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Specialization in global wealth management with curriculum
customised for a global perspective with an Asian focus
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Modular structure which allows participants to meet their
professional and personal obligations while pursuing an
academic interest
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Residential programme with 5 Study Blocks or modules,
each of 2 weeks duration (with a preparatory module)
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Each module has 3 to 6 courses, with a total of 21 courses
for the whole programme
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One module will be conducted at the Swiss Finance Institute
in Switzerland; other modules in Singapore
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A Master's degree awarded by SMU, and a Certificate awarded
by Swiss Finance Institute
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Academically rigorous programme with strong
professional content
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Experienced faculty drawn from senior academics with
industry experience, and successful wealth professionals with
academic exposure
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The pedagogy delivery modes include Asian case studies,
team activities, pre-course assignments, computer-aided
learning, simulations, evening talks, site visits, field
trips to complement classroom learning
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An individually-supervised project for participants
to do a longitudinal study of a subject of interest
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Cross-cultural interaction with international faculty
and senior industry professionals
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Opportunities for long or short internships with professional
wealth managers
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Scholarships based on merit for selected participants
Programme Duration
The MSc in Wealth Management programme is an intensive and
structured programme with 5 modules. Each module requires
a residential study period of 2 full weeks. Over 12 months,
participants will complete 21 courses including an Advanced
Study Project (ASP), to meet the academic requirements
of the MSc in Wealth Management Degree awarded by
the Singapore Management University.
In brief,
Programme Participants
The MSc in Wealth Management is ideal for practicing wealth
managers who provide investment advice to high net worth
individuals and institutions. It is especially useful
to private bankers, priority banking officers, and independent
financial advisors who wish to deepen their investment
and marketing knowledge and/or strategic developments
in the industry.
The Programme will greatly benefit investment
managers who carry out asset allocations, risk management,
security analysis and other related functions. This group
of professionals would also include research analysts,
managers of mutual funds and closed-end funds.
Candidates aspiring to be wealth managers will find this
an excellent post-graduate degree to hone their skills
in and enhance their knowledge of wealth management.
In short, the target audience includes:
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Private Bankers
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Asset Managers
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Fund Managers
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Investment Professionals
- Graduates who aspire to be wealth manager
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