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BACHELOR’S
DEGREES
Business Administration Communication
Economics International Trade
Psychology Sociology
DOUBLE DEGREE
DOUBLE MAJOR
www.simge.edu.sg
www.simge.edu.sg
The programs are developed and awarded by University at Buffalo, The State University
of New York, US
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WELCOME
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Welcome to SIM Global Education respective fields and communities.
(SIM GE) – A global campus with We also aim to inspire passion
over 10 top-ranking international in them to excel and to strive for
universities from the UK, the US, bigger goals.
Europe and Australia. As a premier
institution of higher learning, we are In today’s fast-changing world, the
a gateway to the world with a wide ability to adapt and evolve will give
range of academic programmes you an edge. With our multicultural
to choose your ideal learning learning environment and diverse
pathways from. campus life, you will gain the skills,
knowledge and insights you need
SIM GE is the global education to be career ready. These will
arm of the Singapore Institute of enable you to gain a Global Edge
Management (SIM Group) which as you make your mark in the
was an initiative started in 1964 global workplace of the future.
by the Economic Development
Board to support Singapore's I invite you to come and be a
Gain a Global industrialisation. As one of the
largest and leading private
member of our community, and
discover how, like them, you can
Edge at SIM GE educational institutions in
Singapore, we take pride in our
fulfil your aspirations by embarking
on an exciting educational journey
for the global reputation for quality academic
standards and a vibrant student
with us.
workplace in the experience.
future economy At SIM GE, we are committed to
delivering a holistic education
Dr Lee Kwok Cheong
Chief Executive Officer
to empower individuals in their SIM Global Education
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Warm greetings from the The flagship campus of The
University at Buffalo (UB)! Our State University of New York,
university has been a proud UB is among the highest ranked
partner of the Singapore Institute public research universities in
of Management (SIM) for more the Northeast United States. Our
than twenty years in offering programs remain the standard
outstanding U.S. degree programs bearer for a world-class, fully-
at the state-of-the-art SIM campus. accredited U.S. undergraduate
education in Singapore.
Our graduates acquire a unique
set of competencies and skills,
and have been highly successful Dr Satish K. Tripathi
in the multiple career pathways President
they have pursued in Singapore University at Buffalo,
and beyond. The value proposition The State University of New York
of our programs is demonstrated
through the long-term success of
UB's broad-based our alumni.
education focuses
on student-centered
learning
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SIM
GROUP
SIM Global Education
A leading private education
institution
SIM Global Education is the global
education arm of the Singapore
Institute of Management (SIM
Group). Founded in 1964 on
the initiative of the Economic
Development Board to support
Singapore’s industrialisation,
the SIM Group also offers its
educational and training services
through three other brands: SIM
International Academy (SIM IA),
SIM Professional Development
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(SIM PD) and Platform E.
SIM Global Education (SIM GE)
offers quality overseas academic
programmes awarded by top-
ranking and reputable universities.
SIM GE’s approach towards a
COUNTRIES
150,000
holistic education is to develop
students with a global edge for
the global workplace with ability
and adaptability for employability
in the future economy. With over
150,000 alumni and about 19,000
students from over 40 countries,
SIM GE is a leading private
education institution in Singapore.
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Why Study at SIM GE?
AWARD-WINNING INSTITUTION STUDENT-CENTRIC CAMPUS BOND-FREE SCHOLARSHIP &
Top 3 Best Private Institute for Wi-Fi enabled campus with BURSARY
eight consecutive years in the annual comprehensive facilities for Scholarships are available to
AsiaOne People’s Choice Awards. students’ academic and recreation students who excel in academics,
needs. sports or arts.
BOOST EMPLOYABILITY
82.7% of graduates found jobs VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE NETWORK FOR SUCCESS
within 6 months of completing Participate in over 70 student A multitude of learning resources and
their Bachelor studies. clubs with year-round activities in networking events for students and
Source: SIM GE Graduate Employment arts, culture and sports. graduates offered through SIM GE
Survey 2016/2017 platforms and SIM Membership.
DEDICATED STUDENT SUPPORT
THROUGH-TRAIN PATHWAY Support services include academic ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
Over 80 full-time and part-time support at Student Learning Stay connected even after
academic programmes through Centre, a dedicated Student graduation – benefit from events
over 10 partner universities at Services Centre, Student Wellness organised by SIM GE Alumni
diploma, undergraduate and Centre, and initiatives such as Office or volunteer your time
postgraduate levels. financial assistance schemes and through mentorship initiatives.
counselling services.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES &
INSIGHTS
Exposure to diverse cultures and
a global network of faculty and
peers bring broader perspectives
to learning.
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STUDENT
LIFE
24 CAREER DEVELOPMENT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
hours in 1 day... Raise your employability quotient Sharpen your leadership and social
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through industry internships or skills or pursue your passion in the
career-readiness initiatives like the arts and sports with more than
Talent Development Programme, 70 student councils and clubs
days in 1 year... Career Chapters and Mentorship available.
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Programme offered by Career
Connect. STUDENT CARE
Boost your overall well-being
days in 3 years... GLOBAL LEARNING through healthy living and wellness
Gain international exposure through programmes, or learn more from
overseas academic exchange peer mentors at our dedicated
Seize the now. programmes, study trips and
workshops.
Student Wellness Centre.
Make the most of your time
in SIM GE.
Grooming achievers outside the classroom Global exposure and learning opportunities Career fair offering internships and jobs
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STUDENT
LEARNING CENTRE
The Student PEER-ASSISTED LEARNING
(PAL)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Develop professional skills that
Learning Centre A student-to-student support are highly valued by employers
(SLC) is a one-stop centre network that provides academic through well-structured training
assistance for selected modules. programmes.
for student academic
support. Boost your WORKSHOP SERIES CONSULTATION SERVICES
Attend complimentary workshops Work with our advisors to improve
academic performance with on academic writing, study skills your skills in written and oral
our SLC resources. and personal effectiveness to hone presentation.
effective learning skills.
Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) in session Digital Literacy Workshop The Talking Point Programme
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UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO,
THE STATE UNIVERSITY
OF NEW YORK
Founded in 1846, the University at Excellent Faculty by the Arizona State University.
Buffalo (UB), The State University UB is reputed for its outstanding The university ranks among the top
of New York (SUNY) is one of faculty. Among its approximately 30 U.S. public research universities
the leading public universities in 4,000 full-time and affiliated in terms of total research dollars,
the U.S. Within the 64-campus faculty, 95 percent hold a with total research expenditures
SUNY system, UB is the flagship doctorate or equivalent. UB of more than $360 million (U.S.)
campus. As the largest and faculty have been the recipients in fiscal year 2012. The first cancer
most comprehensive university of numerous prestigious national research center in the world was
center, UB offers more than 375 and international awards including established at UB in 1898. Today
undergraduate and graduate the Nobel Prize, the National Medal there are more than 100 organized
programs — the most in any SUNY of Science and the Pulitzer as research centers and institutes
campus — and has an enrollment well as MacArthur, Guggenheim at UB, including the Center for
of more than 29,000 students. and Rockefeller Foundation Computational Research; New
grants. Along with these York State Center of Excellence in
Notably, UB is the first public accomplishments, UB faculty are Materials Informatics; UB RENEW:
member in New York and New at home in the classroom. SUNY Research and Education in Energy,
England of the prestigious has recognized more distinguished Environment and Water Institute;
62-member Association of professors and distinguished National Center for Geographic
American Universities (AAU). In teaching professors at UB than at Information and Analysis;
the 2018 U.S. News and World any other SUNY unit. More than Institute for Lasers, Photonics
Report Best Colleges rankings, 150 of UB’s faculty have received and Biophotonics; Center for
UB placed 41st among public the Chancellor’s Award for Multisource Information Fusion;
universities (up from 43rd in 2017). Excellence in Teaching—again, the Center for Hybrid Nanostructures
Moreover, UB broke into the “top largest representation of any unit and Systems; Multidisciplinary
100” ranking for national (both in the SUNY system. Center for Earthquake Engineering
public and private) universities, Research; Center of Excellence
earning the 97th spot. The U.S. Research Centers and Institutions for Document Analysis and
News and World Report rankings UB is ranked among the top 50 Recognition; and New York Center
are based on an assessment of U.S. public and private research of Excellence in Bioinformatics
1,400 four-year colleges and universities according to an and Life Sciences. UB also
universities in the U.S. authoritative 2012 report published has numerous joint research
08First public university
in New York admitted
into the prestigious
Association of
American Universities
partnerships with Roswell Park
Cancer Institute and Hauptman-
Woodward Medical Research
Institute.
Strong Alumni Network
In terms of international education,
UB is a model institution, ranking
No. 21 among all institutions
hosting international students
in the U.S. (“Open Doors 2017”
report published by the Institute
of International Education.), with
more than 7,000 international
students from more than 110
countries. More than 255,000 UB
alumni are making a difference
in every state and 150 countries
around the world. Among the
celebrated graduates are NASA’s
lead astronaut for medical
issues; a former president of the
American Medical Association;
the former minister of education
in the People’s Republic of China;
the CEOs of J. Crew and A&E
Television Network; and the
Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize-
winning editorial cartoonist.
09The hallmark of US
undergraduate programs
is the concept of the
interactive classroom,
with project-oriented
assignments and
meaningful hands-on
learning.
10UB Undergraduate Degrees
– Your Passport to the Future
Secure a Prestigious U.S. Degree Get More for Less This ensures that you will only
A U.S. degree is widely considered Getting a world-class degree learn from and interact with the
to be superior in today’s economy. doesn’t have to immerse you best in the field.
With a focus on general education, in debt. The UB undergraduate
you will learn a broad spectrum programs offered at SIM GE are Excellent Rankings
of skills and knowledge pertinent identical in curriculum, standards When you pursue a UB
to the real world, as well as be and degree recognition to those undergraduate program, you
exposed to a wide range of real in the U.S., but cost lesser than the can be assured of a top-quality
issues at the modern workplace. equivalent programs in the U.S. education that has enjoyed
consistently high rankings among
In terms of international Highly Qualified Faculty programs in the U.S.
enrollment, UB ranks 21st among UB is renowned for its exemplary
the leading universities in the faculty, many of whom are Accreditations
U.S. (“Open Doors 2017” report recipients of esteemed national UB is accredited by the following
published by the Institute of and international awards. Within associations:
International Education.) The SUNY, more than 150 of UB’s • Middle States Commission on
hallmark of UB undergraduate faculty have received the Higher Education
programs is the concept of Chancellor’s Award for Excellence • New York State Board of
the interactive classroom, with in Teaching. Regents
project-oriented assignments and
meaningful hands-on learning. UB faculty publish in leading In addition, the School of
Flexibility is also key, with a academic and professional journals Management is accredited by
choice in degree majors and in record numbers. Their research AACSB International – The
concentrations. and expertise has been the basis Association to Advance Collegiate
for articles in The Wall Street Schools of Business.
