The programme is designed to give students a structured path from classroom learning to front-line research. They develop the skills necessary to put together rigorous, well-founded arguments and theories of the behaviour of economies, markets, industries, and of the people and institutions that make up these entities. They develop the empirical skills needed to tease out evidence from data, to falsify or lend support to their novel theories, to the highest standards demanded by economic science.Many of our students graduate with academic publications in top research journals, and go on to successful careers in industry and academia.
Which department am I in?
School of Economics
Study options
Full Time
(5 Years)
Tuition fees
SG$25,100.00 (US$ 18,909)
per year
Application deadline
Expected December 2026
Start date
Expected August 2027
Venue
Singapore Management University
Administration Building,
81 Victoria Street,
Singapore,
188065, Singapore
Entry requirements
For international students
At least a good Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree is useful but not required.