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SMU MBA Fast-Track Application (Hybrid)

Infosessions Hourly Sessions: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 (hourly sessions)  11.00am - 8.00pm SGT. RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02d7/t/page/fm/2. Event Details: We are conducting fast-track applications on Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Should you like to make an application for the upcoming August 2025 Full-Time/Part-Time intake of our Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, do register today! Eligible candidates would be shortlisted for an interview with members of the admissions committee. Contact: mba.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Analytics for Business, Consumer & Social Insights. Leadership. Organisational Behaviour. Operations Management. Strategic Management. Communication & Marketing. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

SMU MEI Virtual Coffee Sessions (Singapore)

Infosessions Hourly Sessions: 5.30PM - 8.30PM (Singapore Time) (Half-hourly sessions). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02e3/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: We welcome you to discover how our postgraduate programmes, with emphasis on leadership and management training, can help boost your career. Admissions Advisors will speak with you directly to address your concerns and discuss how our suite of Master programmes can fulfil your academic and career aspirations. To ​​do ​​a ​​pre-application ​​assessment ​​of ​​your ​​profile, ​​please send us a ​​copy ​​of ​​your ​​resume.  Virtual This session will be held virtually. To improve security, Zoom sign… Contact: mei.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Finance Research Seminar

Area Administration This paper analyzes how Payment-in-Kind (PIK) loans, which defer cash interest by increasing debt principal, affect borrower vulnerability among U.S. Business Development Companies (BDCs). We document increased PIK usage during economic downturns and high-interest-rate environments. Loan-level evidence indicates that PIK loans raise delinquency risk, lower valuations, and amplify agency conflicts, though equity stakes held by lenders can mitigate these negative effects. At the portfolio level, higher reliance on deferred interest leads to severe credit deterioration, higher realized losses, and stricter bank-imposed lending constraints. Consequently, BDCs exposed to more PIK loans decrease their use of bank credit lines, effectively limiting their asset growth. Overall, our findings highlight a critical trade-off: while PIK structures provide short-term liquidity relief during financial stress, their extensive use might significantly increase borrower distress and financial fragility. Subtitle: PIK Now and Pay Later - How Deferred Interest Reshapes Private Credit. Speaker Details: Professor Sascha Steffen Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Please click here to view profile. Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Academic Community. Friday, May 2, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM. Lee Kong Chian School of Business Level 2, Seminar Room 2.5 50 Stamford Road Singapore 178899.

Marketing Research Seminar

Area Administration Can liking the same brands help foster conversations among people and help them find common ground on sensitive socio-political issues? Conversations are crucial in bridging the ideological divide, yet people are generally reluctant to talk to others about controversial topics. Across five experiments (n = 2,543) we find that people are more willing to discuss controversial socio-political issues (e.g. phasing out gas cars) with those who share their brand preferences than those who do not. This is because people perceive that others who share their brand preferences also share their opinions on social issues, even if their preferred brands are not known for having a particular ideological stance. This perception of shared opinions overcomes the fear of disagreement, one of the biggest barriers to having controversial conversations. Shared brand preferences can overcome the reluctance to discuss controversial topics even with those from different demographic backgrounds. Confirming the importance of instigat… Subtitle: Bridging the Ideological Divide: Shared Brand Preferences Facilitate Conversations with Dissimilar Others. Speaker Details: Professor Gita Johar Columbia Business School Gita Johar is the Meyer Feldberg Professor of Business at Columbia Business School. She holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIMC) and a PhD from New York University. She has received the Distinguished Alumnus award from IIMC, the Columbia Business School Service to the Doctoral Program award, the Columbia University Faculty Service Award, the AMA CBSIG Lifetime Achievement Award, and is a Fellow of the Society for Consumer Psycholog… Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Communication & Marketing. Audience: Academic Community. Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. Lee Kong Chian School of Business Level 2, Seminar 2-6 50 Stamford Road Singapore 178899.

SMU EMBA & MBA Information Session & Alumni Sharing (Hybrid)

Infosessions RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02d5/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: We ​​welcome ​​you ​​to ​​discover ​​how ​​the SMU MBA ​​and SMU EMBA with ​​​emphasis ​​on ​​leadership ​​and ​​management ​​training, ​​can ​​help ​​boost ​​your ​​career. ​​ ​​In this session, hear from our Academic Director, admissions manager, SMU EMBA current student and SMU MBA alumni who will be sharing on the programme experiences.   This session will be held in a hybrid mode. To improve Zoom security, sign in details will be sent to you an hour before the start of the event. To invite a… Contact: lkcsbpg.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Level 5, Meeting Room 5.4 Singapore Management University Lee Kong Chian School of Business 50 Stamford Road Singapore 178899.

