Message From the Academic Director

Warm greetings from the International Trading Institute!

Since ITI@SMU was started in 2007, we have been striving to build knowledge and capabilities in the international trade and maritime ecosystem. Central to this effort is our engagement with you, our valued stakeholder. 

Our collaborations with you afford us the insights into the global trade and maritime industry’s ever-evolving needs. This knowledge enables us to build and organise enriching events and activities, enhancing our students' educational journey and better prepare them for tomorrow’s business demands.

Today, we have a strong suite of ongoing initiatives. Do take a moment to explore the various programmes and events that we have running. We work very closely with our industry partners and student body to curate these activities, and we would love to have your support and participation.

Every year, our programmes engage hundreds of students, as well as dozens of industry practitioners, experts, and thought leaders. These engagements provide invaluable learning experiences for our students and are pivotal to our success. We want you to be part of this process.

We are bolstering our programmes to meet the increasing demand for data analytics and digitalisation. There will also be enhanced focus in the areas of sustainability and broader ESG principles, while volatility in global geopolitical developments necessitates agility and nimbleness in our curriculum.

I invite you to join us in this journey of innovation and growth. Reach out to the ITI Team whenever a great idea comes your way, or an opportunity you think we can value add pops up.

Together, I hope we will empower the next generation of leaders and create a lasting impact on our world.

With warm regards,

Marcus Ang
Associate Professor of Operations Management (Education)
Academic Director and Track Coordinator, International Trading Institute
Singapore Management University