Venture, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (VIE) FAQ
How are students assessed?
The grading may be based on a combination of homework, design projects (1D, 2D), class participation/activity, online quizzes, mid-term tests and final exams, with the weightages varying for different subjects.
Students are graded on a GPA of 5.0. To help ease your transition to the university, all four subjects taken in the first Freshmore term are not graded. From the 2019 cohort onwards, students can also choose an additional two subjects from Freshmore terms 2 and 3 to be ungraded.
Are all students allowed to take a minor in SUTD and what are the requirements?
Currently, students taking up either CSD (formerly ISTD), DAI, EPD or ESD will be able to pursue a minor on top of their major, potentially without having to overload on the number of modules (this depends on the specialisation chosen, if any). You will get to indicate your preferred minor after you have made your choice of major at the end of Term 3. Both the major and minor requirements must be completed within the normal candidature of the undergraduate programme, i.e. 8 terms.
More information on minors can be found here.
What are the undergraduate degree programmes offered by SUTD? Are there any part-time degree programmes?
The undergraduate degree programmes offered by SUTD are all on full-time basis only, and are as follows:
- Bachelor of Science (Architecture and Sustainable Design) (8 terms), and an option to pursue two more terms to obtain Master of Architecture (i.e., total 10 terms)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science and Design) (8 terms)
- Bachelor of Science (Design and Artificial Intelligence) (8 terms)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Product Development) (8 terms)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Systems and Design) (8 terms)
All undergraduate degrees are direct honours, and will be awarded by SUTD.
More information can be found here.
At the moment, we do not offer any part-time undergraduate courses. You may however consider open enrolment courses offered by the SUTD Academy.
I don't know which programme I should join.
Generally, if you are passionate about addressing social inequality, you can join the Create4Good Innovation Fund. Should you have any other ideas, you can check out ARISE or the Entrepreneurship Capstone for final year students. Start Something is a good introductory programme if you are still unsure of what you want to do.
Contact us at entrepreneurship@sutd.edu.sg to find out which programme best suits your requirement and time commitment.
Where can I find technologies that I can potentially license?
Please contact the Technology Transfer Office at SUTD if you are interested to license technologies from SUTD. You can view some examples of our technologies here.
Can I get SUTD talents to join my start-up?
At SUTD, students are encouraged to participate in a myriad of activities to broaden their horizons and experiences. If there is a need, we can help you publicise employment opportunities through our channels and network. Through participating in our programmes, you will also have the opportunity to meet with SUTD students and alumni.
What kind of resources are available?
We have a range of programmes and incubation-exclusive events that are open to all incubatees. Incubatees can also tap on our network of mentors, industry experts and investors. We have heard that the number-one-most-beneficial resource is the network access and guidance that we provide to our incubatees, which have considerably shaped and driven their start-up development.
What does SUTD offer to startups?
We have a range of programmes that are open to all aspiring founders. Founders can tap on our network of mentors, industry experts and investors.What does SUTD offer to startups?
Can I apply for incubation even if I am not from SUTD?
Yes, we welcome you to join the SUTD startup ecosystem. Find out more about incubation spaces at SUTD here.
Are there any conditions to spending?
Yes, grants are subject to funding guidelines set by respective grant agencies and benefactors to ensure that they are properly utilised. Please contact us at entrepreneurship@sutd.edu.sg to find out about what is fundable and what is not.