme. This programme focuses on training innovate, exploiting our fullest understanding of the types of IT SMU’s interactive, seminar-style pedagogy brings you stimulating, multidisciplinary learning under the mentorship
of the thought leaders and subject experts who make up our faculty. You will hone your analytical skills, teamwork and
IT professionals in TOPS in different banking businesses. The recent professionals that businesses in various industries yearn for. PRACTICUM • Internship (2 CUs) • Capstone Project (2 CUs) communication skills.
growth of interest in Financial Technology (FinTech) and Analytics We welcome you to join an exciting programme that will heighten
reaffirms our belief that our Financial Technology & Analytics (FTA) your potential. * A compulsory pre-requisite course is required.

track will train talents to bring the banking industry to new heights.
Our Analytics track launched in January 2011 is the first in Asia.
It develops a new breed of IT professionals with the skills and
in-depth knowledge for industries ranging from retail, healthcare,
logistics and government, to telecommunications, transport
and banking. Our new track in Artificial Intelligence (AI) goes
even further, training students who are able to build AI tools and
implement algorithms to solve business problems. Apart from
SMU – Right in the Heart of Asia’s Hub, Singapore
In the dynamic, cosmopolitan hub that is Singapore, you will
find a vibrant city-state that pulses with the diversity of both East
and West. Situated at the cross-roads of the world, Singapore
is home to multinational companies and thousands of small
and medium-sized enterprises flourishing in a smart city
renowned for its business excellence and connectivity. With its
strong infrastructure, political stability and respect for intellectual
property rights, this City in a Garden offers you unique
opportunities to develop as a global citizen.
Tapping into the energy of the city is a university with a
difference – the Singapore Management University. Our six schools:
the School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business,
School of Economics, School of Information Systems, School of
Law, and School of Social Sciences form the country’s only city
campus, perfectly sited to foster strategic links with businesses and
the community.
Modelled after the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School,
SMU generates leading-edge research with global impact and
produces broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for a
knowledge-based economy. Discover a multi-faceted lifestyle right
here at SMU, in the heart of Singapore.
† These courses cannot be taken in students’ first term of study. As a result, some full-time students may need to extend to their fourth term of study in order to read these courses. Only those with special exemptions can be allowed to read these courses in the first term of study.
Course modules listed are subjected to change. INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
Stay relevant with courses that combine cutting-edge research and up-to-date knowledge with best business practices.
Michelle Cheong Lee Fong SMU’s Professional Development Series and award-winning Asian case studies help you approach topics from different
Graduation Requirements practical perspectives for greater insights.
Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice) Students must complete and pass a total of 13 Course Units (CUs) in order to graduate with the MITB degree.
Associate Dean, SIS Postgraduate Professional Education
School of Information Systems (SIS) ANALYTICS TRACK (AT) FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS TRACK (FTA) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TRACK (AI) NETWORKING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Singapore Management University SMU has a diverse student population from many different countries, bringing equally diverse personal and professional
COMPULSORY COURSES (3 CUs) COMPULSORY COURSES (5 CUs) COMPULSORY COURSES (3 CUs)
TECH Spreadsheet Modelling for TECH Spreadsheet Modelling TECH Spreadsheet Modelling for experience into your network. Take advantage of comprehensive guidance from our dedicated career services to aid your career transition
Tech & Ops Decisions for Tech & Ops Decisions Tech & Ops Decisions or advancement.
ANALYTICS Data Analytics Lab ANALYTICS Data Analytics Lab AI Introduction to AI
ANALYTICS Applied Statistical Analysis ANALYTICS Applied Statistical Analysis with R AI Applied Machine Learning CITY CAMPUS
with R FINTECH
FINTECH
Analytics in Financial Services
Digital Banking & FinTech
AI
AI Translational Research Seminar
(without credit) SMU is nestled within the arts and heritage precincts, right next to the Central Business District, with unrivalled
connectivity for public transport and multiple amenities around campus. Discover how life beyond the classroom is as enriching as within.
TRACK ELECTIVES (5 CUs) TRACK ELECTIVES (6 CUs)
TECH
TECH
TRACK ELECTIVES (4 CUs) Choose any 2 CUs
Choose any 2 CUs GENERALMGT
GENERALMGT
What Makes SMU MITB Special?
TECH
Choose any 2 CUs ANALYTICS Choose either: Big Data: Tools &
ANALYTICS Choose any 3 CUs GENERALMGT
Techniques or Data Management
OPEN ELECTIVES (5 CUs) ANALYTICS Choose any 1 CU
AI Choose any 3 CUs
Option 1 Capstone Project/Internship + FINTECH Choose any 1 CU
3 CUs from any course series
OPEN ELECTIVES (4 CUs)
Option 2 5 CUs from any course series OPEN ELECTIVES (4 CUs)
Option 1 Capstone Project/Internship + MITB gave me a head-start in my career in analytics by helping
Option 1 Capstone Project/Internship + 2 CUs from any course series
2 CUs from any course series Lukas Wellinger me to build and grow my professional network. I especially appreciate
Option 2 4 CUs from any course series MITB (Analytics)
Option 2 4 CUs from any course series Senior Trust & Safety Strategist the programme’s holistic approach that imparts business perspectives
Admissions Criteria Google Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd
Class of 2014 beyond technical knowledge.
• Category 1: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, • Preferably 2 years work experience in IT and/or operations related work
Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information experience in any industry; Analytical and Mathematically inclined.
Systems, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering.
• A valid GMAT/GRE score
• Category 2: Bachelor’s degree in other relevant fields of study. (SMU’s GMAT Code: F8D-Z4-61 & GRE Code: 2861). SMU gave me a unique opportunity to learn in an international context
within a changing world. All the subjects I took, the projects I worked on and the Vratika Agrawal
• For AI Track applicants: Students need to show coding project/ • Graduates from the four local universities (SMU, SUTD, NTU, NUS) MITB (Financial Services Analytics)
artefacts to support their application (optional for Category 1 may take the SMU Admission Test in place of GMAT/GRE. lectures I attended gave me a breadth of knowledge and a proficiency that is Product Owner
applicants). Uncharted
• IELTS or TOEFL is required for applicants whose Degree now second nature. Without these, I would be lost in the business world.
Class of 2016
programme was not taught in English.
Message from the Associate Dean The MITB Curriculum
FINANCIAL
• Digital Banking & FinTech • Analytics in Financial Services • Corporate Banking & Blockchain Application Details Programme Fees
TECHNOLOGY • Digital Transformation in • Financial Markets Systems • Digital Payments & Innovations There are two intakes each year, in August and January. The current fees for the programme are:
(FINTECH) Retail Banking Technology & Technology
Application Period Intake Fees Amount

