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Message from the Director
Welcome to the April 2021 issue of SMU CIRCLE.
This month, we shine the spotlight on digital transformation – one of the three strategic priorities of SMU’s Vision 2025, and a business imperative today accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about our alumni and faculty who are at the forefront of digital transformation in their respective roles and organisations and how their lives have likewise evolved.
As SMU embarks on its own digital transformation journey, it is inspiring to know that we have the likes of Professor Michelle Cheong, Sharon Lourdes Paul, Chad Ruenthongchai, and Teo Xiang Zheng, and many others, blazing the path ahead and leading others.
Enjoy reading... and start leading your own transformation, digitally.
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COVER STORY
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Upskill to Upscale. No Better Time Than Now
Up Close & Personal
with
Professor
Michelle Cheong
Affectionately referred to as the 'CAT Woman' in SMU, Professor Michelle Cheong shares the value of digital transformation in this 'New Normal' and her own transformative journey that led her to become who she is today.
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Professor of Information Systems (Education)
Associate Dean of SMU
School of Computing and Information Systems
Postgraduate Professional Education
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Spotlight
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Sharon Lourdes Paul
(BSc (Econs) 2012)
Head of Regional Payments
Southeast Asia at Xfers.com
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Making Waves in the Digital Payments Industry
Sharon shares her personal journey in the payments industry and her perspectives on the digital way of life.
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ALUMNI VOICES
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Keeping Us Safe from Cyber Attacks
Find out how Xiang Zheng navigates the cyber world, all while innovating new cybersecurity solutions, managing his team, and securing cyberspace, one step at a time.
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Teo Xiang Zheng
(LLM CL 2015)
Head of Advisory
Ensign InfoSecurity
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ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD
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Chad Ruenthongchai
(MBA 2014)
Head of Business Transformation
Shopee (Thailand)
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Thriving with Agility in the Digital Era
Driven by COVID-19, e-Commerce sales is set to boom. Find out which emerging trends Chad envisions will take top priority.
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TRENDING
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SMU Masters degree track in Digital Transformation launched as the global market is set to triple to over
US$1,000 billion within 5 years
SMU's School of Computing and Information Systems newly launched Digital Transformation track under the
Master of IT in Business programme starts this August 2021!
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SMU launches Digital Business major to fuel industry with talent equipped to support business digital transformation across industries
The Lee Kong Chian School of Business and
School of Computing and Information Systems join hands to offer
new second major from August 2021.
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Get Involved. Make a Difference
Make new friends, expand your network and advance your career.
Reap the benefits and rewards when you volunteer today.
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Enjoy Your Alumni Privileges
Discover exclusive offers plus other benefits at the following participating merchants.
* GaiGai Pte Ltd
* GOPIZZA
* Lyre's Spirit Co
* NTUC
* OMG Yoga
* Sigmund Home
* SleepTike
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EVENTS & PROGRAMMES
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Postgraduate Tuition Discount
(for all undergraduate and postgraduate alumni)*
Get a 10% discount on your tuition fees when you apply for a SMU Masters postgraduate degree. For more information, click here.
*Terms & Conditions apply
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Institute of Service Excellence (ISE)
RESULTS ARE IN!
Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) Find out how companies in the Finance & Insurance sectors fared in 2020.
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SMU SCIS POSTGRADUATE
PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
Speaker
Gregory Van
Founding Partner & Co-CEO, Endowus
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SMU Postgraduate Research
Programmes
Become a world-class academic or industry thought leader in your specialised field and generate impactful research which solves real-world problems. Join the SMU PhD in Computer Science or PhD in Information Systems today.
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SMU Accounting Masters
Stay ahead of the curve and find out from our admissions advisors how the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) or MSc in Accounting (Data & Analytics) (MSA) programmes can help you bridge the gap between the accounting and finance domain and data technology.
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Are You Prepared For Career Headwinds?
"Building Resilience: Overcoming Career Headwinds"
Virtual Open Day Masterclass
Organised by
SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business Postgraduate Programmes
After landing a good job and finding a career path that suits you, the last thing you'd want to have is to be hit by career headwinds.
Join Dr Paul Lim at this upcoming masterclass to find out what career headwinds are and how you can build resilience to overcome it.
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SMU EMBA 2021 August Intake
Application Closing Date: 30 May 2021*
*Subject to availability of seats
To learn more about the SMU EMBA, click here to schedule a chat with the advisors.
Otherwise, submit your application now and be in time for the August 2021 intake.
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Jobs by Alumni,
For Alumni
Check out available job opportunities at the Alumni Job Board. To post internships, traineeships, contract or full-time opportunities, please email alumni@smu.edu.sgLATEST JOBS
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Analyst, Macquarie Capital (Infrastructure & Energy Group)
Macquarie Group
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Associate Director, Regional Marketing
Cambridge Associates Asia Pte Ltd
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Global Equity Analyst
Foord Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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Office of Alumni Relations
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