Dr. Desi Arisandi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Desi Arisandi is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Singapore Institute of Technology. With a PhD in Accounting from Rutgers University, State University of New Jersey, she has a strong foundation in her field. Prior to her current appointment, she served as an Assistant Professor from 2016 to 2023. Desi’s academic journey also includes a Master of Accounting from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Airlangga University in Indonesia. Her research interests include public review and input into governmental financial guidelines using text mining analysis, as well as artificial neural network analysis of online news. Desi has notably explored credit rating associations concerning municipal bonds and has analyzed auditor switch cases and qualified audit opinions within non-federal organizations. She has received several accolades, including the Rutgers Research Fellowship and the Fulbright Scholarship. Additionally, Desi is a member of several professional organizations, such as the American Accounting Association and the Institute of Management Accountants.

Research Interests

Awards

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Rutgers Research Fellowship

2015-01-01
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Fulbright Scholarship

2011-01-01
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Australian Government Scholarship

2008-01-01

Requirements for Singapore Institute of Technology

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering or related field GCE A-Level with passes in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry Mathematics at H2 level preferred
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Copy of NRIC or Passport
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation (optional for UG)
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Includes programs like Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (SIT-UofG joint degrees).