YEAR 1
Deferred Declaration of Degree »
- Reserve seats in up to 2 degree programmes
- Explore courses across SMU
- Discover your strengths and aspirations
- Connect with industry and academic experts
Make an informed decision on your destination degree programme at the end of first year
YEAR 2
Bachelor of Integrative Studies (Individualised Major) commences »
The first and only undergraduate programme in Singapore that empowers students to design and customise their own major!
- Enrol into BIS courses that help you in designing your Individualised Major
- Consult your assigned CIS faculty advisor and other CIS faculty members to refine your idea!
- Present your idea at the BIS Symposium to industry partners, faculty members and peers
- Submit your Individualised Major document at the end of Year 2
Activating Reserved Seat at Another SMU School
as indicated at admission application
Celeste Chung & Umme Salama Tyeb Papar on NYU-Gallatin exchange programme.
YEAR 3
Enhancing The Bachelor of
Integrative Studies Experience
Students are encouraged to enhance their experience by participating in CIS-exclusive global exchange, internships or other industry attachments at partner organisations.
YEAR 4
Capstone Project / Senior Thesis
In their final year, students will choose to embark on a capstone project (professional track) or a senior thesis (research track) as a consolidation of their individualised major journey.
YEAR 1
Deferred Declaration of Degree »
- Reserve seats in up to 2 degree programmes
- Explore courses across SMU
- Discover your strengths and aspirations
- Connect with industry and academic experts
Make an informed decision on your destination degree programme at the end of first year
YEAR 2
Bachelor of Integrative Studies (Individualised Major) commences »
The first and only undergraduate programme in Singapore that empowers students to design and customise their own major!
- Enrol into BIS courses that help you in designing your Individualised Major
- Consult your assigned CIS faculty advisor and other CIS faculty members to refine your idea!
- Present your idea at the BIS Symposium to industry partners, faculty members and peers
- Submit your Individualised Major document at the end of Year 2
Activating Reserved Seat at Another SMU School
as indicated at admission application
Celeste Chung & Umme Salama Tyeb Papar on NYU-Gallatin exchange programme.
YEAR 3
Enhancing The Bachelor of
Integrative Studies Experience
Students are encouraged to enhance their experience by participating in CIS-exclusive global exchange, internships or other industry attachments at partner organisations.
YEAR 4
Capstone Project / Senior Thesis
In their final year, students will choose to embark on a capstone project (professional track) or a senior thesis (research track) as a consolidation of their individualised major journey.
Where peer mentoring sparks growth, passion meets purpose, and community becomes a catalyst for discovery. Explore boundless possibilities and make meaningful connections every step of the way.
What our students say about the College of Integrative Studies:
“I chose CIS because the inter-disciplinary and open-ended nature of the programme gives me plenty of room to explore my diverse interests. The CIS faculty and staff have been warm and welcoming throughout the admission process, which is always a bonus when choosing a school!”
Leon Lee
Bachelor of Integrative Studies (Urban Development Governance)
“CIS stood out to me as a bold institution that imagines and welcomes possibilities of integrating a multitude of disciplines. I look forward to being the Designer of my University education, harmonising my various interests and being a versatile rider of waves in the emerging economies.”
Lim Cai Qian
Bachelor of Integrative Studies (Human-Centred Future Design)
“CIS is a blessing in disguise. Given the chance to create my own major, I decided to give up on my original dream school. Meeting my peers and the faculty felt like finding my people. From day one, CIS welcomed me like family, and I am now thriving, doing what I am really passionate about.”
Nasha Amelia Binte Nor Izham
Bachelor of Integrative Studies (Strategic Analytics and Communication)
“I chose CIS because it gives me both flexibility and personalised support in planning my own education. I’ve been self-studying topics in computational psychology, but now I get to that here in school with an incredible tight-knit community of passionate students and staff.”
Goh Ray Wehn
Deferred Declaration of Degree
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