School of Computing
Undergraduate Education
The School of Computing aims to provide a sound and forward-looking education to equip graduates for careers in IT and related fields. To this end, our courses integrate problem-solving skills with a foundation in IT and business. Graduates will be able to integrate new technology and develop themselves into future IT leaders, and to proceed to further studies.
The School offers direct entry to four-year undergraduate degree programmes, designed to meet the needs of distinct segments of the IT job market, and to better serve students with different interests, background, abilities and career orientation. Four-year programmes are designed to educate tomorrow’s technical leaders who will pioneer the development of novel technology. The programmes emphasise in-depth mastery of the scientific, engineering and organisational foundations that underlay the continuing progress in information and communications technologies and their applications. The maximum candidature period for a four-year programme is five years.
The School of Computing offers the following full-time Bachelor of Computing programmes, leading to:
- Bachelor of Computing in Computer Science;
- Bachelor of Computing in Information Security and its Co-operative Programme;
- Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems; and
- Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics and its Co-operative Programme.
Its Department of Computer Science jointly offers the following full-time Bachelor of Engineering programme with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
The School also offers a wide array of minors and special programmes to full-time undergraduate students to provide more breadth and depth in their studies.
Please refer to our School’s web page at: http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cug/ for the latest details on the degree programmes.
The overall degree requirement is based on Modular Credits, with at least 160 Modular Credits (MCs) for the four-year programmes. To graduate, a student must obtain a Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of not less than 2.00.
Each programme consists of modules divided into three main categories:
- Programme Requirements
- University Level Requirements (ULR)
- Unrestricted Electives
A module can only be counted towards one category. No double counting is allowed.
For more details, please visit: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/undergraduate-students/curriculum-structure
The Bachelor of Computing (Honours) in Computer Science or BComp (CS) programme aims to nurture students for a rewarding computing career in various industry sectors. Suitable for those who love hands-on work and keen to apply computing technologies to solve real-world problems, the programme will equip students with the critical knowledge and capacity to take on the world with confidence.
University Scholars Programme (Computer Science)
Students in the University Scholars Programme who choose the Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) major will follow the Computer Science programme, but with the following variations:
- They will not be required to read CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals. It is replaced by USP Foundation module: Writing and Critical Thinking.
- They have module exemption via directly recognising up to 8 MCs of SoC prescribed modules towards USP Inquiry cum ISM requirement.
Degree Requirements
Table 1: Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science)
Modules | MCs | Subtotals |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS |
16 | |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 104 | |
Computer Science Foundation | 36 | |
CS1101S Programming Methodology | 4 | |
CS1231S Discrete Structures | 4 | |
CS2030S Programming Methodology II | 4 | |
CS2040S Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
CS2100 Computer Organisation | 4 | |
CS2103T Software Engineering 1 | 4 | |
CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 | |
CS2109S Introduction to AI and Machine Learning | 4 | |
CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 4 | |
Computer Science Breadth and Depth | 44 | |
Complete 24MCs of CS/CP/IFS-coded modules by satisfying the following conditions: Satisfy at least one CS Focus Area for BComp(CS) by completing 3 modules in the Area Primaries, with at least one module at level-4000 or above. Computer Science Foundation modules that appear in Area Primaries can be counted as one of the 3 modules towards satisfying a Focus Area.
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24 | |
Industrial Experience Requirement2 | 12 | |
IT Professionalism | 12 | |
IS1103 Ethics in Computing or IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy | 4 | |
CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals | 4 | |
ES2660 Communicating in the Information Age | 4 | |
Mathematics and Sciences | 16 | |
MA1521 Calculus for Computing3 | 4 | |
MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing | 4 | |
ST2334 Probability and Statistics4 and one Science Module5 | 8 | |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES 6 | 40 | |
Grand Total | 160 |
1 Students taking CS2103T Software Engineering must take CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals in the same semester.
