Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems (with Honours*)
Life as an Information Systems student
Imagine designing enterprise architecture for leading global companies. Consulting with a hedge fund on how respond to the challenge of blockchain technology. Working as an IT manager at one of the world’s leading consulting firms.
As an Information Systems student at NUS, you’ll learn the crucial skills needed to prepare you for exciting careers. Information Systems is all about designing, implementing and managing IT. The field is broad and wide-reaching, with potential careers in almost every industry.
NUS prides itself on offering the strongest technical foundation in computing at any educational institute in the country. When studying Information Systems, you will gain a world-class education in computer networking, enterprise systems, digital marketing, and management. It is a holistic field of study that prepares you for a career in IT management, systems architecture, network engineering, or anything else where people, IT and systems meet.
In an increasingly networked and connected world, Information Systems professionals have never been more in demand. As an Information Systems student at NUS, you will gain the crucial foundation for a career in this fast-growing field.
Design IT solutions for enterprises
Develop large-scale management systems
Learn the latest trends in blockchain technology
Run successful marketing campaigns
Build expertise with a specialisation
Our Information Systems programme offers three specialisations to give students the opportunity to build expertise for key job domains:
Digital Product and Platform Management Specialisation
Equip yourself with strong foundational knowledge in digital product and platform management. With this specialisation, you will be able to apply digital product and platform management techniques to design and manage digital products and solutions and take on career paths such as becoming a digital strategist or a digital product/platform manager.
Financial Technology (Fintech) Specialisation
Equip yourself with a solid understanding of the disruptive use of technology in the financial services such as blockchain, distributed ledger, automated trading systems, etc. Learn to design and implement IT services, solutions and platforms for the financial industry and gain the technical skills to pursue niche jobs in Fintech, such as financial IT analyst and blockchain developer, upon graduation.
Intelligent Systems Solutioning Specialisation
Develop deeper knowledge on intelligent systems and technology solutions. Equip yourself with the knowledge and concepts on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR) in software engineering and be able to design, implement and manage intelligent system solutions and take on jobs in intelligent systems engineering and solutioning.
Widen your horizon through a Double Degree, Double Major, or Minor programme
Students can also apply to do a Double Degree (e.g., in Information Systems and Business Administration/Business Administration [Accountancy], Double Major (e.g., in economics), or even a Minor (e.g., in economics, interactive media, or management). For further information, visit our Undergraduate Programmes catalogue.
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Sampler of Courses
IS2102 Enterprise Systems Architecture and Design
Learn the critical skillsets required to design modern large-scale Enterprise Systems that are complex, scalable, distributed, component-based and mission-critical.
IS3103 Information Systems Leadership and Communication
Gain deep understanding of the key drivers of strategic innovation, develop effective leadership and communication skills to align and integrate novel technologies with business objectives.
IS3150 Digital Media Marketing
Develop the skills and know-how for social media analytics, market analysis, consumer behaviour, and customer relationship management for successful digital marketing campaigns.
IS3251 Principles of Technology Entrepreneurship
Explore current developments in entrepreneurship, worldwide and in Singapore and learn to use a variety of tools, techniques and frameworks to develop game-changing entrepreneurial businesses.
IS4151 AIoT Solutions and Development
Learn how to integrate Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things to create next-generation smart systems that will form the cornerstone of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
IS4246 Smart Systems and AI Governance
Learn to design and manage smart systems that use AI and Machine Learning (ML) to improve product and service offerings in enterprises and businesses across different industries.
IS4248 Digital Business and the Metaverse
Gain a deep understanding of the various domains, components and properties that make up the Metaverse to be well-positioned to innovate in this exciting new universe of metaverse business opportunities.
IS4302 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
Gain cutting-edge knowledge and technical skills to implement blockchain and distributed ledger technologies that have disrupted the financial industry.
What You Could Be
- Finance Analyst at Goldman Sachs
- Technical Analyst at Credit Suisse
- Consultant at Accenture
- Associate Consultant at KPMG
- IT Specialist at IBM (Global Technology Services)
- Developer Evangelist at Microsoft
- Technology Associate at Singapore Exchange
- Product Management Associate at Shopee
