SMU Launches Master of Science in Business AI for Singapore

Singapore Management University has launched a new Master of Science in Business AI, according to ANTARA News. The programme's stated purpose is to build Singapore's pipeline of AI-ready business leadership talent.

The degree signals how universities in Asia's financial hub are restructuring graduate business education around artificial intelligence. SMU has positioned the programme at the intersection of management training and AI capability, aiming at the leadership layer rather than purely technical roles.

The launch comes as demand grows for executives who can direct AI adoption inside companies, not just build the underlying systems. Singapore has pushed aggressively to position itself as an AI hub, and business schools face pressure to produce graduates fluent in both commercial strategy and machine intelligence.

By framing the degree around "business leadership talent," SMU is targeting the gap between data scientists and decision-makers. The programme's design suggests the university sees executive AI literacy as a competitive requirement for Singapore-based firms.

The announcement, reported by ANTARA News on Wednesday, adds Business AI to SMU's portfolio of specialised master's degrees. Expect further detail on curriculum, intake dates and fees as the university rolls out admissions information for the new programme.