The discipline of Economics is the key to an understanding and analysis of economies and their constituent components. In recent decades, this role has been strengthened by the infusion of mathematical, statistical and computational methods in the subject matter of Economics. Rigour of analysis, empirical validation of economic hypotheses and contributions to business and public policy have been the main pillars on which the discipline's reputation has been built.
The undergraduate curriculum offered by the Department of Economics builds on a strong core of theoretical analysis and empirical methods of economics and covers in depth a wide range of specialized sub-fields of the discipline. The Department emphasizes the importance of a strong curriculum and good teaching. A primary mission of the Department is to produce graduates that will meet the diverse needs and demands of all sectors of the national economy and beyond. It aims to impart to students important transferable skills for lifelong learning and employability.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Department have little difficulty in securing good jobs in both the public and private sectors. The discipline of Economics is the key to understanding the role and the making of incentives in the behaviour of man in society. The study of economics thus equips the student with useful transferable skills such as problem solving, effective writing, basic empirical skills and knowledge of the key economic institutions.
There is a high demand for economists in the public and private sector and our graduates are usually employed in banks, financial and security houses, business enterprises, the media and various other commercial organizations.
Expected August 2022
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Shaw Foundation Building, Block AS7, Level 5,
5 Arts Link,
117570, Singapore
In general, the University requires:
English Language Requirements: Minimum TOEFL score is required: 85 for the internet-based test (with a minimum score of 22 for the writing section); or 580 for the paper-based test; or 237 for the computer-based test; IELTS result of 6.0 is required.