Local institutes of higher learning (IHLs) appear to be ramping up their game in enhancing programmes to meet the needs of Singapore's future economy. About 12 revamped programmes and brand new majors at five of the six autonomous universities will be available in the upcoming academic year beginning August 2017. SMU is launching a new major in Smart City Management and Technology, which will equip students to seize career opportunities in the current global trend towards smart cities. It will also be offering four new tracks in Finance Analytics, Operations Analytics, Marketing Analytics, and Retail and Services Management.