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ACADEMIC BRIEFING
SCHOOL OF
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
School of Information Systems
Academic Briefing
25th July 2018, 2:00 p.m.
Introduction and Welcome Address by Dean
SIS Internal SMU Students’ Pledge
Curriculum and Academic Matters
Office of the Dean of Students
General Matters BOSS Bidding
SMU Ambassadorial Corps – SMU Parents' Day
INTRODUCTION AND
WELCOME ADDRESS
Professor Pang Hwee Hwa
Dean, School of Information Systems
ACE
▪ Benefits
▪ It is non-monetary scholarship!
▪ To provide you with unique experiences and
opportunities outside of the classroom!
▪ Expectations
▪ Help SIS with outreach to JC/poly efforts
▪ Contribute back to the SMU/SIS community. Eg.
Coaching, teaching an enrichment class
▪ Admission Criteria
▪ On the Dean’s List or special achievements
▪ Some of you will be invited now based on pre-university results
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Patrick LIM SMU STUDENTS’ PLEDGE
SMU STUDENTS’ PLEDGE As a community of students, we are committed to the vision and mission of SMU, to build a conducive and collegial environment for the pursuit of knowledge and development of leadership qualities. With responsibility, integrity and humility, tempered with compassion for our fellowmen as we strive for excellence
JIANG Jing CURRICULUM & ACADEMIC MATTERS
Academic Calendar
OASIS > BOSS > Courses & Schedules > Academic Calendar & Timetable
Term 1: 20 Aug 2018 – 25 Nov 2018
Recess: 8 Oct 2018 – 14 Oct 2018
Exam: 26 Nov 2018 – 7 Dec 2018
Term 2: 7 Jan 2019 – 14 Apr 2019
Recess: 25 Feb 2019 – 3 Mar 2019
Exam: 15 Apr 2019 – 26 Apr 2019
Term 3A: 29 Apr 2019 – 3 Jun 2019 (optional)
Term 3B: 17 Jun 2019 – 21 Jul 2019 (optional)
IS Major - Curriculum Overview
1st Major Quantitative
Career Ready Thinking +
Technical / 1st Track IS Electives Other Electives
Business Skills 4 COURSES 2 COURSES 5 COURSES
Information Systems Core
Information 10 COURSES
Systems
Foundation Skills Information Systems Project Experience
1 COURSE
SMU Core (SMU Broad-based Courses)
14 COURSES
Future-Ready
Skills Internship Community Service
MIN 10 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS MIN 80 HOURS
Total 36 COURSES
SMT Major - Curriculum Overview
1st Major Quantitative
Career Ready Technology / Social Sciences /
IS Electives Thinking
Specialisations Management Specialisations
4 COURSES 5 COURSES 2 COURSES
Smart City Interdisciplinary Core
10 COURSES
Smart City
Core Skills
Smart City Project Experience
1 COURSE
SMU Core (SMU Broad-based Courses)
Future-Ready 14 COURSES
Skills Smart City Internship Community Service
MIN 10 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS MIN 80 HOURS
Total 36 COURSESAcademic Policies
Maximum of 5.5 Course Units (CU) Per Term
Recommended: Take 4 - 4.5 CU for Term 1 to
adjust yourself to university life
Term Duration
15 weeks
Class Duration (per week)
3 hours
1.5 hours x 2
Class Registration
Only through BOSS (Bidding On-line SyStem)Time Management Class time: 12 - 15 hours / week Outside class time: ~ 24 – 35 hrs Group Projects Be careful of over-commitment! Allocate time wisely between work & CCA!
Academic Progress & Dean’s List In order to maintain satisfactory progress at SMU, students are expected to do the following: Maintain a minimum term GPA of 2.00 Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, and Have no more than 2 “I” grades for the academic term First-year students should not take more than 5 course units during the first term. You may take up to 6.5 course units per term in subsequent terms provided you have maintained at least a cumulative GPA of 3.30 at the end of each term. Students are allowed to take additional courses beyond the required courses for their degree. The grades of the additional courses taken at SMU will be computed into the cumulative GPA.