SMU Professional Doctorates Hybrid Information Session & Current Student Sharing (Singapore)

Infosessions Hourly Sessions: 7-8.30 PM (Singapore time). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02cd/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: We welcome you to find out more about the Professional Doctorate programmes we have here in SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business. We offer two Professional Doctorate programmes that can be completed in 3-5 years while working: PhD in Business (General Management) , Doctor of Business Administration, The session will be hosted on Zoom and a physical session happening concurrently. Hence, this would be a hybrid session.  * Participants that are registering for the session via the Zoom platform,… Contact: lkcsbpd.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Seminar Room 2-1 (Level 2) SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business 50 Stamford Road, Singapore 178899 Singapore.

SMU MIM Consultations with Admissions Managers

Infosession Hourly Sessions: Friday, 9 May 2025 (Half-hourly sessions)  10am - 12pm & 6pm - 8:30pm (SGT). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02da/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: Speak with our admissions advisors to learn more about how the SMU MSc in Management (MIM) programme can elevate your career with personalized guidance on the application process, programme details, and opportunities for growth. Get expert advice tailored to your goals and start your journey with us today! To do a pre-application assessment of your profile, you are encouraged to submit a copy of your resume. This session will be held online. To improve Zoom security, sign in details will be sent to you… Contact: mim.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM.

Operations Management Research Seminar

Area Administration Facing social responsibility violations in supply chains, some B2B platforms advertise “one-click” audits that promise to screen hundreds of vendors in seconds, reshaping how firms search for compliant suppliers. Motivated by this emerging platform solution, we build a game-theoretic model with a manufacturer and two potential suppliers whose social-responsibility types are hidden. We analyze direct sourcing, where the manufacturer sequentially audits at a self-chosen inclusiveness level, and platform sourcing, where a marketplace sets the audit inclusiveness and earns a commission. The paper endogenizes suppliers’ pricing, the manufacturer’s search, and audit decisions. The equilibrium results show that although the platform enables competition between suppliers by simultaneously presenting their social responsibility signals and prices to the manufacturer, platform sourcing does not always improve profits or social responsibility in supply chains. Interestingly, it is better than direct sourcing when the pe… Subtitle: Better Than Direct Sourcing? Responsible Sourcing Through Online B2B Platforms. Speaker Details: Associate Professor Xin Fang  Singapore Management University Xin Fang is Associate Professor of Operations Management, Director of PhD Programmes and MPA Research Fellow at Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He earned his Ph.D. in Operations Management from Carnegie Mellon University in 2014, and his B.S. in Information Systems from Fudan University in 2008. Xin studies the problems related to competition and coopetition in global supply chains and digital economy. His re… Type: Seminars & Workshops. Subject: Operations Management. Audience: Academic Community. Friday, May 9, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Singapore Management University Lee Kong Chian School of Business 50 Stamford Road Level 2, Seminar Room 2-7 Singapore 178899.

SMU MIM Fast-Track Application

Infosession Hourly Sessions: Wednesday, 14 May 2025 (hourly sessions)  10.30am - 8.30pm SGT. RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02d9/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: Ready to take the next step towards your SMU MIM journey? Join our Fast Track Event and receive personalized guidance to complete your application. Afterward, you’ll participate in the 30-minute online Admissions interview—all on the same day. An application fee waiver will be provided to all attendees. RSVP by 12 May 2025. Contact: mim.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Analytics for Business, Consumer & Social Insights. Leadership. Organisational Behaviour. Operations Management. Strategic Management. Communication & Marketing. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM.

SMU MAF/MQF Hybrid Information Session & Alumni Sharing

MQF Infosessions Hourly Sessions: 7 - 8.30 PM (Singapore time). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02e4/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: We ​​welcome ​​you ​​to ​​discover ​​how ​​the SMU's MAF & MQF programme, ​​with ​​​emphasis ​​on finance, ​​leadership ​​and ​​management ​​training, ​​can ​​help ​​boost ​​your ​​career. Get a chance to speak with our current students on their experience with the programme. The session will be hosted on Zoom and a physical session happening concurrently. Hence, this would be a hybrid session.  * Participants that are registering for the session via the Zoom platform, please kindly note that the Zoom… Contact: maf.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Lee Kong Chian School of Business Singapore Management University 50 Stamford Road Singapore 178899 Singapore.