• Analytics Framework • Data Management • Data Analytics Lab January to May August Application S$100 (inclusive of GST)
We will not rest on our laurels & Business Context
June to October January the following year Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents S$400
and will continue to innovate based on ANALYTICS
TECHNOLOGY &
• Applied Statistical Analysis with R • Python for Data Science • Customer Analytics & Applications*
(inclusive of GST)
Registration
our fullest understanding of the types APPLICATIONS
(ANALYTICS)
• Operations Analytics & Applications • Big Data: Tools & Techniques • Visual Analytics & Applications To apply, please submit an online application at www.smu.edu.sg/mitb
Foreigners S$500 (inclusive of GST)
• Text Analytics & Applications • Social Analytics & Applications • Process Analytics using Simulation
of IT professionals that businesses in Scholarships and Financial Assistance Please refer to the programme website for the prevailing
• Applied Machine Learning*
various industries yearn for. We have a variety of scholarships and awards which cater to different tracks of
Tuition* tuition fees.
https://sis.smu.edu.sg/master-it-business/admission-main/fees
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence* • Algorithm Design & Implementation • Applied Machine Learning* the MITB programme.
* Tuition fees are locked in once the student enters the programme.
For more information, please visit: SMU reserves the right to alter tuition fees for new incoming cohorts when required.
ARTIFICIAL • Deep Learning for Visual Recognition*† • Smart Assistants for • AI Planning & Decision Making*
INTELLIGENCE & Natural Language Processing* http://sis.smu.edu.sg/master-it-business/scholarship
APPLICATIONS (AI)
• Multi-Agent Systems*† • AI Translational
Research Seminar (without credit)