Accelerate Your Learning Path Journal, The New York Times,
Time is precious and the quicker Money, BusinessWeek, Fortune and Membership
you graduate with a reputed other national and international UB is a member of the following
degree, the faster you can enter publications. associations:
the corporate world and hit the • Association of American
ground running. UB allows you More than 50 percent of the Universities
to complete your degree in an undergraduate courses are taught • American Council on Education
accelerated mode of only three by UB faculty. All other faculty • Association of American
years, as compared to four years members have to undergo approval Colleges and Universities
for most other U.S. undergraduate by academic departments at UB • Association of Colleges and
programs. before they are able to take up Universities of the State of New
teaching positions for the UB York
undergraduate programs. • Association of Public and Land-
Grant Universities
11BACHELOR OF ARTS
(COMMUNICATION)
Established in 1964, the Bachelor Students will be introduced to Career Prospects
of Arts degree in Communication the finer points of interpersonal Strong communication skills are
is ranked among the top 25 communication; challenged to prerequisite for positions in all
programs by the National apply critical thinking to their organizations today. Employment
Communication Association for consumption of mass media; opportunities exist in public
its intercultural communication, exposed to the complexity relations and advertising agencies,
organizational communication, of delivering information in media and technology centers,
communication technology and organizational and mediated sales and marketing agencies,
health communication programs. communication situations; and, the mass media, civil and social
encourage to broaden their agencies and other professions.
The Department of horizons through the study of Graduates have also gone on
Communication at UB seeks to international and intercultural to graduate school for further
educate the next generation communication. studies in the areas such as
of information professionals, psychology, law, public policy,
knowledge workers and Why Study Communication? school administration, information
communication and information Students will learn how to analyze, science, political science and
practitioners. The principle that interpret, and research the sociology.
information serves the purposes process by which human beings
of human communication and relate to one another. The study
is enhanced by technological of communication embraces
systems is at the core of our the most fundamental aspect
curriculum. of human interaction—from
the subtleties of interpersonal
Objectives communication, the influences
The course is designed to provide and effects of mass media, the
students with a comprehensive most effective distribution of
knowledge of the nature of human information through organizations,
communication, its media, and its to the cutting edge of new
effects. communication technologies and
information studies.
12"UB encouraged me to step out of my
comfort zone. I was always challenged to
do things I was not always comfortable
with – public speaking, organizing events
and even involving members of the
public in school projects." (2018)
Chua Siang Yee
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (Communication)
SPH Young Journalist of the Year (2016)
UB Orientation
Prerequisite Modules • COM 101 Principles of Communication (3 credits) Credits Required for Major 65
• COM 217 Communication in Organizations (3 credits)
Credits Required for 30
• COM 225 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
UB Curriculum
• COM 240 Survey of Mass Communication (3 credits)
• COM 337 Communication Theory (3 credits) Credits Required for Free 25
• CSE 111 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis and Reasoning Electives
with Computing (4 credits)
• SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (4 credits) TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 120
FOR DEGREE
Required Modules • COM 125 Introduction to the Internet (3 credits)
• COM 205 Research Methods (3 credits) or
• SOC 293 Social Research Methods (3 credits)
• COM 300 Written Communication (3 credits)
• PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits) 1. These are online modules. Local
• PSY 323 Community Psychology (3 credits) or resource persons may conduct weekly
• PSY 331 Social Psychology (3 credits) or sessions for selected module.
• PSY 333 Psychology of Work in Organizations (3 credits) or
• PSY 341 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits) or Note: The modules offered are subject
• PSY 342 Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of the to change.
Mind (3 credits) or
• SOC 371 Individual and Society (3 credits)
• SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• 8 Communication Electives (24 credits)
UB Curriculum • UB Seminar (3 credits)
(refer to page 24 • Foundations (21 credits)
for details) - Communication Literacy I (4 credits)
- Communication Literacy II (3 credits)
- Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits)
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry (7 credits)1
- Diversity Learning (3 credits)
• Pathways (18-19 credits)
- Thematic Pathways (9 credits)
- Global Pathways (9-10 credits)
• UBC 399 Capstone (1 credit)
Free Electives 25 credits
(from any major)
13BACHELOR OF ARTS
(ECONOMICS)
The Bachelor of Arts degree
Prerequisite Modules • ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)
program in Economics comprises • ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)
a comprehensive curriculum, • MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I (4 credits)
integrating economic theory
with applied topics. A wide Required Modules • ECO 405 Microeconomic Theory (3 credits)
array of courses are offered • ECO 407 Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits)
• ECO 480 Econometrics I (4 credits)
including micro- and macro-
• MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II (4 credits)
economics, international trade, • 300/400-level Course 1 - 4 (12 credits)
private and public finance, • Economics Elective at any level (3 credits)
econometrics, education, growth
and development, monetary UB Curriculum • UB Seminar (3 credits)
economics, labor economics, (refer to page 24 • Foundations (21 credits)
for details) - Communication Literacy I (4 credits)
urban and regional economics,
- Communication Literacy II (3 credits)
and industrial organization. - Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits)
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry (7 credits)1
Courses offer an understanding - Diversity Learning (3 credits)
of behavior by consumers and • Pathways (18-19 credits)
producers, the performance of - Thematic Pathways (9 credits)
markets, investment and savings, - Global Pathways (9-10 credits)
• UBC 399 Capstone (1 credit)
employment and unemployment,
money and banking, and Free Electives 42 credits
government taxation and (from any major)
spending.
Why Study Economics?
Economics is the study of the also helps students develop logical graduates are also well equipped
allocation of scarce resources and critical thinking skills which to pursue graduate studies in their
and its implications for efficient benefits them throughout their areas of interest.
production and investment personal life.
decisions which affect the
performance of the economy, Career Prospects Credits Required for Major 41
its prospects of growth and The demand for economists Credits Required for 37
development, and the welfare of has increased steadily in recent UB Curriculum
individuals and society as a whole. decades, with the transition of
Credits Required for Free 42
economics into an applied science.