2 Students in the Department of Computer Science who aim for Honours (Highest Distinction) must pass the CP4101 BComp Dissertation. Students with CAP of 4.00 or higher after completing at least 70% (i.e. 112 MCs) of the MC requirement for the degree programme may opt to replace the Industry Experience Requirement by CP4101 B.Comp Dissertation (12 MCs). Note that the CP4101 project selection process takes place one semester ahead of the semester in which the students commence CP4101. Thus the students can tentatively select CP4101 projects; but the condition “CAP of 4.00 or higher after completing at least 70% (112 MCs) of the MC requirement for the degree programme” must be satisfied before they can commence CP4101 in lieu of Industry Experience Requirement.
3 Students pursuing double degree in Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics are recommended to replace MA1521 Calculus for Computing by MA2002 Calculus.
4 Students pursuing a double degree in Computer Science and Mathematics or Minor or Second Major in Mathematics/Statistics who take ST2131 Probability must also complete ST2132 Mathematical Statistics in place of ST2334 Probability and Statistics for CS fulfilment. If a student has already taken ST2131/MA2116/MA2216 that precludes ST2334, he/she will have to take ST2132 to fulfil the BComp(CS) degree requirements.
5Students may take either a Physics, Chemistry or Life-Science course as a Science course. Please refer to Appendix A at this link.
6 Students without A-level or H2 Mathematics are required to complete the bridging module MA1301/X as part of the Unrestricted Electives.
For more details and updates, please visit: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cug/per-cohort/cs/cs-21-22/
The von Neumann Programme for Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) programme, [vNP] is one of the two special programmes in Computer Science. vNP aims to nurture students who aspire to engage in industry careers emphasising the design of complex computing systems. It is most suitable for students who love to solve complex real-world problems and develop complex computer-based systems for real-world applications. Students pursuing Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) degree will be invited for admission into vNP based on the performances in selected modules (including CS3281/CS3282 and CS3216/CS3217). Students in this programme will be assigned CS professors and industry partners as their mentors, who will help them to blend academic knowledge and industrial experience into their studies.
University Scholars Programme (Computer Science)
Students in the University Scholars Programme who choose the Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) major will follow the Computer Science programme, but with the following variations:
- They will not be required to read CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals. It is replaced by USP Foundation module: Writing and Critical Thinking.
- They have module exemption via directly recognising up to 8 MCs of SoC prescribed modules towards USP Inquiry cum ISM requirement.
Degree Requirements
Table 2: Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) – von Neumann Programme (vNP)
Modules | MCs | Subtotals |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS | 24 | |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 112 | |
Computer Science Foundation | 32 | . |
CS1101S Programming Methodology | 4 | |
CS1231S Discrete Structures | 4 | |
CS2030S Programming Methodology II | 4 | |
CS2040S Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
CS2100 Computer Organisation | 4 | |
CS2103T Software Engineering 1 | 4 | |
CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 | |
CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 4 | |
Computer Science Breadth & Depth | 52 | |
CS3219 Software Engineering Principles and Patterns | 4 | |
Complete at least 8 MCs of Computer Systems Team Project modules from one of the following pairs: – CS3216 Software Product Engineering for Digital Markets and CS3217 Software Engineering on Modern Application Platform, or – CS3281 Thematic Systems Project I and CS3282 Thematic Systems Project II (with large-scale complex system development) |
8 | |
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28 | |
Industrial Experience Requirement 2 | 12 | |
IT Professionalism | 12 | |
IS1103 Ethics in Computing | 4 | |
CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals | 4 | |
ES2660 Communicating in the Information Age | 4 | |
Mathematics and Sciences | 16 | |
MA1521 Calculus for Computing 3 | 4 | |
MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing | 4 | |
ST2334 Probability and Statistics 5 and one Science Module5 | 8 | |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES 6 | 24 | |
Grand Total | 160 |
1 Students taking CS2103T Software Engineering must take CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals in the same semester.
2 Students in the Department of Computer Science who aim for Honours (Highest Distinction) must pass the CP4101 BComp Dissertation. Students with CAP of 4.00 or higher after completing at least 70% (i.e. 112 MCs) of the MC requirement for the degree programme may opt to replace the Industry Experience Requirement by CP4101 B.Comp Dissertation (12 MCs). Note that the CP4101 project selection process takes place one semester ahead of the semester in which the students commence CP4101. Thus the students can tentatively select CP4101 projects; but the condition “CAP of 4.00 or higher after completing at least 70% (112 MCs) of the MC requirement for the degree programme” must be satisfied before they can commence CP4101 in lieu of Industry Experience Requirement.
