KEY PLAYER IN A SMART NATION• SMU Information Systems (SIS) students are right in the middle

of our nation’s initiatives such as:– SMART Nation– Analytics for Business, Consumer and

Social Insights– Cyber Security and Data Privacy– Urban Management and Sustainability– Ageing-in-Place

• Many national agencies and industry groups are closely connected to SIS (e.g. IDA and the ELITe Programme, Singapore Computer Society and the SCS Student Chapter)

BE INDUSTRY-READY

DIVERSE CAREER PATHS• SIS graduates are employed across a wide

spectrum of jobs in many industries

• A growing number of SIS graduates have become successful Technopreneurs

HAN JUN KWANGAssistant Vice President,

Bank of America Merrill LynchSMU Bachelor of Science in

Information Systems Management with Second Major in Legal Studies,

Cum Laude

INFORMATIONSYSTEMSS M U S C H O O L O F

• Almost 50% of all SMU start-ups are founded or co-founded by SIS students. A growing number of SIS students are choosing to work for start-ups

• SIS offers a second major in Advanced Business Technology (Technopreneurship Track) and Technopreneurship Study Mission courses

• SIS students have training, guidance and support from SMU’s Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• 98% of our SIS students take up a second major or double degree to gain a wider breadth of knowledge and employability in diverse industries (e.g. banking, audit, telecommunication, logistics, marketing, etc.)

• Industry knows SIS graduates are a special breed– They are reliable and get things done– They have deep experience with complex projects and

team dynamics and are able to adapt to the workforce very quickly

– They are able to go from concept to implementation within a tight deadline and practical constraints

START-UP CULTURE

GREATCAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• 100% of SIS students gain real-world experience by designing & implementing solutions for actual businesses through their capstone projects

• All of them do internships, an excellent opportunity to put into practice what they have learnt, explore career opportunities, stretch themselves beyond their limits, and realise their full potential. Most do more than 2 internships in different industries

School of Information SystemsSingapore Management University

80 Stamford Road Singapore 178902

Tel: (65) 6828 0903 Fax: (65) 6828 0919

www.sis.smu.edu.sg

Undergraduate Enquiries: sis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg

HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI

“I am now working in Google in their headquarters in Mountain View, California. In 2012, a Google recruiter had contacted me and invited me to apply for a position with them when I was doing my start-ups. Apparently they had discovered me via the project I did while I was part of the GAMBIT Summer 2008 programme at MIT! As I was interviewing for a Software Engineer position, the questions were primarily about Computer Science fundamentals, as well as higher level design matters and my past work experience/accomplishments.

Looking back, I am very grateful for my ISM Degree. It taught me several key skills which have helped me greatly in my journey so far. The project management, collaboration and communication skills I have learnt during my time at SIS have been invaluable in running the start-upbusiness. And perhaps the most important skill of them all was learning-to-learn effectively and efficiently, which has been critical in my field of mobile app development, where the tools and platform are constantly in flux.”

Muhammad Bin MohsinSoftware EngineerGoogleBSc (IS Management)2nd Major in Advanced Business Technology2009 Graduate

“Business and IT are inseparable in today’s context. It was clear to me that being the catalyst to integrate business needs and IT infrastructure will be a critical role in any organisation. I’m with Johnson & Johnson’s Medical Devices & Diagnosis business sector as a Product Specialist. My customers are surgeons from various Singapore hospitals and I am in charge of devices that are used routinely in operations like thyroidectomies, colectomies and etc. On top of driving demand for the devices, I will provide the surgeons with technical training and support to aid in their surgical practices. As such, I have the rare privilege to be in the operating theatres with my surgeons during their operations.

Another very fulfilling aspect of this job is that I am involved with helping the surgeons further their surgical skills. We do so by setting up workshops and sending them for conferences and visitations both locally and overseas. I had the opportunity to travel to Malaysia, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Vietnam for visitations with my customers this year. All in all, I’m thankful to our Dean, Professors, Instructors and staff who are extremely dedicated to helping us learn. I became more independent (and yet be able to work effectively with my teammates) and learnt to be answerable to my own deadlines and commitments.”

Seah YulinProduct SpecialistJohnson & JohnsonBSc (IS Management)2nd Major in Marketing 2010 Graduate

“I’m with the IT Security Consulting team in EY, performing web application and network vulnerability assessments. In simpler terms, that comes under the spectrum of “white hat” hacking.

