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Undergraduate Prospectus 2019

THE SMU JOURNEY: EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND DECIDE

THE SMU CAREER ADVANTAGE

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HELLO, WORLD

THE SMU YOU NEVER KNEW

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LIVE & LEARN IN THE CITY

SMU 24/7

GO ON - APPLY NOW!

CAMPUS IN THE CITY, CITY IN THE CAMPUS

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A YEAR IN SMU08 300+ DOUBLE MAJOR COMBINATIONS14SMU-X: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING & DISCOVERY16BE THE CHANGE32

THE SMU ACCESS GRANT37BE AN SMU SCHOLAR34

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THE SMU YOU NEVER KNEW

SMU is a land of opportunity - to form long-lasting friendships, to join fascinating CCA clubs, to excel in your studies, to network with industry players, to brainstorm on business ideas with like-minded individuals...and the list goes on.

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WHAT’S MAKING SMU #1 AMONG STUDENTS?

Direct meritorious honours undergraduate

programmes

Guaranteed 2nd major

Global exposure for 100% of SMU students

100% seminar-style teaching which fosters strong bonds between

professors and students

Strongest employment outcomes for

local graduates

The SMU Core Curriculum forms the root intellectual experience that every undergraduate will undergo at SMU.

You could be eligible for multiple course exemptions at SMU, depending on the subjects you have taken.

GET READY FOR A DIFFERENT UYou’ve heard all about our pioneering, broad-based curriculum, our interactive, seminar-style classes, our emphasis on global exposure and community involvement programmes. Sure, they’re all great.

But has anyone told you about the incredible flexibility to choose from over 300 double major and double degree combinations? And the opportunity to choose which professors you want to learn from? Probably not. Or SMU-X - our collaborative experiential, real-world learning approach? It’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard of and it’s going to rock your notion of undergraduate education.

The best part about SMU though is the one thing that’s going to make you feel right at home - our SMU family. Bright, motivated and fun-loving students who work as hard as they play. Distinguished and caring faculty members who make time for their students and have a genuine interest in their learning. And university staff who see to it that your time here is going to be an experience you’ll cherish for the rest of your life.

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WHAT MAKES SMU GREAT?Numbers can tell a story and ours sure stack up pretty well. Take a snap shot tour of SMU and see how this all adds up.

amongst specialist universities in the world*

11th

9th best

young university in the world*

100% STRONGEST EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES amongst all Singapore government-funded universities**

double major and double degree combinations

seminar-style classes,

DIRECT MERITORIOUS HONOURS for all SMU undergraduate programmes

Over

100%with up to

45 students per seminar

opportunity for all students to participate in a global exposure programme

30nationalities represented in our faculty community, including international award-winning professors

**2017 Joint Graduate Employment Survey by SMU and the other local autonomous universities

Over 300

A Global University

Learning At Its Best

The Future Is Yours

*The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) offers a combined ranking of four categories of universities: full comprehensive universities, comprehensive universities, focused universities and specialist universities. All 959 universities ranked by QS are sorted using the QS classification system to ensure comparability. SMU is classified as a specialist university in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) 2018. This puts us together with established institutions such as the London School of Economics and Political Science, Sciences Po Paris, University of St Gallen, and Hitotsubashi University.

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A LOOK AT OUR 2018 FRESHMAN COMMUNITYFacts & Figures That Add Up To A Great U

Business ManagementInformation Systems Social Sciences

EconomicsLaw

Accountancy

43%Male

57%Female

>2000Total Number of Freshmen

high schools represented from 70 cities around the world

freshmen received a scholarship or financial award

Highly Diverse

We’ve Got Your Back

Who’s in our freshman community?

1 in 3

150+ Entrepreneurs

Performers

App Developers

Debaters

Musicians

Student Leaders

Artists

Robotics Enthusiasts

Social Activists

…and many students with a heart for service

Athletes, with over 35 sports represented

Dancers

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A YEAR IN SMUWonder what a typical year in SMU is like? Look and be amazed! SMU life is a movable feast of events, programmes and activities throughout the year. Here’s a small sampling to whet your appetite.

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SO, THIS IS THE LIFE SMU Arts Festival + VIVACE, a celebration of student life

SEMESTER WELL UNDERWAYchill on campus and in the many cafes and cinemas close by

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PACKING IT IN, SOAKING IT IN catch an entrepreneurship talk or listen to a world-famous speaker

MAKE TIME TO CHILL Waikiki beach event in Sentosa

UNI HOLS!! BUT WAIT - LET’S MAX IT summer international exchange

INTERNSHIPS ROCK get real-world experience

STARRY NIGHT a time to unwind

BACK TO CAMPUS start of semester 2, Patron’s Day

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EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND DECIDE

THE SMU JOURNEY

Preparing you to be future-ready extends beyond developing your hard skills. Our broad-based education shapes you to be versatile, bold, articulate, culturally sensitive and contextually aware. These attributes, along with the ability to think broadly and advance with the speed of global change, are what we nurture in our forward-thinking curriculum. They position you to be the talent who can thrive in a diverse marketplace. This is the SMU journey: preparing you today to be the global leader of tomorrow.

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”Professor Lily Kong President andLee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Social SciencesSingapore Management University

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MEANINGFUL IMPACT BY GRADUATES WHO

TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION FOR A NEW GENERATION

CURRICULUM: BROAD-BASED, FLEXIBLE, RIGOROUS

With the new Core Curriculum, SMU has taken a 360 degree assessment of what a well-rounded graduate for the 21st century should look like; and in doing so, we strengthen our commitment to producing a generation of entrepreneurs, professionals, citizens, and leaders who will bring meaningful impact to those whose lives they touch. As the core muscles in a body strengthen the balance and efficacy of the limbs, so our Core Curriculum will develop the social intelligence and ethical compass of our students, and propel our graduates to apply their technical skills and disciplinary knowledge in the workforce and communities with greater mastery and subtlety, confident in the reality that some situations we can anticipate; others we cannot, but face boldly and readily nonetheless.

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second major combinations

300+Guaranteed 2nd major to expand your knowledge

20 double degree options

Flexible Work-Study Option for on-the-job experience

Exploratory Course Scheme to broaden your intellectual interests

Direct meritorious honours for all SMU undergraduate degree programmes

Choose to complete your studies in

3, 3.5 or 4 years

HAVE AN INDEPENDENT MIND

CREATE VALUE AT HOME AND ABROAD

THINK DEEPLY AND BROADLY

ARE DEPENDABLE IN DEEDS

SMU’s holistic undergraduate programme is designed to help students develop into broadly educated individuals, with depth of knowledge in selected domains, and workplace capabilities required to thrive in the 21st century.

Through our undergraduate curriculum and student life experience, SMU is committed to nurturing graduates who distinguish themselves with the SMU Graduate Identities:

The SMU Core Curriculum forms the root intellectual experience that every undergraduate will undergo at SMU.

A NEW CORE CURRICULUM VERSATILE PATHWAYS

More details of the SMU Core Curriculum are available on the next page.

to customise your academic journey100% flexibility

THE SMU CORE CURRICULUM


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Engage in critical dialogue and problem solving through immersion into fundamental and perennial debates that cut across time and space:• Happiness & Suffering• Wealth & Poverty• War & Peace• Global & Local

Develops specific competencies and skills that are necessary to dexterously operate in an increasingly complex, digitised and data-driven working environment.

Promote understanding of the economic, technological, and cultural systems that structure our interactions with our communities.

Capabilities

Communities

Civilisations

The SMU Core Curriculum (University Core) is a menu of twelve carefully selected course units (CUs) to initiate undergraduates into their journey to become fully realised SMU graduates. The SMU Core Curriculum also serves as a means for students across all disciplines to bond through a common intellectual experience. It stands on three pillars of learning, or inter-related paths of development: Capabilities, Communities and Civilisations.

All SMU graduates will experience:

Global exposureCommunity service

either locally or overseasAn internship either locally or overseas

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

ACCOUNTANCY

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

SOCIAL SCIENCES

University Core12 CUs

Accounting Core18 CUs

Accounting Electives3 CUs

Free Electives3 CUs

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS)

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SMART-CITY MANAGEMENT &

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COMPUTING & LAW* (C & L)

POLITICS, LAW AND ECONOMICS

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Business Core11 CUs

Business Major6 CUs

Free Electives7 CUs

ECONOMICS


Economics Core9 - 10 CUs

Economics Electives5 - 6 CUs

Free Electives9 CUs

LAW

University Core 6 CUs

Law Core 17.5 CUs

Law Electives8.5 CUs

Law-related Electives2 CUs

Free ElectivesUp to 2 CUs


IS Major Core12 CUs

IS Major Electives6 CUs

Free Electives6 CUs


PLE Core12 CUs

PLE Electives5 CUs

Free Electives7 CUs


PPS Core6 - 8 CUs

PPS Electives7 - 9 CUs

Free Electives9 CUs


SMT Major Core12 CUs

SMT Major Electives

6 CUs

Free Electives6 CUs


CS Major Core18 CUs

CS Major Electives

6 CUs

Free Electives6 CUs


C & L Core17 CUs

C & L Electives9 CUs

Free Electives3 CUs

*To be offered from Academic Year 2020.

