Partners Spotlight
Growth in Asia
uParcel Sharpens Competitive Edge Through Innovative Research
Singapore-based SME uParcel has solidified its competitive edge in e-commerce logistics and medicine delivery through a 16-month research collaboration with SMU. The partnership resulted in the development of an advanced AI planning and route optimisation tool, based on SMU's Collaborative Urban Delivery Optimisation (CUDO) technology. This asset-light approach distinguishes uParcel in the last-mile delivery sector, contributing to a 20 percent efficiency improvement and a more sustainable logistics landscape. With Southeast Asia's digital market projected to exceed US$200 billion by 2025, uParcel's innovative technology positions it strategically in the rapidly evolving e-commerce industry, aiming to expand into new markets, including India. The collaboration underscores the potency of industry leveraging university research for innovation and sustainability.
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Digital Transformation
Empowering a Tech-Savvy Workforce with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Reinforcing its priority to invest in digitally savvy future-ready talent, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with SMU to launch two new industry-centric education programmes. The first is a new Work-Study Elective Programme consisting of an Accenture internship qualification and a Cloud Solutions Development course supported by Accenture and AWS; the second is a SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) targeting mid-career professionals looking to move into software development careers.
Both programmes highlight the importance of academic and industry collaborations to co-develop educational curriculum that is relevant, intentional, and future proof.
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Sustainable Living
Building a New Ecosystem for Sustainable Investing in Asia
Pioneering the development of talent, capabilities, and research in the sustainable finance sector, the Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC) is an initiative by Imperial College and Singapore Management University, and supported by Monetary Authority of Singapore. In addition to identifying green investment opportunities, SGFC conducts cutting-edge research and provide thought leaderships on sustainable finance practices, policies, and emerging trends. SGFC also offers training programs and educational initiatives on developing green capital markets.
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Opportunities
Partner with us to build your brand and address your business challenges; establish corporate labs within our campus; foster leadership growth through enterprise learning; engage faculty for industry-specific research; and recruit our diverse student talent.
Engaging and Attracting SMU Talent
Building Mindshare Among Our Students
Build your organisation’s brand and reputation to attract top talent through participating in career fairs; hosting hackathons, company visits, and fireside chats; sponsoring events, scholarships, and prizes; becoming guest speakers and mentors, and more.
Internships & Recruitment
Discover our students’ capabilities through short-term placements such as internships, work-study electives and programmes, and student projects. Ready to hire? The Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) ensures you have a successful recruitment campaign.
- Connect with SMU's talent specialists at DKHMCC
- Explore SMU's integrated classroom learning with on-the-job training
- Recruit SMU Entrepreneurial Talent for overseas internships via the Global Innovation Immersion Programme (GII)
- Recruit SMU alumni
- Recruit SMU SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) learners
Addressing Talent Gaps
Future-proof your talent pipeline and address your organisation's talent gaps by creating a customised course or degree program with SMU. By co-creating your own curriculum, your future workforce is uniquely equipped to drive your business forward.
Workforce Development
Finance for Leaders Programme
Elevate Your Leadership Skills: 10-12 February 2025
Designed for mid- to senior-level leaders in non-financial business functions, this high-impact programme empowers you to master financial acumen, drive strategic decisions, and create lasting value. Gain the confidence to engage in impactful conversations about financial drivers, tackle complex business performance challenges, and craft compelling business cases that drive organisational success. Join us to elevate your leadership capabilities and make informed decisions that truly make a difference.
Executive Development (ExD)
Organisations need to build collective capacity and a pipeline of future-ready leaders to stay ahead in today's complex and unpredictable business environment. With a focus on practical, applied, and experiential learning, our Executive Development programmes provide leaders with the tools they need to drive success in their organisations.
SMU Academy
Reskill and reimagine your workforce with SMU Academy's targeted, interdisciplinary programmes. From data analytics for financial professionals to compliance for legal professionals, our 1500+ programmes bridge the gap between academic rigour and real-world application to help organisations enhance their competitive advantages.
Postgraduate Professional Programmes
Invest in your future leaders by sponsoring their post-graduate education. A post-graduate education with SMU offers exclusive access to networking and the opportunity to acquire advanced skills and specialised knowledge with a uniquely Asian perspective.
Corporate Solutioning and Business Advisory
Student-Led Solutioning
Tap into our students’ fresh perspectives while gaining tailored, actionable solutions for businesses across all stages of growth, from startups to established enterprises. SMU offers multiple entry points for businesses to engage in student consultancy, with flexible programs designed to meet specific business needs — whether through short-term projects, SME-focused consulting, targeted problem-solving competitions, or our award-winning semester-long experiential learning pedagogy, SMU-X:
Faculty Consultancy and Externships
Benefit from our faculty’s deep expertise and cross-disciplinary approaches. Engage our faculty for their expert insights through consultancy, appointment on your advisory board, externships, and more.
Research Collaboration
Unlock innovation potential by fostering dynamic research collaborations with our expert faculty. Through joint research, together we can make a tangible difference in addressing the critical challenges faced by our society today.
Knowledge Transfer and Commercialisation (KTC)
Leverage SMU’s deep-tech and cutting-edge technologies for your organisation. We offer flexible licenses for our patented, copyrighted inventions, IP, and know-how to help accelerate solutioning.
Early-Stage Startup Support
Are you looking for ways to support next generation innovators and entrepreneurs? Work with next-generation technopreneurs through mentorship, corporate venture support, and more.
Business Families Institute (BFI)
The Business Families Institute (BFI) supports business families in growing and preserving their legacy through programs in succession, governance, and wealth management. Offering practical workshops, research, and student-led projects, BFI equips business families with the tools they need to ensure long-term success across generations.
Connect with the SMU Community
Deepen Corporate Brand Recall through SMU’s Marquee Events
Collaborate with Office of Student Life to enrich SMU’s marquee events that cultivate our students’ diverse talents and interests, while expanding your corporate presence. Your participation will create a supportive environment where students can explore, connect, and excel.
SMU’s Regional Network
Our Overseas Centres are responsible for driving SMU’s internalisation strategy in Asia. Companies based in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam are encouraged to connect directly with our Overseas Centres for partnership opportunities.
Giving and Philanthropy
Join SMU in driving change and empowering students to become tomorrow’s leaders through philanthropy. Your support will enable the growth of educational initiatives, research endeavors, and community outreach programs to make a lasting impact on the next generation.
