SMU-Accenture Cloud Solutions Development Work-Study Elective in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Singapore
This programme is a collaboration between Accenture, AWS Singapore and SMU to develop qualified Infocomm talents in developing cloud solutions. Accenture provides students with the opportunity to undergo a six-month extended internship program and AWS Singapore provides the cloud technology and learning resources. This is open to SCIS students and students with SCIS‘ second major.
Students are required to complete the following:
IS492 Cloud Solution Development Work-Study Elective (six-month internship)
Upon successful completion of the above requirements, students will receive a certificate of completion co-branded by Accenture, AWS and SMU.
Programme Coordinator
Director, BSc (IS) Information Systems Major
If you have further enquiries related to this Work Study Programme, please email the programme coordinator or scis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg
You may refer to the latest FAQs [Intranet]
What are the Programme Benefits?
This programme provides the following benefits:
Ensure the continued competitiveness of Singapore’s Infocomm manpower
Collaborate with Accenture and AWS Singapore to develop qualified Infocomm talents in developing cloud solutions
Incorporate industry or career certification in the undergraduate study for SMU students to equip them with professional and technical skills to increase employability
Provide SMU students with the necessary knowledge and skills to deepen career-based knowledge and gain industry experience
Who are eligible?
Must have completed at least two semesters of course work
Have a good academic standing (not under probation)
Able to complete the degree program within four years of candidature
Must have no prior disciplinary records
Timeline
Before May
Student completes required SMU course(s). Please refer to the IS492 course design [ Intranet ].
Student completes AWS Academy course on Cloud Architecting. Passing of an associate level AWS certification preferred (e.g., Certified Solution Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate)
May - November
Six-month internship at Accenture from May to November
Enrolment in IS492 Cloud Solution Development Work-Study Elective
Option to complete at most 2 CUs at SMU in Term 1, August to November (1 day a week)