SMU MWM Hybrid Information Session with Alumni Sharing

MWM Infosessions RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02df/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: We ​​welcome ​​you ​​to ​​discover ​​how ​​the SMU MWM ​​with ​​​emphasis ​​on ​​leadership ​​and ​​management ​​training, ​​can ​​help ​​boost ​​your ​​career. ​​ ​​In this session, hear from our Academic Director, admissions manager, and SMU MWM alumni who will be sharing on the programme experiences.   This session will be held in a hybrid mode. To improve Zoom security, sign in details will be sent to you an hour before the start of the event. To invite a friend, simply forward them this… Contact: mwm.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Level 5, MR 5.4 Singapore Management University Lee Kong Chian School of Business 50 Stamford Road Singapore 178899 Singapore.

SMU LKCSB Panel Discussion - Thought Leadership Series (Hybrid)

Infosessions RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02be/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: Topic: Powering Sustainability: Funding, Tech & Partnerships, Synopsis: As sustainability becomes a key driver of business success, companies must adapt quickly to stay competitive.   Moderated by Gabrielle Tan (Asst. Director, SMU IIE), this panel session brings together a diverse group of experts dedicated to reshaping how businesses create meaningful environmental and social impact. We will discover actionable strategies to help companies navigate market challenges, build resilient networks, and… Contact: lkcsbpg.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Level 6, Function Room SMU Administration Building 81 Victoria Street Singapore 188065.

SMU LKCSB Coffee Sessions (Beijing, China)

Infosessions Hourly Sessions: 🚀 Fast Track Admissions Session Friday, 23 May 2025 11.00am to 3.00pm (hourly session) ☕ Coffee Chat with SMU LKCSB Admissions Team Thursday, 22 May 2025 6.00pm to 8.00pm (half-hourly session). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02dd/t/page/fm/2. Event Details: 🚀 Fast Track Admissions Session Friday, 23 May 2025 11.00am to 3.00pm (hourly session) For candidates interested in the MIM, MEI, MAF or MBA programmes, this Fast Track session offers the opportunity to: • Submit your application on site with the support of the Admissions Team • Attend the admissions interview on the same day • Expedite your application as we near the close of the admissions cycle Please note that your slot is not confirmed upon submission. The Admissions Team will cont… Contact: lkcsbpg.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Public. Prospective Student. Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:00 PM. Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town No. 3 Sanfeng North Area, Chaoyang District Beijing Beijing 100020 Mainland China.

SMU LKCSB Coffee Sessions (Shanghai, China)

Infosessions Hourly Sessions: 🚀 Fast Track Admissions Session Sunday, 25 May 2025 11.00am - 3.00pm (CST) (hourly sessions) ☕ Coffee Chat with SMU LKCSB Admissions Team Saturday, 24 May 2025 5.00pm - 8.00pm (CST) (30-minutes sessions). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02de/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: 🚀 Fast Track Admissions Session Sunday, 25 May 2025 11.00am - 3.00pm (CST) (hourly sessions) For candidates interested in the MIM, MEI, MAF or MBA programmes, this Fast Track session offers the opportunity to: • Submit your application on site with the support of the Admissions Team • Attend the admissions interview on the same day • Expedite your application as we near the close of the admissions cycle Please note that your slot is not confirmed upon submission. The Admissions Team wil… Contact: lkcsbpg.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Public. Prospective Student. Saturday, May 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – Sunday, May 25, 2025, 3:00 PM. Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel 159 South He Nan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 200010.

