Professional Readiness Experience

With the completion of work-study, students can earn academic credit units (CUs) that will contribute to fulfilling their degree requirements. Ultimately, this program aims to nurture graduates who are career-ready and can contribute effectively and meaningfully to their respective industries.

WSDeg is open to individuals who have been successfully matriculated in SUSS in the following programmes:

Students undertaking WSDeg will:

• Build relationship that are helpful for full-time career upon graduation;
• Fulfil the Work Attachment (WA) graduation requirement;
• Gain 1-year working experience and acquire skills aligned to your matriculated degree programme;
• Graduate in 4 years or earlier;
• Receive stipend and/or other benefits during the 12-month OJT

For students:

Intake 2023 onwards (Under CD): Contact [email protected].

Intake 2022 and before: Please refer here for more information.

Q: How do I qualify for WSDeg programme as a full-time student?

A: Student must ensure that your major is approved for the WSDeg programme. Additionally, student must fulfil all academic and non-academic prerequisites for WSDeg and secure a full-time internship with a company that offers a job scope in your major with an Industry Applied Project (IAP).

Q: How would the fees for the WSDeg (CDO381) be billed?

A: The payment CDO381 Work-Study and Industry Readiness (30 CUs) will be billed upon successful eCR in the second half of 12-month OJT.

Q: During WSDeg 12-month OJT, can i eCR for other modules?

A: Yes. Full-time students can sign up for a max of 30 CUs during the normal semester and 10 CUs during the special semester. However, given the full-time workload, students are encouraged to only sign up for one or two modules per semester.

Q: Do I look for WSDeg company by myself?

A: Students have the option to either self-source a company or explore opportunities posted on SUSS Career Portal.