SCHOOL OF

COMPUTING AND
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
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What exciting programmes What Will Be Covered In 3

do we offer? My SMU Education?

Companies and public agencies are employing Offered in partnership with the SMU Yong Pung How
digital technology to transform their business School of Law, our BSc (Computing & Law) degree A Robust Core Curriculum that Develops Global Citizens
models and processes. At the School of Computing equips students with the skillsets to protect technology
and Information Systems (SCIS), we seek to innovation, comply with pertinent legal and regulatory
create computing knowledge for this digital requirements, as well as manage the technology and The SMU Core Curriculum is a menu of 12 carefully selected course units (CUs) to initiate undergraduates into their journey to become
transformation, and to apply the knowledge in business risks posed by innovation. holistic SMU graduates. The Core Curriculum also serves as a means for students across all disciplines to bond through a common intellectual
training IT professionals who innovate solutions experience. It stands on three pillars of learning, or inter-related paths of development: Capabilities, Communities and Civilisations.
that create value to business and society. Our BSc (Software Engineering) SkillsFuture Work-
Study degree is co-developed and co-taught with
Students will also complete an internship, either locally or overseas.
We offer four undergraduate computing industry partners. This programme incorporates a
programmes that target different job roles 52-week apprenticeship in a software development Develop specific competencies and skills that are necessary to
demanded by employers. A common thread team, and is designed to train students for professional dexterously operate in an increasingly complex, digitised and
through these programmes is our emphasis on careers in software engineering. CAPABILITIES data-driven working environment.
designing and building solutions for realistic use
cases, and partnering industry to impart relevant I am confident that you will find the programmes as
skills to our students. exciting as our students and employers do. Students will also complete a community service project, either
locally or overseas.
Our BSc (Information Systems) degree teaches Join Computing @ SMU. Equip yourself to create our Promote understanding of the economic, technological, and cultural
students to identify emerging technologies and digital future. COMMUNITIES systems that structure our interactions with our communities.
market trends, exploit opportunities to digitally
transform an organisation, and develop applications Professor Pang Hwee Hwa
that harmonise with the overall IT infrastructure. Dean, School of Computing and Information Systems Students will complete a Global Exposure Experience.

Our BSc (Computer Science) degree emphasises Engage in critical dialogue and problem solving through
strong technical skills in translating scientific immersion into fundamental and perennial debates that cut
CIVILISATIONS across time and space:
principles to usable computing technologies and
solutions, as well as the management skills needed
• Happiness & Suffering • War & Peace
to navigate complex software development and
system deployment concerns. • Wealth & Poverty • Global & Local

Your Interests are Covered by our Programmes

Our SCIS Students are Industry-Ready ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BUSINESS ANALYTICS CYBERSECURITY

7 in 10 98.2%
SCIS Graduates secured Overall employment rate DATA SCIENCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FINTECH
employment before graduating

HIGH GRADUATE WORLD-CLASS COMPUTER INTERNET-OF-THINGS LAWTECH SMART CITIES

HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE
EMPLOYABILITY LEARNING CULTURE SCIENTISTS & INDUSTRY
PRACTITIONERS
FAST-TRACK EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNOPRENEURSHIP
PROGRAMMES & GLOBAL EXPOSURE

*Source: Graduate Employment Survey 2021

 What Are My Chances What Pathways Can I Take In SCIS?
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of Getting into SCIS? VERSATILE ROUTES TO REPUTABLE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Competitive Grade Profiles to Ensure Your Education Will be Top-Notch BSc (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)* SKILLSFUTURE WORK-STUDY DEGREE INTEGRATED POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Grade profiles of the 10th and 90th percentiles of Singapore- Polytechnic GPAs of the 10th and 90th percentiles of Second Major Options:
Cambridge GCE A-level applicants offered places at SMU Polytechnic Applicants offered places at SMU SCIS in Computing Studies
SCIS in the 2022 University Admissions Exercise. the 2022 University Admissions Exercise. (Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or Cyber-Physical Systems Track)