INFORMATION • Cybersecurity Technology & Applications • Spreadsheet Modelling for Tech • IT Project & Vendor Management
The SMU Masters Advantage
TECHNOLOGY & Ops Decisions
The School of Information Systems (SIS) at SMU, with our distinctive practical internships and capstone project opportunities with our
blend of practice, research and education, leads the way in the industry partners, our state-of-the-art research labs constantly
MANAGEMENT
• Global Sourcing of Technology & Processes • IoT: Technology & Applications GLOBAL RECOGNITION
(TECH)
areas of Financial Services Technology, Operations, Processes & provide cutting-edge research topics for our curriculum, so that our SMU is globally recognised as one of the best specialised universities in Asia and the world. Its research rankings, programme rankings,
Systems (TOPS), and Business, Consumer & Social Analytics. students are not only trained for the present, but also the future. GENERAL accreditations and professional recognition are testament to its achievements and standing.
• Financial Accounting (0.5 CU) • Management Accounting (0.5 CU)
MANAGEMENT
FOR TECHNOLOGY
The launch of the Master of IT in Business (MITB) programme with Over the years, the MITB programme has grown from strength • Strategy & Organisation • Finance for Tech & Ops Managers
INTERACTIVE PEDAGOGY
& OPERATIONS
specialisation in Financial Services (FS) in August 2007 marked the to strength. We will not rest on our laurels but continue to (GENERALMGT)
birth of a unique programme. This programme focuses on training innovate, exploiting our fullest understanding of the types of IT SMU’s interactive, seminar-style pedagogy brings you stimulating, multidisciplinary learning under the mentorship
of the thought leaders and subject experts who make up our faculty. You will hone your analytical skills, teamwork and
IT professionals in TOPS in different banking businesses. The recent professionals that businesses in various industries yearn for. PRACTICUM • Internship (2 CUs) • Capstone Project (2 CUs) communication skills.
growth of interest in Financial Technology (FinTech) and Analytics We welcome you to join an exciting programme that will heighten
reaffirms our belief that our Financial Technology & Analytics (FTA) your potential. * A compulsory pre-requisite course is required.