The SIS curriculum was right on the mark about the skills that the market is looking for— from the technical and management IS modules, to the core modules and second major; the knowledge and skills learnt all came into play in one form or another. The general electives were important too as they allowed for a more all-rounded education.

The 4 years in SIS was tough, but it taught me to work and learn independently. This survival skill has helped me immensely with my job where, (often enough) I’m assigned with an unusual project and a deadline, and expected to figure it out.”

Darius ChanSenior Consultant Advisory Services Ernst & Young Advisory Pte LtdBSc (IS Management)2nd Major in Finance2009 Graduate

• SIS graduates are employed in various companies (e.g. Accenture, Apple, DFS, Facebook, Google, Citibank, UOB, Ernst & Young, LinkedIn, Hay Group, KPMG, Changi Airport Group, Jetstar, Alexandra Health, etc.)

• They are involved in a wide spectrum of job roles (e.g. Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Info Security Risk Specialist, IT Auditor, Digital Media Specialist, Project Consultant, IS Engineer, etc.)

• Every year we excel in the Graduate Employment Survey (GES) results – 94% of our SIS students secured employment within 6 months of

graduation. Those with Cum Laude or better, enjoy a high mean gross monthly salary of S$3,862 Source: Graduate Employment Survey 2013

Scan for more info

SIS Alumni Vincent Lai & Andy Soh, Co-founders of Tocco Studios

KEY PLAYER IN A SMART NATION• SMU Information Systems (SIS) students are right in the middle

of our nation’s initiatives such as:– SMART Nation– Analytics for Business, Consumer and

Social Insights– Cyber Security and Data Privacy– Urban Management and Sustainability– Ageing-in-Place

• Many national agencies and industry groups are closely connected to SIS (e.g. IDA and the ELITe Programme, Singapore Computer Society and the SCS Student Chapter)

BE INDUSTRY-READY

DIVERSE CAREER PATHS• SIS graduates are employed across a wide

spectrum of jobs in many industries

• A growing number of SIS graduates have become successful Technopreneurs

HAN JUN KWANGAssistant Vice President,

Bank of America Merrill LynchSMU Bachelor of Science in

Information Systems Management with Second Major in Legal Studies,

Cum Laude

INFORMATIONSYSTEMSS M U S C H O O L O F

• Almost 50% of all SMU start-ups are founded or co-founded by SIS students. A growing number of SIS students are choosing to work for start-ups

• SIS offers a second major in Advanced Business Technology (Technopreneurship Track) and Technopreneurship Study Mission courses

• SIS students have training, guidance and support from SMU’s Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• 98% of our SIS students take up a second major or double degree to gain a wider breadth of knowledge and employability in diverse industries (e.g. banking, audit, telecommunication, logistics, marketing, etc.)

• Industry knows SIS graduates are a special breed– They are reliable and get things done– They have deep experience with complex projects and

team dynamics and are able to adapt to the workforce very quickly

– They are able to go from concept to implementation within a tight deadline and practical constraints

START-UP CULTURE

GREATCAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• 100% of SIS students gain real-world experience by designing & implementing solutions for actual businesses through their capstone projects

• All of them do internships, an excellent opportunity to put into practice what they have learnt, explore career opportunities, stretch themselves beyond their limits, and realise their full potential. Most do more than 2 internships in different industries

School of Information SystemsSingapore Management University

80 Stamford Road Singapore 178902

Tel: (65) 6828 0903 Fax: (65) 6828 0919

www.sis.smu.edu.sg

Undergraduate Enquiries: sis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg

HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI

“I am now working in Google in their headquarters in Mountain View, California. In 2012, a Google recruiter had contacted me and invited me to apply for a position with them when I was doing my start-ups. Apparently they had discovered me via the project I did while I was part of the GAMBIT Summer 2008 programme at MIT! As I was interviewing for a Software Engineer position, the questions were primarily about Computer Science fundamentals, as well as higher level design matters and my past work experience/accomplishments.

Looking back, I am very grateful for my ISM Degree. It taught me several key skills which have helped me greatly in my journey so far. The project management, collaboration and communication skills I have learnt during my time at SIS have been invaluable in running the start-upbusiness. And perhaps the most important skill of them all was learning-to-learn effectively and efficiently, which has been critical in my field of mobile app development, where the tools and platform are constantly in flux.”