CUs = Course Units

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Guaranteed

2nd major

LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SYSTEMSSCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY

• Corporate Communication • Entrepreneurship • Finance• Finance with track in Finance Analytics• Finance with track in Real Estate• Finance with track in Wealth Management• Finance with track in International Trading• Finance with track in Banking• Marketing • Marketing with track in Marketing Analytics • Marketing with track in Retail and Services Management • Operations Management • Operations Management with track in Operations Analytics • Operations Management with track in Maritime Business

and Operations• Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources • Quantitative Finance • Strategic Management • Sustainability (to be taken as a 2nd major)

BSc (Information Systems) Majors and Tracks • Information Systems Major

(Business Analytics)• Information Systems Major

(Digital Business Solutioning) • Information Systems Major

(Financial Technology)• Information Systems Major

(Business Analytics & Digital Business Solutioning)

• Information Systems Major (Business Analytics & Financial Technology)

• Information Systems Major (Digital Business Solutioning & Financial Technology)

• Smart-City Management & Technology Major

BSc (Computer Science) Majors and Tracks • IT Solution Development Major

(Artificial Intelligence)• IT Solution Development Major (Cybersecurity)• IT Solution Development Major

(Cyber-Physical Systems)• IT Solution Development Major

(Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity)• IT Solution Development Major (Artificial

Intelligence & Cyber-Physical Systems)• IT Solution Development Major

(Cybersecurity & Cyber-Physical Systems)

• Accounting • Accounting Data and Analytics (to be taken as a 2nd major)

ALL MAJORS/TRACKS

NEWEST INTERDISCIPLINARY OFFERINGS

2nd major in Accounting Data and Analytics

2nd major in Sustainability

Track in Maritime Business & Operations

2nd major in Health Economics & Management

2nd major in Data Science and Analytics

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY

LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

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Yong Ying XinYear 3 studentLee Kong Chian Scholar Lee Kong Chian School of Business and School of Social SciencesMajors: Marketing and Psychology

“I chose to study Business Management as my primary degree because of its relevance in an ever-changing world. Studying Business would allow me to gain essential and transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and strong communication. I also decided to take a secondary degree in Social Sciences because I have always been interested to learn about the relationship between man and society, between nature and nurture. To me, it is a fascinating field that constantly sparks new points of conversations and ways of understanding the world.”

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

SCHOOL OF LAW

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

• Economics • Economics with track in Quantitative Economics • Economics with track in Real Estate • Actuarial Science (to be taken as a 2nd major) • Health Economics & Management (to be taken as a 2nd major) • Data Science and Analytics (to be taken as a 2nd major)

• Law • Legal Studies (2nd major for non-Law students)

• Politics, Law and Economics (Primary major only) • Political Science • Psychology • Sociology • Arts and Culture Management (to be taken as a 2nd major) • Global Asia (to be taken as a 2nd major) • Public Policy and Public Management (to be taken as a 2nd major)

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

BSc (Computer Science) BSc (Computing & Law)* Bachelor of Social Science in Politics, Law & Economics

Second Majors

For BSc (Information Systems) & BSc (Computing & Law) students only• Computing Studies (Artificial Intelligence) • Computing Studies (Cybersecurity)• Computing Studies

(Cyber-Physical Systems)

For BSc (Information Systems), BSc (Computer Science) & BSc (Computing & Law) students only• IT Solution Management

For BSc (IS): SMT Major, BSc (Computer Science) & BSc (Computing & Law) students only• Technology for Business Solutions

(Business Analytics) • Technology for Business Solutions (Digital

Business Solutioning)• Technology for Business Solutions

(Financial Technology)

For students from other schools within SMU • Technology for Business

*to be offered from Academic Year 2020

SMU-X: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND DISCOVERY

The SMU-X course that I took was truly impactful to my education journey at SMU – it allowed me to apply what I learned in the classroom in the real-world context through project engagements with organisations on the problems they faced, bolstered by active mentoring from faculty and industry practitioners. This eye-opening experience has given me a greater understanding of the complexities that corporations have to deal with and equipped me with the knowledge and skill sets to be better prepared for the working world.

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SIGNATURE COURSES

Toh Xiu Jin Year 3 studentSchool of AccountancyMajors: Accounting & Accounting Data and Analytics

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industry partner collaborations

1. Unique three-way learning with faculty, students and external partners

3. Active mentoring from industry partners and instructors

2. Project-based learning that focuses on real world problems and results

4. Interdisciplinary learning

Problems faced by organisations are increasingly more complex. To ensure organisations recruit capable new talents, there is a need for SMU to produce future-ready graduates who constantly seek new knowledge and effectively apply what they have learnt. SMU-X is an innovative learning approach where we combine academic with experiential learning — students are challenged to use their disciplinary knowledge to tackle real-world issues through inter-disciplinary approaches. Through each SMU-X course, students will be mentored by both faculty and industry partners from corporate, non-profit or government-sector organisations in this experiential learning journey to make meaningful impact in business, government and society. Moving beyond Singapore to better prepare our students to work in a global setting, SMU-XO (SMU-X Overseas) courses offer students the opportunities to embark on overseas projects directly with the foreign companies and/or SMU’s partner universities.

Supporting the SMU-X pedagogy, a 24/7 innovative co-working space known as the SMU Labs was established to foster better collaborative and active learning.

DID YOU KNOW?

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I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take up an internship in Uganda during the summer break last year. The internship was at Bidco Uganda Limited, a joint venture between agribusiness group Wilmar International and African consumer goods firm Bidco. My internship placement was in marketing and sales but the programme was structured such that I also got an insight into different aspects of the factory and how everything worked.

Tan Rui FengYear 4 student Lee Kong Chian School of Business & School of Social Sciences Majors: Marketing & Psychology

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GLOBAL EXPOSURE

More than

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50 countries

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Global exposure for

100% of SMU students

WHERE ON EARTH IS EVERYONE?

SMU undergraduates fan out across the world on study missions, overseas exchanges, summer programmes, community involvement programmes and overseas internships. Here’s just a sampling of the more than 150 cities in over 50 different countries that SMU students have travelled to over the years.

OVERSEAS INTERNSHIPS

Barcelona, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Munich, New York, San Francisco, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Zurich and more

GLOBAL INNOVATION IMMERSION

Atlanta, Copenhagen, Fribourg, Jakarta, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai and more

SMU-X OVERSEAS

Bangkok, Tainan, Tel Aviv, Vientiane, and more

STUDY MISSIONS

Copenhagen, Melbourne, Mexico City, Perth, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Sydney, Vienna, Zurich and more

OVERSEAS EXCHANGES

Beijing, Casablanca, Helsinki, Lima, London, Milan, Santiago, Seoul, Tianjin, Tokyo and more

SUMMER PROGRAMMES

Amsterdam, Doha, Kyoto, Mexico City, New York, Osaka, Oslo, Rome, Seattle and more

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROJECTS

Chiangmai, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Kolkota, Manila, Medan, Nairobi, Phnom Penh, Xi’an, Yangon and more

NepalCommunity Involvement Project,Project Namaste

China Summer Programme

EnglandSummer Programme

SwitzerlandOverseas Exchange

CambodiaStudy Trip

ScandinaviaStudy Mission

ThailandCommunity Involvement Project,The Teung ProjectIreland

Overseas Exchange

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100% OF SMU STUDENTS WILL ACQUIRE OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE BEFORE GRADUATION

THE SMU CAREER ADVANTAGE

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CAREER

I just completed an internship with Deloitte Singapore. Not only was I able to put theory into practice and gain first-hand knowledge of the audit industry, I was successful in obtaining a full-time job offer. Part of the success can be attributed to the culture in SMU – the unique emphasis on projects and deliverables pushed me to consistently produce quality work.

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“Gary LowYear 3 student School of Accountancy & Lee Kong Chian School of BusinessMajors: Accounting & Organisational Behaviour and HR (OBHR)

There are so many ways you can gain global exposure at SMU, and one of our most exciting programmes is the Global Innovation Immersion (GII) programme, which sends you to a global innovation hotspot for a 12-week internship so you can expand your innovation network and get a taste of entrepreneurship in a real start-up overseas.

DID YOU KNOW?

Global Innovation Immersion

11 Innovation Countries To-DateImmerse yourself in the dynamism and vibrancy of global innovation hotspots

67 Participating Companies To-DateGet hands-on experience in an actual start-up

Bootcamp Training

Mentorship

You Network, We Pay

Comprehensive pre-internship training (Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Technology)

Be coached by industry titans

Find ways to make friends with rainmakers in town, we’ll pay for your bills

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REAL WORLD IMPACT + REAL WORLD LEARNING = 100% WORK-READY

INDUSTRY TALKS Deepen your understanding of various subjects with regular lectures and talks by industry leaders and practitioners.

