Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) has been ranked first in Asia in the newly published 2025 QS Masters in Finance Rankings. Globally, SMU's MSc in Wealth Management (MWM) claimed the top position, earning first place for Value-for-Money and second for Thought Leadership among Master’s in Finance programs worldwide.
In a related ranking by QS, the SMU MBA programme set a new record by placing 5th in Asia, advancing a spot from last year. The SMU MBA also moved up two spots to clinch a global 41st place amongst the 340 evaluated programmes, securing its placement among the very top MBA programmes on the world stage.
Professor Bert De Reyck, Dean of SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business, commented, “We are very much heartened by SMU’s excellent performance in these closely watched rankings, which reflect our commitment to enhancing our programmes to deliver on value and thought leadership. This achievement affirms our academic reputation and the tireless efforts of our world-leading faculty members in building strong linkages with industry and in nurturing graduates who hold a distinctive edge in complex and competitive global environments”.
The 2025 edition of the annual rankings by U.K. analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds was released on 25 September 2024. These rankings provide a thorough, data-driven evaluation of university programs worldwide, based on performance across various weighted indicators.
Launched in 2004, SMU’s MSc in Wealth Management (MWM) was Asia's first and only full-time master's program in wealth management, as well as the first specialized program of its kind globally. The program features a rigorous curriculum developed in collaboration with industry experts and academics, drawing on the strengths of institutions from Asia, Europe, and the USA. Recognized by the CFA Institute and CAIA, the MWM is also aligned with local private banking certification standards.
Launched in 2009, the SMU MBA is highly regarded for its thoughtfully designed curriculum that emphasizes an Asian perspective, taught by a distinguished faculty with substantial teaching and industry experience. The program offers flexibility with two annual intakes and allows students to complete the full-time MBA in either 10 or 15 months, while the part-time MBA can be finished in 15 to 18 months.
The program features real-world learning through a mix of award-winning case studies focused on Asian contexts and best practices from Western companies. It employs an interactive seminar-style teaching approach and offers exposure to a diverse international faculty. The curriculum is regularly updated to remain aligned with environmental changes. The SMU MBA program equips students to be digitally adept, analytically skilled, and environmentally and socially responsible economic citizens.