3 Students pursuing double degree in Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics are recommended to replace MA1521 Calculus for Computing by MA2002 Calculus.
4 Students pursuing a double degree in Computer Science and Mathematics or Minor or Second Major in Mathematics/Statistics who take ST2131 Probability must also complete ST2132 Mathematical Statistics in place of ST2334 Probability and Statistics for CS fulfilment. If a student has already taken ST2131 (that precludes ST2334), he/she will have to take both ST2131 and ST2132 pair to fulfil the BComp(CS) degree requirements.
5 Students may take either a Physics, Chemistry or Life-Science course as a Science course. Please refer to Appendix A at this link.
6 Students without A-level or H2 Mathematics are required to complete the bridging module MA1301/X Introductory Mathematics as part of the Unrestricted Electives.
For more details, please visit: https://mysoc.nus.edu.sg/ug/von-neumann-cohort-2021-2022/
The Turing Programme for Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) programme [TP] is yet another special programme in Computer Science. TP aims to nurture students who aspire to engage in pure research careers in Computing. It is most suitable for students who love to solve technically challenging problems and are able to handle theoretical and practical work. Students will be selected for admission to TP based on their performance in selected modules, including CS2309 and CS3230. Students in TP are expected to build sufficient track records by the time they graduate to gain admission into PhD programmes in top schools including SoC. Students in this programme will be assigned CS professors as their mentors to help them to build their research track records.
University Scholars Programme (Computer Science)
Students in the University Scholars Programme who choose the Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) major will follow the Computer Science programme, but with the following variations:
- They will not be required to read CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals. It is replaced by USP Foundation module: Writing and Critical Thinking.
- They have module exemption via directly recognising up to 8 MCs of SoC prescribed modules towards USP Inquiry cum ISM requirement.
Degree Requirements
Table 3: Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) – Turing Programme
Modules | MCs | Subtotals |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS Two programme requirements are used to satisfy the new university level requirements, specifically ES2660 will satisfy the Critique and Expression pillar and CS1101S will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar. |
16 | |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 112 | |
Computer Science Foundation | 36 | |
CS1101S Programming Methodology | 4 | |
CS1231S Discrete Structures | 4 | |
CS2030S Programming Methodology II | 4 | |
CS2040S Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
CS2100 Computer Organisation | 4 | |
CS2103T Software Engineering 1 | 4 | |
CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 | |
CS2109S Introduction to AI and Machine Learning | 4 | |
CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 4 | |
Computer Science Breadth & Depth | 48 | |
CS2309 CS Research Methodology | 4 | |
Complete 24 MCs of CS/CP/IFS-coded modules by satisfying the following conditions:
At most 12 MCs of CP-coded independent project modules |
24 | |
CP3209 Undergraduate Research in Computing | 8 | |
CP4101 B.Comp. Dissertation (with research content) | 12 | |
IT Professionalism | 12 | |
IS1103 Ethics in Computing or IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy | 4 | |
CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals | 4 | |
ES2660 Communicating in the Information Age | 4 | |
Mathematics and Sciences | 16 | |
MA1521 Calculus for Computing2 | 4 | |
MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing | 4 | |
ST2334 Probability and Statistics3 and one Science Module4 | 8 | |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES 5 | 32 | |
Grand Total | 160 |
1 Students taking CS2103T Software Engineering must take CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals in the same semester.
2 Students pursuing double degree in Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics are recommended to replace MA1521 Calculus for Computing by MA2002 Calculus.
3 Students pursuing a double degree in Computer Science and Mathematics or Minor or Second Major in Mathematics/Statistics who take ST2131 Probability must also complete ST2132 Mathematical Statistics in place of ST2334 Probability and Statistics for CS fulfilment. If a student has already taken ST2131/MA2116/MA2216 that precludes ST2334, he/she will have to take ST2132 to fulfil the BComp(CS) degree requirements.
4 Students may take either a Physics, Chemistry or Life-Science course as a Science course. Please refer to Appendix A at this link.
