Why Choose SMU School Of Computing & Information Systems
High Graduate Employability
92.3% of SMU graduates secured employment within 6 months of their final exams - highest in Singapore!
(Source: Graduate Employment Survey 2023)
Experiential Learning & Global Exposure
Learn through real-world projects and be industry-ready graduates
Highly Collaborative Learning Culture
Interact with professors in seminar-style classrooms and engage with peers in out-of-class activities
World-Class Computer Scientists & Industry Practitioners
Gain first-hand exposure to innovative research and work with industry experts with diverse experiences
Fast-Track Programme
Graduate with bachelor and master degree from SMU and CMU in 4 to 4.5 years
Specialise Deeply, Or Integrate New Knowledge - It's Your Choice
All SMU students have the freedom to customise their academic journey to suit their interests and aspirations. Beyond your primary degree programme, you can choose to take on a 2nd major, be involved in academic research, or take on a work-study internship - it's up to you to decide!
Experience Academic Research
Experience first-hand the challenges and exhilaration of research, discovery and innovation, and enrich your academic learning by working at the frontiers of computing research.
Analytics and Cloud Technology Work-Study program
This programme is a collaboration between SMU and KPMG in partnership with Google to develop qualified infocomm talents in various high-growth fields, specifically in data analytics and cloud technology.
Choose a 2nd Major From Across SMU
With over 500+ double major and double degree combinations, you will be able to pick a 2nd major that best suits your interests. Complementary or contrasting major? It's your choice!
Choose A Degree Programme
BSc (Information Systems)
The BSc (Information Systems) degree equips you with the capabilities to create value for business and society by developing innovative IT solutions. It gives you the flexibility to acquire either deep technical skills or a healthy balance of technical and business skills. This programme offers four tracks in business analytics, digitalisation and cloud solutions, financial technology, and smart-city management and technology.
BSc (Computer Science)
The BSc (Computer Science) degree equips students with an understanding of the interplay between computing theory and practice and the essential links between them, as well as fundamental business innovation and IT solution development and management skills. This programme offers three tracks in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and software systems.
BSc (Computing & Law)
The 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.
BSc (Software Engineering)
The BSc (Software Engineering) degree combines classroom-learning with structured on-the-job training for the students. It features a rigorous 52-week apprenticeship where students get to work in development teams under the mentorship of professional software engineers. The programme collaborates closely with industry partners to equip students with technical, teamwork and communication skills to take on the software engineering role. Besides mentorship, career talks and guest lectures, the industry partners will also co-develop and co-teach the curriculum to ensure that the students are familiar with current trends and best practices in software engineering.
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Postgraduate Programmes
Interested in going beyond an undergraduate degree? Find out more about the SMU School of Computing and Information System's range of postgraduate programmes to see how you can extend your SMU journey even further.
Faculty Community
Our faculty are leading researchers and teachers who also have a heart for mentorship and service. They bring decades of solid experience and industry knowledge to the classroom in SMU.
Student Life in SCIS
With more than 150 student clubs and organisations on campus, there's always something to do! Student life at SMU is rich and vibrant, whether you dedicate your time within your School community or stretch out into the wider SMU community.