Academic Progress & Dean’s List
To qualify for a place on the Dean’s List, a student must meet
the following requirements:
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or better over the 2
consecutive regular terms during one academic year
(excluding Term 3),
Have no grade lower than “C”,
Have completed 3 or more course units for letter grades
(grades that can be computed into GPA) in each regular term,
and
Have no “I” grades and no disciplinary action taken against
you during the 2 consecutive regular terms.
This will be noted on your transcript and you will receive a
certificate noting your achievement.Academic Standing Refer to OASIS > Academic > Examinations & Grading > Academic Standing The academic performance of each student is tracked based on his/her Term GPA as well as Cumulative GPA. Note: Government Tuition Grant is up to 4 years only.
Exemptions
Given based on knowledge & proficiency
Some of the Possible Exemptions include:
Programme in Writing and Reasoning
Calculus
Introductory Economics
General Education (GE)#
Technology Studies (TS)* / Entrepreneurship (Ent)*
Am I exempted? Do I need to apply?
Exemptions are automatically updated in your records (refer to the Exemption
Criteria published in the Matriculation website).
Check from
- OASIS
- BOSS
#Among all the General Electives, there is a compulsory module known as ‘Computer As An Analysis Tool’
(CAT), which can only be taken from year 2 onwards. If you already have 3 Exemptions for GE courses,
you don’t need to take a 4th GE, as you must take CAT as your 4th GE module.
*TS/Ent can be used to fulfill the Credit Unit requirementFirst and Second Majors
General Rule:
All students MUST declare their First as well as Second (if any) Major or Major with
Track within their first 4 regular terms of study (inclusive of term on leave of absence
and/or external study programme such as international exchange programme).
Please refer to OASIS > Academic > Programmes & Majors > Declaration or Change
of Major or Major with Track for more info.
For IS Major only:
All IS Major students MUST declare their First Major, IS (Track):
Information Systems (Business Analytics)
Information Systems (Digital Business Solutioning)
Information Systems (Financial Technology)
Information Systems (Artificial Intelligence)
Information Systems (Cybersecurity)
Information Systems (Software Development)
IS Tracks as a second major are applicable for IS Major students only.
SMT Major students may declare Technology for Business (Solutions) track as their
second Major.2nd Majors Offered By SIS for SIS Students
SCHOOL OF FINANCIAL DIGITAL BUSINESS
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONING
ARTIFICIAL SOFTWARE
CYBERSECURITY
INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT
* TECHNOLOGY FOR
BUSINESS * FOR SMT MAJOR ONLY
(SOLUTIONS)2nd Majors Offered By Schools of SMU for SIS Students
SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING DATA
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTANCY AND ANALYTICS
LEE KONG CHIAN CORPORATE
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINANCE MARKETING
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
ORGANISATIONAL
QUANTITATIVE OPERATIONS STRATEGIC
BEHAVIOUR &
FINANCE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
SCHOOL OF ACTUARIAL APPLIED
ECONOMICS
ECONOMICS SCIENCE STATISTICS
SCHOOL OF
LAW LEGAL STUDIES
SCHOOL OF ARTS & CULTURE
SOCIAL SCIENCES GLOBAL ASIA POLITICAL SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY
MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC POLICY
& PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY
MANAGEMENTSIS Curriculum & 2nd Major: References
SIS Handbook
https://inet.smu.edu.sg/sites/courses/Pages/Student-Academic-
Handbook.aspx
OASIS > Academic > Advisement & Curriculum > Student Academic
Handbook
SIS Website on 2nd majors
https://sis.smu.edu.sg/bsc-information-systems/learning/curriculum/2nd-
majors
Second Major Requirements
OASIS > Academic > Advisement and Curriculum > Second Major
requirementsDouble Degree
https://inet.smu.edu.sg/sites/courses/Pages/Student-Academic-Handbook.aspx
Second degree with any other school in SMU
When
Apply at the end of your 1st or 2nd year
Requirements
No automatic acceptance
Competitive
Minimum GPA of 3.4 and pre-requisite modules
Able to complete the double degree within the normal candidature
period
OASIS>Academic>Programmes & Majors>Double Degree Policy
43 – 55 modules to complete both degreesInternship OASIS > Careers & Comm Service > Internship SIS does not grant any internship exemption Minimum of 10 continuous weeks of full-time business attachment at a business or public sector organization doing work related to your course of study SIS students did: 12 – 15 weeks Multiple internships When to do it? Any time after the completion of year 2.
