MSc in WEALTH MANAGEMENT APPLICATION FORM
General Instructions for Completing Your Application
Thank you for your interest in the Master of Science in Wealth Management (MWM) programme. Please read the following instructions carefully before completing your application. We suggest you keep a copy of the completed form for your record before mailing to us. You are encouraged to apply early.
GMAT or GRE
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a compulsory requirement for admission. If you have not taken the GMAT/GRE, please take it as soon as possible and submit your score. GMAT/GRE scores that were taken more than 5 years before the date of this application will not be considered. Please arrange to resit the test.
To register for GMAT exam, please visit the website http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT. SMU’s GMAT institution code for MSc in Wealth Management programme is F8D-7V-34. To register for GRE exam, please visit http://www.ets.org and our institution code is 5757.
Transcripts
Please submit an official transcript from every university, college or graduate institution you have attended. If your institution does not provide original degree or diploma in English, please supplement your official transcripts with a certified translation of these documents noting the name and designation of the translator.
Personal Statements
Two personal statements are required. Please send your personal statements together with all the supporting documents.
Sending your application
We strongly encourage all applicants to send their applications online through our website http://www.smu.edu.sg/MWM for quicker processing of the applications. If you choose to send hardcopy by mail, please ensure that you’ve signed off your application. Transcripts and photocopies of supporting documents can be delivered to us by mail to:
Graduate Programmes Office (MWM)
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
50 Stamford Road #04-01
Singapore 178899
Application Fee
Applications received without the application fees will not be processed. The application fee is non-refundable. Application fee can be paid by cheques/cashier’s orders/bank draft (drawn in favour of SMU), cash, or credit card (VISA or MasterCard).
For further information, please contact
Tel: +65 6828 0281/ 6828 0477
Fax: +65 6828 0427
E-mail:
www.smu.edu.sg/MWM
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 5.45 pm
Please complete below:
Applicant’s Full Name: ______
(In BLOCK LETTERS. Underline surname/family name)
Passport No/NRIC.: ______
Intended year of admission (you must check one):
2012-13 2013-14
Application Documents:
Before submitting this application, please tick (P) below where applicable. This checklist will assist you in ensuring that all necessary documents have been included in your application.
A completed application form
Degree scroll(s) and official transcript(s). Certified true copies are acceptable
A Academic results of post-secondary qualifications. Photocopies are acceptable.
A Resume
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Examination result (if applicable)
Two personal statements
Two referee’s reports
Official GMAT or GRE scores
Two passport-size photographs
A copy of NRIC for Singapore citizen;
a copy of NRIC, Passport and latest re-entry permit for Singapore Permanent Resident; or
a copy of Passport for foreigner
Non-refundable application fee (S$50 for online application, S$75 for application by mail)
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please read the instructions carefully and write/print clearly in BLOCK LETTERS. Please tick (P) where applicable.
Salutation Mr £ Mrs £ Ms £ Dr £
Full Name ______ (As in your NRIC or Passport)
Surname/Family Name (if any) ______
Gender Male £ Female £
Marital Status Single £ Married £ Divorced £ Separated £
Religion (optional) ______
Ethnic Group ______
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) ______Country of Birth ______
Citizen status Foreign Passport Non PR £ FIN (if applicable) ______
Passport number______
Singapore Citizen £ NRIC ______
Singapore PR £ NRIC ______
Passport ______
PR expiry date ______
Nationality _______
Email address ______
Contact Address
Street/Apt No./House No. ______
City______State______Zip code______
Country______E-mail Address______
Home Tel No.______Mobile Phone No.______
Permanent Address
Street/Apt No./House No.______
City______State______Zip code______
Country______Home Tel No.______
Phone
For non-Singapore home or mobile numbers, please include the country code and area code.
Home number ______
Mobile number ______
2. EMERGENCY CONTACT
Please provide at least one emergency contact in times of emergency.
