Training Provider: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Course Reference: TGS-2024046211
S$50,459
About This Course
The Department of Economics offers a Master of Economics coursework programme with two tracks, the career-oriented Applied Economics track and the academic-oriented Quantitative Economics track. The career-oriented Applied Economics track is for individuals who wish to become professional economists or economic consultants in business, non-profit, or government organizations. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to apply their economic expertise to a wide range of challenging situations facing firms, policymakers, and other stakeholders. The academic-focused Quantitative Economics track is for students who wish to acquire a deeper knowledge of advanced economic theory and analytical and quantitative methods. It prepares students for doctoral studies in economics and careers that require more rigorous training in advanced economic theory and quantitative skills.
What You'll Learn
Career-Oriented Track: Applied Economics is for students who wish to become professional economists or economic consultants, or who wish to work for government agencies. It is designed for students who wish to apply economics to a wide range of challenging situations facing firms, policymakers, and other stakeholders. The programme, which has an applied orientation, requires students to take core theory courses and courses in various areas such as financial economics, economic data analytics, behavioral economics, economic policies, and international economics. Academic-Focused Track: Quantitative Economics, the new academic-focused track is for students who want to acquire more profound knowledge of economic theory and quantitative methods. This track prepares the students for doctoral studies in economics and for careers that require more rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative skills. The new academic-focused track will help students to improve their chances of being admitted into and succeeding in a strong PhD programme.