Bachelor of Science (Information Systems)

SMU

Data processed 6 July 2026. IGP: AY2024/25 intake. Employment: 2025 Graduate Employment Survey.

By Universities.sg · Data: Ministry of Education & SkillsFuture Singapore (GES 2025) · Methodology

The Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) is a four-year programme at the School of Computing and Information Systems, focused on aligning business needs with IT capabilities and technologies. Students specialise through tracks including Business Analytics, Financial Technology, Product Development, and Smart-City Management and Technology. No prior programming experience is required for admission.

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Programme information from SMU

Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) at SMU is a rare case where more moderate entry requirements (BBC/C) still lead to above-average graduate salaries of $5,400, ranking 15th out of 242 courses.

Admission Requirements

The 10th percentile IGP for this programme is BBC/C, which works out to 56.9 rank points out of 70. That puts it in the lower quarter among all 77 courses with published IGP data, and 10th out of 10 programmes at SMU by how hard it is to get into. The 90th percentile IGP is AAA/B, so you can see the typical range of admitted students. Polytechnic graduates need a minimum GPA of 3.61 (10th percentile) for admission. The 90th percentile GPA is 3.89.

Graduate Outcomes

In the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey, 90.5% of graduates from this programme found work within six months of their final exams. That's 3% below the SMU average of 93.5%, which puts it in the middle third across all surveyed courses. The full-time permanent employment rate is 83.4%. For fresh graduates, the median gross monthly salary is $5,400, which ranks in the top 10% of all courses (15th out of 242). That's 13% above the SMU average of $4,798. Most graduates earned between $4,800 and $6,028, the range spanning the 25th to 75th percentile of earners.

Historical Trends

Over the past 12 years (2013–2025), the overall employment rate has decreased by 3.1 percentage points, moving from 93.6% to 90.5%. That's based on 13 years of Graduate Employment Survey data. Median salaries have grown by $2,100 (64%) over the same period, from $3,300 in 2013 to $5,400 in 2025.

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Admission Requirements

  • 56.9 RP
  • BBC/C grades
  • 3.61 GPA

Source: SMU Admissions Office

Latest Job Prospects(2025 GES)

Median Salary
$5,400
75th percentile
$6,028
25th percentile
$4,800
Mean
$5,515
Secured Employment
94.3%
Overall Employment
90.5%
Full-time Permanent
83.4%

Source: MOE Graduate Employment Survey (2025)

Enrollment Statistics(AY2024-25)

Total Students
1,615
Study Mode
Full time
Gender Distribution
1,018M
63%
37%
597F

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Contains data from Graduate Employment Survey from MOE made available under Singapore Open Data Licence v1.0

Common questions

What are the admission requirements for Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) at SMU?
The 10th percentile IGP for Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) at SMU is BBC/C. For polytechnic students, the 10th percentile GPA requirement is 3.61.
What is the employment rate for Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) graduates?
The overall employment rate for Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) graduates from SMU is 90.5% based on the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey.
What is the median salary for Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) graduates?
The median gross monthly salary for Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) graduates from SMU is $5,400 based on the 2025 Graduate Employment Survey. The 25th to 75th percentile salary range is $4,800 to $6,028.