INTERNSHIPS Get the chance to try out different industries to gauge your interest and aptitude before you graduate. All SMU students complete at least one internship before graduation.

CAREER COACH

Receive specific one-on-one career advice from your own dedicated career coach, who will guide you in polishing up your resume and securing that job interview.

CAREER SKILLS WORKSHOPS You will undergo workshops that are developed based on key employment trends, career coaching techniques and the changing needs of students and recruiters.

SMU graduates have the strongest employment outcomes amongst all Singapore government-funded universities*

*2017 Joint Graduate Employment Survey (GES) by SMU and the other Autonomous Universities

1 in 2 SMU graduates received 2 to 5 job offers

$3,910 Mean gross monthly (starting) salary

SMU graduates secured employment before graduation

7 in 10

SMU graduates are hired across 42 industry sectors

DID YOU KNOW?

HOW SMU PREPARES YOU FOR YOUR CAREER

CAMPUS IN THE CITY, CITY IN THE CAMPUS

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The close proximity of SMU to places such as the Singapore Art Museum and the National Museum of Singapore allows faculty to bring the learning out of the classroom. During one of the seminar classes in my “Creative Thinking” course, we visited the Singapore Art Museum to view the exhibits before returning to the SMU campus to share about our interpretations of the works that were presented there.

Benedict AngYear 3 studentSchool of Social Sciences Majors: Politics, Law and Economics (PLE) & Analytics

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School of Social Sciences, School of Economics

School of Information Systems

SMU Campus Green

Li Ka Shing Library

SMU Administration Building

School of Accountancy

Lee Kong Chian School of Business

SMU Labs

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Singapore Art Museum

Kampong Glam

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Chijmes

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Marina Square

Esplanade - Theatres On The Bay

National Art Gallery

Supreme Court

Peranakan Museum

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There’s a rooftop deck at the School of Law – perfect for a picnic in the city!

The School of Economics’ Seminar Room 5-1 has the best sunset views against the backdrop of the city!

There is a rooftop swimming pool at the SMU Administration Building that students, faculty and staff can use!

Naomi Lim Year 2 student School of Law

Nicole Pua Year 3 student Lee Kong Chian School of Business

Sze Shao Tang Year 2 student School of Information Systems

Part of the Singapore Night Festival was actually held on SMU’s Campus Green!

Simren KumarYear 3 studentSchool of Social Sciences

Gerome Goh Year 3 student School of Law

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LIVE & LEARN IN THE CITY

PRINSEP STREET RESIDENCES

RESIDENTIAL LIVING & LEARNING IN SMU If you’ve ever dreamt about living and learning with your friends in the middle of the city, our newly-renovated student residences at Prinsep Street offers you just that.

All students at Prinsep Street Residences will live in spacious, airy apartments filled with natural light and designed on a net zero-energy concept.

Whether you choose a single room or a double room, you will have a large living space to share with your suitemates, including a kitchen and chic living area. After all, your university experience won’t be complete without those 2 am roti prata feasts and late-night discussions about the meaning of life!

You’ll also enjoy just hanging out in the beautiful green spaces around the residence. This is truly residential living and learning at its best.

A CITY CAMPUS LIKE NO OTHERWhich university campus in Singapore is in the CBD? With the Supreme Court a stone’s throw away? Or one of Singapore’s oldest heritage neighbourhoods, Kampong Glam, steps away? Or two MRT stations right under it? Cinemas across the street? Malls galore at its doorstep? And is studded with museums, theatres and art galleries all around it?

No prizes for guessing. SMU is Singapore’s only university campus in the heart of the CBD and civic precinct. Let us give you the low-down (or should we say, ‘high-down’).

SMU is Singapore’s only university campus in the heart of the CBD and civic precinct. We are connected by 4 MRT stations and bus routes to every part of Singapore.

DID YOU KNOW?

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PSR is a community where students can get together to help one another. Through simple tasks such as cleaning the apartment, I have been able to foster camaraderie with my fellow residents. Moreover, through interactions with my international friends, I have learnt to view the world through different perspectives.

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“Ansley Chua Year 2 student School of Information SystemsMajor: Information Systems

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When I first visited the university, I was enamoured by the buzz and excitement that surrounded the campus. There are many different clubs out there serving many student needs and interests! It’s a great opportunity to make friends who are passionate about the same thing as you are.

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“Merrill Cheong Year 4 student Lee Kong Chian School of Business & School of Social Sciences Majors: Organisational Behaviour and HR (OBHR) & Psychology

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LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY There’s never a dull moment in SMU. There are over 120 student clubs and sports to choose from, a calendar of campus performances to watch, infinite eating and chilling options available. Add to that, city events such as the Night Festival, the Orchard Road Light-Up at Christmas, F1 season, the art galleries, museums, theatres and so much more all around us. It’s hard to live in a shell here and so easy to get swept up with life in a vibrant city university campus. But, hey, don’t forget you still have to be on time for classes and be up-to-date with your project deadlines!

DID YOU KNOW?There are more than

120 clubs to choose from at SMU

@SMUVOIX

@smuvoix

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Project Vikasa, India

Project Namaste, Nepal

Project Gazaab, Nepal

Project Pendeza, Kenya

Project Reef Alert, The Philippines


Project Cereal, Cambodia

Project Smile Manila, The Philippines

BE THE CHANGE

There’s something about getting out of your comfort zone, helping others, sharing what you have with the less privileged that changes you for the better. For life! Community service is a key pillar in SMU’s innovative and transformational education approach.

All SMU undergraduates put in many hours of community service before they graduate. The projects can be done locally, although many choose to do them overseas. No matter how you feel at the beginning, everyone gets impacted in the end. Many go on to participate in more projects beyond the requirements. But don’t just take it from us. Hear what participants have to say about their experiences.

@smupendeza

@smupendeza

@gazaabnepal

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Project Vikasa, India

Project Namaste, Nepal


Project Pendeza, Kenya

Project Reef Alert, The Philippines


Project Cereal, Cambodia

Project Smile Manila, The Philippines

Why have I advocated the Global Water-Crisis Awareness (GWA) for 7 years when this has nothing to do with my legal career? In fact, it was when I realised that my small bit could create an impact on more than 3000 lives that my interest in advocacy developed. Venezia Wee SMU Bachelor of Laws Graduate Founder of Global Water-Crisis Awareness

“Smile Manila is about helping sexually and domestically abused girls, aged 9-17, through a three-year healing programme at CRIBS. These girls are so courageous, and taught us to have faith in ourselves and to always be optimistic. After completing the programme, one of the girls went on to pursue her dreams to become a teacher.”

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There is a strong emphasis on personal development for SMU scholars. For example, the Centre for Scholars’ Development has organised many community service projects so that scholars can contribute back to those in need.

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Benefits

Tuition fee waiver (after MOE tuition grant subsidy)

• Overseas Student Exchange/ Summer Programme

• Overseas Community Service Project• Overseas School Study Missions• Overseas Case Competitions and

Presentations at Conferences

S$14,000 Global Learning OpportunitiesWorldwide (GLOW) grant to fund part or combination of the following:

S$5,000 annual living allowance

Up to S$9,000 for on-campus accommodation at the SMU Prinsep Street Residences in the first year of studies

S$1,800 one-time computer allowance upon enrolment

An optional concurrent or sequential SMU Master programme up to S$40,000

Total scholarship value: S$130,600 (non-Law) and S$135,400 (Law)

Participation in development opportunities offered by the Centre for Scholars’ Development

Scholarship is bond-free

SMU’s premier scholarship recognises the most outstanding students for their all-round excellence and prepares students to take on leadership roles on the global stage.

* Based on annual subsidised tuition fees in Academic Year 2018 - 2019

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Lee Kong Chian Scholars’ Programme

SMU Merit Scholarship

Yip Pin Xiu Scholarship

Benefits Benefits

BenefitsTuition fee waiver (after MOE tuition grant subsidy) Tuition fee waiver

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Tuition fee waiver (after MOE tuition grant subsidy)

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• Overseas Community Service Project

• Overseas School Study Missions• Overseas Case Competitions and


S$16,000 Global Opportunities grant to fund part or combination of the following:


• Overseas Study Trip organised by the Centre for Scholars’ Development

• Overseas Community Service Project• Overseas Case Competitions and


Growth opportunities allowance of S$12,000 to fund part or combination of the following: Growth opportunities allowance

of S$12,000 to fund part or combination of the following:

S$5,000 annual living allowance

S$1,800 one-time computer allowance upon enrolment

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With up to 50 scholarships funded by the Lee Foundation, outstanding candidates can expect to be supported intellectually and entrepreneurially. The Lee Kong Chian Scholars’ Programme also stays true to its philanthropic spirit by encouraging our scholars to lead overseas community service projects for those in need.

The SMU Merit Scholarship affords you the flexibility to customise your university experience. Do a double degree or single degree, take up an overseas exchange, be involved in an overseas study mission, or take up an overseas community involvement project – the choice is yours.

