SMU recognises the value of a global experience.
Welcome to SMU-X Overseas, a transformative extension of SMU's industry project-based experiential learning programme. SMU-X Overseas broadens the horizons of our students by offering unique opportunities to engage with global communities, industries, and real-world challenges outside Singapore. This programme is designed to prepare our students to become global citizens who can navigate and address complex issues in an interconnected world.
Our projects span a wide range of sectors, including sustainability, social innovation, business development, technology, and more. Students work in multidisciplinary teams to address real-world issues faced by our international partners, which include businesses, non-profits, and governmental organizations.
In SMU-X Overseas, students collaborate closely with local communities and experts, fostering a deeper understanding of different cultures, business practices, and societal needs. Apart from the Singapore segment where students attend lessons and conduct secondary research, the one to two-week cultural immersion at the finale of the course is an invaluable component of the learning experience, helping students develop a global perspective and cultural sensitivity.
Goals of SMU-X Overseas
- To familiarize students with the issues and challenges facing global organizations.
- To provide students with an intensive experience working on projects in regional organizations.
- To offer high-quality consultancy to global companies and universities – SMU to be a go-to university for regional organizations looking for expertise and advice.
- To build mindshare among global organizations and universities that SMU prepares students with future-ready skills to make meaningful impact.
- To provide global exposure to our students so as to enable them to become culturally sensitive global citizens.
- To familiarize students with the power of informal networks and the opportunities and possibilities from SMU networks when working globally.
SMU-X Overseas projects have led to tangible impacts, from sustainable development initiatives in rural areas to innovative business solutions in bustling cities. By working on these projects, students not only gain practical experience but also contribute positively to the communities they engage with.
Hear from them about their journeys and the lasting impacts these experiences have had on their academic, professional, and personal lives.
