Four years after the completion of his bachelor's degree in SMU and after taking a myriad of online tech courses, Joel Ng decided to return to his alma mater to pursue a Master of IT in Business. We find out the motivations behind his decision.
The idea of leading an independent and self-defined work life may be alluring, but do would-be giggers really know what they're getting themselves into? Prof Thomas Menkhoff gives us the lowdown on the pros and cons of becoming a digital ... Read More
When an opportunity came knocking, Jaden Teo made the tough decision to leave a highly sought-after career in management consulting to start edtech Kalpha with his long-time friend. Jaden shares more in this interview.
It's not always easy finding good coffee when you need one—not to mention how costly it can be. Facing the same issue herself, Faye Sit created Hook Coffee in a bid to make fresh, specialty brews easily accessible to all coffee lovers.
Embarking upon an overseas exchange programme is probably one of the most parts of being a student. We speak to some SMU seniors to find out some of their top tips for maximising your exchange experience.
'Alpha male' managers significantly underperform low-testosterone managers. Want to know why? Professor Melvyn Teo reveals some interesting observations.
The role of a second generation business leader is a tricky one, especially when it comes to a family business rich in history and tradition. While Rachel was hesitant to rock the boat, it was her father who urged her to jump onto the digital ... Read More
Finding himself wishing he had a senior 'buddy' to guide him in university was what ignited SMU alumnus Hafiz Kasman's determination to establish a mentorship initiative to help his juniors.
We’re all familiar with the idea of brand storytelling. But what about story-making? SMU Associate Professor Mark Chong explains the differences and shares why brands should look a transitioning to story-making in the ... Read More
You can't fully learn about a country until you've seen it for yourself. For SMU Business undergraduate Muhammad Razeef, the ASEAN-India Student Exchange programme was an eye-opener and has since changed his perception of the ... Read More