Muhammad Bin MohsinSoftware EngineerGoogleBSc (IS Management)2nd Major in Advanced Business Technology2009 Graduate

“Business and IT are inseparable in today’s context. It was clear to me that being the catalyst to integrate business needs and IT infrastructure will be a critical role in any organisation. I’m with Johnson & Johnson’s Medical Devices & Diagnosis business sector as a Product Specialist. My customers are surgeons from various Singapore hospitals and I am in charge of devices that are used routinely in operations like thyroidectomies, colectomies and etc. On top of driving demand for the devices, I will provide the surgeons with technical training and support to aid in their surgical practices. As such, I have the rare privilege to be in the operating theatres with my surgeons during their operations.

Another very fulfilling aspect of this job is that I am involved with helping the surgeons further their surgical skills. We do so by setting up workshops and sending them for conferences and visitations both locally and overseas. I had the opportunity to travel to Malaysia, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Vietnam for visitations with my customers this year. All in all, I’m thankful to our Dean, Professors, Instructors and staff who are extremely dedicated to helping us learn. I became more independent (and yet be able to work effectively with my teammates) and learnt to be answerable to my own deadlines and commitments.”

Seah YulinProduct SpecialistJohnson & JohnsonBSc (IS Management)2nd Major in Marketing 2010 Graduate

“I’m with the IT Security Consulting team in EY, performing web application and network vulnerability assessments. In simpler terms, that comes under the spectrum of “white hat” hacking.

The SIS curriculum was right on the mark about the skills that the market is looking for— from the technical and management IS modules, to the core modules and second major; the knowledge and skills learnt all came into play in one form or another. The general electives were important too as they allowed for a more all-rounded education.

The 4 years in SIS was tough, but it taught me to work and learn independently. This survival skill has helped me immensely with my job where, (often enough) I’m assigned with an unusual project and a deadline, and expected to figure it out.”

Darius ChanSenior Consultant Advisory Services Ernst & Young Advisory Pte LtdBSc (IS Management)2nd Major in Finance2009 Graduate

• SIS graduates are employed in various companies (e.g. Accenture, Apple, DFS, Facebook, Google, Citibank, UOB, Ernst & Young, LinkedIn, Hay Group, KPMG, Changi Airport Group, Jetstar, Alexandra Health, etc.)

• They are involved in a wide spectrum of job roles (e.g. Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Info Security Risk Specialist, IT Auditor, Digital Media Specialist, Project Consultant, IS Engineer, etc.)

• Every year we excel in the Graduate Employment Survey (GES) results – 94% of our SIS students secured employment within 6 months of

graduation. Those with Cum Laude or better, enjoy a high mean gross monthly salary of S$3,862 Source: Graduate Employment Survey 2013

Scan for more info

SIS Alumni Vincent Lai & Andy Soh, Co-founders of Tocco Studios

HIGHLY COLLABORATIVELEARNING CULTURE

• Incredible culture of peer support, peer-to-peer learning, seniors helping juniors, faculty and staff helping students

• Strong sense of family and community within SIS• Student bonding in SIS is special. Students say

“We are like a family”

MANY PATHWAYS FOR

GLOBAL EXPOSURE • SIS’s Technopreneurship Study Missions • SMU’s Business Study Missions • Internships• Community Services• Study Exchanges (during regular term or

summer term)• International Business-IT case competitions

FAST-TRACK PROGRAMMES

• SIS students can pursue a Bachelor’s and Masters’ programme concurrently– SMU-Carnegie Mellon (Pittsburgh, USA) under

IDA’s National Infocomm Scholarship (NIS) scheme– SMU-BSc (ISM) & Master of IT in Business – SMU-BSc (ISM) & Master of Applied IS

CURRICULUM

EXPERIENCE THE

FUTURE NOW • Do projects with our Research &

Development Centres and Labs• Be part of our state-of-the-art

collaborations with industries• Participate in our enhanced Research

eXperience for Undergraduates (RXU) programme

• Be a technopreneur and try out new ideas you have been imagining

• Use the latest ways in which Infocomm is changing the way we live, learn, work and play

BE TRANSFORMED AND BE A

TRANSFORMER • We transform our students into highly

competent, versatile, sought-after, and respected graduates

• Every student goes through a massive transformation, no matter what their starting point was or their prior background

• SIS graduates are the key enablers of transformation efforts in the industry and government organisations

BSc (Information Systems Management) AY2015-16 Curriculum

“I wish to debunk the common misconception that IS requires students with IS background. From my observation, most freshmen in SIS started out with little to no experience in IS, but are currently doing very well with the help of competent teaching staff and with consistent effort.

