smu school of accountancy aspiration scholarship

Set up in 2000, Singapore Management University (SMU) is a private university. In 1997, the Singapore government appointed a businessman, named Ho Kwon Ping, to assist in the creation and development of the university. In 1999, the Wharton Research Centre collaborated with the university through the Wharton-SMU agreement. As a result, SMU formed four schools, three centers, and a library in the year of the agreement. Notably, the university is known to follow the American curriculum.

The campus of Singapore Management University features the School of Information system, School of Economics, School of Accountancy, School of Law, School of Business, and School of Social Sciences. These buildings are connected to a walkway and are open to the general public as well. Also, the campus comprises of the seminar and conference rooms, digital classrooms, and an administrative building. In addition, it includes accommodation units with all the basic amenities. Not just this, the public conveyance is easily accessible from the campus. Moreover, it has well-equipped gym halls, laboratories, a sports room, and a swimming pool, as well as free Wi-Fi accessibility. The 2,700 square meter Law Library has the capacity to hold 16,000 print volumes and able to accommodate seating for more than 500 users.

Singapore Management University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and specialized degree programs in a wide range of subjects that allows students to choose among the various courses according to their area of interest. The subjects of study offered at the university include business management, accounting, and economics. Moreover, students are guided by expert professionals. Further, the university is often visited by experienced faculty to deliver guest lectures about fieldwork. In addition, students are taken for industry visits in order to impart practical knowledge.

The university has a list of notable alumni that includes Jason Goh (Chess Player), Rebbeca Lim (Actress), Russell Ong (Swimmer), Liyann Steet (Artist), Jade Seah (Actress), Pritam Singh (Member of Parliament), Poh Seng Song (Athlete), Pornsak Prajawit (Television personality), Adithya Srinivasan (Singer) and Yip Pin Xiu (Swimmer).

University at a glance

UG/PG Course Ratio	1 : 5.5
No.of Campuses	1
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense	INR 3.8 Lakh
International Students Website	http://www.smu.edu.sg/global/in…
#Alumni across World	22800
Research grants and research donations	$32.4 million in FY 2018

RankingUniversity Rankings#501-550World University Ranking

– QS 2021#769Global Universities

– US News & World Report 2021Course RankingsBusiness Courses#76Master in Management

– FT (Financial Times) 2020#63GMBA Ranking

– FT (Financial Times) 2020#40Master in Finance

– FT (Financial Times) 2020#51-100Accounting & Finance

– QS 2020Engineering Courses#397Engineering and Technology

– QS 2020

FeesINRSGD

Courses	Duration	1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA(2 Courses)	12 Months	INR 36.7L – 63.6L
BBA(4 Courses)	4 Years	INR 24.4L
MS(1 Course)	18 Months	INR 18.6L
BE/Btech(1 Course)	4 Years	INR 24.4L
MIM(9 Courses)	1 Year	INR 21.6L – 35L
Other Courses(3 Courses)	1.5 – 4 Years	INR 22.2L – 25.8L

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Following are the requirements for this program:

Students require a minimum of 12 years of formal education with good passes in a national/international examination that is recognized for the purpose of admission.
Students require a minimum GPA of 3.7 for this program.
Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Accountancy program at the Singapore Management University is a duration of 4-years.
The Bachelor of Accountancy program gives a holistic education that is broad-based with a strong accounting core, covering business, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership skills, communications, and social responsibility.
The Internship and community service ensure the students graduate with hands-on experience and are ready for the corporate world.
The Second Major in Accounting Data and Analytics features data technology and accounting applications courses that are developed in line with industry needs.
The newly launched Second Major in Financial Forensics will equip students with the required knowledge and skills to detect and prevent fraud – an important competency in today’s volatile business environment.
The Singapore Management University ranks at 11th position among the top specialist universities of the world.

Program Highlights

Degree Type Offered	Bachelor
Duration	4 years
Fees	₹5443351.2 for 4 years
Delivery Type	Full Time
Admission Intake	Term 1 (Deadline – Feb 19)
Language Proficiency	IELTS,TOEFL

Required Document List

The following are the required Documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

93 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Tuition Fees	₹1360837.8	₹1360837.8	₹1360837.8	₹1360837.8

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room	₹1333065.6
Food	₹499899.6

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
BrokerFish International student scholarship	₹75060	Yes	Dec 21, 2020
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship	₹75060	Yes	Sep 30, 2020
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 19, 2021
Axol Science Scholarship	₹150120	Yes	Jul 1, 2020

What are the admission requirements?

