Message from the Dean

Professor TAN Ah Hwee
Dean, School of Computing and Information Systems

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live and work, while simultaneously reshaping the skillsets demanded of computing graduates. At the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS), we embrace this revolution by equipping our students with a strong foundation in core computing knowledge and the fluency in AI needed to thrive in a technology‑driven career.

SCIS is home to world‑class faculty who drive cutting‑edge research in computer science and information systems. Our publications consistently place SCIS among the top 100 computing schools globally, and more than a quarter of our faculty are recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists. Equally important, our faculty take pride in education. At SCIS, you will learn from renowned researchers and seasoned industry practitioners who have made their mark in specializations such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity.

SCIS offers four undergraduate degree programmes — Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Computing & Law, each carefully designed to meet the evolving demands of industry. Our curricula are continuously reviewed and updated to ensure students gain knowledge and skills relevant to the digital age. In a rapidly changing AI landscape, we instill in our graduates the capacity to learn, unlearn, and relearn, equipping them to adapt confidently as new technologies emerge.

SCIS collaborates with the public sector and industry through the SMU‑X initiative, bringing real‑world scenarios into the classroom. You will tackle open‑ended challenges that demand critical thinking and sound decision‑making. This experiential approach, combined with our distinctive seminar‑style pedagogy, fosters interactive discussion and develops confident tech leaders — professionals who not only master technology but also know how to communicate and champion their ideas.

At SCIS, your career begins well before graduation. Our credit‑based course structure and flexible bidding system provide internship opportunities that give you a valuable head start. With our centrally located city campus, commuting between work and study is seamless. For those passionate about research, our guided undergraduate research programme offers first‑hand experience at the frontier of technology — immersing you in both the challenges and exhilaration of discovery and innovation.

We invite you to chart your learning journey and career with us at SCIS. Here, you will not only gain the knowledge and skills to thrive in a technology‑driven world, but also the vision and confidence to shape it. 

Join us—and together, let us co‑create the digital future!