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I particularly enjoyed the seminar-style teaching concept in SMU,
especially or the economics modules. It inducts students in
the necessary academic rigour, while at the same time allowing
lively debates and analysis on real-world policies and issues.
Another plus point about the economics curriculum is that it’s not
all about economics. Economic matters are too oten intertwined
with business, political and social issues. I thereore appreciate
the opportunity to read modules rom various elds, which have
broadened my thinking and equipped me with useul skill sets.
V SBachelor of Science (Economics) Second major in Business Statistics and Actuarial Science
Graduation Year 2008 Assistant Manager
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
USEfUl information
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School of EconomicS
Singapore Management University
90 Stamord Road
Singapore 178903
Tel: +65 6828 1979
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www.economics.smu.edu.sg
I have worked with several SMU Economics graduates and
ound them well-rounded individuals and eective in business
situations. I attribute this to the rst class teaching methods
and philosophy o SMU. I nd that the undergraduate degree
programme at the School o Economics equips its students with
the necessary analytical tools and knowledge to deal with real-
world economics issues.
m mew WeManaging Director Head of Financial Institutions Asia ING Wholesale Banking
School of Economics Advisory Board member
The broad-based economics education in SMU allowed me to
better appreciate the macroeconomic themes that lie behind
nancial markets, thereby providing me with a headstart in the
industry.
Ye tek Wee,Bachelor of Science (Economics) Second major in Finance Graduation Year 2009
Emerging Markets FX and Rates Research RBS Global Banking & Markets
The School o Economics has grown rapidly into a dynamic
and internationally recognised academic body. It is led by a
aculty actively involved in cutting-edge research in economics.
It oers degree programmes with international underpinnings,
enriched with an Asian ocus. It produces graduates who are
knowledgeable, versatile, passionate, and competitive leaders
in the Asian and global marketplace.
Pess rbe S. m, Dean, School of Economics, SMU
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Economics is about human behaviour, resources, relationships,
choices and decisions. It’s about what makes the world go
round… or come to a standstill.
SMU’s Bachelor o Science (Economics) develops a solid
oundation in economics principles, a sharp understanding o
global developments and a repertoire o analytical, problem-solving
and communication skills.
Modelled ater the best o America’s undergraduate economics
programmes and enriched with Asian applications, SMU’s
Bachelor o Science (Economics) programme provides a good
balance o broad-based undamentals and practical real-
industry knowledge.
The Bachelor o Science (Economics) is a 4-year programme.
The curriculum is designed to provide a strong understanding
o modern economic theory, inculcate independent thought
about economic policies and problems, develop the capacity
or quantitative research, and knowledge about the local and
global economy.
Opportunities abound in the programme or inter-disciplinary
versatility that broadens the students’ skills and knowledge.The student can opt or a second major in a wide array o
disciplines including Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Law,
Applied Statistics and Actuarial Science. Moreover, outstanding
students can apply or direct entry into the double degree
programme - combining Economics with a second degree in
Accountancy, Law, Business Management, Social Science or
Inormation Systems Management.
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fud cuses These will provide students with a basic background or statistics
and economics:
1. Calculus
2. Introductory Economics
3. Academic Writing
Those who have obtained good grades in the course(s) taken
previously may be eligible or exemptions.
Uvesy ce These compulsory courses will develop the skills necessary to
succeed in a dynamic and challenging business environment:
1. Analytical Skills & Creative Thinking
2. Business, Government & Society
3. Management Communication
4. Ethics & Social Responsibility
5. Leadership & Team Building
6. Technology & World Change
Es mj 4 Compulsory Courses:
1. Applied Econometrics
2. Intermediate Macroeconomics
3. Intermediate Microeconomics4. International Economics B
In addition, students can select 6 Economics Major courses
oered by the School.
mj-eed Es A total o 8 courses must be completed. Introduction to
Statistical Theory and Intermediate Mathematics or Economics
are compulsory courses. Students may choose the remaining 6
courses rom a range o courses across all schools.
Quve Es tk Economics students are eligible to opt or the Quantitative
Economics Track with eect rom Term 1 2010-11. This Track
is designed to respond to the increasing demand rom industry
practitioners as well as academia or a highly technical and
quantitative treatment o Economics.
Es hus PgeStudents who wish to enroll in the Economics Honours
Programme must complete the Senior Thesis Seminar course,which is equivalent to 2 course units. The candidate must
maintain a GPA o at least 3.4 in the Economics Major courses.
The completion o the Economics Honours Programme will be
noted in the ocial transcript. It will not be refected on the
degree scroll.
5 compulsory courses:
1. Applied Econometrics
2. Intermediate Microeconomics
3. Intermediate Macroeconomics
4. International Trade
5. International Macroeconomics
Students are to select at least 2 electives rom the ollowing:
• Advanced Microeconomics
• Advanced Macroeconomics
• Intermediate Econometrics
In addition, students should complete the remaining 2 or 3
electives rom any Economics Major electives.
The SMU Economics degree gives a graduate that competitive
advantage in the job market by opening doors to myriad
opportunities. The programme’s graduates have ound their
niche in a wide spectrum o industries, rom banking and
nance, to consulting rms, to property, to shipping, to public
service. Many are headhunted even beore they graduate.
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The curriculum consists o 36 course units and a 12-week internship programme.
The Economics curriculum is applicable to students admitted from
AY2010-11. The Quantitative Economics Track is applicable to
students admitted from AY2009-10.
mutually exclusive with
International Economics A and
International Economics B