A Computer Science Graduate
 

• Has solid grounding on the technical foundations of computing

• Recognises the context in which a computer system may function including its interactions with people and the physical world

• Applies computing knowledge to solve real problems

• Designs and improves systems based on quantitative and qualitative assessment of its functionality, usability, and performance
   

  SMU CORE CURRICULUM 6 CUs
   

  SMU’s Core Curriculum stands on three pillars of learning, or three inter-related paths of development. It serves to nurture a generation of competent, adaptable, and responsible decision-makers who can apply themselves to anything, anywhere, for the good of all.

  1  Basket of courses
   

  *The internship can be extended to 6 months

  CAPABILITIES2 CUs
   

  Calculus1 CU

  Internship* 1 CU 
   

  COMMUNITIES2 CUs

  Any Communities Courses11 CU

  Community Service1 CU
   

  CIVILISATIONS2 CUs

  Ethics & Social Responsibility1 CU

  Big Questions1 CU

  Global Exposure  
   

  GRADUATION
  REQUIREMENTS
   

  The following also needs to be fulfilled prior to graduation:

  Singapore Studies

  Asia Studies
   

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  CORE CURRICULUM
   

  CORE CURRICULUM WEBSITE 
   

  CORE CURRICULUM STRUCTURE 

  17 CUs
   

  COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR CORE
   

  Computer Science Core courses focus on building fundamental computing knowledge.
   

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  SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT3 CUs
   

    Programming Fundamentals I 

    Programming Fundamentals II 

    Collaborative Software Development 
   

  SOLUTION MANAGEMENT3 CUs
   

    Software Product Management 

    IT Solution Architecture 

    IT Solution Lifecycle Management 
   

  DISCRETE STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS5 CUs
   

    Linear Algebra for Computing Applications 

    Statistical Thinking for Data Science 

    Mathematical Foundations of Computing 

    Data Structures and Algorithms 

    Design and Analysis of Algorithms 
   

  INFORMATION MANAGEMENT2 CUs

    Data Management 

    Interaction Design and Prototyping 
   

  COMPUTER SYSTEMS & ARCHITECTURE3 CUs

    Operating System Concepts with Android 

    Interconnection of Cyber-Physical Systems 

    Computer Hardware and Embedded Systems 

   

• A minimum of 12 years of formal education with good passes in a national/international examination that is recognised for the purpose of admission. Applicants taking their respective high school examinations between January and May 2022 must submit/upload online their actual results within 3 working days after the release of the results. If your high school results are not known by the application closing date, please submit your predicted high school scores as attested by your school teacher/counsellor by 31 March 2022. Self-declared predicted scores will not be accepted. Please click here for a list of international qualifications that can be considered for the purpose of admission to SMU's undergraduate degree programmes.
   

• One of the following standardised test score is required : SAT, or ACT (American College Test), or IELTS** (Academic Test), or TOEFL**, or C1 Advanced, or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic). PTE Academic will take effect from 2022 admissions exercise.
   

• Interview for shortlisted applicants. Shortlisted Law applicants must also take a writing test. Interviews and writing tests for shortlisted Law applicants are conducted in end-March to April. Click here for important information on this'
   

The minimum standardised test scores requirements (SAT / ACT / IELTS / TOEFL / C1 Advanced / PTE Academic) stated below will be minimally sufficient for applicants to make a competitive competition. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee applicants an interview and/or admission into SMU, as admission is on a highly competitive and selective basis.
 

Please note that applicants with international qualifications (including UK A-Levels) are required to take one of the standardised tests mentioned above by 19 March 2022, and submit the test scores by 31 March 2022. Tests taken after 19 March 2022 will not be accepted for consideration.
 

Applicants are required to upload copies of the standardised test scores via Applicant's Self Service after submitting the online application for admission. Applicants must also apply to have their official test scores sent directly to SMU by the testing agencies. You can apply to do when registering for these tests. Please do so early to avoid delay in application processing. SMU will verify your test results with the testing agencies when processing your application.
 

**Due to the COVID-19 testing restrictions, ETS has expanded the availability of at-home testing through the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition, and IELTS has launched the IELTS Online test for students. Both the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and IELTS Online are acceptable for consideration of admission to SMU.
 

SAT /ACT/ IELTS / TOEFL / C1 Advanced / PTE Academic are not required for applicants with IB Diploma, and acceptable diplomas from LASALLE College of the Arts, NAFA and NIE.
 

Minimum SAT / ACT / IELTS / TOEFL / C1 Advanced / PTE Academic or applicants applying to non-law programmes
 

Applicants applying to Accountancy, Business Management, Economics, Social Science, Computing & Law, Computer Science and Information Systems programmes
 

• SAT (from March 2016) : A minimum total score of 1,350 with at least 650 for evidence-based reading and writing. Essay is not required

• ACT (from September 2016) : A minimum composite score of 29, with a minimum English + Reading score of 57. Essay is not required

• IELTS : A minimum overall score of 7.0 with at least 7.0 for reading and 6.5 for writing

• TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) : A minimum score of 93, with at least 22 for reading and 22 for writing

• TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) : A minimum score of 583, with at least 5.5 for TWE (Test of Written English) and 50 for reading

• C1 Advanced : A minimum overall score of 185, with at least 185 for reading and 176 for writing

• PTE Academic : A minimum overall score of 66, with at least 66 for reading and 56 for writing

Our tuition fees are highly subsidised by the Singapore Government in the form of a Tuition Grant administered by the Ministry of Education. This makes studying at SMU affordable.
 

With the adoption of a fixed fee model, students are guaranteed that their tuition fees remain unchanged throughout the normal four-year duration of study at SMU. This provides students and parents a certainty in their financial planning.
 

Tuition fees for each new incoming cohort are subject to annual revisions and tuition fees mentioned are quoted in Singapore dollars (S$). $ 24,600

Graduates from the SMU School of Computing and Information Systems are highly sought after by employers. Our graduates, with their strong technological, business and people skills, usually receive multiple job offers before graduation.
 

Here are some career roles that our graduates have taken on, and the key industries that our graduates are/could be employed in:
 

• Artificial Intelligence Developer

• loT Solution Architect

• Chatbot Engineer

• Machine Learning Developer

• Cybersecurity Analyst

• Infrastructure Technical Analyst