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

** In addition, students must fulfil a Singapore Studies requirement and an Asia Studies requirement prior to graduation.

Core Curriculum

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)
Accountancy Major Requirements

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

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