IT Solution Management
Indicative Grade Profile (3H2/1H1) Indicative Grade Profile
Degree of content-based subjects Degree GPA First Major in Technology for Business Solutions
10th Percentile 90th Percentile 10th Percentile 90th Percentile Software (Business Analytics, Digitalisation & Cloud Solutions, Financial
Engineering Technology or Smart-City Management and Technology Track) SMU-Carnegie Mellon Masters Programme
BSc BSc Options include:
BBB/C AAA/A 3.71 3.96 Offered by Other Schools Within SMU • Master of Science in Information
(Information Systems) (Information Systems)
Systems Management
• Master of Science in Information Security
BSc BSc BSc (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) Policy and Management
AAB/A AAA/A 3.80 3.96
(Computer Science) (Computer Science)
Second Major Options:
Computing Studies As part of the national strategy to develop
talented professionals in the fast changing
BSc BSc No indicative GPA (Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or Cyber-Physical Systems Track)
ABB/A AAA/A infocomm industry, this integrated programme
(Computing and Law) (Computing and Law) as the sample size is small.
First Major in is offered through the Singapore Digital (SG:D)
IT Solution Management
Scholarship to outstanding students.
Information
BSc BSc Systems Offered by Other Schools Within SMU
BBB/C AAA/B 3.71 3.93
(Software Engineering) (Software Engineering)
SMU-University College London (UCL)
BSc (COMPUTER SCIENCE) • MSc Urban Spatial Science

Second Major Options:

IT Solution Management SMU-Master of IT in Business (MITB)
Tracks include:
Technology for Business Solutions • Analytics
First Major in (Business Analytics, Digitalisation & Cloud Solutions, Financial • Artificial Intelligence
IT Solution Technology or Smart-City Management and Technology Track) • Digital Transformation
Development Offered by Other Schools Within SMU • Financial Technology & Analytics

SMU-Master of Science in Computing

BSc (COMPUTING & LAW) (MScomputing)
Tracks include:
Second Major Options: • Cybersecurity
Computing Studies • Data Science & Engineering
(Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity or Cyber-Physical Systems Track) • Software & Cyber-Physical Systems

IT Solution Management
SMU-Juris Doctor Programme
Degree in Technology for Business Solutions
For BSc (Computing & Law) students only
Computing (Business Analytics, Digitalisation & Cloud Solutions, Financial
& Law Technology or Smart-City Management and Technology Track)

Offered by Other Schools Within SMU *Pending MOE’s approval to include BSc (SE)
WSDeg to the Integrated Postgraduate Programme
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WHAT WILL A BSc (INFORMATION SYSTEMS): “The SCIS journey is challenging but you will realise that the interdisciplinary
curriculum coupled with rigourous coursework would put you in good stead
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR to excel in your career in the years to come. You will learn to forge ahead
with courage and with zeal, to break what seems to be big problems into

PREPARE ME FOR? bite-sized challenges to work on, just as you would in programming. The
close-knit community which we call the SCIS family will mould you into a
valuable team player as well as a competent leader where you will thrive in

NURTURING IT PROFESSIONALS FOR DIGITAL BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION your endeavours in spite of insurmountable odds. Your tenacity to overcome
obstacles will instill in you the never-say-die attitude – to learn from adversity,
to inspire others to exceed expectations, and to champion those who are
committed to excellence.”

Ngoh Jun Dat

SCAN
HERE
Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Singtel StepUp
SCIS Alumnus, Graduating Class of 2016
for more
details.

Curriculum for Academic Year 2023 – 2024

CORE CURRICULUM 12 Course Units
The Information Systems major equips you
with the capabilities to develop innovative IT +
solutions that create value for business and
society. It gives you the flexibility to acquire INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORE 12 Course Units
either deep technical skills or a healthy balance +
Information Systems Tracks of technical and business skills. The programme
offers four tracks that students can specialise INFORMATION SYSTEMS ELECTIVES 6 Course Units
in: Business Analytics, Digitalisation & Cloud
SMART-CITY Solutions, Financial Technology, and Smart-City +
BUSINESS DIGITALISATION & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND Management and Technology. FREE ELECTIVES 6 Course Units
ANALYTICS CLOUD SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY
There is an increasing use of data Technological disruption is Singapore is one of the top 5 Cities around the world are
analytics to discover organisational challenging the future of business financial centres in the world, and evolving into connected and Information Systems Core Courses
issues and to drive strategies in process designs and models. This financial technology professionals technology-enabled societies.
digital transformation. This has has compelled organisations to take are in high demand in the Smart cities are those that use
created a rising demand for our advantage of new technologies to traditional banking sector and technology to make a positive TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONING SOFTWARE DESIGN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
1 CU
graduates who understand how innovate and seamlessly integrate in non-bank alternative FinTech impact on the lives of people, AND MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
to use data analytics to solve the physical and digital world. companies. This track covers businesses, and the environment.
real-world problems. This track This has created new job roles and the foundations of enterprise The Smart-City Management and Computing Fundamentals 1 CU Introduction to Programming In this course, you will be required
1 CU
aims to provide students with opportunities. The Digitalisation architecture in banking and the Technology Track offers unique to apply the know-how learnt from
the concepts, methods and best & Cloud Solutions track enables functional domain areas such interdisciplinary pathways to Business Processes Analysis Data Management
1 CU 1 CU the various track courses into
practices of data analytics through students to engineer IT solutions as retail and corporate banking, develop the skills necessary and Solutioning
working on real-world use cases to enhance operational excellence, digital payments and innovations,
real-life industry sponsored
for solving problems in the smart- Interaction Design and Prototyping 1 CU
and practicum. integrate information-processes- and financial markets. city domain. projects. You will work in teams
Enterprise Solution Management 1 CU
to build prototypes, and solve real
people and drive innovation. Web Application Development I 1 CU
EXAMPLES OF JOB ROLES EXAMPLES OF JOB ROLES EXAMPLES OF JOB ROLES industry problems through tackling
Software Project Management 1 CU
Business Analyst | Data Analyst | EXAMPLES OF JOB ROLES Financial Application Developer | Smart City Data Analyst | Web Application Development II various issues such as problem
1 CU
Data Engineer Software Engineer | Account Technology Strategist | Sustainable Solutions Developer | Digital Business - definition, change management,
1 CU stakeholder management.
User Experience Designer | Financial System Analyst Urban Solutions Researcher Technology and Transformation Enterprise Solution Development 1 CU
System Analyst | Solution Architect
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WHAT WILL A BSc (COMPUTER SCIENCE): Curriculum for Academic Year 2023 – 2024 9

