Message from our Dean
Our world is evolving rapidly and is more connected than ever. Academics who down through history have profoundly shaped the way people understand their environments and one another, now need to be able to think across different domains, bringing interdisciplinarity into their research. It was for this reason that the Singapore Management University founded the College of Graduate Research Studies (CGRS).
SMU CGRS enhances integration and interdisciplinarity across its various postgraduate research (PGR) programmes, enabling students to gain a holistic learning experience and well-grounded approach to their research, supported by a like-minded community of fellow researchers and faculty mentors. This is achieved through interdisciplinary programmes, shared courses, and professional training workshops. Furthermore, the College also strengthens networking, cohort building and collaborative opportunities for PGR students across the various programmes, facilitated through student and alumni groups. Ultimately, our PGR students will be poised to tackle challenges affecting businesses, societies, and institutions across boundaries with confidence, and create significant impact. The College also ensures that you do not take your postgraduate research journey alone. We will be there for you at every major juncture.
With a passion for research and teaching, you can embark on in-depth studies in your areas of interest – mentored and supervised by our distinguished faculty members who are internationally recognised as experts in their fields. I am proud to say that our graduates have proceeded on to walk well in the footsteps of their faculty mentors, carving out impactful careers in academia and industry, in Singapore and around the world. I encourage you to take this first step in shaping your future with SMU and look forward to welcoming you on board one of our programmes!
Professor Heli WANG
Dean, College of Graduate Research Studies
Janice Bellace Professor of Strategic Management
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
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SMU Rankings at a Glance
among the specialist universities of the world by QS World University Rankings 2018
in Asia in Accounting Research in Brigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings
in Singapore (#3 in Asia) in the University of Texas Dallas Top 100 Worldwide Business School Research Rankings
in Financial Times' 2018 Asia-Pacific Business Schools Ranking
in Asia in Tilburg University's Top 100 Worldwide Economics Schools Research Ranking
in Asia in the Computer Science Rankings
The SMU difference
Our programmes enhance integration and interdisciplinarity across the various SMU postgraduate research programmes, enabling students to gain a holistic learning experience and well-grounded approach to research.
Graduate Research Interdisciplinary Topics (GRIT)
Uncover new knowledge and novel solutions to today’s most challenging issues by taking a more holistic approach to research. GRIT is a series of interdisciplinary courses in unique but pressing topics (e.g., Machine Learning for Social Science & Applied Econometrics in Social Science).
Graduate Research Professional Development (GRPD)
The College provides a holistic experience in postgraduate research that is based on interdisciplinary programmes, courses and events. This cross-school experience is a significant shift from the traditional school-based experience.
Hear from our Students
My time in SMU’s PhD in Psychology programme was highly fruitful. The faculty comprises of academics who produce important and relevant research.
I am truly grateful to LKCSB for all the support I have received during my PhD candidature. It was a challenging but rewarding experience.