Applicants must demonstrate good prior academic performance in an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution of higher learning.
Applicants must have sufficient background in Mathematics/Calculus.
GMAT or SMU Admission Test* is a compulsory requirement for admission to this programme.
Applicants with post-undergraduate working experience will have an added advantage.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview by members of the MPA Admission Panel. For international students, telephone interviews will be conducted if they are not in Singapore.
Applicants must show proficiency in the English language. A TOEFL or IELTS test is required if the applicant’s undergraduate degree was not conducted in English.

*More information about SMU Admission Test is available here. Candidates may only take the SMU Admission Test after they have submitted the online application form. Please contact the administration office to take the SMU Admission Test.

How do you assess applicants with sufficient background in Mathematics/Calculus?

As a number of our courses in the programme are quantitative in nature, a good background in mathematics/calculus is essential to enable you to progress through these courses. Some of the criteria that will be used in evaluating the applicant’s background in mathematics/calculus include:

GMAT score with a minimum score of at least 60 percentile for quantitative component; or
Satisfactory completion of some mathematical courses at a university level; or
Have completed at least two mathematical courses at polytechnic level with minimum B grade; or
An acceptable foundation in mathematics at GCE A-level or O-level or its equivalent.

10 degrees to help you become an accounting professional in 2019

1. National University of Singapore – Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons, Accountancy)

The National University of Singapore currently ranks 17^th on the QS 2018 ranking and 23^rd on Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019, for Accountancy and Finance. As the BBA indicates, the degree comprises of both general business and accounting modules, with students given a chance to specialise in any one (or more) of the 7 specialisations offered. Specialisations include: Operations and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Finance, Leadership and Human Capital Management, Business Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, as well as Business Analytics.

The degree is accredited under the Accountants Act and grads are eligible to enroll for the Singapore Chartered Accountant (SCA)/CIMA/ICAEW/CPA Australia/ACCA qualifications.

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Curriculum: General Education Modules, Core Modules, Compulsory Accounting Modules like Managerial Accounting and Accounting Information Systems, Honours Modules (Honours by Research or Honours by Coursework). Internship is compulsory.

Course Fees: $9,600 for Singaporeans, $13,450 for PRs, $20,550 for international students (Per annum, subsidized)

2. National Technological University – Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons)

26^th on the QS World University 2018 Ranking by subject, NTU is one of 11 schools outside of the US to have gained accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The degree is attractive to students who desire to complete their studies and enter the workforce quicker; students have the option to do a semester-long internship (Experiential Semester Programme) and graduate within the 3-year timeframe. NTU is also known for having a strong Business school.

Like NUS, grads are eligible to enroll for the SCA qualification post graduation and will be provided exemptions (other eligible qualifications/exemptions include ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, etc).

Duration: 3 years

Curriculum: Prescribed electives (from Business and Management/Liberal Studies/Science, Technology and Society), Core Electives (Economics/Comms), Accounting Core Courses (such as Risk Reporting and Analysis, Assurance and Auditing), Common Core Courses (Foundational Excel/Business Marketing/etc.)

Course Fees: $9,400 for Singaporeans, $13,200 for PRs, $20,100 for international students (Per annum, subsidized)

3. Singapore University of Social Sciences – Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours)

One of SUSS’s full-time programmes, the Bachelor of Accountancy is accredited by the Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC) for direct enrollment of the SCA qualification. While the degree is newer than the other local universities’ offerings, SUSS has arranged for its students to be able to do their (compulsory) work attachments with 15 audit firms. If you have any information to share with us about SUSS’s accountancy course, please drop us an email/comment.

Duration: 4 years full-time, part-time also available

Curriculum: Unrestricted general electives, core compulsory electives, core restricted electives, accountancy major electives (examples include Intermediate Financial Reporting, Advanced Assurance and Attestation), 24-week work attachment, compulsory community engagement/overseas exposure.