IT SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT MAJOR The Computer Science degree equips you with
CORE CURRICULUM

+
6 Course Units

PREPARE ME FOR?
technical skills to build computing products
and solutions to thrive in the marketplaces and COMPUTER SCIENCE CORE 17 Course Units
society. This requires an understanding of the
interplay between computing theory and practice
+
COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES 7 Course Units
NURTURING PROFESSIONALS FOR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION and the essential links between them, as well as
fundamental business innovation and IT solution
development and management skills.
+
FREE ELECTIVES 6 Course Units

Computer Science Core Courses

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DISCRETE STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS

Programming Fundamentals I 1 CU Data Management 1 CU Linear Algebra for Computing 1 CU

Applications
Programming Fundamentals II 1 CU Interaction Design and Prototyping 1 CU
Statistical Thinking for Data Science 1 CU
Collaborative Software Development 1 CU
COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND ARCHITECTURE Mathematical Foundations of
1 CU
SOLUTION MANAGEMENT Operating System Concepts with 1 CU Computing
Android
Data Structures and Algorithms 1 CU
Software Product Management 1 CU
Interconnection of Cyber-Physical
IT Solution Architecture 1 CU 1 CU Design and Analysis of Algorithms 1 CU
Systems

IT Solution Lifecycle Management 1 CU Computer Hardware and Embedded COMPUTER SCIENCE

1 CU 1 CU
Computer Science Tracks Systems PROJECT EXPERIENCE

ARTIFICIAL CYBER-PHYSICAL
INTELLIGENCE CYBERSECURITY SYSTEMS
“In my role as Director of Data Science at Microsoft, I see an increasing demand for IT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) models With the explosion of cyberspace Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are typically made up of
professionals who are adept at fundamental computer science principles, while also being
aim to augment or substitute threats, cybersecurity professionals embedded devices that are able to sense the physical
human intelligence by building are in high demand worldwide by environment, communicate with each other, as well attuned to industry trends. I am excited that the BSc (Computer Science) programme
systems that think for themselves both the public and private sectors. as control physical processes. CPS are widely used in by SMU strives for a balance between technical rigor and business orientation. The
and improve over time. This track The Cybersecurity track equips several application domains of smart cities – such as in awareness of product management as cultivated in the program will also provide a
equips students with core concepts students with cybersecurity theory transportation networks, smart grid systems, smart homes/
and practical know-how to build and practice, covering aspects of buildings, healthcare, and manufacturing. This track foundation for graduates to fill roles that are in high demand such as Product or Program
innovative AI applications that security fundamentals in some areas aims to equip students with core concepts and practical Manager. In addition, students exposed to software engineering practices combined with
impact business and society. like network, data, and software. knowledge on designing and implementing CPS for the artificial intelligence courses will be well prepared for the essential function that data
society. These include topics such as distributed systems,
science-related roles will play over the coming years.”
EXAMPLES OF JOB ROLES EXAMPLES OF JOB ROLES Internet of Things (IoT), and pervasive computing.
SCAN
HERE
Chatbot Engineer | Data and AI Cybersecurity Operations Engineer |
Solution Architect | Machine Fraud Analyst | Infrastructure EXAMPLES OF JOB ROLES Dr. Graham Williams
Learning Developer Technical Analyst Consultant - Digital Stategy, Industry 4.0 | for more
Director of Data Science, details.
IoT Solution Architect | VR-AR Systems Engineer Microsoft Asia Pacific, Singapore (2016 - February 2020)
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WHAT WILL A BSc (COMPUTING & LAW) Curriculum for Academic Year 2023 – 2024 11

DEGREE PREPARE ME FOR?