Community Service OASIS > Careers & Comm Service > Community Service Attend compulsory Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) talk on volunteerism before doing your community service attachment Minimum of 80 hours Can be done anytime during the course of study. Try to clear it early during Year 1 or 2. Submit a online report via OnTRAC II within one month after the completion of your attachment
Contacts SIS Internship - DKHMCC Ms WONG Soo Mei ( smwong@smu.edu.sg ) Community Service Ms Emily HOGAN ( emilyhogan@smu.edu.sg ) Ms Esther ONG ( estherong@smu.edu.sg )
Global Exposure Opportunities
What Kind? Recommended to Go:
Exchange Programmes After Year 2
- During regular terms / summer terms
- Self-sourced (and to liaise with SIS to process the
credits transfer) / via SMU International Office
- Refer to Credit Transfer Policy in OASIS for courses
that can be cleared on exchange.
SMU Courses Year 2/3
- Study Missions (offered by the various SMU schools)
Community Services Any year during term
breaks
Internships After Year 2
- Usually done during summer term
- Self-sourced (to submit proposal to DKHMCC first) /
through DKHMCC
25IS110/SMT110 Course Pack: On Sale Now!
• Term Sales Period
– 30 July 2018 to 12 Oct 2018
• Order and payment to be made online from OASIS
Homepage > Self-Service Apps > Add App to add
Library Course Pack (Check your SMU email for
collection details.)
• Payment Mode: Credit Card Only (Visa or MasterCard)
• Price: S$38.90 per course pack
NOTE: You will need this course pack for your IS110/SMT110 class in
Week 2! (And every week after that – yes, it is compulsory to buy it.)
It is your responsibility to obtain a legally purchased course pack and read the
assigned case before each class.Academic Software
URL: http://violet.smu.edu.sg/dsp
DreamSpark Premium
Development tools from Microsoft
Microsoft Office NOT included
Vmware Academic Program
VM fusion available for MAC users to virtualize their
Windows OS (1-year timed license)
27Student Conduct
and
Academic Integrity
Office of Dean of StudentsSMU CIRCLE Values
• Commitment : Adhere to an agreement and see it through
to completion.
• Integrity : Uphold honesty and truthfulness in oneself;
and to others.
• Responsibility : Take ownership and accountability for one’s
actions.
• Collegiality : Value people and build positive and lasting
relationships.
• Leadership : Lead and motivate one’s peers to achieve
long-term goals.
• Excellence : Strive to exceed personal and external
benchmarks.Student Conduct • Respect the rights of fellow students to privacy, safety and fair participation. • Refrain from misuse of University services, facilities and property. • Any act that may be deemed an offence under Singapore Law or any University Regulation.
Student Conduct - Examples • Misuse of Social Media platforms. • Misuse of Facilities, privileges, student card. • Sharing of SMU account. • Endangering safety of others. • Inappropriate behavior (eg, stalking, harassment). • Criminal acts, such as : Theft Vandalism Smoking Drug abuse Alcohol abuse Hacking
Academic Integrity • Academic Dishonesty – any academic act that departs from fair, honest and diligent pursuit of knowledge; • Some examples of academic dishonesty: • Cheating : gaining unfair advantage • Plagiarism : use of other’s work without credit • Multiple Submissions • Fabrication : create or alter/falsify information
Plagiarism • Plagiarism is Theft and/or an act of Fraud! • Submitting a paper (or assignment) as your own, which contains 3rd-party ideas/material, and for which no proper citation or acknowledgement was given. • Using papers obtained from online papermills, other students or from any domain for personal submission. • Where in doubt, consult APA referencing guide or course instructor for proper referencing rules
Student Council of Discipline • Student Council of Discipline represents students on SMU disciplinary issues and at Disciplinary Hearings • Promote integrity and honesty amongst students • Enhance SMU reputation through SMU CIRCLE values • Email : scd@smu.edu.sg • Facebook : www.facebook.com/smuscd/
THANK YOU
Student Wellness & Counselling Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre
Introduction
Provider
• Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre (MWKLSWC)
Target Group
• SMU Undergraduates, Postgraduates &
Bridging students
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness CentreMrs Wong Kwok Leong Student
Wellness Centre
To be proactive in
maximizing the
potential of each
4 Full Time SMU Peer and every citizen
Counsellors Helpers of the SMU
community with
the provision of a
safe and
therapeutic
environment.
