Introducing Enhanced Graduation Requirements: A New Dimension to Your Academic Journey (applicable to undergraduate students joining SMU from AY2024/25 onwards)
We are pleased to introduce an exciting evolution in our undergraduate curriculum at SMU. As we focus on ensuring that all our graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for a rapidly changing global landscape, our enhanced graduation requirements are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills that matter most in today's world.
Commencing with the AY2024 intake cohort, SMU undergraduates will benefit from an enriched educational experience. These changes align closely with SMU's strategic priorities, which are Digital Transformation, Sustainable Living, and Growth in Asia. Our enhanced graduation requirements will encompass three key areas: Digital Technology/Data Analytics (D/D), Sustainability, and Singapore and Asia Studies.
- Digital Technology/Data Analytics (D/D): This requirement acknowledges the pivotal role that digital technology and data analytics play in today's workplace. By fulfilling this, you will acquire essential skills and knowledge relevant in the digital age.
- Sustainability: Sustainability is a pressing global concern. This requirement will equip you with an intermediate understanding of sustainability issues, contributing to a more sustainable future.
- Singapore and Asia Studies: Singapore is a vibrant global hub and Asia is a region of immense significance in today's global economy. This requirement ensures that you gain a strong understanding of the dynamics of Singapore and the Asian region.
You can meet each graduation requirement by enrolling in specific courses, or, in select Schools, through programme or major core courses where the relevant content has already been integrated to meet the graduation requirement. Students may refer to the course attributes on BOSS, as well as the information in their degree programme academic handbook.
Our enhanced graduation requirements are a significant step in enhancing our academic offerings and shaping the future of education at SMU. We invite you to embark on this enriching educational journey, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the workforce.
For students from AY2023/24 or earlier intake cohorts, please refer to your respective programme's Academic Handbook.