About the Curriculum
Centred on a strong accounting core, the BAcc curriculum provides a broad-based education that nurtures students to be technically competent, socially conscious in their communities and adaptive to the real-world challenges.
![Accountancy Curriculum](/sites/admissions.smu.edu.sg/files/inline-images/cur-soa.png)
** In addition, students must fulfil a Singapore Studies requirement and an Asia Studies requirement prior to graduation.
Capabilities (6 Course Units)
Students will fulfil Course Units across five baskets:
- Managing
- Modes of Thinking
- Numeracy
- Writing and Reasoning
- Internship
Communities (4 Course Units)
Students will fulfil Course Units across four baskets:
- Economics and Society
- Technology, Science and Society
- Cultures of the Modern World
- Community Service
Civilisations (2 Course Units)
Students will fulfil the following requirements:
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Big Questions
- Global Exposure (non-credit bearing)
Accounting Core (18 Course Units)
- Accounting Courses
- Business Courses
Accounting Electives (3 Course Units)
Courses which offer a broader understanding of accounting in different areas of specialization
Free Electives (3 Course Units)
Courses from any of the SMU’s seven schools