The renamed School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) at SMU will now have a greater focus on computer science, intensive programming and technology development. Formerly known as the School of Information Systems, SCIS will also almost double its annual enrolment of undergraduates from 276 in 2016 to 520 this year. This comes as SCIS launches more programmes that tap on team-based learning, which the school believes is essential for jobs in today’s information technology industry. The new name was announced on Jan 15 at SCIS and reflects the expanded aspirations and role of the school beyond information systems to include computing, said SMU. During the unveiling ceremony, SMU President Professor Lily Kong said, “The school has been refreshing and augmenting our undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes to go beyond information systems, particularly in the science of computing, hard-core programming and technology development.” Dean of SCIS and Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Information Systems Pang Hwee Hwa said the rebranded school will focus on digital transformation, which focuses on preparing students to be valuable to businesses and organisations looking to use technology to stay competitive.