SMU’s first full sports scholarship, the Yip Pin Xiu Scholarship, is designed to honour excellence in sports and the values of hard work, resilience and leadership exemplified by three-time Paralympic gold medalist and SMU alumnus, Yip Pin Xiu. The scholarship is open to outstanding athletes who have gained admission into any SMU undergraduate programme, and who demonstrate the potential and intention to represent Singapore in international competitions.

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COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORTOne of our goals is to ensure that qualified students in Singapore and the region are not denied an SMU education on financial grounds. If you are offered a place at SMU, our comprehensive range of financial assistance schemes will endeavour to make your education as affordable as possible.

Find out if you are eligible for financial aid by using our online Student Financial Needs Calculator and visit smu.edu.sg/about/financial/financial-assistance-schemes for more information.

Our comprehensive range of financial assistance schemes provide coverage for tuition fees and living expenses, such as:

Tuition Fees Tuition Fees/Living Expenses

Living Expenses

Notebook / Computer

CPF Education SchemeA loan scheme allowing the use of CPF Ordinary Account savings to pay up to 100% of subsidised tuition fees.

Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee SubsidyAn education subsidy for Malay students covering up to 100% of subsidised tuition fees.

Tuition Fee LoanA government-funded education loan financing up to 90% of subsidised tuition fees.

Study LoanA government-funded education loan scheme financing up to 10% of subsidised tuition fees.

SMU AccessA tuition fee grant that guarantees 100% subsidised tuition fees coverage for financially challenged Singaporeans, after taking into account all scholarships, bursaries and other grants from all donors and the Singapore government.

Post-Secondary Education AccountAn account maintained by the government for eligible Singaporeans. An account holder may use available funds to pay tuition fees or any other approved fees and charges for approved university programmes.

Study LoanA government-funded living allowance loan of $3,600 per annum.

SMU Education LoanA fixed-sum one-year university-funded loan to finance a shortfall in tuition fees/living expenses, after taking into account the Tuition Fee Loan and Study Loan.

Donor-funded BursariesGenerously contributed by donors, the bursaries aim to provide financial assistance to financially challenged students to support their undergraduate education.

CDC/CCC-University BursaryMOE BursaryGovernment-funded bursaries providing financial assistance to financially challenged Singaporean students from different income tiers to support their cost of education.

SMU Financial GrantA university-funded bursary providing financial assistance to first-year financially challenged students from different income tiers to support their cost of education.

SMU Student Computer LoanA university-funded loan providing financial assistance to financially challenged students in purchasing notebook computers from approved notebook vendors under SMU’s Notebook Tender.

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THE NEW SMU ACCESS GRANT

With SMU Access, I can focus on my studies without worrying about the financial burden of my tuition fees. This support motivates me to keep striving hard.

With the knowledge that I will not need to worry about being in debt the moment I graduate, SMU Access has given me the peace of mind to work towards achieving my fullest potential in university.

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Year 1 studentSMU Access recipientSchool of Information Systems

Claudia Si Tho Zhi JingYear 1 student SMU Access recipientSchool of Social Sciences

100% of tuition fees will be paid* for all Singaporean students with financial challenges!

What You Get- Full Coverage of Tuition Fees- Bond-free

Who Should Apply- Full-time, first-year Singaporean undergraduates- Must be granted a Tuition Fee Loan and/or CPF Education Scheme Loan- Household per capita income and housing type must meet eligibility requirements

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*after taking into account all scholarships, bursaries and other grants received.

Our new bond-free, full-tuition coverage* SMU Access is the first offered by any university in Singapore.

With no additional interview and no limit to the number of recipients, SMU Access will guarantee eligible full-time first-year Singaporean students 100% coverage of their tuition fees*.

Apply for the SMU Access Grant now. Application is via the Applicant’s Self Service portal, which will be accessible by you after you submit an admissions application online.

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TUITION FEESTuition fees are heavily subsidised by the Singapore government. The subsidy comes in the form of a tuition grant administered by the Ministry of Education. The tuition fees stated in the table refer to the Academic Year 2018 - 2019.

Annual Tuition Fees for AY 2018/19 Entering Freshmen (Regular Term 1 and Term 2)

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Tuition fees are subject to change from year to year. The subsidised fees for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents shown are without GST, which is separately funded by the Singapore Government. The subsidised fees for International Students and non-subsidised fees are inclusive of 7% GST.

Fixed fee modelWe adopt the fixed fee model, whichguarantees that tuition fees remainunchanged throughout the normalduration of study at SMU (four years).However, tuition fees for everyincoming freshman cohort are subjectto change from year to year.

I have been so blessed to experience so many countries and cultures in my four years as an SMU undergraduate. Going overseas provides not just an adventure, but also an opportunity to grow, learn and embrace the diversity that is the world. All tertiary students are deserving of this opportunity. As such, Wonderlabs set up this new fund to empower 10 undergraduates every year to go out there and learn.

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SMU Alumnus Executive Chairman, Wonderlabs Group Founder of SMU Overseas Study Fund

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We are so glad that you are considering SMU as your university of choice! SMU welcomes students who will embrace our approach to education by taking full advantage of all the resources that SMU offers, and go on to make an impact in their careers and in society.

Submitting your application to SMU is a simple three-step process. Applications are reviewed based on academic performance, co-curricular involvement, and interview/writing test (where applicable) for shortlisted candidates.

We wish you all the best in your applications and hope to see you in SMU!

Entry Qualifications General Academic Requirements SAT/ACT/IELTS/TOEFL

Singapore-CambridgeGCE A-Level

PolytechnicDiploma

International BaccalaureateDiploma (IB)

NUS High School Diploma

International and otherqualifications

H1/H2/H3 Level CurriculumGood passes in at least 3 H2 content-based subjects, 1 H1 content-based subject, Project Work and General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI).

A/AO Level CurriculumGood passes in at least three GCE A-Level subjects, Project Work and General Paper.

A good three-year full-time Diploma from Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic.

Normally of 18 years of age by commencement of the freshman year. At least 12 years of formal education and have acquired a good national or international academic qualification that is recognised for the purpose of admission (for example, UK A-Levels, STPM, UEC, Australia Year 12, Vietnam High School Graduation Examination, China Gao Kao, Myanmar High School Examination, Thailand Mathayom 6, US High School Diploma, etc.).

You will be required to submitone of the following:SAT, ACT, IELTS or TOEFL. Please visit admissions.smu.edu.sg for details.

A good IB Diploma.

Not required.

A good NUS High School Diploma.

The admissions requirements listed here apply to the 2018 admissions exercise. They are subject to change from year to year. Visit admissions.smu.edu.sg for more information.

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The accounting professional of the future will play an important role in making sense of massive amounts of financial data that are vital for corporate and management decisions. Our BAcc programme is designed to equip our students with sound accounting knowledge, strong communication skills and technological competencies so that they can make an impact in their organisation. We prepare our students to be future-ready accounting professionals.

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Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor Cheng Qiang Dean School of Accountancy

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AACSB InternationalAccounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC)Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)CPA AustraliaAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)Certified Management Accountants (CMA)

BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR FUTURE

The SMU Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) is accredited and endorsed by the following educational accreditation and professional industry bodies:

I enjoy teaching because it allows me to draw on insights from research and share them with students in the classroom. It has been a great experience so far because my students are intrigued by economic theories that relate to accounting and the importance of financial reporting in a capital market economy.

Holly YangAssociate Professor of Accounting School of Accountancy

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Accounting and Business modules complement each other really well as the concepts taught under each degree are not isolated but instead gel well together. Being able to connect the concepts from both degrees is something that is truly satisfying. This connection illustrates the synergy between both degrees and how they can be a very good combination for students looking to enter the finance and accounting industry.

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“Timothy Cheng Wei Jie Year 3 studentSchool of Accountancy & Lee Kong Chian School of BusinessMajors: Accounting & Finance

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Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc)


STRONG EMPLOYABILITY8 in 10 BAcc students secure job offers before graduation.

ACCREDITED BY 11 PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATIONAL BODIES As the first in Asia to be accredited by ICAEW for its ACA Strategic Credits pathway, our students can get exemptions from 12 of the 15 examination modules in the ACA qualification programme before graduation.

GLOBAL RANKING IN RESEARCH The SMU School of Accountancy is ranked 1st in Asia and 5th globally in Archival Accounting Research across all topics (as of February 2018).

TRAINING STRATEGIC ADVISORS Develop into an effective Strategic Advisor by gaining a strong foundation in accounting knowledge and an appreciation of its connectivity across other disciplines.

BUILDING TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCIESThrough our specially developed data technology and accounting application courses, stay ahead of the curve by becoming a tech-savvy accounting professional ready to problem-solve, strategise and predict industry trends.

