Master of Science in Accounting (Data & Analytics)

Designed to be industry and profession centric, the SMU MSA aims to build our graduates into competent professionals. It combines the practical use of the latest analytics technology and data sets, as well as real-world experience using actual company cases and innovative teaching pedagogy such as the SMU-X. This knowledge of how and where to apply technological expertise in authentic settings will enable our graduates to perform the higher-level tasks that are increasingly expected of accountants.

 

PILLAR	COURSES
ACCOUNTING BOOSTER	Financial Reporting in the IFRS World (Part I) • Financial Reporting in the IFRS World (Part ll) • Managing for Value Creation
DATA ANALYTICS	Applied Statistics for Data Analysis • Programming with Data • Data Management • Forecasting and Forensic Analytics • Analytics for Value Investing • Analytics for Financial Instruments • Visual Analytics for Accounting • Accounting Information Systems
ELECTIVES (UP TO 2 COURSES)	Blockchain and the New Economies • Machine Learning for Business • Data Governance and Quality • Global Immersion Programme • Relevant courses from other Postgraduate Programmes
INDUSTRY & PROFESSIONAL	Accounting Analytics Capstone (SMU-X) • Internship • SMU Professional Development Courses
PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES	Industry Talks • Masterclass • Student Workshops • Activities • CSR Project

 

CURRICULUM

The MSA programme consists of 15-course units (CU), including 11CU discipline courses, 1CU Capstone course, 2CU either from Internship and/or Elective courses and 1CU Professional Development course taught over 18 months on a full-time basis, commencing in August of each calendar year. Full-time students will continue from August to January after Term 3 for internship and/or global immersion programmes. All students will officially graduate around February and attend the graduation ceremony in July or August.

 

ELECTIVE COURSES

Students who are interested in specialised accounting knowledge and new emerging issues can pursue a range of elective courses such as Data Governance and Quality, Blockchain and the New Economies, Machine Learning for Business and relevant courses from other SMU Masters programmes. This gives them the flexibility to enhance their knowledge in their preferred accounting domains and broaden their skill sets. The elective courses are offered in the following terms and part-time candidates can choose to take the elective courses in their first or second year of study.

 

**Students are required to take two electives or one elective and one internship to fulfil the graduation requirement.

 

 

The application criteria for the MSA programme are as follows:

• Applicants must demonstrate good prior academic performance in an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution of higher learning and preferably in a Business domain.
• Applicants must have sufficient background in Statistics/Accounting/Finance/Business.
• Applicants have the option to take SMU Admissions Test (SMUAT) or GMAT or GRE as an admission test for application to the programme.
• Applicants with relevant working experience will have an added advantage.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview by members of the MSA Admissions Panel.
• Applicants must show proficiency in the English language. A TOEFL or IELTS test is required if the applicant's undergraduate degree was not conducted in English. 

 

SMUAT

• The SMUAT is an online test comprising three components: verbal, numerical, and inductive reasoning. Completing the three components will take approximately 1.5 hours.

 

GMAT

• Candidates should take the GMAT as soon as possible.

 

GRE

• The Graduate Record Examinations is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools.

 The fees (inclusive of GST) for the programme are:

 

Application    

• S$100

 

*Application fee is non-refundable and applicable at time of submissions.

 

Registration/Deposit    

• S$5,400 for Singapore & PR
• S$5,500 for Foreigner

 

Registration and Deposit fee is non-refundable^ and payable on acceptance to the programme. The registration fee of S$400 or S$500 covers matriculation, examination fees, orientation activities, library and computer account. The deposit fee of S$5,000 will contribute to first instalment of tuition fee.

 

Tuition Fees    

• S$46,010* (Inclusive of GST)

 

Payment Schedule    

• First instalment of S$18,005 in term 1 and second instalment of $23,005 in term 2 for full-time students

Payment notice will be sent to students one month prior to term commencement.

 

* Tuition fees are locked in once the student enters the programme. The Singapore Management University reserves the right to alter tuition fees for new incoming cohorts when required.

 

^ For the avoidance of doubt, the Deposit shall form part of the total tuition fees for the programme, however, SMU will not refund the Deposit should a student withdraw from the programme at any time after accepting the offe

CONNECTING EMPLOYERS TO SMU TALENT

Our career coaches in the Postgraduate Career Services team actively engage employers in Singapore and overseas. Whether it's for internships or full-time roles, we are constantly making connections work for our SMU talent.

 

Typical touch points with employers

RECRUITMENT TALKS

Where employers share about what it's like to work in their organization, the corporate culture, career opportunities and hiring processes.

 

CAREER FAIRS & NETWORKING SESSIONS

A larger scale affair where several employers are on hand to answer questions from students.

 

BUSINESS DIALOGUES & EVENTS

Where thought leaders share their views and insights into current affairs or topics of interest.

 

Our career coaches are involved in employer engagement with organisations from various industries. We can help you customise a plan for your on-campus recruitment efforts and publicise job opportunities within your organisation.