Course Fees: Approximately $33,440 for Singaporeans, $66,880 for PRs, and $80,000 for foreigners (entire degree)

4. Singapore Management University – Bachelor of Accountancy

SMU’s School of Accountancy has several achievements under its belt. Ranked 1^st in Asia and 3^rd worldwide in Archival Accounting Research (Brigham Young University (BYU) Accounting Research Rankings, Feb 2017), and also the first school in Asia to be recognized by ICAEW for the ACA Strategic Credits Pathway, the school is also accredited by 11 professional and educational bodies. SMU is known for its seminar-style classes, so if you’re outspoken this could be a place for you.

Like NUS, grads are eligible to enroll for the SCA qualification post graduation and will be provided exemptions (other eligible qualifications/exemptions include ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, etc).

Duration: 4 years

Curriculum: Foundation courses (Calculus, Introductory Economics, Writing & Reasoning module) University Core courses, Accounting Core courses (e.g management accounting, taxation), Accounting Options courses (e.g Internal Audit, Statistical Programming), mandatory internship and community service, Others

Course Fees: $ 11,450 for Singaporeans, $ 16,000 for PRs and $ 24,500 for international students (per annum, subsidized)

5. Singapore Institute of Technology – Bachelor in Accountancy (Hons)

SIT’s Bachelor of Accountancy is unique in that it offers an 8-month Intergrated Work-Study Programme, with firms such as the Big 4 and Baker Tilly being some places students can be posted to. It also promises to provide students an edge through its Regional Exposure to Accounting Practice (REAP) Programme, which will equip students with an understanding of socio-cultural and economic nuances in the Asia-Pacific Region that could affect their work.

Like NUS, grads are eligible to enroll for the SCA qualification post graduation and will be provided exemptions (other eligible qualifications/exemptions include ICAEW, CIMA, CAANZ, etc)

Duration: 3 years

Curriculum: Modules such as Accounting for Decision Making and Control, Investment Analysis, Company Accounting, Business Law.

Course Fees: $27,540 for Singaporeans, $53,100 for PRs, $72,225 for international students

6. Singapore Institute of Management (General Education) – Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Awarded by RMIT, the Australian university ranked within the 51^st-100^th bracket for Accounting and Finance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2018) and 201^st-250^th bracket for the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject (2019). Graduates of this degree will be able to enroll into, and receive exemptions, for the CPA Australia and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification programmes. Students will have the option of studying a semester at RMIT’s partner universities.

Accreditation: SIM GE is EduTrust Certified.

Duration: 3 years

Curriculum: Modules such as Singapore Taxation, Financial Accountability and Analysis, Financial Accounting and Theory.

Course Fees: $ 44,426.40 for full course of study

Other accounting degrees from this school you could consider:

University of Birmingham:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Accounting and Finance (Top-up)
University of London:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance

7. Management Development Institute of Singapore – Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance

Awarded by the University of Bangor (UK), which ranks 251^st-300^th in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject, their Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance is accredited by ACCA and CIMA and graduates will thus receive exemptions for their qualifications. The school has received a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in the UK, and students can expect a student-teacher ratio of 40:1 and 100:1 for tutorials and lectures respectively.

Accreditation: MDIS is EduTrust Certified.

Duration: 24 months full-time

Curriculum: Modules such as Probability and Optimisation, Management and Financial Accounting, Corporate Governance and Regulation

Course Fees: $35,537.80 for local students (non-tuition fees included), $35,310.00 for international students (non-tuition fees not yet included)

Other accounting degrees from this school you could consider:

University of Sunderland (UK)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up)

8. Kaplan – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accountancy and Financial Management (Top-up)

Awarded by the University of Portsmouth (UK), this Bachelor provides those looking to take the ACCA qualification with an edge: the degree is not only ACCA affiliated but also provides the chance to get exemptions for ACCA’s fundamental skills’ papers. Students can also receive exemptions for up to 6 subjects if they’ve already taken the fundamental skills’ papers beforehand, with the opportunity to complete the Professional ones during the course of study. The University of Portsmouth has received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (UK).

Accreditation: Kaplan is EduTrust Certified.