Name ______
Relationship ______
Occupation ______
Employer ______
Street /Apt No./House No. ______
City______State______Zip code______
Country ______E-mail Address ______
Home Tel No.______Mobile Phone No. ______
3. GMAT / GRE INFORMATION
You are required to submit GMAT / GRE score.
GMAT / GRE scores that were taken more than 5 years before the date of this application will not be considered.
Have you taken the GMAT? Yes £ No £
If YES, when was the test taken ______
GMAT Score / Verbal / Quantitative / AWA / TotalScore / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
Percentile /
______/ ______/ ______/ ______
If NO, please indicate the registered date ______
Have you taken the GRE? Yes £ No £
If YES, when was the test taken ______
GRE Score / Verbal / Quantitative / AWA / TotalScore / ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
If NO, please indicate the registered date ______
4. CFA INFORMATION
Have you taken the CFA?
£ Not Applicable £ Passed Level I £ Passed Level II £ Passed Level III
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5. EDUCATION
Please list your university qualifications in chronological order starting from your highest qualification. You do not need to include your pre-university qualifications.
A. Was your Undergraduate medium of instruction in English? Yes £ No £
If No, Please state your medium of instruction ____________
B. Was your Undergraduate degree pursued on-site at the campuses of degree granting universities on full Time basis? Yes £ No £
Year Graduated ______Program Type Full Time £ Part Time £
College / University ______
Please specify Degree ______
Field of Study ______Major ______
GPA or equivalent ______Honors Category (if applicable) ______
Completed Study Yes £ No £
Education 2
Year Graduated ______Program Type Full Time £ Part Time £
College / University ______
Please specify Degree ______
Field of Study ______Major ______
GPA or equivalent ______Honors Category (if applicable) ______
Completed Study Yes £ No £
Education 3
Year Graduated ______Program Type Full Time £ Part Time £
College / University ______
Please specify Degree ______
Field of Study ______Major ______
GPA or equivalent ______Honors Category (if applicable) ______
Completed Study Yes £ No £
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Education 4Year Graduated ______Program Type Full Time £ Part Time £
College / University ______
Please specify Degree ______
Field of Study ______Major ______
GPA or equivalent ______Honors Category (if applicable) ______
Completed Study Yes £ No £
6. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Please start with the most recent employment, and indicate only full-time work experiences. Exclude full-time national service and part-time, temporary and vacation jobs.
Total years of working experience : ______years
Current/Latest Employment
Organization ______
Designation ______
Start Date (mm/yy)______End Date (mm/yy)______
Annual salary (pls indicate currency) ______
Industry ______e.g. consulting, banking, finance, pharmaceutical, advertising, etc.
Describe your job responsibilities
Previous Employment
Start Date mm/yy / End Date mm/yy / Organisation / Designation / Industry / Annual Salary______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______/ ______
7. LANGUAGES
Please list languages in which you have reading and writing fluency.
Language ______Write £ Speak £ Read £
Language ______Write £ Speak £ Read £
Language ______Write £ Speak £ Read £
8. MEMBERSHIPS / PROFESSIONAL QUALITIFICATIONS
Please list up to three Memberships / Professional Qualifications that you consider most relevant to your application.
Prof. Body / Membership ______
Position / Designation ______
Begin Year ______End Year ______
Prof. Body / Membership ______
Position / Designation ______
Begin Year ______End Year ______
Prof. Body / Membership ______
Position / Designation ______
Begin Year ______End Year ______
9. HONORS AND AWARDS
Please list up to three Honors and Awards that you consider most relevant to your application.
Honor or Award Issuing Organisation Received Year
______
______
______
10. REFEREES
Please list two referees. Please download the referee’s forms from our website to request their recommendations. The referee reports provide the Admissions Committee an important opportunity to gain further information about your candidacy and should be sent to individuals who can supply supporting evidence of your professional experience and performance.
Referee-1
Name / Organisation/Position / Address / Contact No./E-mail Address
______/ ______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______/ ______
Referee-2
E-mail Address
______/ ______/ ______/ ______
______/ ______/ ______/ ______
11. PERSONAL STATEMENTS
You can email your two personal statements in Microsoft Word format to
Please print your name on all pages.