SMU MWM Coffee Sessions (Hybrid)

MWM Infosessions Hourly Sessions: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 (half-hourly sessions)*, Virtual Only 10.00am - 12.00pm (SGT), 3.00pm - 5.00pm (SGT) Physical Only 12.00pm - 2.00pm (SGT), 5.00pm - 7.00pm (SGT)  Friday, 6 June 2025 (half-hourly sessions)*, Virtual Only 10.00am - 12.00pm (SGT), 3.00pm - 5.00pm (SGT) Physical Only 12.00pm - 2.00pm (SGT), 5.00pm - 7.00pm (SGT). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02e2/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: Join us for an insightful session to ​​discover ​​how ​​our MWM programme, ​​with ​​​a strong focus ​​on ​​leadership ​​and ​​management ​ ​​can support your personal and professional aspirations. ​​ Our Admissions Advisors will speak with you directly to provide detailed guidance on the application process and to discuss the financial aid and scholarship opportunities that may be available to you. For a pre-application assessment, please bring along a copy of your resume for a personalised review.… Contact: mwm.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Singapore Management University Lee Kong Chian School of Business 50 Stamford Road Singapore 178899.

SMU MWM Coffee Sessions (Hybrid)

MWM Infosessions Hourly Sessions: Wednesday, 4 June 2025 (half-hourly sessions)*, Virtual Only 10.00am - 12.00pm (SGT), 3.00pm - 5.00pm (SGT) Physical Only 12.00pm - 2.00pm (SGT), 5.00pm - 7.00pm (SGT)  Friday, 6 June 2025 (half-hourly sessions)*, Virtual Only 10.00am - 12.00pm (SGT), 3.00pm - 5.00pm (SGT) Physical Only 12.00pm - 2.00pm (SGT), 5.00pm - 7.00pm (SGT). RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02e2/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: Join us for an insightful session to ​​discover ​​how ​​our MWM programme, ​​with ​​​a strong focus ​​on ​​leadership ​​and ​​management ​ ​​can support your personal and professional aspirations. ​​ Our Admissions Advisors will speak with you directly to provide detailed guidance on the application process and to discuss the financial aid and scholarship opportunities that may be available to you. For a pre-application assessment, please bring along a copy of your resume for a personalised review.… Contact: mwm.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Singapore Management University Lee Kong Chian School of Business 50 Stamford Road Singapore 178899.

SMU MIM Virtual Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) Session

Infosession Hourly Sessions: 10AM - 12PM, 5PM - 8PM (Singapore time) (hourly session) This session will be held online via Zoom. RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02db/t/page/fm/3. Event Details: Join us for an exclusive AMA session aimed at students interested in interacting with the SMU MIM team! Whether you're curious about admissions requirements, our interactive teaching pedagogy, scholarships, or any other aspect of the programme, our experts are here to answer all your questions. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this opportunity to get all the information you need to make an informed decision about your academic journey with SMU MIM! Virtual This session will be held… Contact: mim.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

SMU LKCSB EMBA: Hybrid Coffee Sessions (Singapore)

EMBA Infosessions Hourly Sessions: Friday, 13 Jun 2025 1:00pm - 8.00pm (SGT) (hourly sessions)* Saturday, 14 June 2025  9.00am - 12.00pm (SGT) (hourly sessions)*. RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02e5/t/page/fm/2. Event Details: Book your spot at our Coffee Session, Join us for an informal chat. We'd love to hear about your professional journey, career aspirations, and explore how the programme might be a good fit for you. It’s also a great chance to ask questions and get clarity on the admissions and application process.   These sessions will be hosted either in person or on Zoom. Contact: emba.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Friday, June 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Level 4 Postgraduate Office Lee Kong Chian School of Business Singapore Management University 50, Stamford Road Singapore 178899.

SMU LKCSB EMBA: Hybrid Coffee Sessions (Singapore)

EMBA Infosessions Hourly Sessions: Friday, 13 June 2025 1:00pm - 8.00pm (SGT) (hourly sessions)* Saturday, 14 June 2025  9.00am - 12.00pm (SGT) (hourly sessions)*. RSVP: . Reserve a seat: https://postgraduate.smu.edu.sg/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/11522/p/p-02e5/t/page/fm/2. Event Details: Book your spot at our Coffee Session, Join us for an informal chat. We'd love to hear about your professional journey, career aspirations, and explore how the programme might be a good fit for you. It’s also a great chance to ask questions and get clarity on the admissions and application process.   These sessions will be hosted either in person or on Zoom. Contact: emba.admissions@smu.edu.sg. Type: Information Sessions. Subject: Business. Finance & Financial Markets. Audience: Prospective Student. Public. Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Level 4 Postgraduate Office Lee Kong Chian School of Business Singapore Management University 50, Stamford Road Singapore 178899.