track will train talents to bring the banking industry to new heights.
Our Analytics track launched in January 2011 is the first in Asia.
It develops a new breed of IT professionals with the skills and
in-depth knowledge for industries ranging from retail, healthcare,
logistics and government, to telecommunications, transport
and banking. Our new track in Artificial Intelligence (AI) goes
even further, training students who are able to build AI tools and
implement algorithms to solve business problems. Apart from
SMU – Right in the Heart of Asia’s Hub, Singapore
In the dynamic, cosmopolitan hub that is Singapore, you will
find a vibrant city-state that pulses with the diversity of both East
and West. Situated at the cross-roads of the world, Singapore
is home to multinational companies and thousands of small
and medium-sized enterprises flourishing in a smart city
renowned for its business excellence and connectivity. With its
strong infrastructure, political stability and respect for intellectual
property rights, this City in a Garden offers you unique
opportunities to develop as a global citizen.
Tapping into the energy of the city is a university with a
difference – the Singapore Management University. Our six schools:
the School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business,
School of Economics, School of Information Systems, School of
Law, and School of Social Sciences form the country’s only city
campus, perfectly sited to foster strategic links with businesses and
the community.
Modelled after the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School,
SMU generates leading-edge research with global impact and
produces broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for a
knowledge-based economy. Discover a multi-faceted lifestyle right
here at SMU, in the heart of Singapore.
† These courses cannot be taken in students’ first term of study. As a result, some full-time students may need to extend to their fourth term of study in order to read these courses. Only those with special exemptions can be allowed to read these courses in the first term of study.
Course modules listed are subjected to change. INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
Stay relevant with courses that combine cutting-edge research and up-to-date knowledge with best business practices.
Michelle Cheong Lee Fong SMU’s Professional Development Series and award-winning Asian case studies help you approach topics from different
Graduation Requirements practical perspectives for greater insights.
Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice) Students must complete and pass a total of 13 Course Units (CUs) in order to graduate with the MITB degree.
Associate Dean, SIS Postgraduate Professional Education
School of Information Systems (SIS) ANALYTICS TRACK (AT) FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS TRACK (FTA) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TRACK (AI) NETWORKING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Singapore Management University SMU has a diverse student population from many different countries, bringing equally diverse personal and professional
COMPULSORY COURSES (3 CUs) COMPULSORY COURSES (5 CUs) COMPULSORY COURSES (3 CUs)
TECH Spreadsheet Modelling for TECH Spreadsheet Modelling TECH Spreadsheet Modelling for experience into your network. Take advantage of comprehensive guidance from our dedicated career services to aid your career transition
Tech & Ops Decisions for Tech & Ops Decisions Tech & Ops Decisions or advancement.
ANALYTICS Data Analytics Lab ANALYTICS Data Analytics Lab AI Introduction to AI
ANALYTICS Applied Statistical Analysis ANALYTICS Applied Statistical Analysis with R AI Applied Machine Learning CITY CAMPUS
with R FINTECH
FINTECH
Analytics in Financial Services
Digital Banking & FinTech
AI
AI Translational Research Seminar
(without credit) SMU is nestled within the arts and heritage precincts, right next to the Central Business District, with unrivalled
connectivity for public transport and multiple amenities around campus. Discover how life beyond the classroom is as enriching as within.
TRACK ELECTIVES (5 CUs) TRACK ELECTIVES (6 CUs)
TECH
TECH
TRACK ELECTIVES (4 CUs) Choose any 2 CUs
Choose any 2 CUs GENERALMGT
GENERALMGT
What Makes SMU MITB Special?
TECH
Choose any 2 CUs ANALYTICS Choose either: Big Data: Tools &
ANALYTICS Choose any 3 CUs GENERALMGT
Techniques or Data Management
OPEN ELECTIVES (5 CUs) ANALYTICS Choose any 1 CU
AI Choose any 3 CUs
Option 1 Capstone Project/Internship + FINTECH Choose any 1 CU
3 CUs from any course series
OPEN ELECTIVES (4 CUs)
Option 2 5 CUs from any course series OPEN ELECTIVES (4 CUs)
Option 1 Capstone Project/Internship + MITB gave me a head-start in my career in analytics by helping
Option 1 Capstone Project/Internship + 2 CUs from any course series
2 CUs from any course series Lukas Wellinger me to build and grow my professional network. I especially appreciate
Option 2 4 CUs from any course series MITB (Analytics)
Option 2 4 CUs from any course series Senior Trust & Safety Strategist the programme’s holistic approach that imparts business perspectives
Admissions Criteria Google Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd
Class of 2014 beyond technical knowledge.
• Category 1: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, • Preferably 2 years work experience in IT and/or operations related work
Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information experience in any industry; Analytical and Mathematically inclined.
Systems, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering.
• A valid GMAT/GRE score
• Category 2: Bachelor’s degree in other relevant fields of study. (SMU’s GMAT Code: F8D-Z4-61 & GRE Code: 2861). SMU gave me a unique opportunity to learn in an international context
within a changing world. All the subjects I took, the projects I worked on and the Vratika Agrawal
• For AI Track applicants: Students need to show coding project/ • Graduates from the four local universities (SMU, SUTD, NTU, NUS) MITB (Financial Services Analytics)
artefacts to support their application (optional for Category 1 may take the SMU Admission Test in place of GMAT/GRE. lectures I attended gave me a breadth of knowledge and a proficiency that is Product Owner
applicants). Uncharted
• IELTS or TOEFL is required for applicants whose Degree now second nature. Without these, I would be lost in the business world.
Class of 2016
programme was not taught in English.
Message from the Associate Dean The MITB Curriculum
FINANCIAL
• Digital Banking & FinTech • Analytics in Financial Services • Corporate Banking & Blockchain Application Details Programme Fees
TECHNOLOGY • Digital Transformation in • Financial Markets Systems • Digital Payments & Innovations There are two intakes each year, in August and January. The current fees for the programme are:
(FINTECH) Retail Banking Technology & Technology
Application Period Intake Fees Amount