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BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY CURRICULUM

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University Core (12 Course Units)

The SMU Core Curriculum is a menu of twelve carefully selected course units (CUs) to initiate undergraduates into their journey to become fully realised SMU graduates. It is based on the following three pillars:

1) Capabilities (6 CUs)

The first pillar, Capabilities, is about imparting to students the 21st century skills necessary to dexterously operate in an increasingly digitised and data-driven working environment.

These skills will be imparted in courses from five baskets:

Managing (2 CUs)BAcc students must take Management Communication, and can choose one course from:• Business and Government• Spreadsheet Modelling and Analytics • Design Thinking• Entrepreneurship and Value Creation• Leadership and Team Building

University Core 12 Course Units

Accounting Core18 Course Units

Accounting Electives 3 Course Units

Free Electives 3 Course Units

Modes of Thinking (1 CU)Choose one from:• Critical Thinking• Computational Thinking• Innovation and Creative Thinking• Judgement and Decision Making• Managing in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and

Ambiguous Context

Numeracy (1 CU)All BAcc students will take Calculus.

Writing and Reasoning (1 CU)• Programme in Writing and Reasoning

Internship (1 CU)

2) Communities (4 CUs)

The Communities pillar aims to help students understand the economic, technological, and cultural systems that structure our interactions with our communities. It comprises four baskets:

Economics and Society (1 CU)• Economics and Society

Technology and Society (1 CU)Choose one from:• Artificial Intelligence and Society• Digital Media in Society• Intellectual Assets, Technology and Society• Science, Environment and Empire• Technology and World Change

Cultures of the Modern World (1 CU)Choose one from: • Arts and Humanities, such as:

- Cultural History of the Cold War in Asia - Film in Southeast Asia - Singapore Literature

• Societal and Civilisational Cultures, such as: - Digital Cultures - Family Business Cultures - Urban Cultures

• Foreign Languages, such as: - Japanese - Korean - French

Community Service (1 CU)

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3) Civilisations (2 CUs)

The third pillar of the University Core, Civilisations, aims to immerse students in fundamental and perennial debates that cut across time and space, to a critical dialogue between multiple and competing traditions of thought and problem-solving. The pillar has three requirements:

Ethics and Social Responsibility (1 CU)All students taking BAcc as their primary degree must take:• Ethics and Social Responsibility

Big Questions (1 CU)• Big Questions

Global Exposure• May be fulfilled through university-approved

global exposure courses/activities.

Additional Graduation RequirementsIn addition to the afore-mentioned requirements, students must fulfil a Singapore Studies requirement and an Asia Studies requirement prior to graduation.

Accounting Core (18 Course Units)

1) Accounting Courses (11 CUs)

The Accounting courses equip students with the necessary professional competencies and skills in a knowledge-based economy.

• Accounting Information Systems • Accounting Thought and Governance • Advanced Financial Accounting • Audit and Assurance • Financial Accounting • Financial Reporting & Analysis • Intermediate Financial Accounting • Management Accounting • Statistical Programming • Taxation • Valuation

2) Business Courses (7 CUs)

Business Courses ground students in the theories, concepts and working tools that are essential in a modern business environment. These subjects also lay the groundwork for a better understanding of the role that accounting plays.

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A SAMPLE OF VARIOUS CAREER PATHS FOR SMU

BACC GRADUATES

Audit and AssuranceRisk Management

Forensic AccountingConsulting and Strategy

EntrepreneurshipFinance and Investment

Financial ControllerTax Profession

Government and Public Service

Today and tomorrow’s accounting professional will need to be multi-faceted and be ready to upskill at a moment’s notice. SMU gives you all the right tools for success. All you need is to marry that with the self-belief in your own abilities and not give up when the going gets tough.

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“Kanagasabai Haridas School of Accountancy Alumnus Audit & Assurance Partner Deloitte Singapore

• Business Law• Company Law• Finance• Financial Instruments, Institutions and Markets• Introductory Statistics• Management of People at Work• Strategy

Accounting Electives (3 Course Units)

These electives allow students to pursue a broader understanding of accounting in different areas of specialisation.

• Accounting Analytics Capstone (SMU-X)• Advanced Audit and Assurance • Advanced Taxation• Analytics for Value Investing• Audit Analytics (SMU-X) • Auditing for the Public Sector • Auditing Information Systems (SMU-X)• Corporate Financial Management• Data Management• Data Modelling and Visualisation• Forecasting and Forensic Analytics • Insolvency and Restructuring• Internal Audit (SMU-X) • Introduction to Programming• Strategic Management Accounting

Free Electives (3 Course Units)

You may take courses from any of SMU’s six schools to fulfil the Free Electives requirement.

Second Major in Accounting Data and AnalyticsStudents studying the Second Major in Accounting Data and Analytics will take five compulsory modules in data technology and two accounting application electives which enable them to apply their data technology skill-sets in the accounting context. Lastly, students will complete a compulsory capstone module under the SMU-X experiential learning pedagogy.

• Accounting Information Systems• Data Management• Data Modelling and Visualisation• Introduction to Programming• Statistical Programming

• Forecasting and Forensic Analytics• Analytics for Value Investing• Audit Analytics (SMU-X)• Auditing Information Systems (SMU-X)

Data Technology(Compulsory - 5 Modules)

Accounting Application(Electives - Any 2 Modules)

Accounting Analytics Capstone (SMU-X) (Compulsory)

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“Professor Gerard George Dean Lee Kong Chian School of Business Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

At the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, we are committed to excellence in teaching and providing a transformative and innovative learning environment. Our students are trained to be future business leaders to positively impact their workplace and society, and we prepare them for these roles with a broad-based curriculum, interactive pedagogy through small class sizes as well as abundant opportunities for global exposure. I look forward to welcoming you to the School.

LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESSThe Lee Kong Chian School of Business is one of the youngest business schools worldwide to be accredited, and the first in Singapore to achieve ‘triple crown’ accreditation - AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations.

Modelled after the best business schools in the United States, the Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) programme has the unique distinction of nurturing graduates with a broad understanding of a diverse range of subjects. This means you leave with more than just a business degree. You become a confident, articulate and well-rounded individual. Just what the corporate world ordered!

I decided to take a double major in Finance and Strategic Management because I felt that the two would complement each other, with one being more quantitative and the other more qualitative. This was worth the extra work since both majors are closely aligned with the future career paths I am interested in.

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“Nicole PuaYear 3 studentLee Kong Chian School of BusinessMajors: Finance & Strategic Management

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Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)

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The best aspect of teaching at SMU is helping to mould something fantastic out of already very good students. SMU students, for the most part, have been through an extremely rigorous, stressful, grade-driven 12 to 13 years. Helping them expand their idea of what life could be; giving them courage to experiment, to make choices that are out of the norm, and to challenge themselves intellectually instead of taking the easy way out – that is my constant goal in my interactions with students.

Seshan Ramaswami Associate Professor of Marketing (Education)


BECOME A SPECIALIST IN ANY OF THESE 9 BUSINESS MAJORS!

• Corporate Communication• Entrepreneurship• Finance• Marketing• Operations Management• Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources• Quantitative Finance• Strategic Management• Sustainability (only as a second major)

GLOBAL EXPOSUREExperience the world through exchange programmes, internships, volunteer opportunities and more.

TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCEDiscover a different U through our broad-based curriculum and interactive pedagogy.

EXTENSIVE NETWORKINGGet that edge in the workforce with our regular, extensive networking opportunities.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISEDEarn an internationally recognised AACSB & EQUIS-accredited degree.

STRONG EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTSEnjoy attractive and competitive career prospects spanning multiple industries.

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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM


Business Core 11 Course Units

Business Major6 Course Units

Free Electives 7 Course Units + + +






Managing (2 CUs)All BBM students will take Management Communication, and will also choose one course from:• Business, Government and Society• Spreadsheet Modelling and Analytics • Design Thinking• Leadership and Team Building

Modes of Thinking (1 CU)Choose one from:• Critical Thinking• Computational Thinking• Innovation and Creative Thinking• Judgement and Decision Making• Managing in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex

and Ambiguous Context

Numeracy (1 CU)All BBM students will take Introductory Statistics


Internship (1 CU)

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Ethics and Corporate Responsibility (1 CU)All students taking BBM as their primary degree must take:• Ethics and Corporate Responsibility



global exposure courses/activities.


Business Core (11 Course Units)

The Business Core provides you with grounding in the theories, concepts and working tools that are essential for operating in a modern business environment. These course units comprise:

1. Business Capstone2. Business in Context3. Business Law4. Decision Analysis5. Finance6. Financial Accounting7. Management Accounting8. Management of People at Work9. Marketing10. Operations Management11. Strategy

CUs = Course Units

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Banking & FinanceCorporate Communication

Public AffairsCorporate SustainabilityEntrepreneur / Start-up

Human Resources / Talent ManagementInvestment / Wealth Management

Management ConsultancyMarketing / Brand Management

Risk ManagementSupply Chain / Logistics

SMU’s holistic approach to education truly prepares its students for the real world. I’m thankful for the many classroom, internship, overseas exchange and student life opportunities which I’ve been blessed with while in LKCSB - these experiences have not only enabled me to thrive in the workplace, but more importantly, helped to shape my character.