5 Students without A-level or H2 Mathematics are required to complete the bridging module MA1301/X as part of the Unrestricted Electives.
For more details, please visit: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cug/per-cohort/cs/tp-21-22/
The Bachelor of Computing in Information Security aims to:
- To provide a broad-based, inter-disciplinary information security undergraduate programme within NUS
- To contribute to the national focus on growing the pool of cyber security professionals in Singapore.
- To produce graduates who are able to understand information security issues and practices from both technical and organisational points of view.
University Scholars Programme (Information Security)
Students in the University Scholars Programme who choose the Bachelor of Computing (Information Security) major will take the Information Security programme, but with the following variations:
- They will not be required to read CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals. It is replaced by USP Foundation module: Writing and Critical Thinking.
- They have module exemption via directly recognising up to 8 MCs of SoC prescribed modules towards USP Inquiry cum ISM requirement.
Degree Requirements
Table 4: Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Computing (Information Security)
MODULES | MCS | SUBTOTALS |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS 1 | 20 | |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 108 | |
Computing Foundation | 36 | |
CS1010 Programming Methodology 2 | 4 | |
CS1231S Discrete Structures | 4 | |
CS2040C Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
CS2100 Computer Organisation | 4 | |
CS2102 Database Systems | 4 | |
CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks | 4 | |
CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 | |
CS2113T Software Engineering and Object-Oriented Programming 4 | 4 | |
IS3103 Information Systems Leadership and Communication | 4 | |
Information Security Requirements | 32 | |
CS2107 Introduction to Information Security | 4 | |
Either IFS4205 Information Security Capstone Project; or (CS4238 Computer Security Practice and IFS4103 Penetration Testing Practice) |
8 | |
CS3235 Introduction to Computer Security | 4 | |
IS4231 Information Security Management | 4 | |
Programme Electives |
12 | |
Computing Breadth | 20 | |
Complete 8 MCs of CP-coded, CS-coded or IS-coded modules at level-3000 or above. | 8 | |
Industrial Experience Requirement4 | 12 | |
IT Professionalism | 8 | |
IS1103 Ethics in Computing or IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy | 4 | |
CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals | 4 | |
Mathematics | 12 | |
MA1521 Calculus for Computing | 4 | |
MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing | 4 | |
ST2334 Probability and Statistics5 | 4 | |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES6 | 32 | |
Grand Total | 160 |
1 Students can refer to:https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/undergraduate-students/general-education/for-students-admitted-from-AY2021-22 for the requirements for University Level Requirements. One programme requirement is used to satisfy the new university level requirements, specifically CS1010 will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar.
2 CS1010 can be replaced by CS1101S Programming Methodology.
3 Students taking CS2113T Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Programming must take CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals in the same semester.
4 For students who opt for NOC, the additional MCs beyond the 12-MCs allocated to Industry Experience Requirement should be taken from Unrestricted Electives and/or exempted modules.
5 If a student has taken (ST2131 or MA2216 or MA2116) and ST2132, then the student does not need to take ST2334.
6 Students without A-level Mathematics are required to complete MA1301 or MA1301X Introductory Mathematics as part of the Unrestricted Electives.
For more details, please visit: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cug/per-cohort/isc/isc-21-22/
The Bachelor of Computing in Information Security aims to:
- To provide a broad-based, inter-disciplinary information security undergraduate programme within NUS
- To contribute to the national focus on growing the pool of cyber security professionals in Singapore.
- To produce graduates who are able to understand information security issues and practices from both technical and organisational points of view.
