Recruitment

Why should you join us?

3 reasons to join us

An Unparalleled University Experience

Travel to destinations around the world, compete against world-class business schools and develop life-long relationships

Transferable Business Skills

Develop analytical skills, communicate effectively and build your confidence to serve you well in school and in your career

A Career Head Start

Leverage our strong senior and alumni network across banks, consulting firms, global MNCs and technology firms as a launchpad for your dream career

Recruitment (AY25/26 – Semester 1)

Apply to Cognitare here!

Applications open on 28^th July 2025, 1200H

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

If you would like to read up more about Cognitare, you may view our recruitment links here!

Recruitment timeline for AY 25/26 – Semester 1

28th July 2025
Recruitment Starts

Register for pre-screening
24th August 2025
Application Deadline

Sign-ups close
22nd August – 3rd September 2025
Pre-screening, Superday & Coffee chats

For you to get to know us better and vice-versa
5th September 2025
Recruitment Ends

Welcome to Cognitare

About Cognitare

Cognitare is the business case club of Singapore Management University (SMU).

Formed in 2001, just a year after the university’s incorporation, the club has been represented by some of the keenest and sharpest minds of SMU. The name Cognitare, derived from the Latin word “cognoscere” meaning “to know”, reflects the club’s commitment to learning – from faculty advisors, alumni, seniors and peers. Juniors learn extensively through rigorous training sessions involving the analysis and presentation of business cases.

Cognitare’s core activity is participating in business case competitions globally. At competitions, teams are posed with a real business problem that they must find a solution to. Teams are expected to analyse and solve the business case within a specified period of time, typically 24 hours.

This requires them to draw on their knowledge across a wide array of disciplines such as finance, marketing, psychology, accounting, economics and management. Teams then have to present their solutions to a panel comprising industry practitioners and the host university’s faculty.