What programmes and study areas does SUSS offer?

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SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) is an autonomous university in Singapore that offers programmes at both undergraduate and graduate levels, for full-time students and working adults. Its known study areas include Computer Science, Business, Management and Accounting, with social sciences as the core of its institutional identity. If you are checking whether SUSS covers your intended field, the practical step is to confirm the specific programme page for your discipline, since the university's portfolio spans both applied professional fields and social science disciplines.

Two study levels

SUSS structures its provision around two levels:

  • Undergraduate programmes — for students beginning tertiary study, including full-time students.
  • Graduate programmes — for graduates and working adults seeking further qualification.

The same institution serves both full-time students and working adults, which means programme formats and schedules may differ by level and by programme. If you are a working adult, check the individual programme page for how it is delivered rather than assuming a single format across the university.

Known study areas

Based on the university's described profile, the areas it is known for include:

Area Notes
Computer Science Listed among the university's known strengths
Business Listed among the university's known strengths
Management and Accounting Listed among the university's known strengths
Social Sciences The university's core positioning as an autonomous university

Social sciences is not just another listed subject here — it is central to how SUSS defines itself. That matters if your interest is in a social science discipline, because the university's identity is built around that field rather than treating it as a minor offering.

How to check whether your subject is covered

The description above is a summary of known areas, not a complete programme catalogue. To confirm coverage for a specific interest:

  1. Go to the SUSS website (suss.edu.sg).
  2. Navigate to the admissions or programmes section.
  3. Filter or browse by level (undergraduate or graduate).
  4. Open the individual programme page for your discipline.
  5. Check the programme page for entry requirements, duration, and delivery mode.

The expected result is a programme page that states the award, the level, and the study area. If no programme page exists for your subject, that subject is not currently offered in the way you are searching for.

Common sticking points

  • Assuming the listed areas are the full catalogue. Computer Science, Business, Management and Accounting, and Social Sciences are the areas the university is known for; the full portfolio may be broader. Always verify on the site.
  • Confusing level with availability. A subject offered at undergraduate level is not automatically offered at graduate level, and vice versa.
  • Overlooking the working-adult pathway. Because SUSS serves both full-time students and working adults, the same subject may have different entry routes or schedules depending on which learner group a programme targets.

What to decide next

If your interest is in Computer Science, Business, Management and Accounting, or Social Sciences, SUSS is a plausible fit and worth checking programme by programme. If your interest lies elsewhere, confirm directly on suss.edu.sg before ruling it in or out — the summary of known areas is a starting point, not a definitive list.