Overview

At the end of the Business (Finance) programme from Singapore Management University, graduates will have the skills needed to conduct in-depth research into a specific sub-field in finance such as asset pricing, corporate finance and market microstructure.

Features

Graduates will also have a broad appreciation of the key research issues that resonate with the field.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Given the tremendous relevance of finance to the global economy, a graduate of this programme will be well prepared for diverse careers in academia, industry, international organisations and the public sector.

Our recent graduates have been placed at Fudan University and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Business Administration Finance View 3 other PhDs in Finance in Singapore

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of Identity Card/Passport

Cover Letter and Latest Curriculum Vitae with a recent photograph

Copies of Degree Certificates and Transcripts

Statement of Purpose (please include your purpose for getting a PhD in our programme and also list faculty members you are most interested in working with).

Referee Reports

Writing Samples

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25100 SGD / year

≈ 25100 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11300 SGD / year

≈ 11300 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business (Finance).

Available Scholarships

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