Singapore Management University

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A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University is internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.

Stories by Singapore Management University


The Rubik’s Cube Of Economics

Deciphering real world issues in economics is like solving a Rubik’s Cube, says SMU Assistant Professor Zhang Haiping.

Bringing Transparency To Financial Reporting

Research on financial reporting and disclosure examines issues at the heart of business, say Professors Cheng Qiang and Holly Yang from the SMU School of Accountancy.

The Importance Of Internal Controls

SMU Associate Professor Goh Beng Wee investigates the benefits and consequences of internal controls to corporate organisations.

The Ins And Outs Of Constitutional Review

A country’s constitution protects the rights of its citizens. But who protects the constitution? SMU Assistant Professor Maartje de Visser looks to answer this question.

Letting Cities Develop Naturally

SMU Assistant Professor Hsu Wen-Tai uses mathematical models to study urban landscapes and what makes big and small cities different.

Humble Leaders

What is leader humility? Is leader humility in Singapore the same as elsewhere? How much do Singaporeans value humble behaviour from their leaders? SMU Professor Gary Greguras investigates.

The Creative Science Of Video Games

SMU Associate Professor Ted Tschang dissects the creative processes that drive the billion-dollar video games industry.

Decision Making In An IT Age

In a world awash in mobile devices, SMU Assistant Professor Kim Youngsoo is studying how information technology is changing the way we make decisions.

Tracking The Transfer Of Ideas

Assistant Professor Yooil Bae at the SMU School of Social Sciences studies what makes one model of growth successful in one country and a failure in another.