Thrive in the Digital Age with SMU’s New Business Major and Track

With digitalisation being the order of the day, SMU is introducing a new second major in Digital Business and a new track in Data, Design and Communication under the Communication Management major to offer ... Read More

Heart Coding: These Students Are Helping Underprivileged Youths Level Up in Coding

Seeing the growing importance of having basic coding skills in this digital age, Zul and Manfred decided to start Project Heartcode—an initiative focused on introducing underprivileged youths to the world of ... Read More

The Digital Age is Widening the Inequality Gap

Economists have long been concerned about the widening inequality gap between the wealthiest few per cent and the rest of society, but could the digital age further shift the balance of wealth?

Accounting Careers of the Future—Don’t Be Left Behind

As machines take on repetitive manual tasks, professional services, such as accountancy, are likely to be profoundly disrupted. It's time for accountants to stop seeing themselves as just "the numbers person".

The Internet of Things, Ethically Speaking

Is “smart” really better? SMU Professor Tan Hwee Pink cautions that while we enjoy the benefits of the Internet of things, the threats and issues are also things the should not be overlooked.

Making Policy in Uncertain Times: The Power of Unintended Consequences

Innovation often invites some level of messiness and creative chaos. But what does this mean for Singapore – a country whose success has been built on an efficient, rules-based system?

The Future of Jobs

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is creating a disruption unlike any other we've seen before. But what does this mean for the future jobs market? Here's what to look out for and what you need to remain relevant in the future workforce.

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