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 (AY22/23 – Semester 1)

Apply to Cognitare here!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Applications close on 20^th August 2022, 2359hrs

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

Recruitment timeline for AY22/23 – Semester 1

4th August 2022
Recruitment Starts

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
11th to 12th August 2022
Vivace – SMU Basement (near gym)

Q&A and get to know us sessions

Day 1: 1100 to 1800
Day 2: 1100 to 1630
18th August 2022
Information Session

For you to get to know us better and vice-versa
20th August 2022
Application Deadline

Last day of Pre-Screening sign-ups
4th September 2022
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.