I am from a JC background, but I am currently enrolled in the SMU-Carnegie Mellon University Fast-Track programme, which gives me the best of both worlds: an overseas education grounded by industry exposure in Singapore. Not only do I get to obtain rewarding internship and research opportunities in SMU, these experiences will be greatly value-added in CMU, which is also one of the top universities in the world reputed for its courses in technology.

In just my first few months in SMU, I have already found that you can learn as much as you want to, if you actively seek it. The SIS community has been a treasure trove of information and knowledge; wherever my curiosities lie, it has not been difficult at all to seek out the support of a caring senior, alumni or faculty staff. The second thing I’ve found about the SIS community is that all around, you can find people who are passionate about what they do, be it in security or analytics. Even for freshmen like me with little to no experience in such fields, the sheer depth and rigour of their expertise inspires many of us juniors to further hone our skills.

IT has profound applications and disruptive potential in today’s world, which made the need to be more IT-literate so compelling to me. And I’m really glad that I made the decision to talk to students and staff from various faculties before choosing SIS.”

Beh Min YanBSc (IS Management) and SMU-Carnegie Mellon Fast Track Masters (IDA’s NIS Scholar)2014 Intake

*Photo by IDA

“Having a career as a technopreneur has always been my lifelong dream. I have always wanted to combine innovations in technology with innovations in business to solve problems we face in our everyday life.  The start-up culture in SIS is extremely encouraging. The numerous success stories in SIS further fuelled my desire to start my own technology company— Nectary Studios. 

In SIS, there are Technopreneurship-related courses available, such as Technopreneurship Study Missions which aim to help students to better understand the entrepreneur landscape in various countries. In 2013, I embarked on a study mission to Korea and Japan to visit the local start-ups and technology companies. We had the opportunities to interact with the technopreneurs and benefitted greatly from their sharing. It was an inspiring and unforgettable learning experience.

It is difficult to juggle both the identity of a student and technopreneur. I am often overwhelmed with far too much work to do and having too little time to do it. However, this has helped me to develop better time management skills and understand how to manage my priorities. I was appointed as the Marketing Director of the 9th SMU Information System Society and have spearheaded various activities that add to the vibrancy of student life. This includes the SIS 10th Anniversary and the Grand Feast, the largest welfare drive in SMU’s history. Through the various events, we aim to promote a balanced student life and strengthen the bonds between SIS students.”

Lee Xiang RuiBSc (IS Management) 2nd Major in Advanced Business Technology2011 Intake

“At SIS, a lot of our learning takes place outside the classroom, after the 3-hour seminars are over. To me, time spent in the classroom helps build the important foundation that enables us to do our independent learning. It is where we acquire the important technical skills, which are critical in the completion of our projects and assignments.

The projects at SIS are definitely not a walk in the park. Each project requires us to venture into a new field, to explore a different technology or concept, and then apply it to our final product. This often necessitates plenty of trial and error in conceptualising and implementing different solutions. Given the demands of the project, it is not possible for one member to handle everything. It forces us to think about how we can best manage the project, to divide the work up such that we play to the strengths of each member and complete the project. Thus, not only do we gain experience in project management, we also learn how to collaborate effectively within the team.

There is also collaboration across teams, especially when the projects get more demanding. Such peer collaboration is what I’m especially thankful for—a community where we’re comfortable enough to approach any of our course mates, or join in an ongoing discussion with fellow SIS students that happen to be in school. In addition, we have our seniors, who would readily offer advice to stop us from going down the wrong path. At the end of the day, the most important skill we acquire is learning how to learn. Skills taught in the classroom may get outdated, but the ability to learn effectively—not just independently, but collaboratively—is one that would never be obsolete.”

Heng U SanBSc (IS Management), 2nd Major in Analytics andBachelor of Business Management (Double Degree)2012 Intake

The Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management) aims to produce graduates with a solid capability to conceptualise, design, create and implement information systems solutions in the context of business and organisational settings.

