24 monthsProgramme duration
23,600 SGDTuition Fee/year
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
- 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
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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