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“Nicholas Lu Jin Hao HR Manager Asia Pacific PSC at Procter & Gamble Bachelor of Business Management

Business Major (6 Course Units)

A business major is a specialisation. You are given the opportunity to further specialise in one aspect of the major. Within the Business Management curriculum, there are 9 business majors and 9 tracks. Alternatively, you can opt for the generalist route (i.e. not opting for any business major) by selecting 6 courses from any of the 9 business majors.

To expand your learning, you can pursue a second major from one of the business majors or majors offered by any other SMU School. The business majors and tracks are:

Corporate CommunicationCompulsory Course1. Foundations in Corporate Communication

Any 5 Corporate Communication electives

EntrepreneurshipCompulsory Courses1. Entrepreneurship and Business Creation 2. Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation OR

Leading New Ventures to Growth

Any 4 Entrepreneurship electives

FinanceCompulsory Courses1. Corporate Finance2. Corporate Reporting and Financial Analysis3. Financial Instruments, Institutions and Markets

Any 3 Finance electives

Tracks• Finance Analytics• Real Estate• Wealth Management• International Trading• Banking

MarketingCompulsory Courses1. Consumer Behaviour2. Marketing Research

Any 4 Marketing electives

Tracks• Marketing Analytics• Retail & Services Management

Operations ManagementCompulsory Courses1. Service Processes2. Supply Chain Management

Any 4 Operations Management electives

Tracks• Operations Analytics• Maritime Business & Operations

Organisational Behaviour & Human ResourcesCompulsory Course1. Human Capital Management

Any 5 Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources electives

Quantitative FinanceCompulsory Courses1. Quantitative Finance2. Investment Statistics3. Computer Technology for Finance

Any 3 Quantitative Finance electives

Strategic ManagementCompulsory Course1. Introduction to Organisations

Any 2 Strategic Management electives from the following:• Corporate Strategy• International Business• Management of Technology and Innovation• Managing Strategic Change

Any 3 other Strategic Management electives

Sustainability (only as a second major)Compulsory Courses1. Sustainability Management and Governance2. SMU-X Sustainability Project

Any 4 Sustainability electives, of which at least 2 must be from the following:• Sustainable Finance• Sustainable Operations• Sustainability and Marketing• Social Entrepreneurship• Business Study Mission • Sustainable Growth in ASEAN: Singapore,

Malaysia, and Indonesia

*The full list of courses offered under each course area can be found in the Course Catalogue.


You may take courses from any of SMU’s six schools to fulfil the Free Electives requirement.

Our Economics degree programme provides a unique combination of academic rigour, experiential learning and flexibility of choice. The benefits are evident in the consistent success of our graduates who are market-ready and equipped for the challenges of a complex and rapidly evolving world.

Professor Bryce Hool Dean School of Economics

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SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

SHAPE YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD

SMU students have a strong desire to apply what they have learnt in class to real-world problems and they are courageous in taking up challenges. It is very rewarding to see how far our students go beyond what they are taught.


Our Bachelor of Science (Economics) (BSc (Econ)) programme offers a rigorous curriculum that trains you to look at real-world issues and understand them. You will develop a solid foundation in economics principles, an understanding of global developments and a range of analytical and problem-solving skills. As if that was not empowering enough, design your own combination of courses and pursue specialised tracks by choosing from our range of electives unique to our undergraduate programme!

Economics is a rational and empirical science that allows me to ask the right questions. Data Analytics is a practical and technical skill that allows me to find the right answers. Combined, my double major will allow me to scope real world problems using theoretical frameworks, then apply practical skills to analyse areas of interest.

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Xue JingyiAssistant Professor of Economics

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Bachelor of Science (Economics)

The SMU School of Economics is a leading research school in Asia. Our faculty is recognised internationally for their contributions in economic research.

BROAD-BASED FLEXIBILITYHave greater flexibility in career choices with our double major/double degree options.

QUANTITATIVE KNOWLEDGE TO SOLVE REAL-LIFE PROBLEMSEquip yourself with data and sound logical thinking to tackle real-world problems.

MARKET READY CURRICULUMReceive in-depth content to prepare for the fast-changing demands of today’s industries.

IMPRESSIVE CAREER PLACEMENTSOver 90% of graduates secure jobs in banking and finance, consulting, communications and more within 6 months of graduation.

GLOBAL EXPOSUREBroaden your worldview by spending a semester abroad at one of our 200+ partner universities across the world.

5 REASONS TO JOIN THE SMU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

WITHIN THE ECONOMICS MAJOR, STUDENTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPECIALIZE ALONG VARIOUS TRACKS:

• Real Estate Track• Quantitative Economics Track

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Economics Core 9 - 10 Course Units

Economics Electives5 - 6 Course Units







Managing (2 CUs)Choose two from:• Business, Government and Society• Spreadsheet Modelling and Analytics • Design Thinking• Entrepreneurship and Value Creation• Leadership and Team Building• Management Communication

Modes of Thinking (1 CU)Choose one from:• Critical Thinking• Computational Thinking• Innovation and Creative Thinking• Judgement and Decision Making• Managing in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and

Ambiguous Context

Numeracy (1 CU)All BSc (Economics) students must take Calculus.


Internship (1 CU)










CUs = Course Units

A SAMPLE OF VARIOUS CAREER ROLES FOR SMU BSC (ECON) GRADUATES

ActuaryData AnalystEconomist

EntrepreneurFinancial ConsultantInvestment Analyst

Management ConsultantMarket ResearcherResearch Associate

Ship BrokerTrader

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I would describe SOE’s curriculum as rigorous yet rewarding - I have built strong problem-solving and analytical skills through the study of theoretical economics and its applications. The soft skills that I have gained from the multiple presentations and internships during my time in SMU were extremely beneficial in helping me to adapt quickly to the workplace. SMU also provided me a myriad of opportunities to explore my non-academic interests. Besides being a member of the SMU Chamber Choir, I even embarked on an exchange semester to Kazakhstan during my senior year which was a unique and eye-opening experience!

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“Han Shu Le Researcher, CitywireBachelor of Science (Economics)


The third pillar of the University Core, Civilisations, aims to immerse students in fundamental and perennial debates that cut across time and space, to a critical dialogue between multiple and competing traditions of thought and problem-solving.

Ethics and Social Responsibility (1 CU)All students taking BSc (Economics) must take:• Ethics and Social Responsibility



global exposure courses/activities


Economics Core (9-10 Course Units)

The Economics Core lays a broad foundation for the study of economics.

Compulsory courses to complete are:• Introduction to Statistical Theory• Intermediate Mathematics for Economics• Microeconomics 1 • Microeconomics 2 • Macroeconomics 1• Macroeconomics 2• Introduction to Econometrics• Economic Development in Asia • International Economics B OR International Trade

AND International Macroeconomics

Economics Electives (5-6 Course Units)

Economics Electives provide students with specialised knowledge in various fields of economics. A total of 6 courses must be completed if students read International Economics B, or 5 courses if they read International Trade and International Macroeconomics.

The set of Economics Electives is a rich menu of courses offering a wide range of topics to choose from. Some examples are:• Advanced Macroeconomics• Advanced Microeconomics• Development Economics• Economic Dynamics• Economic Growth • Economic Forecasting• Economics of Ageing• Economics of Politics• Environmental Economics• Family and the Society: Economic Theories

and Practices• Game Theory• Health Economics• Health Systems and Policy• Industrial Organisation• Intermediate Econometrics• Labour Economics• Macroeconomics of Income Distribution• Monetary Economics• Organisational Economics• Political Economy of Globalisation• Public Sector Economics• Strategic Thinking • Real Estate Economics• Urban Economics and Policy

Free Electives (9 Course Units) A total of 9 courses must be completed in this category. Students may choose courses from among Economics Electives or Free Electives offered by all 6 Schools for which they satisfy the prerequisites.

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Professor Pang Hwee Hwa Dean School of Information Systems

The School of Information Systems (SIS) seeks to create computing knowledge and technology, and to apply them in training IT professionals to innovate solutions for the digital transformation of business and society.

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SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS


CREATING OUR DIGITAL FUTUREAs disruptive computing and information technologies permeate our work and life, organisations require future-ready talent for the many new roles that will be created. Our degree programmes will prepare students for a wide array of job opportunities in this exciting landscape.

5 REASONS TO JOIN THE SMU SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

SMU SIS constantly revises its curriculum to ensure that its graduates have relevant and necessary skills to enter the workforce. Our school has initiated a new degree, BSc (Computer Science), to meet the ever-changing demands of the technological world. This is a reflection of SMU SIS’ commitment towards grooming its students to be career-ready.

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GLOBAL EXPOSUREBe highly sought after in the job market: Our graduates, with their strong technology, business and people skills, usually land multiple job offers before graduation.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY, LARGE-SCALE RESEARCHShape and explore the future of the world in our large-scale technology initiatives supported by substantial R&D grants from the industry and government.

HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE LEARNING CULTUREEnjoy a strong sense of belonging in our school, created through our culture of ‘learning-to-learn’ and peer-to-peer nurturing.

ALIGNMENT WITH NATIONAL INITIATIVES Take advantage of our close linkages with national agencies and leading industry players at the centre of national initiatives such as the Digital Government Blueprint, Smart Nation, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer & Social Insights, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, and Financial Services Technology.

INTEGRATED POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMESFast-track your learning and career with our integrated postgraduate programmes that allow you to pursue an SIS Bachelor’s and an integrated Master’s degree within a shorter period of time.

A SAMPLE OF PROSPECTIVE JOB ROLES

FOR SMU BSc (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) GRADUATES

FOR SMU BSc (COMPUTING & LAW) GRADUATES

FOR SMU BSc (COMPUTER SCIENCE) GRADUATES

Business AnalystEnterprise ArchitectSustainable Solution DesignerTechnopreneurUrban Planner

Business & Public SectorsDigital TransformationTechnology InnovationRegulatory & Policy

Legal SectorLegal Knowledge EngineerLegal Technologist / Project ManagerLawyers, Legal Advisors Practicing Technology Law(For Students Who Fast-Track Into Juris Doctor Degree)

Consulting & Finance SectorsAdvisoryIT Audit and ComplianceRisk Management

Artificial Intelligence Developer Chatbot EngineerCybersecurity AnalystIoT Solution ArchitectMachine Learning Developer

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BSc (INFORMATION SYSTEMS): INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR

The Information Systems (IS) major 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. The programme offers three tracks in business analytics, digital business solutioning and financial technology.

The BSc (IS): Information Systems programme provides the perfect combination of computing and business skills that make our students both job-ready and future-ready. The curriculum is aligned to the needs of the industry and offers flexibility in choosing more than one specialisation track, and more than one major.

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“Swapna Gottipati Programme Director, BSc (IS): Information Systems MajorAssistant Professor of Information Systems

University Core 12 CU

Capabilities – Inclusive of Internship

Communities – Inclusive of Community Service

Civilisations

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4 CU

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Information Systems Major Core 12 CU

Information Systems (IS) Major Electives

IS Track Courses

IS Track Courses or IS Depth Electives

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2 CU

Free Electives 6 CU

Graduation Requirements The following needs to be fulfilled prior to graduation:

Singapore Studies Asia Studies Global Exposure

Total 36 Course Units (CU)

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BSc (INFORMATION SYSTEMS): SMART-CITY MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY MAJOR

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The Smart-City Management and Technology major uniquely draws from several disciplines with the aim of developing the skills of students in analysis, critical thinking and integrating technology, social sciences and management for innovating smart city solutions. Students will be empowered to design innovative and sustainable solutions to tackle urbanisation challenges in areas such as (but not limited to) business and economy, health and enabled ageing, home and environment, mobility, and public service.

The Smart-City Management and Technology programme plugs the industry’s talent gap in multi- disciplinary and future-ready professionals.

I am confident that you will find the programme as exciting as current students and potential employers.

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“Tan Kar Way Programme Director , BSc (IS): Smart-City Management & Technology MajorAssistant Professor of Information Systems


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Smart-City Management & Technology Major Core

Smart-City Management & Technology Major Electives

IS Track Courses or IS Depth Electives or IS Major Core Courses

IS Track Courses or IS Depth Electives or IS Related Courses

IS Track Courses or IS Depth Electives

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BSc (COMPUTER SCIENCE) CURRICULUM NEW!

BSc (COMPUTER SCIENCE): IT SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT MAJOR

The BSc (Computer Science) degree equips students with technical skills to build computing products and solutions to thrive in the marketplace and society. This requires 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.

How will the wave of smart devices with artificial intelligence capabilities affect the way we study, work, play and live? How will the Internet of Things transform the manufacturing processes leading to the next industrial revolution? These are some of the forces shaping our future digital economy. Come and learn to build real life Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Physical, and Cybersecurity solutions.

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Civilisations

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Computer Science Major Core 18 CU

Computer Science (CS) Major Electives

CS Track Courses

CS Depth Electives

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BSc (COMPUTING & LAW) CURRICULUM * LAUNCHING IN 2020

The BSc (Computing & Law) degree produces IT and legal professionals who are adept at bridging technology and law. It equips 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.

As Information Technology (IT) goes beyond automating backroom functions to transforming business models and processes, innovators need to consider the following questions:

How will their innovations be protected within the legal framework in which they operate?

How do innovators ensure that their business operations comply with pertinent legal, regulatory and contractual requirements?

How do they address legal questions, as well as manage the technology and business risks posed by their innovations?

Lee Pey WoanCo-director,BSc (Computing & Law) ProgrammeAssociate Professor of Law

Manoj ThulasidasCo-director,BSc (Computing & Law) ProgrammeAssociate Professor ofInformation Systems (Education)




Civilisations

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Computing & Law Project Experience

Law Core Courses

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Free Electives 3 CU




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Computing & Law Electives

Computing Electives Law Electives7 CU 2 CU

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With a forward-looking curriculum that fuses both theory and practice, the SMU School of Law prides itself on producing graduates who are sound not only in technical legal knowledge, but also on the soft skills to succeed in the ever-changing legal profession. Students can look forward to being taught by qualified faculty who possess relevant practical knowledge. Ultimately, the SMU School of Law not only facilitates our graduates’ entry into the market, but also unlocks their potential to give back to society.

Associate Professor Goh Yihan Dean School of Law

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SCHOOL OF LAW

RAISING THE BAR WITH A HEART OF SERVICE

The Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme’s broad-based, interactive pedagogy, endorsed by the Ministry of Law and Singapore Institute of Legal Education, strives to mould students into outstanding lawyers. We want to enhance your legal expertise by enabling you to think across disciplines and solve problems in a more holistic way.

Just as law can be said to be the medicine to society, it simultaneously forms the bedrock which governs relationships in society. Each aspect of law raises different controversies and questions that seldom have settled answers. That is where the SMU School of Law comes in - to ignite the spark of interest in future lawyers and shed further illumination on the intricacies of law.

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“Gerome Goh Teng Jun Year 3 studentSchool of LawMajor: Law

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Judges, legal officers, legal practitioners from law firms, corporations and other organisations are often invited to participate in seminars or give guest lectures. This is an invaluable component in our students’ Law education that gives them first-hand industry knowledge and the opportunity to interact and learn from eminent members of the profession.

FORWARD-LOOKING EDUCATIONBecome a lawyer that is adaptable to the demands of the modern legal and business world.

EXPERT FACULTYReceive a wealth of practical experience from our highly qualified and accomplished faculty.

GLOBAL EXPOSUREGain comparative insights into how law works across borders at our prestigious partner universities.

IMPRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT RATEOur students secure jobs with higher average starting salaries soon after graduation, with many being recruited by top law firms and government agencies.

STRATEGIC PROXIMITYGet the first-hand experience in all things law with courts, Parliaments, and the CBD right at the campus doorstep.

5 REASONS TO JOIN THE SMU SCHOOL OF LAW

The SMU School of Law constantly updates its curriculum and course offerings to meet the changing demands and needs of the profession.“

“Warren Chik Associate Professor of Law

DOUBLE THE SKILLS IN LESS THAN DOUBLE THE TIME!

• 4-year full-time Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)• 5-year double degree programme

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) + Any non-law SMU programmes (Accountancy/ Business/ Economics/ Information Systems/ Social Sciences)

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Law Core 17.5 Course Units

Law Major Electives -Law electives 8.5 Course Units

-Law-related electives 2 Course Units

Free Electives Up to 2 Course Units

University Core (6 Course Units*)*applicable to Law students only

The SMU Core Curriculum will initiate undergraduates into their journey to become fully realised SMU graduates. It is based on the following three pillars:

1) Capabilities


2) Communities

The Communities pillar aims to help students understand the economic, technological, and cultural systems that structure our interactions with our communities.

3) Civilisations

The third pillar of the University Core, Civilisations, aims to immerse students in fundamental and perennial debates that cut across time and space, to a critical dialogue between multiple and competing traditions of thought and problem-solving.

Additional Graduation RequirementsIn addition to the afore-mentioned requirements, students must fulfil a Singapore Studies requirement, an Asia Studies requirement and a Global Exposure requirement prior to graduation.

Law Core (17.5 Course Units)

The Law Core courses include:• Contract Law 1• Contract Law 2• Criminal Law• Law of Torts• Legal Research & Writing I• Legal Research and Writing II

• The Singapore Legal System• Law of Business Organisations• Law of Property• Comparative Legal Systems• Constitutional & Admin Law• Corporate Law• Legal Theory & Philosophy• Commercial Conflict of Laws• Law of Equity & Trusts• Law of Evidence

Law Major Electives (8.5 Course Units)****these electives are offered in the current academic year and may vary from year to year.

