Information Systems in SMU vs NUS

[SampanBoi]

Hi guys! Would really appreciate opinions regarding NUS IS to SMU IS(M), really cannot decide between the 2. Which school would you guys choose to study IS in and why?

I read about student life, S/U options for NUS etc online. However, will really like additional inputs or personal views maybe from seniors of the mentioned courses. Huge dilemma for me here so will appreciate your help if possible, thanks yall!

 

[IAmZTX]

Hi guys! Would really appreciate opinions regarding NUS IS to SMU IS(M), really cannot decide between the 2. Which school would you guys choose to study IS in and why?

I read about student life, S/U options for NUS etc online. However, will really like additional inputs or personal views maybe from seniors of the mentioned courses. Huge dilemma for me here so will appreciate your help if possible, thanks yall!

Doesn't matter man. End of the day when you are inside, you feel like you choose the wrong course. So pick the one which you values most

 

[SampanBoi]

Bumping this thread for more inputs!

 

[hysterous97]

Hi guys! Would really appreciate opinions regarding NUS IS to SMU IS(M), really cannot decide between the 2. Which school would you guys choose to study IS in and why?

I read about student life, S/U options for NUS etc online. However, will really like additional inputs or personal views maybe from seniors of the mentioned courses. Huge dilemma for me here so will appreciate your help if possible, thanks yall!

Yo bro, ps couldn't reply via PM.

Imho, I put NUS over SMU bcos of reputation la.

To be very honest, I've heard the study culture at SMU is alot more modern. Meaning, you need to be extroverted, communicate alot, and speak to others, cos SMU promotes inter-class comms.

To simply put, if you're the mugger who doesn't talk much to peers go NUS. But if you like communicating, are a go-getter, does projects well, likes to be in teams rather than work alone the SMU.

Furthermore, there are words that say, SMU pays higher as a freshgrad in IS/Comp Sci at around $4000ish, as compared to NTU/NUS aat 3.2-3.5K, reason being cos SMU works closer to the outside world, as compared to NUS/NTU where they are more on academics.

 

[MoxLotus]

Furthermore, there are words that say, SMU pays higher as a freshgrad in IS/Comp Sci at around $4000ish, as compared to NTU/NUS aat 3.2-3.5K, reason being cos SMU works closer to the outside world, as compared to NUS/NTU where they are more on academics.

No longer true. For single degree comparison, the highest paid now is NUS CS (Avg 4.5K).

And there is no Comp Sci in SMU

 

[hysterous97]

No longer true. For single degree comparison, the highest paid now is NUS CS (Avg 4.5K).

And there is no Comp Sci in SMU

Ah yas, there's no CS in SMU mybad!

 

[Raxxxxxx]

I think SMU getting in CS next year or the year after

No longer true. For single degree comparison, the highest paid now is NUS CS (Avg 4.5K).

And there is no Comp Sci in SMU

 

[darksiedluv]

Yo bro, ps couldn't reply via PM.

Imho, I put NUS over SMU bcos of reputation la.

To be very honest, I've heard the study culture at SMU is alot more modern. Meaning, you need to be extroverted, communicate alot, and speak to others, cos SMU promotes inter-class comms.

To simply put, if you're the mugger who doesn't talk much to peers go NUS. But if you like communicating, are a go-getter, does projects well, likes to be in teams rather than work alone the SMU.

Furthermore, there are words that say, SMU pays higher as a freshgrad in IS/Comp Sci at around $4000ish, as compared to NTU/NUS aat 3.2-3.5K, reason being cos SMU works closer to the outside world, as compared to NUS/NTU where they are more on academics.

Try to ask your Hiring Manager to give you a higher salary if you have a SMU degree......

Their salary are higher as their students are push to work in the financial industry which pays well.

 

[icyboiz]

i have a friend that graduated from nus IS, he said SMU IS is actually harder to get in as compared to NUS IS. however he's actually a higher earner now. so i dont know man lol

 

[MoxLotus]

I think SMU getting in CS next year or the year after

Woah ... I wonder how their CS programme gonna be like compared to NUS CS.

 

[MoxLotus]

i have a friend that graduated from nus IS, he said SMU IS is actually harder to get in as compared to NUS IS. however he's actually a higher earner now. so i dont know man lol

Actually which sch/course u r graduated from doesnt matter, what matters is your skill. With superb skill, you can easily get a 5k starting pay.

 

[Brooklyn2615]

Life in NUS Information System

Hi,

Recently had accepted NUS Information system during the JAE application. May I know how is the life going to be there?
I heard that is gonna be tough and certainly not hoping that I can score a low GPA in NUS.
I had no prior knowledge to computing beforehand in Poly as I study sciences. cGPA:3.94, L1R4:9 after CCA deduction.
Any seniors are on the same track as me? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[HolyInnocents]

IMO SMU prepares the students for the corporate world but NUS has a better rep, so it rly depends on whether u wna climb the corporate ladder or be a backend programmer (dont show face)

 

[whuttt]

IMO SMU prepares the students for the corporate world but NUS has a better rep, so it rly depends on whether u wna climb the corporate ladder or be a backend programmer (dont show face)

NUS IS/cs != backend programmer

you got it all wrong. they may do some programming initially. but they move up to becomes analysts / consultants, etc. and nothing to stop them from jumping to other sectors.

 

[davidktw]

SMU or NUS, IS or CS are just branding and focus. Your career is forge by your opportunities, your efforts and your decisions. What is those nonsenses that describe what you end up as having which school or course you go to. If you want to master your skill set and only focus as a developer, that is your choice. If you want to work your way up be an architect, that is your own choice. If you want to just make a quick dip into the IT world and use it as a jumping board to else where or be a business man, that is also your choice. The only think that truly matters is what you want yourself to be, and that include your choice of institutions and faculties. It is what you learn and how you choose to exercise your knowledge that gives you your next options. Get your priorities right

 

[alexmilo123]

Hello! Has anyone received interview calls for SMU Information Systems AY2019/2020??

 

[BinaryLord]

No longer true. For single degree comparison, the highest paid now is NUS CS (Avg 4.5K).

And there is no Comp Sci in SMU

may i know where you're getting that numbers from? what about ntu?