Summer in Singapore

About Singapore Management University

• Founded in 2000 with collaboration from world-class institutions, Singapore Management University is one of the youngest institutions in the world to achieve both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations.
• Ranked top 100 in the world for both accounting and finance, and business and management by the QS World University subject rankings 2019.
• With an emphasis on globalization, SMU features full-time faculty members and industry practitioners representing more than 30 different nationalities and 84% of the university’s full-time students have gone on their own overseas program.
• SMU’s seminar-style approach keeps classes small, stimulating, interactive and encourages critical thinking.
• Located in the center of the city, SMU’s campus is cosmopolitan (think NYU) and features coffee shops, a library, reading rooms, art studios, sports hall, gymnasium and swimming pool.

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Location

Singapore Management University is a city campus located in the center of Singapore. Visit the google map link below to see the location.

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Courses

Students can take 1 course  over the four-week program, which usually transfer as 3 U.S. semester credits or 4.5 quarter credits. Each course has 36 contact hours; it is up to the participant’s home university to determine ultimate credit approval and transfer.

Courses in Cluster 1 will be held in the morning, and courses in Cluster 2 will be held in the afternoon. Students interested in adding a second course will be responsible of any additional fees. For scheduling reasons, students taking two courses must select one course from each of the clusters.

All courses are limited to the first 45 students and are admitted on a first come, first serve basis. Each course must meet a minimum enrollment and there is a chance that SMU may cancel a course due to low enrollment. Students should always have 1-2 back up courses in each cluster. TEAN will enroll you in your courses at SMU during the application process. Courses will be confirmed once you receive your offer letter from SMU.

For detailed instructions on how to find courses and syllabi, please see our course selection instructions

Course Selection

 

SESSION 1

Asian Insight	Asia Pacific Business   Economic Globalisation and Asia Screening Asia: History, Society, and Politics in Film Designing Communication for Behavioural Change Popular Culrue in Asia
Sustainable Futures	Sustainable Entrepreneurship The Business of Fun:Developing Sustainable Tourism Destinations through Interdisciplinarity Innovations for Asia’s Smart Cities Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
Digital Intelligence	Business Data Management Managing Customer Relations with Analytics: Asian Insights Artificial Intelligence for Social Transformation Internet of Things Innovations for Driving Business Growth Quantum Computing in Financial Services

SESSION 2 

Asian Insight	Asia Pacific Business   Entrepreneurship and Business Creation Screening Asia: History, Society, and Politics in Film
Sustainable Futures	Digital Technologies for Environmental Sustainability   Corporate Sustainable Product and System Design Sustainability Law in Business Practice Sustainable Finance and Alternative Investments
Digital Intelligence	Doing Business with Artificial Intelligence Programming for Business Analytics Managing Strategic Change and Digital Transportation

**Students are able to take a second course for an additional fee. Contact Program Manager for more information.

Eligibility

• 2.5 GPA.
• Minimum sophomore standing at a four-year institution at the time of participation.

Application Deadline

TEAN has a rolling admissions process. We recommend submitting your application anytime from January for Summer applications. Late applications may be considered. Contact TEAN if the application deadline has passed.

Summer Deadline

March 15

PAYMENT DEADLINES

Your signed program contract and full payment for the program are due by the program deadline. Please note we do have options for using financial aid and enrolling in a payment plan if you cannot make full payment by the payment deadline. You can find more information about funding your program here

Summer Payment Deadline

April 1

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Summer 2025 Dates

Session A

Arrival Date	Jun 19
TEAN Orientation	Jun 20 – 22
SMU Orientation	Jun 23
Class Begin	Jun 24
Programs Ends	Jul 18

sESSION B

Arrival Date	Jul 3
TEAN Orientation	Jul 4-5
SMU Orientation	Jul 7
Class Begin	Jul 8
Programs Ends	Aug 1

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Summer 2025 Fees

SESSION A

• Program Fee : $7,950

Session B

• Program Fee : $7,950

* Housing is included

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What’s Included

• Tuition (1 course) 
• Guaranteed, pre-arranged housing
• Comprehensive overseas health insurance
• Services of local Resident Directors
• TEAN Arrival Orientation Program
• Cultural Excursions around Singapore
• Travel arrangements and advice
• Official academic transcripts from host institution
• Credit approval and transfer assistance
• Academic advising
• Airport pickup and reception and transfer at end of program
• Pre-departure planning sessions and assistance from U.S.-based TEAN staff (including pre-departure guide for students and immigration/visa assistance)
• Host university orientation
• A truly one of a kind adventure!

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What’s Not Included

• International airfare ($1,100)
• Student visa ($80)
• Meals during the summer ($400)
• Airport transfer at end of semester ($25)
• Travel insurance ($350)

*Numbers are estimated based on previous student experience and budget. Actual amounts will vary depending on student.

PASSPORT

All students must submit a current passport valid 6 months, after arrival date, for acceptance. If you do not currently hold a valid passport, please apply for one immediately as processing times can be very lengthy.

VISA

Depending on your course load it will determine if you need to apply for a Student Pass (visa) or not. In the event you need to apply for a visa SMU will start the application on your behalf and then will send the login credentials, for you to complete the application.

• Visa application will start in late April

The application is done completely online, and students don’t need to mail their important documents to a consulate or Embassy. The final step of the online portion is booking an in-person appointment to finalize the visa. This appointment will be in Singapore after arrival. The cost is approximately S$90 (Singapore dollars).

NOTE: Singapore has made it mandatory for students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for completing the visa, unless medically exempted. If medically exempted, contact the Program Manager for next steps. If not medically exempted, you will need to register your vaccine status in Singapore’s National Immunisation Registry (NIR). Registering your vaccine will be an additional fee not included in the total program cost. More details on how to register your vaccine will be provided by your Program Manager.