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manorway\" post_id=\"2108654\" time=\"1684077232\" user_id=\"9303:

If student has a choice between NUS and SUSS, should they choose NUS because of the brand? Let's say they like both courses offered. What other factors would swing one to SUSS vs NUS? Besides the brand, what other factors should one consider? Appreciate any opinion. Thanks.
Just an off-the-cuff response without knowing much about either university: If the SUSS course is not preferred for any strong reason, if it were my child, I would probably recommend NUS because -
- established name
- wider range of \"general\" and \"inter-disciplinary\" courses
- wider range of CCAs
- larger campus with (presumably) more amenities

On the other hand, there are reasons that might make SUSS a better choice for some students - smaller student body and campus (cosier, more attention from staff maybe?), fewer distractions (probably), fewer choices of courses and CCA (less bewildering), location (maybe?) etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/90355/suss-singapore-university-of-social-sciencesRSS for NodeWed, 29 Apr 2026 23:41:37 GMTMon, 15 May 2023 00:19:04 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Sun, 14 May 2023 15:13:52 GMT]]>If student has a choice between NUS and SUSS, should they choose NUS because of the brand? Let’s say they like both courses offered. What other factors would swing one to SUSS vs NUS? Besides the brand, what other factors should one consider? Appreciate any opinion. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108654https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108654Sun, 14 May 2023 15:13:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Sun, 14 May 2023 07:07:37 GMT]]>Just a brief history. SUSS was initially SIM University when it was first started up but then it was brought out of SIM and put under the ambit of MOE and thus became SUSS in 2017. I don’t think it can compare with a degree from the older and more prestigious SMU, but it is growing in popularity with time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108614https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108614Sun, 14 May 2023 07:07:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Sat, 13 May 2023 03:50:05 GMT]]>Thank you for the comments. We are looking at the HR degree course but dc is concerned about private sector employees’ perceived quality of the degree. We will continue to ask around. Thanks again.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108474https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108474Sat, 13 May 2023 03:50:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Fri, 12 May 2023 02:11:35 GMT]]>

manorway\" post_id=\"2108350\" time=\"1683821035\" user_id=\"9303:

Interested to understand why students will choose SUSS instead of other universities. Any insights please?
Often, the students are those who don't think they can get in the other universities. There are also those who are particularly attracted to the courses offered by SUSS but not in the other universities (I think there are some unique ones?). It's also more \"humanities\" compared to SIT.

I think SUSS may also be more flexible in terms of part-time/full-time studies. A young lady in my office is starting a part-time degree programme this year at SUSS, but she says she can choose to do full-time part-way through the programme.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108369https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108369Fri, 12 May 2023 02:11:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Thu, 11 May 2023 16:03:55 GMT]]>Interested to understand why students will choose SUSS instead of other universities. Any insights please?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108350https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108350Thu, 11 May 2023 16:03:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Thu, 11 May 2023 05:48:06 GMT]]>

MyPillow\" post_id=\"2108250\" time=\"1683783742\" user_id=\"70594:

Some ksp had shared , it’s one the 6 uni govern by MOE , under sg education framework . Still better than any other private uni offered in town la, should be bah…
It is still a good choice for A level n poly grads who are not eligible for the popular 3 , nus, smu, ntu. Local HR know what are these universities. Mayb starting pay May be lower but with experiences n skills , may be able to catch up pay in abt 2 yrs time . I heard there are also overseas exchange programs to widen the horizon .
There are now 7 local govt universities in singapore. The newest one is university of the arts.

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108251https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108251Thu, 11 May 2023 05:48:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Thu, 11 May 2023 05:42:22 GMT]]>Some ksp had shared , it’s one the 6 uni govern by MOE , under sg education framework . Still better than any other private uni offered in town la, should be bah…

It is still a good choice for A level n poly grads who are not eligible for the popular 3 , nus, smu, ntu. Local HR know what are these universities. Mayb starting pay May be lower but with experiences n skills , may be able to catch up pay in abt 2 yrs time . I heard there are also overseas exchange programs to widen the horizon .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108250https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108250Thu, 11 May 2023 05:42:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Thu, 11 May 2023 04:42:53 GMT]]>Hi, it’s been almost five years since the last post. Could anyone share their experience and/or view of SUSS? Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108247https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2108247Thu, 11 May 2023 04:42:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:11:31 GMT]]>Considerations for all universities


1. Ranking i.e. tied to overseas recognition
2. Recognition by companies i.e. tied to potential pay a student is able to get
3. Recognition by students i.e. is SUSS preferred over other universities?

Would not wish to overgeneralise but these 3 criteria seem to be the natural criteria for most people when choosing a university.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1876589https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1876589Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:11:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:21:37 GMT]]>For interested parties who wish to find out more on SUSS scholarship & higher education, you may pre-register to the upcoming BrightSparks Fair on 25 to 26 August, 10am - 5pm at Suntec Singapore Convention Centre, Level 4, Hall 401 - 402.