• Analytics Framework • Data Management • Data Analytics Lab January to May August Application S$100 (inclusive of GST)
We will not rest on our laurels & Business Context
June to October January the following year Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents S$400
and will continue to innovate based on ANALYTICS
TECHNOLOGY &
• Applied Statistical Analysis with R • Python for Data Science • Customer Analytics & Applications*
(inclusive of GST)
Registration
our fullest understanding of the types APPLICATIONS
(ANALYTICS)
• Operations Analytics & Applications • Big Data: Tools & Techniques • Visual Analytics & Applications To apply, please submit an online application at www.smu.edu.sg/mitb
Foreigners S$500 (inclusive of GST)
• Text Analytics & Applications • Social Analytics & Applications • Process Analytics using Simulation
of IT professionals that businesses in Scholarships and Financial Assistance Please refer to the programme website for the prevailing
• Applied Machine Learning*
various industries yearn for. We have a variety of scholarships and awards which cater to different tracks of
Tuition* tuition fees.
https://sis.smu.edu.sg/master-it-business/admission-main/fees
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence* • Algorithm Design & Implementation • Applied Machine Learning* the MITB programme.
* Tuition fees are locked in once the student enters the programme.
For more information, please visit: SMU reserves the right to alter tuition fees for new incoming cohorts when required.
ARTIFICIAL • Deep Learning for Visual Recognition*† • Smart Assistants for • AI Planning & Decision Making*
INTELLIGENCE & Natural Language Processing http://sis.smu.edu.sg/master-it-business/scholarship
APPLICATIONS (AI)
• Multi-Agent Systems*† • AI Translational
Research Seminar (without credit)

INFORMATION • Cybersecurity Technology & Applications • Spreadsheet Modelling for Tech • IT Project & Vendor Management
The SMU Masters Advantage
TECHNOLOGY & Ops Decisions
The School of Information Systems (SIS) at SMU, with our distinctive practical internships and capstone project opportunities with our
blend of practice, research and education, leads the way in the industry partners, our state-of-the-art research labs constantly
MANAGEMENT
• Global Sourcing of Technology & Processes • IoT: Technology & Applications GLOBAL RECOGNITION
(TECH)
areas of Financial Services Technology, Operations, Processes & provide cutting-edge research topics for our curriculum, so that our SMU is globally recognised as one of the best specialised universities in Asia and the world. Its research rankings, programme rankings,
Systems (TOPS), and Business, Consumer & Social Analytics. students are not only trained for the present, but also the future. GENERAL accreditations and professional recognition are testament to its achievements and standing.
• Financial Accounting (0.5 CU) • Management Accounting (0.5 CU)
MANAGEMENT
FOR TECHNOLOGY
The launch of the Master of IT in Business (MITB) programme with Over the years, the MITB programme has grown from strength • Strategy & Organisation • Finance for Tech & Ops Managers
INTERACTIVE PEDAGOGY
& OPERATIONS
specialisation in Financial Services (FS) in August 2007 marked the to strength. We will not rest on our laurels but continue to (GENERALMGT)
birth of a unique programme. This programme focuses on training innovate, exploiting our fullest understanding of the types of IT SMU’s interactive, seminar-style pedagogy brings you stimulating, multidisciplinary learning under the mentorship
of the thought leaders and subject experts who make up our faculty. You will hone your analytical skills, teamwork and
IT professionals in TOPS in different banking businesses. The recent professionals that businesses in various industries yearn for. PRACTICUM • Internship (2 CUs) • Capstone Project (2 CUs) communication skills.
growth of interest in Financial Technology (FinTech) and Analytics We welcome you to join an exciting programme that will heighten
reaffirms our belief that our Financial Technology & Analytics (FTA) your potential. * A compulsory pre-requisite course is required.