CORE CURRICULUM 7 Course Units
The Computing and Law degree equips you with +
skillsets in IT and business innovation, operating IT
and business innovations within a legal framework, COMPUTING & LAW CORE 18 Course Units
NURTURING PROFESSIONALS FOR DIGITAL LAW & GOVERNANCE and employing IT in legal practice. Beyond a solid
+
foundation in computing and law, you will specialise
in advanced technology tracks to become future- COMPUTING & LAW ELECTIVES 8 Course Units
ready for business and public sectors, consulting
and finance sectors, as well as the legal sector. +
FREE ELECTIVES 3 Course Units

Computing & Law Core Courses

COMPUTING CORE COURSES Business Process Analysis & 1 CU Criminal Law 1.25 CU
Solutioning
Statistical Thinking for Data Science 1 CU Corporate Law 1.5 CU
Software Product Management 1 CU
Introduction to Programming 1 CU Intellectual Property Law 1 CU
LAW CORE COURSES
Data Management 1 CU Privacy and Data Protection Law 1 CU
Contract Law 1 1 CU
Interaction Design and Prototyping 1 CU The Singapore Legal System ​
0.75 CU
Contract Law 2 1 CU and Legal Analysis Skills​
Web Application Development I 1 CU
Law of Torts 1.5 CU COMPUTING & LAW 1 CU
Digital Business - Technology & PROJECT EXPERIENCE
1 CU
Transformation

With a BSc (Computing & Law) degree, graduates can

look forward to careers in the following sectors:
“In the past years, what we can do with technology has advanced dramatically while
BUSINESS & the rules that govern us, as set out by international or domestic laws and regulations,
PUBLIC SECTORS LEGAL SECTOR
continue to be in flux. This tension between borderless capability and jurisdictional
Digital Transformation Consultant Legal Knowledge Engineer compliance introduces many complexities into business and everyday life. As regional
Technology Innovator Legal Tech/Project Manager counsel of a global software communications company, I work with such complexities
often and my background in information systems is a huge asset that complements
Regulatory & Policy Advisor Legal Technologist
my legal expertise. With maturing AI automation and advanced cloud technologies,
you will want to have expertise in computing as well as law to prepare for that scary
Lawyers, Legal Advisors Practicing
CONSULTING & and exciting future.”
Technology Law
FINANCE SECTORS
Only applicable to BSc (Computing &

SCAN
Technology Strategist Law) with a Fast-Track to Juris Doctor – Ahmad Firdaus Daud
subject to students meeting the eligibility Regional General Counsel for ASEAN and Korea, Avaya Inc
Compliance and IT Auditor
Risk Management Analyst
criteria for enrolment in the Juris Doctor
programme offered by SMU Yong Pung
SCIS Alumnus, Graduating Class of 2008 HERE
SMU Juris Doctor Alumnus, Graduating Class of 2012 for more
How School of Law details.
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WHAT WILL A BSc (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING) The BSc (Software Engineering) SkillsFuture Work-Study

DEGREE PREPARE ME FOR?

CORE CURRICULUM 12 Course Units
degree combines classroom-learning with structured on-the-
job training for our students. It features a rigorous 52-week +
apprenticeship where you get to work in development teams
under the mentorship of professional software engineers. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CORE 12 Course Units
NURTURING tomorrow’s software engineers SCIS collaborates closely with our industry partners to +
equip you with technical, teamwork and communication APPRENTICESHIP 6 Course Units
skills to take on software engineering roles. Besides
mentorship, career talks and guest lectures, our industry +
partners will also co-develop and co-teach the curriculum 6 Course Units
FREE ELECTIVES
to ensure that you are familiar with current trends and best
practices in software engineering.