2nd Majors

Second Majors offered by

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

HIGHLY COLLABORATIVELEARNING CULTURE

• Incredible culture of peer support, peer-to-peer learning, seniors helping juniors, faculty and staff helping students

• Strong sense of family and community within SIS• Student bonding in SIS is special. Students say

“We are like a family”

MANY PATHWAYS FOR

GLOBAL EXPOSURE • SIS’s Technopreneurship Study Missions • SMU’s Business Study Missions • Internships• Community Services• Study Exchanges (during regular term or

summer term)• International Business-IT case competitions

FAST-TRACK PROGRAMMES

• SIS students can pursue a Bachelor’s and Masters’ programme concurrently– SMU-Carnegie Mellon (Pittsburgh, USA) under

IDA’s National Infocomm Scholarship (NIS) scheme– SMU-BSc (ISM) & Master of IT in Business – SMU-BSc (ISM) & Master of Applied IS

CURRICULUM

EXPERIENCE THE

FUTURE NOW • Do projects with our Research &

Development Centres and Labs• Be part of our state-of-the-art

collaborations with industries• Participate in our enhanced Research

eXperience for Undergraduates (RXU) programme

• Be a technopreneur and try out new ideas you have been imagining

• Use the latest ways in which Infocomm is changing the way we live, learn, work and play

BE TRANSFORMED AND BE A

TRANSFORMER • We transform our students into highly

competent, versatile, sought-after, and respected graduates

• Every student goes through a massive transformation, no matter what their starting point was or their prior background

• SIS graduates are the key enablers of transformation efforts in the industry and government organisations

BSc (Information Systems Management) AY2015-16 Curriculum

“I wish to debunk the common misconception that IS requires students with IS background. From my observation, most freshmen in SIS started out with little to no experience in IS, but are currently doing very well with the help of competent teaching staff and with consistent effort.

I am from a JC background, but I am currently enrolled in the SMU-Carnegie Mellon University Fast-Track programme, which gives me the best of both worlds: an overseas education grounded by industry exposure in Singapore. Not only do I get to obtain rewarding internship and research opportunities in SMU, these experiences will be greatly value-added in CMU, which is also one of the top universities in the world reputed for its courses in technology.

In just my first few months in SMU, I have already found that you can learn as much as you want to, if you actively seek it. The SIS community has been a treasure trove of information and knowledge; wherever my curiosities lie, it has not been difficult at all to seek out the support of a caring senior, alumni or faculty staff. The second thing I’ve found about the SIS community is that all around, you can find people who are passionate about what they do, be it in security or analytics. Even for freshmen like me with little to no experience in such fields, the sheer depth and rigour of their expertise inspires many of us juniors to further hone our skills.

IT has profound applications and disruptive potential in today’s world, which made the need to be more IT-literate so compelling to me. And I’m really glad that I made the decision to talk to students and staff from various faculties before choosing SIS.”

Beh Min YanBSc (IS Management) and SMU-Carnegie Mellon Fast Track Masters (IDA’s NIS Scholar)2014 Intake

*Photo by IDA

“Having a career as a technopreneur has always been my lifelong dream. I have always wanted to combine innovations in technology with innovations in business to solve problems we face in our everyday life.  The start-up culture in SIS is extremely encouraging. The numerous success stories in SIS further fuelled my desire to start my own technology company— Nectary Studios. 

In SIS, there are Technopreneurship-related courses available, such as Technopreneurship Study Missions which aim to help students to better understand the entrepreneur landscape in various countries. In 2013, I embarked on a study mission to Korea and Japan to visit the local start-ups and technology companies. We had the opportunities to interact with the technopreneurs and benefitted greatly from their sharing. It was an inspiring and unforgettable learning experience.

It is difficult to juggle both the identity of a student and technopreneur. I am often overwhelmed with far too much work to do and having too little time to do it. However, this has helped me to develop better time management skills and understand how to manage my priorities. I was appointed as the Marketing Director of the 9th SMU Information System Society and have spearheaded various activities that add to the vibrancy of student life. This includes the SIS 10th Anniversary and the Grand Feast, the largest welfare drive in SMU’s history. Through the various events, we aim to promote a balanced student life and strengthen the bonds between SIS students.”

