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MPhil in Economics MPhil in Economics

Location

Singapore Management University, Singapore, Singapore
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

23,600 SGDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

AugStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The SMU Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics is a two-year research Master’s programme. It integrates rigorous coursework with a research component. The coursework brings students to the frontier of Economics knowledge, while the thesis gives students the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the research frontier. MPhil students are given flexibility in the way they organise their coursework and the writing of their thesis over the two years of the programme to best fit their objective, be it to continue their studies with a PhD or to enter the labour force upon graduation.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The SMU Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics is a two-year research Master’s programme. It integrates rigorous coursework with a research component. The coursework brings students to the frontier of Economics knowledge, while the thesis gives students the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the research frontier. MPhil students are given flexibility in the way they organise their coursework and the writing of their thesis over the two years of the programme to best fit their objective, be it to continue their studies with a PhD or to enter the labour force upon graduation.

Admission Requirements

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  • A strong Bachelor or Master degree
  • Bachelor or master degree in Economics (or related fields) with considerable mathematics and statistics, and with evidence of research potential. We do accept students with non-economics background – there are generally students from disciplines with a heavy mathematics component (engineering, physics, math/stats majors)
  • Excellent GRE or GMAT scores- Applicants from SMU, National University of Singapore (NUS), and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with strong economics and technical backgrounds and excellent CGPAs may use their undergraduate/masters transcript as an alternative to the GRE/GMAT.
  • Excellent TOEFL or IELTS scores- Students from English speaking undergraduate/master programmes do not need to submit TOEFL or IELTS score. However, you should consider whether including proof of English proficiency will help your application.
  • Personal and Research Statement - Describe your academic interests, motivation, and objectives for pursuing PhD study, research experience, and any other information that you wish to highlight about yourself. It is your opportunity to convince us of your potential and suitability as a researcher in economics.
  • Two Referee Reports
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Admission interview

2 Years
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,600 SGD
International
23,600 SGD

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