Electives
The study of economics equips Economics graduates offer
students with the knowledge employers analytic insights and TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 120
and tools to collect and analyze knowledge in applications of cost- FOR DEGREE
relevant economic data and benefit analysis that are relevant
perform cost-benefit analysis that for their objectives. Employment
enable corporations and public opportunities exist in various
agencies to meet private and social areas including investment and 1. These are online modules. Local
resource persons may conduct weekly
goals. This provides a wide gamut retail banks and other financial
sessions for selected module.
of employment opportunities for service institutions, consulting
economics majors in both the firms, international organizations, Note: The modules offered are subject
private and public sectors of the insurance companies, and to change.
economy. The study of economics government agencies. Economics
14BACHELOR OF ARTS
(INTERNATIONAL TRADE)
The Bachelor of Arts (International
Prerequisite Modules • Any two Geography or Management modules
Trade) prepares students to
critically assess the process of Required Modules • ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)
globalization operating in the • ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)
world today, including the growth • GEO 100 World Regions & Issues (3 credits)
of multinationals and foreign direct • GEO 103 Global Economic Geographies (3 credits)
investment, international trade, the • GEO 120 Maps: Earth from Above (3 credits)
internationalization of capital and • GEO 211 Univariate Statistics in Geography (4 credits)
• GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business (3 credits)
financial markets, new international • GEO 333 International Trade (3 credits)
divisions of labor, and the rapid • GEO 334 International Business Cultures (3 credits)
development of technology and • GEO 425 Industrial/ Business Geography (3 credits)
innovations. • GEO 460 Geography of Development (3 credits)
• MGQ 201 Introduction to Statistics for Analytics (4 credits)2
These changes are resulting in • 3 300/400-level Geography Electives (9 credits)
global restructuring and new
UB Curriculum • UB Seminar (3 credits)
patterns of uneven development. (refer to page 24 • Foundations (21 credits)
Critical social, economic, and for details) - Communication Literacy I (4 credits)
environmental challenges are - Communication Literacy II (3 credits)
being faced by corporate decision- - Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits)
makers, government policy - Scientific Literacy and Inquiry (7 credits)1
makers, and non-governmental - Diversity Learning (3 credits)
organizations. • Pathways (18-19 credits)
- Thematic Pathways (9 credits)
- Global Pathways (9-10 credits)
Why Study International Trade? • UBC 399 Capstone (1 credit)
The program prepares students
for a professional and/or academic Free Electives 35 credits
career in this challenging and (from any major)
exciting world of international
business and trade. They will
be exposed to a wide range Graduates have also gone on 2. These are digital access modules.
of perspectives on the global to graduate schools for further “Digital Access” is the phrase used
economy, and will develop studies. by UB School of Management to
designate what is known generically
important skills in policy and data
as an electronic platform (EP)
analysis at various geographic module. EP module delivery refers
scales. Credits Required for Major 49
to a technological platform through
Credits Required for 36 which existing lecture-based
Career Prospects UB Curriculum modules are distributed to a wider
The wide variety of careers will constituency of students. The actual
Credits Required for Free 35 delivery of the class is captured on
include organizations such as local Electives digital video as it happens, and the
investment and trade promotion
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 120 resulting Windows Media Player file
agencies, trade and location is immediately posted to UBLearns.
consulting firms, governmental FOR DEGREE
Students use the internet to access
agencies, and a variety of lectures and print module materials
international service providers at times convenient to their
(e.g. freight forwarders, customs individual schedules.
brokers, international banks, 1. These are online modules. Local
Note: The modules offered are subject
transport carriers, and international resource persons may conduct
to change.
trade management companies). weekly sessions for selected module.
15BACHELOR OF ARTS
(PSYCHOLOGY)
Psychology is the scientific study The Psychology Major at UB Career Prospects
of the mind and behavior. UB’s UB’s undergraduate program The undergraduate degree in
Department of Psychology reflects in psychology provides an psychology does not make
a commitment to cutting-edge understanding of basic processes students psychologists or
research and outstanding training of sensation, perception, learning, professional counselors. It does,
of students in psychological cognition, development, and however, provide students with an
science. personality along with principles excellent liberal arts background
of social psychology, clinical and is valuable for almost any
Why Study Psychology? psychology, and behavioral type of work focused on people.
Psychology is among the most neuroscience. Majoring in psychology helps
diverse of all of the sciences, to build a foundation for the
focusing on all aspects of The requirements for the workforce or continued education,
behavior, from biological bases to psychology major are designed such as:
environmental, social, and cultural to provide students with a basic • Jobs in public affairs, education,
influences. overview of the field (PSY 101) business, sales, service
and foundational skills in statistics industries, health, the biological
Psychology majors develop an (PSY 207) and scientific methods sciences, and information
essential, transferable, and in- (PSY 250) that are necessary technology
demand skill set that includes: for subsequent coursework in • Graduate degree programs
• An understanding of the psychology. in psychology (M.A., Ph.D.,
scientific method and of Ed.D., Psy.D.) or related fields
psychological principles The additional requirements for (medicine, dentistry, law,
• Proficiency in critical analysis, the psychology major are intended education, social work, business)
problem solving, evaluation of to introduce students to the great
evidence, statistical analysis, and breadth and depth of psychology
scientific writing as a scientific discipline; therefore,
students are required to complete
courses in four complementary
areas of psychology (behavioral
neuroscience, clinical, cognitive,
and social) as well as upper-level
special topics courses.
16"It is the soft skills that I gained through
the UB experience that proves to be
invaluable- skills such as the ability to
speak, manage simultaneous projects,
and to always stay inquisitive with the
eye for curiosity and learning." (2018)
Goh Jia Hao PBM
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Jia Hao earned his master's degree from
Singapore Management University (SMU)
and is currently a PhD candidate at Harvard
Business School.
