"Having worked in the financial services industry for a while, I find this programme very relevant as it not only focuses on core skills required in banking technology and operations but also provides participants with a good mix of general and financial management skills. The faculty members delivering the courses are also able to engage us interactively. This active participation allows us to relate theoretical and practical aspect of the courses better. "

"The course projects also challenges us to think beyond what we have learnt and this practical approach further enhances our learning. The series of MITB seminars, delivered by industry experts, allow us to gain further insight into the various financial services domains. It also provided us with the opportunity to network with senior management from within the financial services industry. "

"I believe in "investing in learning" and would encourage those who are seeking to further their career in banking technology and operations to seriously consider this programme. "

KOO Chiew Kiang, Vice President, , 2008

"Being an IT professional in the Financial Services Industry without a thorough understanding and knowledge of Banking and Financial operations and technology is incomplete for one to excel. "

"The programme offered by SMU is unique globally and subjects taught are highly applicable to the workplace. With better understanding of the FSI's operations and technology, it puts me in a better position to compete in the marketplace. "

Freddie LEE, Senior Network & Security Specialist, 2008

I am in the Management Associate programme of a local bank and have officially started my tenure in January 2010. My transition from IT to Financial Services has been an exciting journey and has been a positive move, a dream come true. The MITB (FS) Programme has been crucial in helping me make my transition. The Capstone Project I undertook helped me hone my leadership skills and the excellence standards of the Programme enabled me to stand out in the rigorous professional assessment I had to face.

I’m proud to be in the pioneer batch of this Programme. It has changed my life and career path. I wish SMU and the MITB (FS) Programme all the best in grooming new students with great aspiration"

Daniel HO, Management Associate, 2009

"Strolling a term ahead, MITB was glossy to navigate and professors covered the subjects in depth. We had a great team and made terrific case presentations, I have certainly benefited by the rigor I had to go through. The knowledge taken away from course was very satisfactory as it explained me the need to analyse the kinds of situations we encounter and forced me through thinking process from each of those experiences. I am hoping to utilise this course to refine myself as an entrepreneur while looking forward to unravel the mystic world of financial negotiations. "

Jayaprada PUTREVU, Director, 2008

"I am very happy that I have chosen this programme as much learning takes place everyday not just in class but out of class as well. "

"Before the course started, I felt that part time studies may be stressful but realised that my stress is released while I am at class. The professors are very energetic, interactive and the curriculum conducted stimulates our thinking. I am thankful to all at SMU for arranging the very engaging and interesting networking sessions with industry experts. "

Venkata Rao VADLAMUDI, Project Manager, 2008

"The journey towards a Masters of IT in business is an engaging one. We had the opportunities to meet industry veterans and learnt aspects of business, accounting and management particularly in the areas of banking and finance. The training is rigorous and the interactions with course mates from different sectors of the industry enhanced my learning experience and further fueled my interest in the field. An IT professional is incomplete unless he also becomes competent in the domain that he functions in. The Masters of IT in business is well positioned to bridge that gap between business and technology. "

Jackson NG, Lecturer, 2008

"The SMU SIS MITB programme is indeed unique and valuable. It covers great breadth such as general business management, accounting, and finance, which are valuable knowledge required by managers, as well as in-depth content such as designing, applying and managing IT in the context of the Financial Services Industry, which provides us with the competitive advantage to specialise in this area. It is able to relate and build upon my existing knowledge and experiences about business and IT. Having the opportunity to know, interact and work with my classmates from their diverse backgrounds is also a great experience. "

Melvin LENG, 2008