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Jul 29, 2024 · Learn how to use BOSS, the bidding system for undergraduate courses at SMU. Find out the important dates, policies, procedures and resources for course registration in your first year.
- How to Obtain Bidding Credits
- Bidding Dates
- How to Plan Your SMU Modules
- Which Class Section Should I Take
- How to Best Estimate Your Bids
- Advanced SMU Boss Bidding Strategy
- Frequently Asked Questions
At the start of every semester, each student is given e$100. Unused credits are brought over to the next semester, therefore by spending less each round, you can save up to bid for pricier modules next time. A protip here to get more bidding credits is to keep a lookout for emails from the SMU Students’ Associate (SMUSA) and the Centre for Teaching...
To allow students to secure their desired modules each term, there are multiple bidding rounds made available in each bidding exercise. Make sure to take note of the SMU bidding dates so you don’t miss a bidding round! SMU bidding dates for the current school semester can be found on your SMU BOSS home page. To view all the bidding dates, log in to...
First, you will need to familiarise yourself with the term ‘baskets’ which refers to the different sections of modules that students need to fulfil before they can graduate. You can find out which modules and how many you need to clear for each basket in the SMU Student Handbook. Although a ‘handbook’ sounds tacky, I promise you’ll find this one us...
After planning the modules to take, select a class section that suits you best. To do this, it will help to know where your strengths lie, since different class sections are taught by different professors, and each professor has a different grading standard. Here is one rather extreme but real example taken from SMU BOSS; the tables below show the ...
To estimate how much you should bid for the modules you’re keen on, there are three important components to consider – Past Years’ BOSS Bids, Time, and Availability.
Worried that your bids may fail and looking for backups? Let me introduce to you DICE. via GIPHY DICE is a tool available on the BOSS bidding page which stands for Drop If Course Exceeds, and it is to be assigned to the module you are least interested in getting. When you “DICE a module”, the system will automatically drop you from the class if you...
What is the recommended number of modules to take in one semester?
Four to five. Strategically, you can plan heavier modules when taking four modules and have some lighter ones when taking five modules.
Is there a higher chance of getting my bid if I bid earlier?
No, the BOSS bidding system does not allocate classes on a first-come, first-served basis.
Why do some module titles say ‘(SMU-X)’?
SMU-X are modules that require you to work on a project with a real external client, where you’ll stand to gain useful industry experience. Do bear in mind these courses have heavier workload, so you’ll need to plan your time well.
Jun 15, 2022 · An acronym for ‘SMU Bidding Online SyStem’, SMU BOSS is a bidding system for SMU undergraduate students which allows you to enrol for your classes. Students use e-credits to bid for modules and the system enrols the highest bidders into each of the classes.
Jul 19, 2024 · BOSS is the online platform for exchange students to bid for courses at SMU. Learn about the bidding rounds, windows, and workshop for Matriculation 2024.
Learn how to bid for classes at SMU, a unique feature that allows students to choose their preferred modules. Find out the tips and tricks to master BOSS bidding and get the best out of your academic experience.
Google for the SMU Academic Calendar to understand how long each term span so that you can plan your other commitments (eg. Internship) based on that. Look for the Critical Dates on BOSS -> Quick Links to find out what and when are the important events (eg. BOSS Bidding, Exams) occurring.
