School of Computing and Information Systems

Dear Students,

Congratulations on your joining the SMU School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS)!

I am delighted to share with you what you can expect as you embark on this exciting learning journey with us.

You are joining a program that will equip you to play active roles in the transformation of business and society by AI and technology

Our BSc (Information Systems) degree enjoys a strong reputation of producing job-ready professionals who are versatile in employing information technology to address business needs. Those of you joining this program will learn to identify emerging technologies and market trends, exploit opportunities to digitally transform an organization, and develop products/services that harmonize with the overall IT infrastructure. These are important skills that will make you future-ready IT professionals. You will also be able to specialize in career tracks that are in high demand by employers. 

Our BSc (Computer Science) degree emphasizes strong technical foundation, skills in translating scientific principles to usable computing technologies and solutions, along with the management skills needed to navigate complex software development and system deployment concerns. You will be well equipped for the abundant career opportunities in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Software Systems. 

Our BSc (Software Engineering) degree aims to train a pipeline of software engineering talent with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the demand for such talent. This full-time, four-year undergraduate degree combines classroom-learning with structured on-the-job training. It features a rigorous 52-week apprenticeship where students work in development teams under the mentorship of professional software engineers. 

We are also partnering the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law to offer a unique BSc (Computing & Law) degree. This degree equips students with the skillsets to protect technology innovation, comply with pertinent legal and regulatory requirements, as well as manage the technology and business risks posed by technology. You will also learn how to employ IT in legal practice. 

You will be learning from our world-class professors

Our faculty excels both in fundamental contribution to academic knowledge, as well as in creating technology with practical impact. On our faculty are several eminent scholars and rising stars in their respective disciplines, as well as experienced industry practitioners. Our research portfolio is well aligned with Singapore’s national initiatives like Smart Nation, Security and Urban Management, and includes a number of well-funded projects in those areas. We regularly collaborate with many government agencies and leading industry players. 

What this means is that you will not just be learning from textbooks. Instead, you will be exposed to the latest technologies and the opportunities that they bring, and be guided along your learning journey by passionate experts and teachers. 

You will develop lasting friendships and join our growing alumni who are making waves in their professions 

Our students say that our school culture is special because of the strong peer support, peer-to-peer learning, student-faculty interaction, as well as emphasis on project-based learning and teamwork. Working closely with your classmates through the program helps to develop lasting friendships, and prepares you to be a valued leader and colleague in your career. 

Our SCIS faculty, staff and students are delighted that you have chosen our school, and I trust you are equally excited about joining our family!