Prerequisite Modules • MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits) Credits Required for Major 35
• PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)
Credits Required for 33
• PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (4 credits)
UB Curriculum
• PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry in Psychology (3 credits)
Credits Required for Free 52
Required Modules • 300-level Course 1 - Clinical (3 credits) Electives
This module may include: Psychology of Personality, Abnormal
Psychology, Community Psychology, Clinical Psychology or TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 120
Health Psychology. FOR DEGREE
• 300-level Course 2 - Social (3 credits)
This module may include: Social Psychology, Social Conflict
and Its Resolution, Psychology of Work in Organizations or
Developmental Psychology.
• 300-level Course 3 - Cognitive (3 credits) 1. These are online modules. Local
This module may include: Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to resource persons may conduct weekly
Cognitive Science: Concepts of the Mind or Sensory Processes sessions for selected module.
and Perception.
• 300-level Course 4 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits) Note: The modules offered are subject
This module may include: Biopsychology. to change.
• 3 400-level psychology modules (9 credits)
UB Curriculum • UB Seminar (3 credits)
(refer to page 24 • Foundations (21 credits)
for details) - Communication Literacy I (4 credits)
- Communication Literacy II (3 credits)
- Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits)
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry (7 credits)1
- Diversity Learning (3 credits)
• Pathways (18-19 credits)
- Thematic Pathways (9 credits)
- Global Pathways (9-10 credits)
• UBC 399 Capstone (1 credit)
Free Electives 52 credits
(from any major)
17BACHELOR OF ARTS
(SOCIOLOGY)
Sociology examines the causes, The University at Buffalo Career Prospects
characteristics, changes, and Department of Sociology offers To keep up with a rapidly changing
consequences of human behavior courses related to a wide variety world, sociology majors acquire
in groups, and provides an of social issues and institutions background knowledge about
understanding of the structure including: family, gender, a rapidly changing social world,
and dynamics of social systems race, social class, ageing, law, plus the tools to critically analyze
and issues. It emphasizes the crime, neighborhoods, health, that world and their place within
study of individuals, social groups, organizations, social policy, and the it. They also learn the practical
and social systems as they relate environment. skills they need to succeed,
to each other and to important ranging from data management
societal issues, such as community, Why Study Sociology? and analysis to effective
education, family, gender, An undergraduate degree in communication.
social class, culture, law, health, sociology provides students
environment, and war. with the technical and analytic Graduates apply their knowledge
tools, critical thinking skills, and and analytic skills across a wide
Students are introduced to the the global perspective needed variety of occupations and
history of social thought and to the to navigate the 21st century professions including medical
applied and theoretical methods successfully and to thrive in many and health services, recreation
used to study these diverse topics. careers. and leisure, business, law and law
Training in sociology prepares enforcement, education, urban
students for a wide variety of The jobs current students apply planning, social policy, and social
professional careers and for active, for after graduation may not even services. They are also prepared
enlightened participation in local, exist yet, which makes critical for graduate and professional
national, and world affairs. thinking and data analysis skills school programs in areas such
essential preparation for future as sociology, medicine, health
What is Sociology? knowledge-based employment. UB professions, law, public policy,
The most comprehensive of the Sociology offers specializations in business, social work, and other
social sciences, Sociology is the Health & Society; Global Sociology; social sciences.
scientific study of social life. In Crime, Law, & Justice; Applied
particular, sociology examines Social Research and Social Justice.
how membership in different
groups and interactions with social
structures and social institutions
affect our daily lives.
18UB Sociology offers specializations
in Health & Society; Global
Sociology; Crime, Law, & Justice;
Applied Social Research and
Social Justice
Prerequisite Modules SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) Credits Required for Major 37
Credits Required for 30
Required Modules • SOC 293 Social Research Methods (3 credits)
UB Curriculum
• SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (4 credits)
• SOC 349 Classical Sociological Theory (3 credits) Credits Required for Free 53
• 8 Sociology Electives (24 credits) Electives
UB Curriculum • UB Seminar (3 credits) TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 120
(refer to page 24 • Foundations (21 credits) FOR DEGREE
for details) - Communication Literacy I (4 credits)
- Communication Literacy II (3 credits)
- Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits)
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry (7 credits)1
- Diversity Learning (3 credits) 1. These are online modules. Local
• Pathways (18-19 credits) resource persons may conduct weekly
- Thematic Pathways (9 credits) sessions for selected module.
- Global Pathways (9-10 credits)
• UBC 399 Capstone (1 credit) Note: The modules offered are subject
to change.
