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Beginning January 2005, the School of Computing will offer DIRECT ENTRY to FOUR-YEAR (HONOURS) PROGRAMMES leading to Honours classification. These programmes have been designed according to the computing curricula recommended by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Association for Information Systems (AIS), and the Computer Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), which are the foremost authorities in the field of computing. With the four-year programmes, students stand to gain an even more well-rounded education, comprising both firm fundamentals and best practices. Students graduating from the programmes will be better prepared for both career challenges and graduate studies worldwide.
A distinctive feature of the four-year programmes is that they integrate computing with a wide variety of disciplines. The programmes encourage cooperative learning and the use of communication technologies to promote group interaction. In addition to learning software construction, students will be exposed to management skills and know-how on information technology resources deployment. Practical experience is encouraged in the programmes: students keen on gaining work experience go on industrial attachment with the full support of the School.
Even though all new programmes in the School of Computing follow a four-year structure, three-year programmes will remain as a transitional measure. For a limited time, the School will consider applications from students to convert from a four-year programme to a three-year course.
All our programmes are periodically reviewed for improvement by internationally distinguished scholars and representatives from industries.
Outstanding and Dedicated Staff
Our faculty members are trained in the leading universities worldwide. They perform world-class research across a wide area of specialisation in computing, from computing in business to deeply theoretical computer science, and many areas in between. They are also highly motivated in teaching, developing new curricula and pedagogical methods, and supervising students in small groups.
Graduates of Diverse Professional Specialisation
The School of Computing is thus poised to offer students a spectrum of professional specialisations, ranging from multimedia technology to information management in businesses, and from bioinformatics to wireless technology.
The two pillar programmes offered by the School are:
- Bachelor of Computing (Honours) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computing (Honours) in Information Systems
In addition, the School offers the following multidisciplinary four-year programmes:
- Bachelor of Computing (Honours) in Communication and Media
- Bachelor of Computing (Honours) in Computational Biology
- Bachelor of Computing (Honours) in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Computing (Honours) in Electronic Commerce
Four-year degree programmes offered in the School of Computing
| Degree Programme |
Brief Description |
Career Prospects |
| · Computer Science |
Equips graduates with a deep understanding of the principles and theories of computer science, which constitute the mainstay of technology advances. |
Software architects with software developers, R&D organisations and tertiary institutions. |
| · Information Systems |
Provides a multidisciplinary information systems education focusing on the application, deployment and impact of computing technology. |
MIS specialists, management consultants, and technology analysts in end-user companies, system integrators, consultancies, market research firms, regulatory agencies and investment advisors. |
| Degree Programme |
Brief Description |
Computing + ... |
Career Prospects |
| · Electronic Commerce |
Suitable for those with an interest in business. This programme combines the disciplines of computing and business by educating students about how computing technology (including the Internet) can be used to enhance organisational and business capabilities. |
Business |
E-commerce developers, E-commerce analysts and consultants. Graduates can choose from a wide selection of employment opportunities, from technically oriented employment to business oriented careers. |
| · Computer Engineering |
Designed for all engineering enthusiasts. This programme deals with computing with a hardware consideration (with particular emphasis on embedded systems). |
Engineering |
Engineers and R&D specialists in exciting new fields including embedded software, ubiquitous networking, mission critical systems, new media applications, and design automation. |
| · Communications and Media |
Suitable for the creative. The multimedia programme is the ticket to becoming a creative professional in exciting areas such as publishing and computer gaming. |
Arts and Social Sciences |
Media and communications related positions in commercial, industrial, cultural and educational organisations. |
| · Computational Biology |
For the science oriented. This programme prepares students for the emerging area of bioinformatics. It is aligned with needs in the life sciences industry in Singapore. |
Science |
R&D specialists, technical support specialists, and systems software specialists in the pharmaceutical, biomedical or biotechnology and IT industries. |
To find out more about the programmes offered, click here or
send your queries via email to bcomp@comp.nus.edu.sg
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