CCA Clubs under SMU Centres/Institutes
CCA Clubs under SMU Centres/Institutes
There are a number of student clubs that are managed by different centres and institutes in SMU. Students who would like to pursue their interests or skills in these areas and gain a level of industry exposure at the same time will find joining these clubs beneficial for their professional growth.
Asia Private Equity Club (APECS)
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The Asia Private Equity Club @ SMU (APECS) is an intra-varsity club that aspires to bridge the gap between undergraduates and industry professionals in the Private Equity and Venture Capital space.
APECS is open to anyone interested in the private markets, regardless of your background, as long as you are interested and committed to learning. We conduct fundamental training on technical skills starting from the basics, to equip you with the knowledge required to thrive in the VC and PE industry.
SMU Artificial Intelligence
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SMUAI aims to be a platform for all students to be exposed to various AI topics through our internal events, regardless of their level of expertise.
By joining SMUAI, members will gain access to events such as technical workshops to introduce the necessary AI skills to those who are new to AI. At the same time, SMUAI also provides members well-versed in AI with opportunities to compete in our competitive hackathon team — SMUAI Avenirs.
SMU Blockchain Club
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SMU Blockchain Club was founded in 2018 with the emphasis on making blockchain easily understandable and accessible to SMU students. We strive to provide any university student a welcoming community for quality and accessible blockchain education, and our ultimate goal is to nurture our club members as outstanding talent in contributing back to the blockchain ecosystem worldwide.
We conduct regularly events with prominent blockchain companies in Singapore, nurture blockchain developers through our SMUB Developer Department, and create high-quality investment analyst reports through our SMUB Research Department.
What can an SMU Blockchain membership offer you?
- A free t-shirt with every membership sign-up, and free welfare drives!
- Exclusive benefits via SMUB's industry partners, such as free exclusive merch during events and access to co-working spaces!
- Closed-door events with our extensive network of blockchain companies to give candid insight and conversations into the blockchain space directly with founders and partners!
- Direct links to internship and job opportunities in the blockchain industry through our contacts!
Still not convinced? Join our introductory workshop during Vivace to learn more!
SMU Business Intelligence and Analytics (BIA)
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SMUBIA provides a space for connecting students, alumni and institutions who are passionate about data analytics and business intelligence. As we integrate ourselves into the Information Age, data analytics has become an indispensable tool in our lives.
Our vision is to build a friendly ecosystem for analytics in SMU. Regardless of your skill level, we have a strong community of members who would be more than willing to welcome and guide you throughout your analytics journey. We put people at the core of what we do; you can expect technical growth through our workshops and professional growth through networking sessions.
SMU Civil Defence Lionhearter Chapter
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The Civil Defence Lionhearters are SCDF's youth volunteers and Emergency Preparedness (EP) ambassadors.
As a Civil Defence Lionhearter, you will be trained in emergency preparedness skills such as First Aid, CPR+AED and firefighting skills so that you can be a Community First Responder. You will provide immediate assistance for both on-campus and off-campus emergencies, helping to save lives and minimise property damage before the SCDF arrives.
As an EP ambassador, you'll impart your knowledge and lifesaving skills alongside SCDF officers to members of the public during various community outreach events such as Community Resilience Days and engagement programmes.
You can also look forward to meeting fellow Civil Defence Lionhearters from other Universities and Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) Chapters as well as SCDF officers through events such as the Lionhearters Forum, where you will forge a close friendship with the wider CDLH family.
SMU Eagles Inc.
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Eagles Inc. is a student entrepreneurship club backed by endowed donations from two successful SMU alumni entrepreneurs. As a passionate community of innovators, creators, and disruptors, Eagles Inc. is dedicated to fostering a vibrant culture of entrepreneurship among SMU students. Our club serves as a launchpad for aspiring student entrepreneurs, providing the resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities needed to turn their ideas into successful ventures.