Lee Xiang RuiBSc (IS Management) 2nd Major in Advanced Business Technology2011 Intake

“At SIS, a lot of our learning takes place outside the classroom, after the 3-hour seminars are over. To me, time spent in the classroom helps build the important foundation that enables us to do our independent learning. It is where we acquire the important technical skills, which are critical in the completion of our projects and assignments.

The projects at SIS are definitely not a walk in the park. Each project requires us to venture into a new field, to explore a different technology or concept, and then apply it to our final product. This often necessitates plenty of trial and error in conceptualising and implementing different solutions. Given the demands of the project, it is not possible for one member to handle everything. It forces us to think about how we can best manage the project, to divide the work up such that we play to the strengths of each member and complete the project. Thus, not only do we gain experience in project management, we also learn how to collaborate effectively within the team.

There is also collaboration across teams, especially when the projects get more demanding. Such peer collaboration is what I’m especially thankful for—a community where we’re comfortable enough to approach any of our course mates, or join in an ongoing discussion with fellow SIS students that happen to be in school. In addition, we have our seniors, who would readily offer advice to stop us from going down the wrong path. At the end of the day, the most important skill we acquire is learning how to learn. Skills taught in the classroom may get outdated, but the ability to learn effectively—not just independently, but collaboratively—is one that would never be obsolete.”

Heng U SanBSc (IS Management), 2nd Major in Analytics andBachelor of Business Management (Double Degree)2012 Intake

The Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management) aims to produce graduates with a solid capability to conceptualise, design, create and implement information systems solutions in the context of business and organisational settings.

2nd Majors

Second Majors offered by

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

HIGHLY COLLABORATIVELEARNING CULTURE

• Incredible culture of peer support, peer-to-peer learning, seniors helping juniors, faculty and staff helping students

• Strong sense of family and community within SIS• Student bonding in SIS is special. Students say

“We are like a family”

MANY PATHWAYS FOR

GLOBAL EXPOSURE • SIS’s Technopreneurship Study Missions • SMU’s Business Study Missions • Internships• Community Services• Study Exchanges (during regular term or

summer term)• International Business-IT case competitions

FAST-TRACK PROGRAMMES

• SIS students can pursue a Bachelor’s and Masters’ programme concurrently– SMU-Carnegie Mellon (Pittsburgh, USA) under

IDA’s National Infocomm Scholarship (NIS) scheme– SMU-BSc (ISM) & Master of IT in Business – SMU-BSc (ISM) & Master of Applied IS

CURRICULUM

EXPERIENCE THE

FUTURE NOW • Do projects with our Research &

Development Centres and Labs• Be part of our state-of-the-art

collaborations with industries• Participate in our enhanced Research

eXperience for Undergraduates (RXU) programme

• Be a technopreneur and try out new ideas you have been imagining

• Use the latest ways in which Infocomm is changing the way we live, learn, work and play

BE TRANSFORMED AND BE A

TRANSFORMER • We transform our students into highly

competent, versatile, sought-after, and respected graduates

• Every student goes through a massive transformation, no matter what their starting point was or their prior background

• SIS graduates are the key enablers of transformation efforts in the industry and government organisations

BSc (Information Systems Management) AY2015-16 Curriculum

“I wish to debunk the common misconception that IS requires students with IS background. From my observation, most freshmen in SIS started out with little to no experience in IS, but are currently doing very well with the help of competent teaching staff and with consistent effort.

I am from a JC background, but I am currently enrolled in the SMU-Carnegie Mellon University Fast-Track programme, which gives me the best of both worlds: an overseas education grounded by industry exposure in Singapore. Not only do I get to obtain rewarding internship and research opportunities in SMU, these experiences will be greatly value-added in CMU, which is also one of the top universities in the world reputed for its courses in technology.

In just my first few months in SMU, I have already found that you can learn as much as you want to, if you actively seek it. The SIS community has been a treasure trove of information and knowledge; wherever my curiosities lie, it has not been difficult at all to seek out the support of a caring senior, alumni or faculty staff. The second thing I’ve found about the SIS community is that all around, you can find people who are passionate about what they do, be it in security or analytics. Even for freshmen like me with little to no experience in such fields, the sheer depth and rigour of their expertise inspires many of us juniors to further hone our skills.

IT has profound applications and disruptive potential in today’s world, which made the need to be more IT-literate so compelling to me. And I’m really glad that I made the decision to talk to students and staff from various faculties before choosing SIS.”