Commercial• Corporate Insolvency Law• Drafting in Corporate Practice• Financial & Securities Regulation• Insurance Law• Intellectual Property Law• International Commercialisation of Intellectual

Property Rights

A SAMPLE OF VARIOUS CAREER ROLES FOR SMU LL.B. GRADUATES

AcademicsCivil Service Officer

(e.g. Public Legal Officers, Justices’ Law Clerks and Judicial Officers)

Dispute LawyersIn-house Counsel

Transactional LawyersLaw-related consultancy or

advisory appointments

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My SMU education has served me very well in my legal career. The inclusion of modules, such as Financial Accounting and Finance, has helped me gain a deeper understanding of the commercial issues faced by my clients, and in turn this has made me a better lawyer for them. Also, the many opportunities to do presentations back in school have also helped me gain confidence and be a better advocate for my clients’ causes. I have never regretted my SMU education and remain indebted to the School and the Professors I have had the privilege of meeting at SMU.

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“Darius Tay Director BlackOak LLC Bachelor of Laws Magna Cum Laude

Award of the LL.B. Degree

On successful completion of the LL.B. programme, students will, depending on their overall performance, be awarded one of the following LL.B. degree awards: LL.B. (merit), LL.B. (high merit), LL.B. cum laude (with distinction), LL.B. magna cum laude (with high distinction) or LL.B. summa cum laude (with highest distinction). Graduates must attain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 in the courses leading to the LL.B. degree in order to practise law in Singapore. With effect from 2023, graduates who pass Part B of the Bar Examinations will be eligible to be called to the Singapore Bar. In addition, those who wish to join legal practice will generally be required to complete practice training for a duration of 1 year.

• International Construction Law• Launching an Online Financial Business - the

Lawyer’s Role• Law of International Trade• Law of Mergers & Acquisitions• Legal and Commercial Principles in Project

Financing Transactions• Shipping and Admiralty Law• Trade and Investment Law

Dispute Resolution• Deal-making and Dispute Resolution: Negotiation

in an Age of Disruption• Dispute Resolution: The Role of Experts• Evidence, Litigation and the Criminal Process• International Mediation Law and Practice• International Moots 1• International Moots 2• Intl Commercial Arbitration• Pre-trial Practice in Civil Litigation• Professional Mediation Skills

Interdisciplinary• Chinese Contract Law• Comparative Corporate Governance• Intellectual Assets and the Law in

Asian Economies

International & Comparative• International and Comparative Criminal Justice• International and Comparative Insolvency Law• International Humanitarian Law• Introduction to Chinese History, Culture,

Economy, Politics and Law• Law and Psychology• Law Study Mission to Asia• Transnational Business & Human Rights• WTO: Law and Policy

Law &Technology• Intro to Law and Technology• Law and Digital Commerce• Privacy & Data Protection Law

Public/Regulatory• Comparative Constitutional Law• Compliance and Risk Management for Lawyers• Family Law• Intellectual Property Law and Competition Law

at Interplay• Introduction to Civil Procedure• Law & Regulation• Medical Law and Health Policy• Public International Law• Topics in Financial Crime

Theory• Economic Analysis of Law• Jurisprudence: Modern and Critical Theories

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Law-related Electives (2 Course Units)**pending details of proposed curriculum revision for Academic Year 2019.

Free Electives (up to 2 Course Units)These may be taken within the School of Law or at any of SMU’s other five schools.

SCHOOLOF SOCIAL SCIENCES

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SOSS students are taught and mentored by a dedicated team of outstanding professors who come from the world’s best universities and are experts in their field. The research interests of our faculty are varied and wide-ranging. They cover topics such as subject wellbeing, migration, security, identity, social networks, ageing, education, nation building, and comparative politics. There are plenty of opportunities for students to conduct their own research and work on real world problems. Our graduates are equipped not only with broad-based academic knowledge but also analytical and practical skills acquired through internships and community projects.

Associate Professor Tan Yoo GuanInterim DeanSchool of Social Sciences

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ENLIGHTENED, VERSATILE AND CONFIDENT

Society needs a new generation of Social Science graduates who are able to understand increasingly complex issues beyond their discipline, integrate them holistically and solve societal problems. With SMU’s Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc), that outstanding individual could be you.

I chose Political Science because I’m interested in international relations. The degree provides me with the skill and knowledge to understand and appreciate what goes into policymaking and even geo-political relations. Today, I am better able to connect the dots and gain clarity about the complex global issues that we are facing, in a short span of time.

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Year 4 studentSchool of Social SciencesMajors: Political Science & Corporate Communication

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An SMU education is much more than about management and business. SMU is a bold experiment in itself, to combine liberal arts and management education to help students grow into critical and creative problem solvers who can traverse various domains of society.

Hiro Saito Assistant Professor of Sociology

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Economic, social and political issues can no longer be understood in isolation from one another. The SMU Bachelor of Social Science degree prepares you to understand the complexity of contemporary societies and to be thought leaders of the future.

INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHDeepen your learning experience through an interdisciplinary approach.

MULTIPLE CAREER PATHWAYSAcquire a broad repertoire of skills and critical understanding of social issues.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGGain experiential learning opportunities through interactions with civil society, government, and industry partners.

CLOSE STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTIONEnjoy close student-faculty interaction of not more than 45 students in each class.

DISTINGUISHED AND DEVOTED SOSS FACULTYDistinguished, specialised, and devoted SOSS faculty are dedicated to your learning.

5 REASONS TO JOIN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

2nd Majors Offered By The School of Social Sciences

• Arts and Culture Management (ACM)• Global Asia (GA)• Public Policy and Public Management (PPPM)



• Economics and Society• Technology and Society• Cultures of the Modern World• Community Service



• Ethics and Social Responsibility• Big Questions• Global Exposure


For more information on the Core Curriculum, please visit https://www.smu.edu.sg/programmes/core-curriculum.

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• Managing• Modes of Thinking• Numeracy• Writing and Reasoning• Internship

POLITICS, LAW AND ECONOMICS (PLE) CURRICULUM

My four years in SOSS helped cultivate in me a love for multi-disciplinary learning, respectful debate and discussion, and creative thinking. This has had a direct and positive impact on my work as today I’m able to analyse issues at work critically, take nuanced decisions, communicate articulately and confidently, and influence stakeholders effectively. These skills that an SOSS education instilled are absolutely essential for the ever-evolving job landscape, and will help in my career growth.

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“Subir Roy Class of 2015HR Line Manager AdvisorUBS, Hong KongBachelor of Social Science


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The PLE Core Courses include:• Business Law• Constitutional Law*• Macroeconomics I• Intermediate Mathematics for Economics• Microeconomics I• Introduction to Political and Policy Studies • Legal Theory and Philosophy• Politics of South East Asia• Political Theory• Research Methods in Sociology and

Political Science• Strategic Thinking• Social Science Practicum

*Students intending to do a double degree in LLB or the SMU Juris Doctor (J.D.) programme should replace this course with LAW204 Constitutional & Administrative Law (1.5CU).

PLE Electives (5 Course Units)

Students are required to choose one of the following themes and read five Course Units (CUs) from the chosen theme: • Choice and Behaviour• Distribution and Justice• Global Studies• Public Policy and Governance


Students may take courses from the School of Social Sciences or any of SMU’s other schools to fulfil the Free Electives requirement.

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A Sample of Various Career Roles for SMU BSocSc Graduates

Business AnalystConsultantCopywriterEducator

Foreign Service OfficerHR Manager

JournalistNews Producer

PsychologistResearch Scientist

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• Economics and Society• Technology and Society• Cultures of the Modern World• Community Service



• Ethics and Social Responsibility• Big Questions• Global Exposure


For more information on the Core Curriculum, please visit https://www.smu.edu.sg/programmes/core-curriculum.

PPS Core (6 - 8 Course Units)

Students will specialise in one of the following three disciplines: Political Science, Psychology or Sociology and take the required core courses. You are required to declare a major by the end of the second year of study.

Political Science Core

• Introduction to Politics and Policy Studies• Introduction to Psychology• Understanding Societies• Introductory Statistics• Southeast Asia Past and Present• Social Science Practicum






• Managing• Modes of Thinking• Numeracy• Writing and Reasoning• Internship

Psychology Core

• Introduction to Politics and Policy Studies• Introduction to Psychology• Understanding Societies• Introductory Statistics• Psychology Research Methods I• Psychology Research Methods II• Southeast Asia Past and Present• Social Science Practicum

Sociology Core

• Introduction to Politics and Policy Studies• Introduction to Psychology• Understanding Societies• Introductory Statistics• Introduction to Sociological Theory• Research Methods in Sociology and

Political Science• Southeast Asia Past and Present• Social Science Practicum

PPS Electives (7 - 9 Course Units)

Students majoring in Political Science will have to read nine Political Science electives and students majoring in Psychology and Sociology will have to read seven Psychology & Sociology electives respectively.


Students may take courses from the School of Social Sciences or any of SMU’s other schools to fulfil the Free Electives requirement.

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