Under the NUS Co-operative Education Programme scheme, students will interleave work and study. A total of 64 weeks will be spent on internship. The three stages of internship are as follows:
- First Internship: special term of Year 1 (approx. 12 weeks)
- Second Internship: semester 2 and special term of Year 2 (approx. 24 weeks)
- Third Internship: either semester 2 and special term of Year 3 OR special term of Year 3 and semester 1 of Year 4 (approx. 28 weeks)
Degree Requirements
Table 5: Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Computing (Information Security) – Co-operative Education Programme
MODULES | MCS | SUBTOTALS |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS 1 | 20 | |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 120 | |
Computing Foundation | 36 | |
CS1010 Programming Methodology 2 | 4 | |
CS1231S Discrete Structures | 4 | |
CS2040C Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
CS2100 Computer Organisation | 4 | |
CS2102 Database Systems | 4 | |
CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks | 4 | |
CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems | 4 | |
CS2113T Software Engineering and Object-Oriented Programming3 | 4 | |
IS3103 Information Systems Leadership and Communication | 4 | |
Information Security Requirements | 32 | |
CS2107 Introduction to Information Security | 4 | |
CS3235 Introduction to Computer Security | 4 | |
IFS4201 Information Security Industry Capstone Project | 8 | |
IS4231 Information Security Management | 4 | |
Programme Electives Complete 12 MCs from the following list of modules: CS3236 Introduction to Information Theory CS4230 Foundations of Modern Cryptography Either CS4236 Cryptography Theory and Practice; or MA4261 Coding and Cryptography CS4238 Computer Security Practice CS4239 Software Security CS4257 Algorithmic Foundations of Privacy CS4276 IoT Security CS5231 Systems Security CS5321 Network Security CS5322 Database Security CS5331 Web Security IS4204 IT Governance CS5332 Biometric Authentication IFS4101 Legal Aspects of Information Security IFS4102 Digital Forensics IFS4103 Penetration Testing Practice IS4233 Legal Aspects of Information Technology IS4234 Governance, Regulation, and Compliance Technology IS4238 Strategic Cybersecurity IS4302 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies Other courses approved by the SoC UG Office |
12 | |
Computing Breadth | 20 | |
Complete 8 MCs of CP-coded, CS-coded or IS-coded modules at level-3000 or above. | 8 | |
Industrial Experience Requirement4 | 12 | |
CP3880 Advanced Technology Attachment Programme (Internship II) | 12 | |
Co-operative Scheme Additional Requirements | 12 | |
IFS2200 Information Security Immersion Programme | 6 | |
IFS4202 Information Security Practicum Programme | 6 | |
IT Professionalism | 8 | |
IS1103 Ethics in Computing or or IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy | 4 | |
CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals | 4 | |
Mathematics | 12 | |
MA1521 Calculus for Computing | 4 | |
MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing | 4 | |
ST2334 Probability and Statistics5 | 4 | |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES6 | 20 | |
Grand Total | 160 |
1 Students can refer to:https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/undergraduate-students/general-education/for-students-admitted-from-AY2021-22 for the requirements for University Level Requirements. One programme requirement is used to satisfy the new university level requirements, specifically CS1010 will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar.
2 CS1010 can be replaced by CS1101S Programming Methodology.
3 Students taking CS2113T Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Programming must take CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals in the same semester.
4 For students who opt for NOC programme, the additional MCs beyond the 12-MCs allocated to Industry Experience Requirement should be taken from Unrestricted Electives and/or exempted modules.
5 If a student has taken (ST2131 or MA2216 or MA2116) and ST2132, then the student does not need to take ST2334.
6 Students without A-level Mathematics are required to complete MA1301 or MA1301X Introductory Mathematics as part of the Unrestricted Electives
For more details, please visit: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cug/per-cohort/isc/isc-co-oped-21-22/
The four-year IS programme will provide students with a deep appreciation of the organisational context of ICT; strong proficiency in the design and development of value-adding infocomm solutions; and strong proficiency in the cost effective management of infocomm projects. This multidisciplinary education on information systems focuses on the application and management of information technology to enhance the effectiveness of organisations and businesses. It also analyses the impact and trends of technology and the relevant implications for the economy and society.
University Scholars Programme (Information Systems)
Students in the University Scholars Programme who choose the Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems) major will take the IS programme, but with the following variations:
- They will not be required to read IS2101 Business and Technical Communication. It is replaced by USP Foundation module: Writing and Critical Thinking.
- They have module exemption via directly recognising up to 8 MCs of SoC prescribed modules towards USP Inquiry cum ISM requirement.
Specialisations
Students can also package their own specialisations by reading modules that satisfy the specialisation requirements. Specialisations provide students the opportunity to gain focused, in-depth knowledge in specialised areas where information systems are deployed.