Beh Min YanBSc (IS Management) and SMU-Carnegie Mellon Fast Track Masters (IDA’s NIS Scholar)2014 Intake

*Photo by IDA

“Having a career as a technopreneur has always been my lifelong dream. I have always wanted to combine innovations in technology with innovations in business to solve problems we face in our everyday life.  The start-up culture in SIS is extremely encouraging. The numerous success stories in SIS further fuelled my desire to start my own technology company— Nectary Studios. 

In SIS, there are Technopreneurship-related courses available, such as Technopreneurship Study Missions which aim to help students to better understand the entrepreneur landscape in various countries. In 2013, I embarked on a study mission to Korea and Japan to visit the local start-ups and technology companies. We had the opportunities to interact with the technopreneurs and benefitted greatly from their sharing. It was an inspiring and unforgettable learning experience.

It is difficult to juggle both the identity of a student and technopreneur. I am often overwhelmed with far too much work to do and having too little time to do it. However, this has helped me to develop better time management skills and understand how to manage my priorities. I was appointed as the Marketing Director of the 9th SMU Information System Society and have spearheaded various activities that add to the vibrancy of student life. This includes the SIS 10th Anniversary and the Grand Feast, the largest welfare drive in SMU’s history. Through the various events, we aim to promote a balanced student life and strengthen the bonds between SIS students.”

Lee Xiang RuiBSc (IS Management) 2nd Major in Advanced Business Technology2011 Intake

“At SIS, a lot of our learning takes place outside the classroom, after the 3-hour seminars are over. To me, time spent in the classroom helps build the important foundation that enables us to do our independent learning. It is where we acquire the important technical skills, which are critical in the completion of our projects and assignments.

The projects at SIS are definitely not a walk in the park. Each project requires us to venture into a new field, to explore a different technology or concept, and then apply it to our final product. This often necessitates plenty of trial and error in conceptualising and implementing different solutions. Given the demands of the project, it is not possible for one member to handle everything. It forces us to think about how we can best manage the project, to divide the work up such that we play to the strengths of each member and complete the project. Thus, not only do we gain experience in project management, we also learn how to collaborate effectively within the team.

There is also collaboration across teams, especially when the projects get more demanding. Such peer collaboration is what I’m especially thankful for—a community where we’re comfortable enough to approach any of our course mates, or join in an ongoing discussion with fellow SIS students that happen to be in school. In addition, we have our seniors, who would readily offer advice to stop us from going down the wrong path. At the end of the day, the most important skill we acquire is learning how to learn. Skills taught in the classroom may get outdated, but the ability to learn effectively—not just independently, but collaboratively—is one that would never be obsolete.”

Heng U SanBSc (IS Management), 2nd Major in Analytics andBachelor of Business Management (Double Degree)2012 Intake

The Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management) aims to produce graduates with a solid capability to conceptualise, design, create and implement information systems solutions in the context of business and organisational settings.

2nd Majors

Second Majors offered by

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

KEY PLAYER IN A SMART NATION• SMU Information Systems (SIS) students are right in the middle

of our nation’s initiatives such as:– SMART Nation– Analytics for Business, Consumer and

Social Insights– Cyber Security and Data Privacy– Urban Management and Sustainability– Ageing-in-Place

• Many national agencies and industry groups are closely connected to SIS (e.g. IDA and the ELITe Programme, Singapore Computer Society and the SCS Student Chapter)

BE INDUSTRY-READY

DIVERSE CAREER PATHS• SIS graduates are employed across a wide

spectrum of jobs in many industries

• A growing number of SIS graduates have become successful Technopreneurs

HAN JUN KWANGAssistant Vice President,

Bank of America Merrill LynchSMU Bachelor of Science in

Information Systems Management with Second Major in Legal Studies,

Cum Laude

INFORMATIONSYSTEMSS M U S C H O O L O F

• Almost 50% of all SMU start-ups are founded or co-founded by SIS students. A growing number of SIS students are choosing to work for start-ups

• SIS offers a second major in Advanced Business Technology (Technopreneurship Track) and Technopreneurship Study Mission courses

• SIS students have training, guidance and support from SMU’s Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• 98% of our SIS students take up a second major or double degree to gain a wider breadth of knowledge and employability in diverse industries (e.g. banking, audit, telecommunication, logistics, marketing, etc.)