Free Electives 53 credits
(from any major)
"When I teach in Singapore, I focus on
developing students’ sociological
imaginations — by training students to think
critically and creatively and by exposing
them to skills and practice that gives them
experience in using their expanding knowledge
effectively." (2018)
Professor Debra Street
Chair, Department of Sociology, UB
SIM-UB Visiting Faculty
19BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
The Bachelor of Science degree
Prerequisite Modules • ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)
in Business Administration was • ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)
founded in 1923 and is offered by • MGA 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits)
the UB School of Management. • MGA 202 Introduction to Management Accounting (3 credits)
• MGQ 201 Introduction to Statistics for Analytics (4 credits)2
All academic programs of the • MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)
UB School of Management are • PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)
accredited by the prestigious
Required Modules • MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits)
AACSB International - The • MGE 302 Applied Economics (3 credits)2
Association to Advance Collegiate • MGF 301 Corporation Finance (3 credits)2
Schools of Business. Accreditation • MGG 300 Career Strategies, Planning and Management
by AACSB is considered to be (2 credits)
the hallmark of management • MGI 301 Human Resources Management and Labor Relations
education. for Managers (3 credits)
• MGM 301 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
The curriculum pays particular • MGO 302 Production and Operations Management (3 credits)2
• MGO 403 Fundamentals of Strategic Management (3 credits)
attention to understanding the • MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management (3 credits)
role of the business firm in society; • MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems
the management functions of (4 credits)2
planning and control; the behavior • MGT 401 Public Policy, Law and Management (3 credits)
of organizations; the tools of
modern management, including UB Curriculum • UB Seminar (3 credits)
accounting, economics, and (refer to page 24 • Foundations (21 credits)
for details) - Communication Literacy I (4 credits)
statistics; and the ways in which - Communication Literacy II (3 credits)
managers perform functions such - Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits)
as production, marketing, finance, - Scientific Literacy and Inquiry (7 credits)1
and industrial relations. - Diversity Learning (3 credits)
• Pathways (18-19 credits)
- Thematic Pathways (9 credits)
- Global Pathways (9-10 credits)
• UBC 399 Capstone (1 credit)
Free Electives 13 - 16 credits
(from any major)
1. These are online modules. Local resulting Windows Media Player file
resource persons may conduct is immediately posted to UBLearns.
weekly sessions for selected Students use the internet to access
module. lectures and print module materials
at times convenient to their
2. These are digital access modules. individual schedules.
“Digital Access” is the phrase used
by UB School of Management to 3. Students must complete a two-
designate what is known generically semester module sequence in a
as an electronic platform (EP) foreign language, or demonstrate
module. EP module delivery refers proficiency in a language other than
to a technological platform through English equivalent to completion
which existing lecture-based of a first-year, second-semester
modules are distributed to a wider module.
constituency of students. The actual
delivery of the class is captured on Note: The modules offered are subject
digital video as it happens, and the to change.
20Concentrations (choose one) Credits Required for Major 61
Credits Required for 34-37
Financial Analysis • MGA 306 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 credits)
UB Curriculum
• MGF 402 Investment Management (3 credits)
• MGF 403 International Financial Management (3 credits) Concentration 9-12
• MGF 405 Advanced Corporate Finance (3 credits)
Credits Required for Free Electives 13-16
International Choose three of the following: TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR 120
Business3 • GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business (3 credits) DEGREE
• GEO 333 Bases of World Commerce (3 credits)
• GEO 334 International Business Cultures (3 credits)
• MGF 403 International Financial Management (3 credits)
Career Prospects
Marketing • MGM 403 Marketing Research (3 credits) Employment opportunities exist
• MGM 404 Consumer Behavior (3 credits) in the private and public sectors.
Majority of our graduates work
Choose one of the following:
• MGM 402 Selling and Sales Force Management (3 credits) in the private sector engaging in
• MGM 406 Product and Brand Management (3 credits) accounting and finance, education
• MGM 409 Advertising and Promotion (3 credits) and training, human resource
• MGM 483 International Marketing (3 credits) management, international
business, sales and marketing,
Operations and • MGO 303 Supply Chain And Logistics Management (3 credits) administration and other
Supply Chain • MGO 304 Service Operations & Extreme Events Management
managerial roles. Graduates have
Management (3 credits)
also gone on to graduate schools
Choose one of the following: for further studies.
• MGO 330 Entrepreneurship And Small Business (3 credits)
• MGO 450 Business Forecasting (3 credits)
"The teaching pedagogy in an American system
places a strong value on discussions in class and in
the discussion itself. It also develops one's analytical
skills and ability to articulate good reasoning and
thoughts. What I have learned in UB has developed
my thinking as opposed to using a particular skill
in one particular area and enhances my ability to
traverse different occupations with different skill
sets." (2018)
Daryl Png
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)
Product Evangelist, AIG
21THE SIM-UB EXPERIENCE
SIM-UB seniors plan every intake’s
two-day Orientation to welcome and
bond with freshmen.
Students, faculty and staff form a close-
knit UB community in SIM. Students also
participate actively in events such as
Open House to share about SIM-UB.
SIM-UB alumni return to campus for
Career Conversations, a platform to
share their journey after graduation
with juniors.
22"The program contributed positively to
my children’s personal and professional
development. They are able to plan their
schedules better, think out of the box and
have better team work and leadership skills.”
(2018)
Rangarajan Krishnamurthy, Parent
Mr Krishnamurthy’s daughter, Sunayna is one of
the recipients of the SIM-UB Award for Academic
Excellence in 2016. She has since graduated and
is currently pursuing her master's degree at the
University of Washington, Seattle. Her brother, Sujay,
is currently pursuing the Double Degree program in
Business Administration and Economics at the Buffalo
home campus.
"The active classroom discussions allow for
articulation and exchange of ideas, which
helps develop my sons’ confidence in public
speaking, debate and reasoning – useful
lifelong skills for the future workplace.” (2018)
Chia Seng Jiang, Parent
Mr Chia’s two sons were in the UB program – Bryan,
who graduated from the Business Administration
program, is currently working in the banking industry;
while James recently completed his Psychology
degree after having spent two semesters at the Buffalo
home campus.
Bryan on the right and James in the centre.
“Through her three years in UB, my daughter
has become more independent and more
mature; I am confident that she will be able
to do well in her future endeavours with the
skills and values that UB has inculcated in
her.” (2018)
Patrick Tan, Parent
Mr Tan’s daughter, Natasha, is currently pursuing a
Sociology degree and finishing her final semester at
the Buffalo home campus.