A. Provide in less than 1000 words your motivation in wanting to enter the programme and your aspirations beyond the programme.
B. On a separate page, discuss in not more than 600 words your outstanding talents, skills and inherent abilities that are not evident in your academic qualifications/record.
12. FINANCIAL SUPPORT/INTERNSHIPS
Please indicate how you would finance your study. Please tick (P) where applicable.
Company Sponsorship £ / Scholarship £Self Support £ / Commercial Loan £
Others (please specify) : ______
Scholarship
The awarding of scholarships is based on merit. Scholarship decisions will be made after you have been accepted into the programme. Please indicate your interest to be considered for scholarship.
Are you interested in applying for a scholarship? Yes £ No £
Is your joining the programme contingent on your SMU Scholarship? Yes £ No £
MAS – Finance Scholarship Programme
FSP Company-Sponsored Track
For candidates who are sponsored by financial institutions which have applied for co-funding under the Finance Scholarship Programme (FSP), please check this box £
FSP Individual Track
For candidates who have applied for co-funding under the Finance Scholarship Programme (FSP) as individuals, please check this box £
Internship
Are you interested in applying for an internship? Yes £ No £
1. Please indicate the preferred industry you wish to join
£ Asset Management £ Private Banking
2. Please indicate the duration of internship you intend to participate in
£ 3 months £ 4 – 6 months £ 9 months
£ 12 months £ Any one of the Options
3. Please indicate when you would be able to commence your internship.
£ End of Module I – July £ End of Module II – October
£ End of Module III – January £ End of Module IV – April
13. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
A. Do you have any criminal record? Yes £ No £
If Yes, please provide details: ____________
______
B. Are you applying for other graduate programmes? Yes £ No £
If Yes, please provide details: ____________
______
C. Are you pursuing any other programme currently? Yes £ No £
If Yes, please provide details: ____________
______
14. SOURCE OF INFORMATION
How did you learn out about this MWM programme? You may select more than one option.
£ Newspapers/Magazine£ School Talks/School Visits
£ Exhibitions/Fairs
£ SMU Website
£ Public Talks
£ Word of Mouth
£ Others Please specify ______
15. DISABILITY/SPECIAL NEEDS
The information provided will assist SMU in monitoring and improving services to assist students with special needs. Do you have a disability, impairment or long-term medical condition (e.g. hearing, vision, medical, mobility or other physical constraints/limitations) which may or may not cause you to require special assistance or facilities while studying at SMU? If your answer is Yes, please provide details and submit supporting documents.
Yes £ No £
If Yes, please provide details: ______
______
16. DECLARATION
1. I affirm that I have read and understood the instructions in the application package, and that the information given in this application form is correct and complete.
2. I understand that any inaccurate information or omission of information will render this application invalid, and that, if admitted on the basis of such information, I may be required to withdraw from the University, and the scholarship, if granted, with be withdrawn.
Signature of Applicant :______ / Date :
______
(Unsigned application will not be processed)
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APPLICATION FEE
The application fee is S$75 (non-refundable). Applications received without the application fees will not be processed. Payment made be made via one of the following:
1. Cheque/Cashier’s Order/Bank Draft – these should be made payable to SMU. Please write your name, NRIC/Passport number on the reverse side.
2. Cash – Cash payment must be made in person. Do not send cash by post. SMU will not be responsible for cash lost in transit through post.
3. Credit Card – Please pay only by Visa/Mastercard and complete the below details:
Application Fee Payment by Credit Card
Name of Applicant______
Billing Address
______/NRIC/FIN/Passport
No.______Course
MSc in Wealth ManagementCredit Card Details:-
I, ______(Name of Cardholder), agree to pay
S$______for the above-mentioned course by charging to my Credit Card.
*Visa/Master card No.______(please delete where inapplicable) / Expiry date ______
(mm/yyyy)
Signature of Cardholder ______/ Date ______