From August this year, SMU will offer a new academic major in Politics, Law and Economics (PLE). The Bachelor of Social Science’s PLE programme will provide students an understanding of the way politics, law and economics intersect to shape the world. It will prepare future leaders and thinkers with a deep understanding of global political and economic transformations and the legal frameworks and contexts within which such changes take place. SMU School of Social Sciences Dean Professor James Tang said "In a globalised world full of uncertainties, interdisciplinary knowledge and analytical skills are crucial for the future success of our younger generation."