Bachelor of Integrative Studies - Individualised Major

Singapore Management University (SMU)

The Individualised Major prepares students for the ever-changing world and equips them with the skills to come up with unprecedented solutions to bring meaningful impact to the world around them. In a world that is increasingly complex, we cannot forecast every disruption and transformation, but we can cultivate students who can connect ideas and perspectives across disciplines, navigate emerging fields of knowledge, possess the agility to master multiple disciplines, and adopt an integrative approach to reframing and addressing today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.The College of Integrative Studies values the uniqueness of each student, their potential and the societal or industry challenge that they are passionate about. The Individualised Major does not require the student to take any pre-fabricated combination of subjects.CURRICULUMThe Bachelor of Integrative Studies is a 4-year meritorious honours programme, including the first year on the Deferred Declaration of Degree programme. In total, students are required to complete 36 credit units (CUs) worth of courses. Students on the Deferred Declaration of Degree programme will be invited to apply for the Bachelor of Integrative Studies programme and successful applicants will be enrolled into the programme at the end of their first year. All Bachelor of Integrative Studies students will choose one of two tracks: professional track and research track. The professional track provides high exposure to industry and societal problems, enabling students to better bridge the gap between their university studies and future employment. The research track involves deep academic inquiry into the subject-matter and is particularly suitable for students with an interest in a policy, research or academic-oriented career.

College of Integrative Studies