To be awarded with specialisations, students have to complete 5 modules (20 MCs) in the list of modules included for a specialisation. Students can only choose to pursue one of the three specialisations: Electronic Commerce, Financial Technology or Digital Innovation.
Degree Requirements
Table 6: Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems)
Modules | MCs | Sub totals |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS1 |
16 | |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 108 | |
Core Modules | 68 | |
BT1101 Introduction to Business Analytics | 4 | |
CS1010J Programming Methodology | 4 | |
IS1103 Ethics in Computing or IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy | 4 | |
CS2030 Programming Methodology II | 4 | |
CS2040 Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
CS2102 Database Systems2 or BT2102 Database Management and Visualization | 4 | |
IS2101 Business and Technical Communication | 4 | |
IS2102 Enterprise Systems Architecture and Design | 4 | |
IS2103 Enterprise Systems Server-side Design and Development | 4 | |
IS3103 Information Systems Leadership and Communication | 4 | |
IS3106 Enterprise Systems Interface Design and Development | 4 | |
IS3107 Data Engineering | 4 | |
IS4103 Information Systems Capstone Project | 8 | |
IS4301 Agile IT with DevOps | 4 | |
MA1312 Calculus with Applications or MA1521 Calculus for Computing3 or MA2002 Calculus |
4 | |
ST2334 Probability and Statistics4 | 4 | |
Programme Electives (PE) | 28 | |
Students must choose 7 modules to make up 28 MCs from the list of Programme Electives, with 4 out of 7 modules being at level-4000. Digital Business Financial Technology IT Solutioning IT Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship IT Security and Legal Aspects Specialisations (20 MCs) Students may choose to read one or more specialisations for the BComp (Information Systems) programme. In the case of common modules between these specialisations, the extent of double counting should be no more than 8 MCs among the specialisation(s). Some of the modules require pre-requisites from outside this list. Students must have the pre-requisites to take them. In the case of (i) Digital Innovation Specialisation and (ii) Digital Product and Platform Management Specialisation, students can only choose one of them. To be awarded the Digital Innovation Specialisation, students must satisfy the followings: Set II (select any 3 modules): To be awarded the Digital Product and Platform Management, students must satisfy the followings: Set II (Select any 3 courses): * Students can choose to do all three modules from Set I and count one of them towards Set II to fulfil the modules requirement for the specialisation. To be awarded the Electronic Commerce Specialisation, students must satisfy the followings: Set II (Select any 3 modules): To be awarded the Financial Technology Specialisation, students must satisfy the followings: Set II (Select any 3 modules): Intelligent Systems Solutioning Specialisation (new) To be awarded the Intelligent Systems Solutioning Specialisation, students must satisfy the followings: Set II (Select any 3 courses): |
All modules are 4 MCs modules. |
|
CP4101 B.Comp. Dissertation or IS4010 Industry Internship Programme 6 | 12 | |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES 7 | 36 | |
Grand Total | 160 |
1 Students can refer to: https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/undergraduate-students/general-education/for-students-admitted-from-AY2021-22 for the requirements for University Level Requirements.Two programme requirements are used to satisfy the new university level requirements, specifically BT1101 will satisfy the Data Literacy pillar and CS1010J will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar.
2 CS2102 has a pre-requisite for CS1231 Discrete Structures. Students who wish to read CS2102 can read CS1231 as an unrestricted elective module.
3 MA1521 to be chosen if student wants to keep the option of switching to the Computer Science stream.
4 If a student has taken (ST2131 or MA2216 or MA2116) and ST2132, then the student does not need to take ST2334.
5 Students can choose to do all three modules from Set I and count one of them towards Set II to fulfil the module requirement for the specialisation.
6 Students can choose to take on any current 12 MCs or more internship-related programmes within the School of Computing (e.g., CP3880 Advanced Technology Attachment Programme (ATAP)) and/or within NUS (e.g., TR3202 Start-up Internship Programme from the NUS Overseas College (NOC) programme in place of IS4010 Industry Internship Programme to satisfy the industry experience requirement).