Duration: 18 months (full-time, part-time)

Curriculum: Study modules like ‘Corporate Governance, Financial Crime, Ethics and Control’ as well as Taxation

Course Fees: $21,400.00 (both part-time and full-time)

Other accounting degrees from this school you could consider:

Murdoch University
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting (Single Major)
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance (Double Major)
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Business Law (Double Major)
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Economics (Double Major)
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance (Double Major)
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Human Resource Management (Double Major)
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting and International Business (Double Major)
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Management (Double Major)
- Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Marketing (Double Major)
Northumbria University
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting (Top-up)
University of Essex
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting (Top-up)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance (Top-up)

9. PSB Academy – Bachelor Of Arts With Honours In Accounting And Finance

Awarded by the University of Coventry (UK’s Top Modern University in the Complete University Guide 2018), which attained Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2017, UK) and ranks 301^st-400^th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject, the degree allows for graduates to be exempted from 9 ACCA specified papers. Assessment formats can consist of assignments, tests, projects and final examinations.

Duration: 16-28 months

Curriculum: Modules such as Mathematics Techniques for Accountants, International Corporate Reporting, Principles of Financial Investment and Decision Management.

Course Fees: $20,800

10. James Cook University (Singapore) – Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Accounting)

James Cook University ranks amongst the top 2% of universities globally, based on the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017 by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. A branch fully owned by James Cook University (Australia), JCU Singapore offers a Bachelor of Business with an accounting major that has full accreditation by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) and CPA Australia. Its graduates can also seek Associate membership from the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).

Accreditation: JCU Singapore is EduTrust Certified.

Duration: 2 years (Full-time)

Curriculum: Core subjects (like Managing Consumer Markets/Business Law), Major Subjects (like Financial Management/ Business Modelling), Minor Subjects (like Tourism Management/Accounting)

Course Fees: $53,928 for locals, $56,496 for international students

11. Curtin University Singapore – Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Like JCU, Curtin University (Australia) has a campus here in Singapore. Currently, the university is 301^st-350^th in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Ranking, and 250^th in QS’s World University Rankings 2018-2019. Graduates of this degree will be eligible to apply for admission to the CA program of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and/or the CPA Program of CPA Australia.

Accreditation: Curtin University Singapore is EduTrust Certified and AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited.

Duration: 2 or 3 years full-time, part-time available

Curriculum: Modules such as Company Accounting, Financial Reporting as well as Introduction to Australian Tax Law.

Course Fees: $36,288 for local students, $51,840 for international students

Any comments about the degrees above, or are you a current accounting student/professional with something to share? Please do drop us a comment or an article, even. We know it’d be of great help to all our juniors out there! We look forward to your response!

BSc Accounting / Entry requirements

A-level

Grades AAA. Native language A-Levels are accepted. General Studies is normally accepted if one of four A-Levels passed in the same sitting. In most circumstances we will expect candidates to complete three A-Levels in one sitting to demonstrate the ability to manage a high level and volume of study.

Preferred A-Level subjects

We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please use the list below to check our preferred subjects for BSc (Hons) Accounting:

Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, Law, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Politics, Quantitative Methods and Statistics.

AS-level

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Unit grade information

The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.

GCSE

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade B or 6 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Grade A or 7 in Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.

Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.

International Baccalaureate

36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.

Students without GCSE/iGCSE Maths at grade A (or 7) will need to achieve 6 in any one of the following SL subjects; Maths, Maths: Analysis and Approaches or Maths: Applications and Interpretation. Alternatively we can accept grade 6 in Middle Years Programme Maths. We do not accept Maths Studies for BSc (Hons) Accounting applicants for the purposes of meeting our Maths subject requirements.

Students without GCSE/iGCSE English Language at B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in SL Language A: English Language and Literature or Language A: Literature. If Language B: English is offered at SL we would need you to achieve a 6.

Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

Alternative entry requirements

Alternative entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below. Other international entry requirements Scottish requirements Welsh Baccalaureate European Baccalaureate AQA Baccalaureate Foundation year Pearson BTEC qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications Access to HE Diploma Cambridge Pre-U Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Core Maths Home-schooled applicants Non-standard educational routes

English language

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:

GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade B/6, or;
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6 in any individual component, or;
An acceptable equivalent qualification.

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the ‘B2 level’.

Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found here .

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Relevant work experience

Work-related experience is not essential but can provide useful evidence of your team-working skills and ability to take responsibility. Relevant work experience can provide evidence of interest in and commitment to the subject.