SUSS will be having a seminar session from 3pm to 3.45pm on 25 August & 1pm to 1.45pm on 26 August. You may wish to reserve a seminar seat for each session as seats are limited.
:boogie: Feel free to check out the seminar schedule here: https://brightsparks.com.sg/scholarship-fair/seminars.php

Also, SUSS will be joining the fair as an exhibitor as well as IDP Singapore, Smart Nation, IRAS, Changi Airport Group, and many more. Do not miss this chance to speak to them on any scholarship & higher education concerns!

Register to the fair today: https://brightsparks.com.sg/scholarship-fair/index.php

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867380https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1867380Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:21:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Mon, 02 Jul 2018 05:02:37 GMT]]>https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/positioning-focus-6th-university-called-question

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854736https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854736Mon, 02 Jul 2018 05:02:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:34:35 GMT]]>I have a colleague who studied at SUSS - take scholarship under MOH. Being posted by MOH to our organisation for 1 year. SUSS is confirm recognise in Singapore. But I am not sure how recognise it is at overseas.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1837868https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1837868Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:34:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:22:14 GMT]]>I saw one of my former lecturers from NUS (David Lee) now teaching in SUSS. Also talked to another professor (Accountancy) who told me that he had lectured in NTU for more than 10 years. Looks like a number of lecturers have transferred here from SMU, NTU and NUS. Since SUSS is part of MOE - don’t think it will let it fail.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1837855https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1837855Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:22:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 02:33:39 GMT]]>

zac's mum:
The only way to find out about the quality of lecturers is if they conduct course previews, which some private schools do to convince customers.

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Personally, I'm less concern about the quality of the lecturers than the quality of the toilet paper.
You are equally likely to get bad lecturers in a good university programme, or good lecturers in a bad university programme. Plus, if you are the perpetually unlucky kind, the best lecturers will never be assigned to your class anyway :evil: 😆

I recall having to sit through a whole semester of lectures conducted by a FT academic but never understood a word of what he said. Mind you, it isn't about the subject content.
P/S: ok, I only sit through 2 lectures and spend the rest of my time drinking kopi in the canteen because I figure networking / self-study is a better use of my time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830615https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830615Thu, 25 Jan 2018 02:33:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 02:02:48 GMT]]>The only way to find out about the quality of lecturers is if they conduct course previews, which some private schools do to convince customers.


I’m looking at using my SkillsFuture credits to take some post-grad modules myself. Noted from my brief glance thru that there are some IT/science type courses that don’t even seem to be Social Sciences at all!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830606https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830606Thu, 25 Jan 2018 02:02:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:54:26 GMT]]>Content yes, quality of lecturers no.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830602https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830602Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:54:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:54:20 GMT]]>Content yes, quality of lecturers no.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830601https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830601Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:54:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:56:15 GMT]]>

heutistmeintag:
annielovesboogeydog:

I think SUSS was previously SIM or something?


Previously UniSIM. Refer to http://www.suss.edu.sg/about-suss/Overview/Pages/Milestones.aspx

I would assume that you have answered your own questions on course content and quality of lecturers hired.

SUSS is not a brand new, brand new university. It’s a port of the old UniSIM, effectively a rebranding - renaming exercise. Acceptance of their degree, course content, quality of lecturers hired etc would be at a similar level to UniSIM - at least in the initial years.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830580https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830580Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:56:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:41:45 GMT]]>

annielovesboogeydog:
I think SUSS was previously SIM or something?

Previously UniSIM. Refer to http://www.suss.edu.sg/about-suss/Overview/Pages/Milestones.aspx

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830570https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1830570Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:41:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Sun, 21 Jan 2018 04:54:55 GMT]]>I think SUSS was previously SIM or something?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829956https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829956Sun, 21 Jan 2018 04:54:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Tue, 16 Jan 2018 18:42:57 GMT]]>

phtthp:
how well is this SUSS degree recognised, compared to those who graduated from NUS with similar degree?

I think the answer is obvious, it will take SUSS some years to establish itself. That said, I am curious about the course content and quality of lecturers hired.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829201https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829201Tue, 16 Jan 2018 18:42:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:55:46 GMT]]>

zac's mum:

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Maybe you could update the thread topic to include the full name: SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences)? Easier for people to understand - and will turn up in search results too.
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http://www.suss.edu.sg/Pages/index.aspx

They are having an open house on 24 Feb 2018, 11am-5pm. So maybe you can go down to enquire more?
Updated the topic, thanks for the suggestion.
Besides info from the website, I would like to hear from any students or anyone who has more info or experience with SUSS undergraduate programs particular with business degree.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829200https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829200Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:55:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to SUSS (Singapore University of Social Sciences) on Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:41:57 GMT]]>how well is this SUSS degree recognised, compared to those who graduated from NUS with similar degree?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829146https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829146Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:41:57 GMT