7 Students are encouraged to use their unrestricted electives to take modules that will build up their business domain knowledge. Having a strong knowledge of a business domain will provide IS graduates a favorable advantage in employment opportunity in the industry.
For more details and updates, please visit: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cug/per-cohort/is/is-21-22/
The Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics) degree programme is an inter-disciplinary undergraduate degree programme offered by the School of Computing with participation from the Business School, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This is a four-year direct honours programme which offers a common two-year broad-based inter-disciplinary curriculum where all students will read modules in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Decision Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems. Students in their third and fourth years of study may choose elective modules from two lists of either functional or methodological elective modules. Functional elective modules span business functions or sectors of marketing, retailing, logistics, healthcare, etc. Methodological elective modules include those related to big data techniques, statistics, text mining, data mining, social network analysis, econometrics, forecasting, operations research, etc. In sum, these elective modules span the most exciting and challenging areas of business analytics practice in the industry today.
Students under the NUS co-operative education programme will need to take BT4011 Business Analytics Capstone Industry Project rather than BT4101. Note that the BT4101 project selection process takes place one semester ahead of the semester in which the students commence BT4101. Thus the students can tentatively select BT4101 projects; but the condition “CAP of 4.00 or higher after completing at least 70% (112 MCs) of the MC requirement for the degree programme” must be satisfied before they can commence BT4101 in lieu of IS4010.
University Scholars Programme (Business Analytics)
Students in the University Scholars Programme (USP) who choose the Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics) degree programme will do so with the following variations:
- They will not be required to read IS2101 Business and Technical Communication. It is replaced by USP Foundation module: Writing and Critical Thinking.
- They have module exemption via directly recognising up to 8 MCs of SoC prescribed modules towards USP Inquiry cum ISM requirement.
Degree Requirements
Table 7: Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics)
Modules | MCs | Sub totals |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS1 | 16 | |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 108 | |
Core Modules | 72 | |
BT1101 Introduction to Business Analytics | 4 | |
CS1010S Programming Methodology | 4 | |
IS1103 Ethics in Computing or or IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy | 4 | |
MA1311 Matrix Algebra, or MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing or MA2001 Linear Algebra I2 | 4 | |
MA1521 Calculus for Computing, or MA2002 Calculus2 | 4 | |
BT2101 Decision Making Methods and Tools or BT2101 Econometrics Modeling for Business Analytics |
4 | |
BT2102 Data Management and Visualisation | 4 | |
BT2103 Optimization Methods in Business Analytics or BT3104 Optimization Methods for Business Analytics | 4 | |
BT2201 Business Concepts and Metrics for Analytics or IS2218 Digital Platforms for Business |
4 | |
CS2030 Programming Methodology I | 4 | |
CS2040 Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
IS2101 Business and Technical Communication | 4 | |
ST2334 Probability and Statistics3 | 4 | |
BT3102 Computational Methods for Business Analytics | 4 | |
BT3103 Application Systems Development for Business Analytics | 4 | |
IS3103 Information Systems Leadership and Communication | 4 | |
BT4103 Business Analytics Capstone Project | 8 | |
Programme Electives (PE) | 24 | |
Option 1: List A (Business Applications): IS3150 Digital Media Marketing List B (Analytics Methods): CS4248 Natural Language Processing BT4241 Causal Impact Analytics for Business Applications List C (Technology Implementation): IS4303 IT-Mediated Financial Solutions and Platforms Specialisations (20 MCs): To be awarded the Financial Analytics Specialisation, students must satisfy the followings: Set II (select any 3 courses): To be awarded the Marketing Analytics Specialisation, students must satisfy the followings: To be awarded the Machine Learning-based Analytics Specialisation, students must satisfy the followings at 20 MCs: |
All modules are 4 MCs. |
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BT4101 BSc Dissertation or IS4010 Industry Internship Programme6 | 12 | |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 36 | |
Grand Total | 160 |
1 Students can refer to: https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/undergraduate-students/general-education/for-students-admitted-from-AY2021-22 for the requirements for University Level Requirements. Two programme requirements are used to satisfy the new university level requirements, specifically BT1101 will satisfy the Data Literacy pillar and CS1010S will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar.
