The Singapore Management University (SMU), in collaboration with the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) and Swiss Finance Institute (SFI) offers the Master of Science in Wealth Management degree (MSc in Wealth Management).

In recent years, the proliferation of investment products and innovative financial services has contributed to the steady growth of wealth management as an attractive and lucrative service sector within the financial industry around the world. At the same time, rapid product development and technology advancement, changing needs of the clients and globalization of businesses are posing new challenges for professionals in wealth management. There is an ever-growing need for professional education and training programmes to enhance the level of knowledge and professional services in wealth management, especially in the Asia Pacific region. The MSc in Wealth Management programme has been developed to cater to this need.

This unique graduate programme built upon a structure of professional and theoretical knowledge, leveraging on the experience of the three participating organizations, and using relevant case studies and current industry practices as learning supplements in the specialized field of wealth management.

The programme will meet the needs of aspiring and seasoned wealth managers, who wish to deepen their skills, knowledge and expertise. It will comprehensively cover the whole spectrum of processes, services and products related to wealth management. It also provides participants an opportunity to gain practical experience through structured internships with leading industry players, while benefiting from academic rigour of the programme.

The programme will be facilitated by a team of specially selected faculty from two branches: senior academics with industry experience, and successful wealth managers with academic exposure. The combined faculty will have the authority of theory and practice to deliver the demanding curriculum.

The MSc in Wealth Management programme will bring together global participants, reputed practitioners and eminent SMU and SFI faculty to provide a rich forum to discuss past and recent advances in the industry and profession. It is a programme intended for those who have long-term interests in wealth management as a profession.