23UB CURRICULUM
(GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
The UB Curriculum is a program of core study built around intellectual discovery and integrative learning. It
emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reasoning, global learning, and strong communication skills, providing the
tools students would need to succeed in their professional life and to meet the responsibilities of citizenship in a
diverse and interconnected world.
There are FOUR main program components and requirements of the UB Curriculum.
1. UB Seminar (3 credits) Diversity Learning (3 credits)
Cultural competence is a foundational skill that every student
These are semester one seminars specifically designed to address should be able to demonstrate prior to graduation. As such,
the needs of students and to prepare them for the academic Diversity Learning modules serve to equip students with the cultural
expectations of a world-class research university. These discussion- knowledge and awareness necessary to live, work and recreate with
based seminars encourage critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and the diverse groups that characterize the United States.
reflective discussion from across the disciplines.
3. Pathways (18-19 credits)
2. Foundations (21 credits)
The Pathways include a series of modules interconnected by theme
These are modules in diversity, writing, math and science that lay or concept across a wide range of disciplines. Pathways can be
the foundations for academic inquiry customized to complement pre-existing interests or designed to
expand horizons and engage curiosity.
Communication Literacy I (4 credits)
This module establishes strong foundation in writing, rhetoric, Thematic Pathways (9 credits)
and oral and visual communication, while developing strategies to Taking as a point of departure one of the UB themes of health,
organize, evaluate and manage enormous quantities of information. humanity, innovation, justice, or environment, the Thematic Pathway
invites students to design their own course of study across a range
Communication Literacy II (3 credits) of disciplinary fields.
This module adopts a “writing in the disciplines” model that
transmits the skills required to both learn and create knowledge Global Pathways (9-10 credits)
within the chosen academic field, and to develop a professional The Global Pathways encourage sustained engagement with the
voice through opportunities to write on substantive issues arising world and its cultures, languages, societies, people, and histories to
from the major. develop global perspectives and cultural literacies, and to encourage
personal reflection on the earth's diversity.
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits)
This module provides a basis for students to develop skills in 4. UBC 399 Capstone (1 credit)
mathematical and quantitative literacy, especially those skills that
apply to issues arising in everyday life. The Capstone is the culminating experience of the UB Curriculum
program. It provides a space for thinking, reflecting and weaving
Scientific Literacy and Inquiry (7 credits) together disparate elements of the program by means of an
This interdisciplinary sequence promotes scientific literacy through ePortfolio platform provided to all students.
a basic understanding of the sciences covered, along with an
active exploration of how scientific discoveries are made, how they
are subject to forms of manipulation, how they have impacted
society in the short and longer terms, and their ethical and cultural
Please refer to SIM GE website for the modules applicable for
implications. Students complete two three-credit lectures plus one
each program.
credit of lab.
24MINORS FOR NON-
BUSINESS MAJORS
Each minor is designed to enhance particular majors and provide additional knowledge for students planning
to pursue MBA degrees. Students can receive a bachelor’s degree if they are enrolled in a major program and a
minor program, but cannot receive a bachelor’s degree if they are enrolled in a minor program and not enrolled
in major program.
Management Minor Marketing Minor
The management minor provides a broad foundation The marketing minor provides a focused view of
in the basic elements and principles of business. marketing for the student with little or no background
Students learn to speak the language of business in business. While the requirements and prerequisites
while gaining an understanding of functional areas, make it a viable option for most students, it may be
such as accounting, human resources, information especially helpful for those seeking an understanding
systems, marketing, and finance. A management of the marketing function in businesses. Modules
minor would benefit students in any major. Those address issues such as identifying and selecting
who are considering pursuing an MBA at any time in the right consumers, understanding the interaction
their careers are especially encouraged to complete between these consumers and businesses, and being
this minor. able to translate consumer needs and wants into
products and services. The marketing minor may
be particularly attractive to students majoring in
Prerequisite Modules
communication.
• MGG 150 Business and Society (3 credits)
• MGA 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits)
• MGQ 201 Introduction to Statistics for Analytics (4 credits) Prerequisite Modules
• PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits) Choose one of the following:
• MGQ 201 Introduction to Statistics for Analytics (4 credits)
Required Modules PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (4 credits)
• MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits) Choose one of the following:
• ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)
Electives
MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)
Choose three of the following:
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)
• MGA 202 Introduction to Management Accounting (3 credits)
• MGF 301 Corporation Finance Required Modules
(requires at least concurrent registration in MGQ 301) (3 credits)
• MGG 150 Business and Society (3 credits)
• MGM 301 Principles of Marketing (requires ECO 182) (3 credits)
• MGM 301 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
• MGO 302 Production and Operations Management (3 credits)
• MGM 403 Marketing Research (3 credits)
• MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions for Management (3 credits)
• MGM 404 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
• MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems (4 credits)
Electives
Choose one of the following:
• MGM 402 Selling and Sales Force Management (3 credits)
MGM 406 Product and Brand Management (3 credits)
MGM 409 Advertising and Promotion (3 credits)
25PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Duration and Intake • Continuous assessments such meet all requirements for each
All programs are offered full-time. as: major. In no circumstance may the
The academic year is divided into - Class participation coursework in the second degree
three semesters. Each semester is - Essays be fewer than 30 credits.
typically 12 to 15 weeks in length. - Laboratory exercises
Students with credit exemptions - Listening Exams For a double degree, a minimum
and transfer credits typically can - Presentations of 150 credits or 30 credits beyond
complete the program earlier. - Quizzes the full requirements of the
- Tests degree with the larger number of
Applications are open for 3 intakes required undergraduate credits
a year. They are: January (Spring), Candidature Period must be earned, whichever is
May (Summer) and August (Fall). Single Degree: 6 years greater. Because the two degrees
Double Major and Double Degree: must be in significantly different
Program Duration 8 years fields of study, no more than two
Single Degree – 3 Years 300- and 400- modules taken as
(9 semesters) There will not be any refund or requirements for one major in one
Double Majors – 4 Years recourse should the student fail to degree can also be counted as part
(12 semesters) complete the program within the of the required modules for the
Double Degrees – 4 Years candidature period. other major in the other degree,
(12 semesters including required elective credits.