• Industry knows SIS graduates are a special breed– They are reliable and get things done– They have deep experience with complex projects and

team dynamics and are able to adapt to the workforce very quickly

– They are able to go from concept to implementation within a tight deadline and practical constraints

START-UP CULTURE

GREATCAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• 100% of SIS students gain real-world experience by designing & implementing solutions for actual businesses through their capstone projects

• All of them do internships, an excellent opportunity to put into practice what they have learnt, explore career opportunities, stretch themselves beyond their limits, and realise their full potential. Most do more than 2 internships in different industries

School of Information SystemsSingapore Management University

80 Stamford Road Singapore 178902

Tel: (65) 6828 0903 Fax: (65) 6828 0919

www.sis.smu.edu.sg

Undergraduate Enquiries: sis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg

HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI

“I am now working in Google in their headquarters in Mountain View, California. In 2012, a Google recruiter had contacted me and invited me to apply for a position with them when I was doing my start-ups. Apparently they had discovered me via the project I did while I was part of the GAMBIT Summer 2008 programme at MIT! As I was interviewing for a Software Engineer position, the questions were primarily about Computer Science fundamentals, as well as higher level design matters and my past work experience/accomplishments.

Looking back, I am very grateful for my ISM Degree. It taught me several key skills which have helped me greatly in my journey so far. The project management, collaboration and communication skills I have learnt during my time at SIS have been invaluable in running the start-upbusiness. And perhaps the most important skill of them all was learning-to-learn effectively and efficiently, which has been critical in my field of mobile app development, where the tools and platform are constantly in flux.”

Muhammad Bin MohsinSoftware EngineerGoogleBSc (IS Management)2nd Major in Advanced Business Technology2009 Graduate

“Business and IT are inseparable in today’s context. It was clear to me that being the catalyst to integrate business needs and IT infrastructure will be a critical role in any organisation. I’m with Johnson & Johnson’s Medical Devices & Diagnosis business sector as a Product Specialist. My customers are surgeons from various Singapore hospitals and I am in charge of devices that are used routinely in operations like thyroidectomies, colectomies and etc. On top of driving demand for the devices, I will provide the surgeons with technical training and support to aid in their surgical practices. As such, I have the rare privilege to be in the operating theatres with my surgeons during their operations.

Another very fulfilling aspect of this job is that I am involved with helping the surgeons further their surgical skills. We do so by setting up workshops and sending them for conferences and visitations both locally and overseas. I had the opportunity to travel to Malaysia, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Vietnam for visitations with my customers this year. All in all, I’m thankful to our Dean, Professors, Instructors and staff who are extremely dedicated to helping us learn. I became more independent (and yet be able to work effectively with my teammates) and learnt to be answerable to my own deadlines and commitments.”

Seah YulinProduct SpecialistJohnson & JohnsonBSc (IS Management)2nd Major in Marketing 2010 Graduate

“I’m with the IT Security Consulting team in EY, performing web application and network vulnerability assessments. In simpler terms, that comes under the spectrum of “white hat” hacking.

The SIS curriculum was right on the mark about the skills that the market is looking for— from the technical and management IS modules, to the core modules and second major; the knowledge and skills learnt all came into play in one form or another. The general electives were important too as they allowed for a more all-rounded education.

The 4 years in SIS was tough, but it taught me to work and learn independently. This survival skill has helped me immensely with my job where, (often enough) I’m assigned with an unusual project and a deadline, and expected to figure it out.”

Darius ChanSenior Consultant Advisory Services Ernst & Young Advisory Pte LtdBSc (IS Management)2nd Major in Finance2009 Graduate

• SIS graduates are employed in various companies (e.g. Accenture, Apple, DFS, Facebook, Google, Citibank, UOB, Ernst & Young, LinkedIn, Hay Group, KPMG, Changi Airport Group, Jetstar, Alexandra Health, etc.)

• They are involved in a wide spectrum of job roles (e.g. Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Info Security Risk Specialist, IT Auditor, Digital Media Specialist, Project Consultant, IS Engineer, etc.)

• Every year we excel in the Graduate Employment Survey (GES) results – 94% of our SIS students secured employment within 6 months of

graduation. Those with Cum Laude or better, enjoy a high mean gross monthly salary of S$3,862 Source: Graduate Employment Survey 2013

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SIS Alumni Vincent Lai & Andy Soh, Co-founders of Tocco Studios