“Singapore’s educational institutions are amongst the best in the world, but the world is changing, and technology is reshaping roles as well as the skills required to perform them at an incredible rate. It’s critical to integrate as much ‘real world’ experience into undergraduate course content as possible, so we’re delighted to partner with SMU in this pioneering course – it’ll not only equip undergraduates with practical skills, but introduce fresh creative perspectives from emerging talent to clients.”
- R/GA Singapore
"Understanding millennial needs and wants is increasingly important and challenging to companies targeting this customer segment, especially with the evolving business environment. Through working with the faculty and stuents in the SMU-X course, we were presented with insights and innovative ideas from the students, allowing us to better understand the mindsets of millennials. SMU-X is indeed an excellent platform for companies to learn and garner fresh perspectives for their businesses."
- Ascott Singapore
"Collaborating with SMU-X students and their professors in carrying out projects related to the establishment of an intelligent accounting function represents a unique opportunity for DFS to further enhance the customer experience. We look forward to engaging these enthusiastic students as they work on creatively applying concepts to developing practical solutions that could assist our business."
- DFS Group
"Working with students via the SMU-X programme brought some energy into our projects and opened our eyes to how the millennial mindset works. This gives us an honest perspective of the needs of our future customers and how they can get real value from our product offerings."
- Aviva Singapore
"The SMU-X pedagogy allows instructors to collaborate with industry partners to curate suitable experiential learning projects for the students. At the same time, it allows the instructors the opportunity to act as mentors in guiding the students with viable solutions. Students can also experience working on consulting projects for local as well as overseas companies, which will be valuable in their learning journey. In general, the tripatriate working collaboration is beneficial for every stakeholder involved and it certainly paths way for more interdisciplinary learning through real world projects."
- Dr. Yuanto Kusnadi
Academic Director, SMU-X
Associate Professor Of Accounting (Education)
"The SMU-X pedagogy engages students in active learning, applying and reflecting. Students can better understand the theories and frameworks taught in class and supplement them with hands-on learning through real-world application and implementing solutions. This teaches students to be critical thinkers and effective managers."
- Professor Gary Pan
Associate Dean, SMU School of Accountancy
"The SMU-X course that I read was truly impactful to my education journey at SMU -- it allowed me to apply what I learned I classroom into the real-world context through engagements with projects faced by organizations, bolstered by mentoring from faculty and industry practitioners. This eye-opening experience has gave me a greater understanding of the complexities organizations have to deal with, equipping me with the knowledge and skillsets to be better prepared for the working world."
- Toh Xiu Jin, Year 3
We have learnt immensely from the SMU faculty and students as they presented to us their proposed solutions to the business hindrances that we have been facing. Personally, I am impressed by the level of professionalism, the quality of work and the concerted efforts SMU students have shown. We hope to partner with SMU-X again in the near future.
-K.P. Company Limited (Laos)