2 Students are encouraged to take these MA module options should they wish to pursue a more rigorous treatment of the subject topics covered.
3 If a student has taken (ST2131 or MA2216 or MA2116) and ST2132, then the student does not need to take ST2334.
4 Students are encouraged to take IE2110 should they wish to choose IE4210 as an elective module.
5 Students can choose to do all three modules from Set I and count one of them towards Set II to fulfil the module requirement for the specialisation.
6 Students can choose to take on any current 12 MCs or more internship-related programmes within the School of Computing (e.g., CP3880 Advanced Technology Attachment Programme (ATAP)) and/or within NUS (e.g., TR3203 Start-up Internship Programme from the NUS Overseas College (NOC) programme in place of IS4010 Industry Internship Programme to satisfy the industry experience requirement.
For more details and updates, please visit: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cug/per-cohort/ba/ba-21-22/
Degree Requirements
Table 8: Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Science (Business Analytics) – Co-operative Education Programme
Modules | MCs | Sub totals |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS1 | 16 | |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | 120 | |
Core Modules | 64 | |
BT1101 Introduction to Business Analytics | 4 | |
CS1010S Programming Methodology | 4 | |
CS2030 Programming Methodology I | 4 | |
IS1103 Ethics in Computing or or IS1108 Digital Ethics and Data Privacy | 4 | |
MA1311 Matrix Algebra, or MA1522 Linear Algebra for Computing2 | 4 | |
MA1521 Calculus for Computing, or MA2002 Calculus2 | 4 | |
BT2101 Econometrics Modeling for Business Analytics | 4 | |
BT2102 Data Management and Visualisation | 4 | |
BT2103 Optimization Methods in Business Analytics or BT3104 Optimization Methods for Business Analytics | 4 | |
BT2201 Business Concepts and Metrics for Analytics or IS2218 Digital Platforms for Business | 4 | |
CS2030 Programming Methodology I | 4 | |
CS2040 Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | |
IS2101 Business and Technical Communication | 4 | |
ST2334 Probability and Statistics3 | 4 | |
BT3102 Computational Methods for Business Analytics | 4 | |
BT3103 Application Systems Development for Business Analytics | 4 | |
IS3103 Information Systems Leadership and Communication | 4 | |
Programme Electives (PE) | 24 | |
Choose 6 modules to make up 24 MCs from both List A and List B, with at least 2 modules from each list. 4 of 6 modules must be at 4000 level. List A (Business Applications): DBA3712 Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Management List B (Analytical Methods): List C (Technology Implementation): Specialisations (20 MCs): Set II (select any 3 modules): To be awarded the Marketing Analytics Specialisation, students must satisfy the followings: Set II (select any 3 modules): To be awarded the Machine Learning-based Analytics Specialisation, students must satisfy the followings: |
All modules are 4 MCs. |
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Co-op Internship Scheme | 32 | |
BT2010 Business Analytics Immersion Programme | 6 | |
BT4010 Business Analytics Internship Programme6 | 12 | |
BT4011 Business Analytics Capstone Industry Project | 14 | |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 24 | |
Grand Total | 160 |
1 Students can refer to: https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/undergraduate-students/general-education/for-students-admitted-from-AY2021-22 for the requirements for University Level Requirements. Two programme requirements are used to satisfy the new university level requirements, specifically BT1101 will satisfy the Data Literacy pillar and CS1010S will satisfy the Digital Literacy pillar.
2 Students are encouraged to take these MA module options should they wish to pursue a more rigorous treatment of the subject topics covered.
3 If a student has taken (ST2131 or MA2216 or MA2116) and ST2132, then the student does not need to take ST2334.
4 Students are encouraged to take IE2110 should they wish to choose IE4210 as an elective module.
5 Students can choose to do all three modules from Set I and count one of them towards Set II to fulfil the module requirement for the specialisation.
6 BT4010 is equivalent to IS4010 (which is offered in regular programme).
For more details and updates, please visit: https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cug/per-cohort/ba/ba-co-op-ed-21-22/
For details on curriculum and degree requirements, please visit: https://ceg.nus.edu.sg/curriculum/