At Eagles Inc., we believe in the power of collaboration and community-driven innovation. Through our diverse range of events, workshops, and mentorship programs, we empower our members to explore their entrepreneurial passions, develop essential skills, and build lasting connections with fellow student entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just beginning to explore the world of startups, Eagles Inc. is your gateway to success in the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship. Join us as we work together to build a thriving ecosystem of student-led ventures and make our mark on the world of business and innovation.
SMU FinLIT Programme
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The SMU Financial Literacy, Inclusion & Technology Club (SMU FinLIT) program is a society with a public-spirited mission. It was founded in 2014 as the Citi Foundation-SMU Financial Literacy for Young Adults Club by Citi Singapore and Singapore Management University (SMU), with the support of the Citi Foundation. Our goal is to promote financial literacy and inclusion, helping our community become more aware of financial matters and technology to make well-informed economic decisions regarding saving, investing, borrowing, and more.
Our flagship initiatives include the Train-The-Trainers (TTT) programme & Peer-to-Peer (P2P) workshops - aim to equip students with crucial financial literacy knowledge and classroom management skills. Throughout the programme, students from different Institutes of Higher Learning are taught by domain experts from the SMU faculty, industry practitioners, and government agencies. Upon completing their training, these students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. They would form our trainer representatives to support outreach events to share the financial knowledge and skills they have learnt to their fellow peers in our Peer-to-Peer workshop series.
SMU FinTech Club
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SMU FinTech is all about connecting its members with the latest knowledge in the industry through expert speakers, internships, and many more collaborating opportunities.
SMU FinTech is THE place to find and mingle with innovative and driven individuals! (and maybe even hackathon partners!)
SMU Purple
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We are a group of students dedicated to driving disability awareness and promoting inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in SMU. We collaborate closely with the Disability Support Services office (DSS, under Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre) in our initiatives and projects.
Our name “SMU Purple” is inspired by the fact that the colour purple has increasingly been associated with disability awareness and inclusion. We believe that efforts to make our campus accessible should extend into both an individual’s academic experience and student life. If you’re also interested in promoting the equality of opportunities for our peers with accessibility needs, join us!
SMU Smart City Society
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SMU Smart City Society is a platform for collaborative learning in the field of Smart Cities and related Technologies, to gain technical prowess in the field.
We aim to:
- Be the bridge between academia, industry, and government entities, facilitating collaboration and alignment to address the needs and challenges of Smart Cities.
- Build a cohesive and collaborative community amongst interdisciplinary Smart City Enthusiasts.
Find out more about us and our events at our website: https://www.smusmartcitysociety.com/
SMU Social Impact Catalyst (SIC)
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SMU Social Impact Catalyst (SIC) was founded in 2020 and we are a chapter of Singapore's largest youth-centric organization focused on social entrepreneurship and innovation.
SMU SIC provides students an opportunity to create meaningful social impact by forming teams and applying business concepts to develop projects that create change for good. With SMU SIC, you can start your own social enterprise or social innovation project!
SMU Sustainable Investment Club
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Have you ever wondered how we can use the power of finance to solve the world's most pressing issues?
SMU Sustainable Investment Club (SMU SI) is the first and currently the largest sustainable finance-focused club in Singapore that aims to take the sustainable finance movement forward as it's still gaining ground in Asia.
SMU SI aims to achieve 3 main objectives by way of this initiative.
- Bridging the Awareness Gap
We aim to build awareness and educate the community on sustainable finance through education, research and networking with industry professionals. - Thematic Research
We aim to develop a reliable database of information by publishing thematic research on the latest trends in sustainable finance. - Next-Generation Investors
We aim to develop a new generation of investors who are strongly motivated in adopting a sustainability lens when evaluating investment opportunities.
It is our conviction that the analytical skills and knowledge base we seek to build will value add to our members no matter which industry they eventually pursue.
Individually we can make a difference, together we can make an impact.