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness CentreIndividual Counselling
• Face-to-face counselling with students.
• Confidential.
• No Fees
Common Issues
Academic
Relationships
Life transitions
Coping with crises
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness CentreIndividual Counselling
Ways to make appointments
Email Online Telephone Walk-in
booking requests
• counselling@ • SMU App
smu.edu.sg
•68280786 • ‘case-
by-case’
basis
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness CentreOur location:
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness
Centre
#B1-44Recruitment Vivace Info Session 1 Info Session 2
Training
Knowledge AwarenessMrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student Wellness Centre
Mrs Wong Kwok Leong Student
Wellness Centre
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LIM Huan Sen BOSS BIDDING
Introduction
BOSS (Bidding Online SyStem) is SMU's system for the registration
of courses.
NUS - Centralised Online Undergraduates Registration System
(CORS)
NTU - Student Automated Registration System (STARS)
BOSS is the ONLY channel through which SMU students are to enrol
for their courses.
SMU Student Services Hub is organising a workshop on Tuesday, 31
July 2018, from 3pm to 4:30pm, where student peer advisors will be
available to walk you through BOSS Bidding, OASIS and eLearn.
If interested, please email studentservices@smu.edu.sg for more
details.Introduction
Given e-credits for bidding
e$20 per course for the remaining courses (5 – number of
assigned courses)
Accessible via OASIS > BOSS.Main Page
54FRESHMEN BIDDING WINDOW
HOW TO BID
55How to bid?
Step 1: Find out
Class timings, Exam timings & Vacancies left
BOSS > Plan & Bid > Add to Cart
Analyze past results
BOSS > Quick Links > Overall BOSS Results
Step 2: Bid
BOSS Bidding
Add desired sections to Bidding Cart Check Out Submit My
Bids
Minimum bid is $10 e-dollars
Step 3: Wait for Result
BOSS OutcomeMain Page
57Plan & Bid
Pre-Assigned / Successful Bid
58Add to Cart
59Plan & Bid
Pre-Assigned / Successful Bid
60FRESHMEN BIDDING WINDOW
WHAT TO BID
61Course Registration
Important Information: Download “Freshmen Guide to
Course Registration” via OASIS > Home > My Checklists >
Pre-Term Activities (Available in late July)
Students who are not granted exemptions will
be pre-assigned the required Foundation Courses.
