About the Curriculum

The new BSc (Computing & Law) degree will produce IT professionals who are adept at bridging technology and law. It will equip students with skillsets in IT and business innovation, operating IT and business innovations within a legal framework, and employing IT in legal practice. Beyond a solid foundation in Computing and Law, students will specialise in advanced technology tracks to become future-ready for Business and Public Sectors, Consulting and Finance Sectors, as well as the Legal Sector.

CORE CURRICULUM
7 CUs
COMPUTING & LAW CORE
18 CUs
COMPUTING & LAW ELECTIVES
8 CUs
FREE ELECTIVES
3 CUs

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

Core Curriculum

Capabilities (3 Course Units)

Students will fulfil these requirements:

  • Computational Thinking
  • Calculus
  • Internship

Communities (2 Course Units)

Students will fulfil these requirements:

  • 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)
Computing & Law Degree Requirements

Computing & Law Core (18 Course Units)

  • Computing Core Courses
  • Law Core Courses
  • Computing & Law Project Experience

Computing & Law Electives (8 Course Units)

  • Computing Electives
  • Law Electives

Free Electives (3 Course Units)

  • Courses from any of SMU's six schools