track will train talents to bring the banking industry to new heights.
Our Analytics track launched in January 2011 is the first in Asia.
It develops a new breed of IT professionals with the skills and
in-depth knowledge for industries ranging from retail, healthcare,
logistics and government, to telecommunications, transport
and banking. Our new track in Artificial Intelligence (AI) goes
even further, training students who are able to build AI tools and
implement algorithms to solve business problems. Apart from
SMU – Right in the Heart of Asia’s Hub, Singapore
In the dynamic, cosmopolitan hub that is Singapore, you will
find a vibrant city-state that pulses with the diversity of both East
and West. Situated at the cross-roads of the world, Singapore
is home to multinational companies and thousands of small
and medium-sized enterprises flourishing in a smart city
renowned for its business excellence and connectivity. With its
strong infrastructure, political stability and respect for intellectual
property rights, this City in a Garden offers you unique
opportunities to develop as a global citizen.
Tapping into the energy of the city is a university with a
difference – the Singapore Management University. Our six schools:
the School of Accountancy, Lee Kong Chian School of Business,
School of Economics, School of Information Systems, School of
Law, and School of Social Sciences form the country’s only city
campus, perfectly sited to foster strategic links with businesses and
the community.
Modelled after the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School,
SMU generates leading-edge research with global impact and
produces broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for a
knowledge-based economy. Discover a multi-faceted lifestyle right
here at SMU, in the heart of Singapore.
† These courses cannot be taken in students’ first term of study. As a result, some full-time students may need to extend to their fourth term of study in order to read these courses. Only those with special exemptions can be allowed to read these courses in the first term of study.
Course modules listed are subjected to change. INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
Stay relevant with courses that combine cutting-edge research and up-to-date knowledge with best business practices.
Michelle Cheong Lee Fong SMU’s Professional Development Series and award-winning Asian case studies help you approach topics from different
Graduation Requirements practical perspectives for greater insights.
Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice) Students must complete and pass a total of 13 Course Units (CUs) in order to graduate with the MITB degree.
Associate Dean, SIS Postgraduate Professional Education
School of Information Systems (SIS) ANALYTICS TRACK (AT) FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS TRACK (FTA) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TRACK (AI) NETWORKING AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Singapore Management University SMU has a diverse student population from many different countries, bringing equally diverse personal and professional
COMPULSORY COURSES (3 CUs) COMPULSORY COURSES (5 CUs) COMPULSORY COURSES (3 CUs)
TECH Spreadsheet Modelling for TECH Spreadsheet Modelling TECH Spreadsheet Modelling for experience into your network. Take advantage of comprehensive guidance from our dedicated career services to aid your career transition
Tech & Ops Decisions for Tech & Ops Decisions Tech & Ops Decisions or advancement.
ANALYTICS Data Analytics Lab ANALYTICS Data Analytics Lab AI Introduction to AI
ANALYTICS Applied Statistical Analysis ANALYTICS Applied Statistical Analysis with R AI Applied Machine Learning CITY CAMPUS
with R FINTECH
FINTECH
Analytics in Financial Services
Digital Banking & FinTech
AI
AI Translational Research Seminar
(without credit) SMU is nestled within the arts and heritage precincts, right next to the Central Business District, with unrivalled
connectivity for public transport and multiple amenities around campus. Discover how life beyond the classroom is as enriching as within.
TRACK ELECTIVES (5 CUs) TRACK ELECTIVES (6 CUs)
TECH
TECH
TRACK ELECTIVES (4 CUs) Choose any 2 CUs
Choose any 2 CUs GENERALMGT
GENERALMGT
What Makes SMU MITB Special?
TECH
Choose any 2 CUs ANALYTICS Choose either: Big Data: Tools &
ANALYTICS Choose any 3 CUs GENERALMGT
Techniques or Data Management
OPEN ELECTIVES (5 CUs) ANALYTICS Choose any 1 CU
AI Choose any 3 CUs
Option 1 Capstone Project/Internship + FINTECH Choose any 1 CU
3 CUs from any course series
OPEN ELECTIVES (4 CUs)
Option 2 5 CUs from any course series OPEN ELECTIVES (4 CUs)
Option 1 Capstone Project/Internship + MITB gave me a head-start in my career in analytics by helping
Option 1 Capstone Project/Internship + 2 CUs from any course series
2 CUs from any course series Lukas Wellinger me to build and grow my professional network. I especially appreciate
Option 2 4 CUs from any course series MITB (Analytics)
Option 2 4 CUs from any course series Senior Trust & Safety Strategist the programme’s holistic approach that imparts business perspectives
Admissions Criteria Google Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd
Class of 2014 beyond technical knowledge.
• Category 1: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, • Preferably 2 years work experience in IT and/or operations related work
Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information experience in any industry; Analytical and Mathematically inclined.
Systems, Information Technology or Electrical Engineering.
• A valid GMAT/GRE score
• Category 2: Bachelor’s degree in other relevant fields of study. (SMU’s GMAT Code: F8D-Z4-61 & GRE Code: 2861). SMU gave me a unique opportunity to learn in an international context
within a changing world. All the subjects I took, the projects I worked on and the Vratika Agrawal
• For AI Track applicants: Students need to show coding project/ • Graduates from the four local universities (SMU, SUTD, NTU, NUS) MITB (Financial Services Analytics)
artefacts to support their application (optional for Category 1 may take the SMU Admission Test in place of GMAT/GRE. lectures I attended gave me a breadth of knowledge and a proficiency that is Product Owner
applicants). Uncharted
• IELTS or TOEFL is required for applicants whose Degree now second nature. Without these, I would be lost in the business world.
Class of 2016
programme was not taught in English.
The MITB Programme Master of IT
The definitive Master of IT in Business (MITB)
programme will give you an unparalleled
edge with the knowledge of data, processes,
Up-to-Date Curriculum Capstone Project/Internship in Business
technologies and management strategies. Constant revision and addition of Students can apply and integrate what
With three unique specialisation tracks to new course units into the curriculum they have learnt and gain real-world Leading Intelligent
choose from, you will be poised to lead the keeps us in sync with market trends, working experience. Business Transformation
industry in a time of transformation. technology and practices.