Description For IS Major For SMT Major
SIS Compulsory Information Systems & Innovation Information Systems & Innovation in
Core (IS110) Smart Cities (SMT110)
(Pre-assigned) Introduction to Programming Programming for Smart City Solutions
(IS111) (SMT111)
SMU Core Calculus
(pre-assigned) Leadership and Teambuilding (OBHR001) *
Programme in Writing and Reasoning (WRIT001) *
Intro Economics (ECON001) #
Business, Government & Society (MGMT003) #
Students will do either * or # in Term 1, and the course set will be swapped for
Term 2.Course Registration
OASIS > BOSS > Course Enrolment & Drop > All about BOSS
Biddable Courses for SIS Freshmen
Description Term 1 Term 2
(Biddable) Management Communication (COMM101)
Introductory Statistics (STAT101) / Intro to Statistical Theory (STAT151)*
Ethics & Social Responsibility (LGST001)
*STAT101/151 MODES OF THINKING (choose 1)
may not be as -Managing in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous Context (MGMT005)
easy as you -Creative Thinking (MGMT004) + Analytical Skills (IDIS001)
think. -Critical Thinking in the Real World (IDIS002)
ASIAN STUDIES (choose 1)
If you need more -Capital Market in China (ACCT003)
time to focus on -Economic Development in Asia (ECON118)
your IS/SMT GLOBALISATION (choose 1)
modules -Social Media and Organisation (COMM346)
in Year 1, -Economics of Globalisation (ECON113)
plan to take GENERAL EDUCATION (1 to 4 CU elective, depending on exemptions)
STAT101/151 -Business Negotiation and Conflict Management (OBHR222)
-Music: East and West (MUSC001)
in Year 2. -Dance: East and West (FNAR001)
Take note of -Art: East and West (FNAR002)
Academic -Intro to Classical Chinese Philosophy (PHIL207)
Standing info -A Cultural Intro to India (HUMN017)
(next slide). SMART CITY INTERDISIPLINARY CORE (For SMT Students)
-Sustainable Digital Cities (SMT112)Academic Standing Refer to OASIS > Academic > Examinations & Grading > Academic Standing The academic performance of each student is tracked based on his/her Term GPA as well as Cumulative GPA. Note: Government Tuition Grant is up to 4 years only.
FRESHMEN BIDDING WINDOW
DROPPING OF COURSES
65Dropping of Course(s)
OASIS > BOSS > Course Enrolment & Drop > All about BOSS
Course needs to be dropped via BOSS Bidding > Plan & Bid
> Drop Enrolled Class
NOTE: Pre-assigned freshmen courses are non-droppable
Consequences:
Before close of BOSS 2A
Maximum e$ refund: e$50 (BOSS 1 & 1A), e$40 (BOSS 1B),
e$30 (BOSS 2) and e$10 (BOSS 2A)
After close of BOSS 2A
No refund of e$
Will be issued a Withdrawn grade or Failed grade
Will be reflected permanently in your transcriptWithdrawn Grade versus Failed Grade Withdrawn grade Not used in the computation of your GPA Will not affect a student’s chance of being on the Dean's List Failed Grade Will be used in the computation of your GPA Affects a student’s chance of being on the Dean's List
FRESHMEN BIDDING WINDOW
IMPORTANT DATES
68Freshmen Bidding
The personalized class schedule for some freshmen (those with pre-assigned
courses) is scheduled to be released on 31 July 2018, 12:00 noon.
Bid from : 1 August 2018, Wednesday, 10.00am
To : 8 August 2018, Wednesday, 10.00am
Start bidding from the very first bidding window
After 8 August 2018, 10am, next bidding round will be BOSS 2 and
BOSS 2A.FRESHMEN BIDDING WINDOW
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
70TIPS Know the module Course outline Professor’s teaching style Know your strengths Bid with friends – Not necessary Plan your mods well (4-5 mods/semester) Balance your heavy and light modules Ensure the exam dates don’t conflict Planning templates available Talk to people Get your mods early
Useful Links
For Important Info on BOSS, Courses & Schedules, Examinations & Results,
Regulations & Policies, Advisement & Curriculum, Internship/Community Service,
Enrolments/Withdrawals, Other Study Activities and etc:
Online Access to Student Information System (OASIS)
https://oasis.smu.edu.sg
For Course Materials
SMU eLearn https://elearn.smu.edu.sg
Course Sequence
https://eservices.smu.edu.sg/BOSS/BOSSWeb/CourseSequence.aspx
2nd Major Curriculum Planning Templates
(logged in with SMU email account to access)
Curriculum Planning TemplatesUseful Links
73Useful Contacts
BOSS boss@smu.edu.sg
Academic SIS Undergraduate Programme
Enquiries
sis_ugrad@smu.edu.sg
IT helpdesk@smu.edu.sg
LMS Support / eLearn lms_support@smu.edu.sg /
elearn@smu.edu.sgHelpdesk Contact
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 7.00pm
(Last Walk-in at 6:30pm)
Closed on Sat, Sun and Public Holidays
Helpdesk Location
School of Accountancy, Basement 1
Helpdesk Website
https://itsupport.smu.edu.sg/hc/en-us
Helpdesk contact
68280123
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