Minimum Class Size: 25
Mode of Delivery In the event that the class cannot Double Majors
Classroom learning comprising: commence due to low take-up A double major is the awarding of
• Activities rate, applicants will be informed one degree with two majors (e.g. a
• Consultations within one month before program student earns one BA degree with
• Discussions commencement. a double major of communication
• Exercises and psychology). Students must
• Lectures Double Degrees be accepted into each major and
• Online learning The double degree is the fulfill all requirements of each
• Presentations concurrent awarding of two major in addition to satisfying all
different baccalaureate degree university requirements. This may
Each lesson is typically three types (BA and BS). Students be completed within the usual
hours. pursuing two majors in two 120-credit minimum. Following
different degree types are conferral of the degree, the
Assessment expected to have the full range student’s transcript will note one
• Assignments/ Projects of skills, competencies, and baccalaureate degree with two
• Practical Exams experience as students graduating majors.
• Written Exams from each of the programs
individually. Thus, students must
Note: BA – Bachelor of Arts
BS – Bachelor of Science
26Subsequent Degrees If you are pursuing a second Latin Honors
Some students may decide bachelor’s degree, you must Students earning baccalaureate
to return to their studies after have the full range of skills, degrees are eligible to receive
they have received their first competencies, and experience Latin Honors based on their UB
undergraduate degree. Once a in the major as students who cumulative GPA on the following
degree is conferred, the modules complete the requirements for scale:
and credits from that degree the regular degree program.
cannot be used in subsequent Thus, students must meet all Average (based on 4.0 = A)
degrees, and some students requirements for the major. In no • 3.20 cum laude (Distinction)
may not return to add a minor or circumstance may the coursework • 3.50 magna cum laude (High
concentration to the conferred in the second degree program be Distinction)
degree. fewer than 30 credits after the • 3.75 summa cum laude (Highest
conferral of the first degree. Distinction)
In order to take a subsequent
degree, the student who has The two degrees must be in To qualify for Latin Honors,
previously earned a baccalaureate significantly different fields of students must present a
degree from UB or an accredited study; therefore 300- and 400- minimum of 60 credits of UB
U.S. institution must be accepted level coursework completed for undergraduate coursework, at
to UB as a matriculated student the first bachelor’s degree will least 54 of which must be graded
and be accepted into the new not count toward completing the credits (i.e. not satisfactory or
major. major requirements of the second unsatisfactory [grades of ‘S’ or
degree. ‘U’]).
27Double Major
Credits Requirements
Completing a double major
enhances students’ career potential
Double Major Majors UB Free TOTAL
since they gain expertise in two
(Bachelor of Arts) Curriculum Electives
distinct fields. A double major is
the awarding of one degree with Communication & Economics 106 28 0 134
two majors (e.g. in Communication
and Psychology) within one
degree (B.A.). Students must be Communication & International 110 24 0 134
accepted into each major and Trade
fulfill all requirements for each
Communication & Psychology 90 27 3 120
major in addition to satisfying
all university requirements. This
Communication & Sociology 92 24 4 120
may be completed within the
usual 120-credit minimum. Double
Economics & International 82 34 4 120
majors must be between programs
Trade
leading to the same degree (B.A.
or B.S.). Our streamlined double- Economics & Psychology 76 30 14 120
major programs typically allow
students to complete both majors Economics & Sociology 78 31 11 120
in three years.
International Trade & 84 33 3 120
Candidates with outstanding Psychology
academic results may apply
directly to the double major International Trade & Sociology 86 30 4 120
program at the point of
application. Students who are Psychology & Sociology 72 27 21 120
enrolled in a single major program
and have done well at the end of For more details about the acceptance and graduation criteria of each
one year of study are also eligible major, please refer to the major-specific listings on pages 12-21.
to apply to the double major
program.
28Double Degree
Credits Requirements
Completing a double degree
gives students two credentials at
Double Degree Majors1 UB Free TOTAL
graduation, the Bachelor of Arts
(Bachelor of Science & Curriculum Electives
(B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts)
(B.S.). The additional credential
enhances students’ career Business Administration 128-131 28 0 156-159
potential and affords them more & Communication
professional opportunities.
Business Administration 96-99 34 17-20 150
& Economics
To fulfill all the requirements for
the Bachelor of Science Degree Business Administration 98 37 15 150
(Business Administration) and & International Trade
the Bachelor of Arts Degree
(Communication, Economics, Business Administration 102-105 27-30 18-21 150
International Trade, Psychology & Psychology
or Sociology), students typically
complete a minimum of 150 Business Administration 107-110 28-31 12-15 150
& Sociology
credits within four years. Students
pursuing a double degree
are expected to have the full For more details about the acceptance and graduation criteria of each
range of skills, competencies, major, please refer to the major-specific listings on pages 12-20.
and experiences as students
graduating from each of the
programs individually. 1. The range given only accounts for a completion of one concentration in the
Business Administration program. Students completing a double degree program
Highly motivated candidates with in Business Administration and International Trade will automatically satisfy the
outstanding academic results course requirements for an International Business concentration.
may apply directly to the double
degree program at the point
of application. Students who
are enrolled in a single degree
program and have done well at
the end of one year of study are
also eligible to apply to the double
degree program.
UB faculty members at the Madness Rally
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