Program Overview
The Applied Economics at Nanyang Technological University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Singapore and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 17,462 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Microeconomic Theory
- Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
- Applied Econometrics
- Macroeconometric Modeling and Forecasting
- Financial Econometrics
- Quantitative Methods
- Economics of Financial Analysis
- Seminar Course on the Singapore Economy
- Money and Banking
- Public Sector Economics
- Cost Benefit Analysis and Project Evaluation
- Asian Economic Development and Asian Economic Integration
- International Economic Policy
- Behavioural Economics for Policy Analysis
- Industrial Organisation
- Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
- Economic Growth and Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates should have a good honours degree in economics. Candidates who do not have a degree in Economics will be considered provided they have a good honours degree in other disciplines and a strong quantitative background. However, such candidates will be required to read a preparatory course in Economics and mathematics at the start of the programme. The fee for each preparatory is Singapore $100. In the admission letter, the candidate will be informed whether the preparatory course is required.
Relevant working experience will be considered an advantage.
A good TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) score is required if English was not the medium of instruction at tertiary level.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,462 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,462 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,668 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Nanyang Technological University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore, Singapore
Nanyang Technological University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-07-13
- Language English
- Duration 12 months