SMU Work-Study Programmes At SOA
Work-Study Programmes (WSP) at SMU provide opportunities for students to undergo longer internship durations to better interlace classroom-learning with structured on-the-job training.
Students will alternate working at least four days and studying on campus for one day each week for a minimum of 20 weeks.
The SMU School of Accountancy offers the following WSPs:
SMU Accounting Data and Analytics Work-Study Programme
This programme aims to train a next generation of accounting professionals for digital transformation. Students will complete their internship at one of the Big Four accounting firms.
The programme consists of three courses:
- Data Modelling and Visualisation
- Business Data Management
- Accounting Data & Analytics Work-Study Elective
The Accounting Data & Analytics Work-Study Elective provides students with the opportunity to apply their data analytics knowledge and pick up new skillsets in a professional services firm.
Click here to read about SMU Accountancy student Charis Tay's experience as a data analytics intern in the Financial Accounting Advisory Services department at EY under the WSP.
SMU Financial Forensics Work-Study Programme
The adoption of the new digital economy has seen an increase in the volume and complexity of financial transactions, as well as an increase in financial fraud cases as today's criminals are constantly innovating to infiltrate gaps.
Accounting professionals play a key role in detecting and preventing financial crimes and fraud. Students will complete their internship at OCBC Bank Singapore.
The programme consists of three courses:
- Forensic Accounting and Investigation
- Financial Crime
- Financial Forensics Work-Study Elective
Students will have the opportunity to rotate within one or more divisions at the bank: Group Finance, Group Legal and Compliance, and Group Audit.
SMU Sustainability Accounting Work-Study Elective
Accounting professionals have a crucial impact in driving sustainable business developments by analysing and translating climate-related risks and opportunities into financial impact for business.
This extended internship programme is an excellent opportunity for students to explore the principles and real-world applications of sustainability accounting, as well as gain exposure to the latest trends in the field. Students will complete their internship at GIC Singapore.
Students can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective sustainability accountants and contribute to the development of sustainable businesses.