We now live in an era where business transactions and personal relationships are increasingly being conducted through digital technologies. Here at SMU, we are preparing our graduates to succeed with programmes that are designed with the digital economy in mind.
The SMU Bachelor of Science (Computing and Law) degree is unique and the first of its kind in Singapore. It produces professionals equipped with both technological and legal skills who can identify new opportunities, deliver new services, and reimagine the way we create value. In an increasingly complex world, a multi-disciplinary education is immensely valuable. The SMU Bachelor of Science (Computing and Law) programme provides a rare opportunity to be trained in two intellectually demanding disciplines that will prepare graduates well for a fast changing world.
From the School of Computing and Information Systems, you will learn how to harness the power of computing, connected data and artificial intelligence to innovate and build a better future. From the Yong Pung How School of Law, you will acquire critical thinking skills and the legal tools to help you find the appropriate solutions to novel complex problems.
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
LIM How Khang
Assistant Professor of Law and Computer Science (Practice); Director, Centre for Computational Law; Director, BSc (Computing & Law) Programme
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Programme director, Prof. LIM How Khang (Produced in 2021)
Our students, Jonathan & Glenn (Produced in 2021)
Our Students' Experience (Produced in 2023)
Sophie Mathur
Partner at LinkLaters
The practice of law is changing and to give the kind of service that we want to deliver to our clients, we need to bridge the gap between law and technology. For our largest deals, we are already using these multi-disciplinary teams that comprise of lawyers, technologists and legal project managers. There is a need to understand issues that have both technological implications and legal ramifications.
Ahmad Firdaus Daud
Regional General Counsel for ASEAN and Korea, Avaya Inc
SMU BSc (Information Systems Management), Graduating Class of 2008
SMU Juris Doctor, Graduating Class of 2012
In the past years, what we can do with technology has advanced dramatically while the rules that govern us, as set out by international or domestic laws and regulations, continue to be in flux. This tension between borderless capability and jurisdictional compliance introduces many complexities into business and everyday life. As regional counsel of a global software communications company, I work with such complexities often and my background in information systems is a huge asset that complements my legal expertise . With maturing A.I., automation and advanced cloud technologies, you will want to have expertise in computing as well as law to prepare for that scary and exciting future.
Noemie Alintissar-Mooney
Assistant Director, Future Law Innovation Programme (FLIP)
It’s an incredibly exciting time to become a legal technologist. It’s really important to train a new breed of legal technologists who not only have the skills, the tools but also the language to really bridge the gap between law and technology.
Anil Palathattil Bhaskaran
Vice President, Innovation Factory, Asia Pacific & Japan at SAP
Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Blockchain etc. are helping us to create innovative business applications very quickly and deliver immediate value. However, since they are deployed mostly in the cloud, customers are constantly concerned about data privacy, data sovereignty, information security, legal and regulatory compliance . With this unique combination of Computing & Law education, we are building an industry-ready workforce of the future , equipped with the right knowledge and confidence to tackle real world issues and innovate while addressing legal aspects concerning ethics, security and data privacy.
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Why SMU School of Computing and Information Systems?
High Graduate Employability
SMU Provost, Professor Timothy Clark said, “In spite of a challenging economic landscape due to the weaker outlook in 2023, we are delighted to observe the continuing high demand for SMU graduates, who have once again achieved notable success in securing employment opportunities. ..."
Source: Graduate Employment Survey 2023
92.3%
overall employment rate
$ 5,530
mean monthly salary
for Information Systems Graduates
92.7%
overall employment rate
$ 6,120
mean monthly salary
for Computer Science Graduates
Highly Collaborative Learning Culture
Interact with professors in seminar-style classrooms and engage with peers in out-of-class activities.
Flexible Learning Pathways
Broaden and deepen your knowledge by combining majors based on your interests and strengths. Fast track to complete your bachelors and masters degree within 4.5 years.
World-Class Computer Scientists
& Industry Practitioners
Work with faculty on their innovative research, and learn from professionals with diverse experience.
Experiential Learning & Global Exposure
Apply concepts to real-world projects and be industry-ready graduates with an understanding of global development.