Software Engineering Core Courses Apprenticeship 6 CUs

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COMPUTING FOUNDATIONS 52-WEEK FULL-TIME

APPRENTICESHIP
Introduction to Programming 1 CU Operating Systems and Networking 1 CU
Get a head-start in your career
Programming Fundamentals II 1 CU Foundations of Cybersecurity 1 CU by embarking on an apprenticeship
which is strongly supported by both
Web Application Development I 1 CU Data Management 1 CU academia & industry. Strengthen and
broaden your technical and soft skills
Web Application Development II 1 CU SOLUTION MANAGEMENT while solving real-world problems.
Collaborative Software Development The apprenticeship can be completed
1 CU IT Software Architecture 1 CU in 1 or 2 different companies.
Advanced Programming & Design 1 CU Enterprise Solution Development 1 CU

Our Anchor Partners Enterprise Solution Management 1 CU

“NCS is excited to be one of the lead industry partners for the inaugural SCIS BSc (Software
Engineering) SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree. A career in IT is about solving problems and
not just coding. So, Software Engineers who can bring together strong technical abilities with
Prospective Job Roles real-life industry and creative problem experience will be much valued.

Full-stack Software Developer Web Developer NCS’s industry experts will co-develop and co-teach the curriculum. NCS Dojo, our learning
Software Engineer organization, will provide mentor-apprentice learning opportunities and rich on-the job
DevOps Engineer
Software Engineering Manager Software Architect SCAN experiences when students spend their apprenticeships with us.”

Software Quality Engineer IT Consultant HERE Gerard Koh

for more
details. Vice President,
People & Culture at NCS Group
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THE SCHOLARSHIPS HEAR FROM
SCIS Provide OUR ALUMNI
Many Prestigious Scholarships that Acknowledge Your Ability and Tenacity

• Alvin Poh Endowed Scholarship • Lim Siah Mong Scholarship • SMU Merit Scholarship Programme
• ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship • NCS Scholarship • SMU School of Computing and
• Bangkok Bank Scholarship • Ng Kai Wa Scholarship Information Systems Scholarship EUGENE CHOY (Class of 2020) KEVIN QUAH (Class of 2014)
• CCPL Scholarship • Prima Ceylon Scholarship • SMU SCIS Achievements Scholarship Integration Support Engineer, Co-founder,
• Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Scholarship • Quantedge Foundation Scholarship • SMU SCIS Aspirations Scholarship WhatsApp Tictag
• Hiew Yoon Khong and Lee Su Chin • Science & Technology Undergraduate • SMU Steven Miller Scholarship
SMU SCIS was my first choice when picking my University In a world that’s advancing so quickly, technology is really
Scholarship Scholarship • Tanoto Scholarship as there was a good blend of technical and soft skills in the only future-proof skill you can pick up. At SCIS, it goes
• Kewalram Chanrai Group • Shirin Fozdar Scholarship (BEACON Programme) beyond what you learn in the seminar room – the entire
the curriculum. The programme encouraged us to be curious
Endowed Scholarship • Sing Lun Scholarship • The Lee Kuan Yew - Scholarship to learners and exposed us to first-hand experiences with various culture of SCIS nurtures your own ability to solve problems
• L.I.T. Scholarship Encourage Upgrading (LKY-STEP) clients via the SMU-X projects. I thoroughly enjoyed navigating for yourself, and that is the most valuable skill you can have
• SMU Global Impact Scholarship Award
Award through the real-world projects which impacted how I approach in your career and as a member of society.
• Lee Kong Chian Scholars’ Programme • SMU International Scholarship
• Yip Pin Xiu Scholarship problems at my current workplace. I highly encourage students
• Li Ka Shing Endowed Scholarship
who are looking to gain important skills that are highly sought-
after in the ever-evolving industry to apply to SMU SCIS!

JAREN LIM (Class of 2019)

Blockchain Developer,
J.P. Morgan
FENGRU LIN (Class of 2011)
Founder & CEO, My experience at SMU has been incredible. I am impressed
TurtleTree by the lively atmosphere at school and grateful for the ease
with which I have formed friendships. The knowledgeable
Every industry is driven by tech today; finance, logistics, and yet approachable faculty and staff go above and
transport and even in life sciences. With a BSc (IS) from beyond to ensure our understanding of the material. The
SCIS, we are able to enter the workforce with skills and senior students are generous in offering help and guidance,
toolkits that are instrumental in driving innovation, efficiency fostering a close bond among the SCIS cohort, with whom I
an collaboration. Being able to lead through these lenses is have had the privilege of working and having fun, throughout
truly a game changer. my time at SMU.
 School of Computing and Information Systems

80 Stamford Road
Singapore 178902
Contact: +65 6808 7960
Undergraduate Enquiries: [email protected]

For more information on our curriculum,

please visit our website:
scis.smu.edu.sg

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