MITB

MASTERS
Industry Partners World-Class Faculty
Financial Artificial Strong industry partners provide Programmes are delivered by well-
Technology & Intelligence feedback on our curriculum, besides qualified and experienced faculty
Analytics offering our students networking and members from diverse industries who
Analytics internship opportunities and industry- provide real-world scenario learning.
related seminars.

Students’ Academic Background

Engineering Computing Business/ Arts & Science

Finance Social Sciences

33% 21% 21% 17 % 8%

Data: Based on MITB Academic Year 2018 cohort, i.e. August 2018 & January 2019 intakes.

Graduates’ Employability and Class Profile

90% Typical Age

Range
Average
GMAT
International
Students
Typical Years
of Work Experience
Student
Nationalities

25-35
employed within

6 months upon
graduation
640 59% 4 - 5 yrs 10
Class Profile Data: Based on MITB Academic Year 2018 cohort, i.e. August 2018 & January 2019 intakes.
Graduates’ employability data is based on survey conducted for MITB students who filed for graduation in January 2018.

Singapore Management University

School of Information Systems
80 Stamford Road, Singapore 178902

1 11
Master of IT in Business Chen Yun-Chen (Jean)
ST TH MITB (Artificial Intelligence)

Ranking and Accreditations

smu.edu.sg/mitb mitb@smu.edu.sg (65) 6828 0921 / 0878 /mitbsmu Systems & Learning Instructor
Singapore Management University
Class of 2018
Printed in December 2018 SCHOOL OF
QS MASTERS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS RANKINGS 2019 INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The MITB Programme Master of IT
The definitive Master of IT in Business (MITB)
programme will give you an unparalleled
edge with the knowledge of data, processes,
Up-to-Date Curriculum Capstone Project/Internship in Business
technologies and management strategies. Constant revision and addition of Students can apply and integrate what
With three unique specialisation tracks to new course units into the curriculum they have learnt and gain real-world Leading Intelligent
choose from, you will be poised to lead the keeps us in sync with market trends, working experience. Business Transformation
industry in a time of transformation. technology and practices.

MITB

MASTERS
Industry Partners World-Class Faculty
Financial Artificial Strong industry partners provide Programmes are delivered by well-
Technology & Intelligence feedback on our curriculum, besides qualified and experienced faculty
Analytics offering our students networking and members from diverse industries who
Analytics internship opportunities and industry- provide real-world scenario learning.
related seminars.

Students’ Academic Background

Engineering Computing Business/ Arts & Science

Finance Social Sciences

33% 21% 21% 17 % 8%

Data: Based on MITB Academic Year 2018 cohort, i.e. August 2018 & January 2019 intakes.

Graduates’ Employability and Class Profile

90% Typical Age

Range
Average
GMAT
International
Students
Typical Years
of Work Experience
Student
Nationalities

25-35
employed within

6 months upon
graduation
640 59% 4 - 5 yrs 10
Class Profile Data: Based on MITB Academic Year 2018 cohort, i.e. August 2018 & January 2019 intakes.
Graduates’ employability data is based on survey conducted for MITB students who filed for graduation in January 2018.

Singapore Management University

School of Information Systems
80 Stamford Road, Singapore 178902

1 11
Master of IT in Business Chen Yun-Chen (Jean)
ST TH MITB (Artificial Intelligence)

Ranking and Accreditations

smu.edu.sg/mitb mitb@smu.edu.sg (65) 6828 0921 / 0878 /mitbsmu Systems & Learning Instructor
Singapore Management University
Class of 2018
Printed in December 2018 SCHOOL OF
QS MASTERS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS RANKINGS 2019 INFORMATION SYSTEMS