The curriculum structure of the Bachelor of Science in Economics offered by SMU (Singapore Management University) is as follows:

Foundation Courses
The foundation courses provide a basic background in Mathematics, Economics and Writing.
• Calculus (exemptible)
• Introductory Economics (exemptible)
• Programme in Writing and Reasoning (exemptible)

University Core
• Business, Government and Society
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Leadership and Team Building
• Management Communication

Economics Core
The Economics Core lays a broad foundation for the study of economics. It has 5 compulsory courses:
1. Introduction to Statistical Theory
2. Intermediate Mathematics for Economics
3. Intermediate Microeconomics
4. Intermediate Macroeconomics
5. Introduction to Econometrics

Economics Electives
EITHER
• International Economics B plus 7 other Economics Electives
OR
• International Trade AND International Macroeconomics plus 6 other Economics Electives.
The set of Economics Electives is a rich menu of courses offering a wide range of topics to choose from. Some examples are:
1. Advanced Macroeconomics
2. Advanced Mathematical Methods
3. Advanced Microeconomics
4. Development Economics
5. Economics of Asymmetric Information
6. Economic Aspects of Maritime Law
7. Economic Forecasting
8. Economics of Ageing
9. Economics of Politics
10. Economics of Privatisation, Regulation and Competition Policy
11. Empirical Industrial Economics
12. Environmental Economics
13. Game Theory
14. Health Economics
15. Industrial Organisation
16. Intermediate Econometrics
17. Labour Economics
18. Macroeconomics of Income Distribution
19. Maritime Economics and Shipping Finance
20. Monetary Economics
21. Organisational Economics
22. Political Economy of Globalisation
23. Port Economics and Management
24. Public Sector Economics
25. Real Estate Economics
26. Urban Economics and Policy

Economics Options
A total of 7 courses must be completed in this category. Students may choose courses from among Economics Electives or courses from any of the other Schools for which they satisfy the prerequisites.

Modes of Thinking
Choose one course from this cluster:
• Analytical Skills & Creative Thinking
• Critical Thinking in the Real World
• Managing Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity

Globalisation
Choose one course from cluster. Some examples under this cluster:
• World Trade Organization: Law, Economics and Policy
• International Business
• Sustainability Governance and Management
• World Politics
• International Political Economy

Asian Studies
• Economic Development in Asia (compulsory)

Technology Studies
Choose one course from cluster. Some examples under this cluster:
• Computing Technology for Finance
• Governing, Managing and Protecting Knowledge in Organisations
• Technology and World Change
The list of courses provided above may not be exhaustive. The full list can be found via the Course Catalogue.

Entrepreneurship
Choose one course from cluster. Some examples under this cluster:
• Design Thinking and Innovation
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Social Entrepreneurship

The list of courses provided above may not be exhaustive. The full list can be found via the Course Catalogue.

General Education
One may be given exemptions of up to 3 courses on the basis of good grades in the equivalent courses taken at GCE A-level, Polytechnic Diplomas, or other recognised qualifications.
• Computer as Analysis Tool (compulsory)
• Any 3 General Education Courses (up to 3 exemptible)
Some examples under this cluster:
• Creative Writing
• Dance: East and West
• Environmental Science

The list of courses provided above may not be exhaustive. The full list can be found via the Course Catalogue.

Finishing Touch Programme
The Finishing Touch (FT) programme consists of a series of Career Preparation & Enrichment workshops to prepare students for internships, job applications and necessary skills for future career success.
One must successfully complete the compulsory Year 1 and Year 2 FT workshops to fulfil their graduation requirement for the FT Programme.


Internship and Community Service
An important feature of the Bachelor of Science (Economics) curriculum is the internship programme.
Every student is guaranteed an internship in one of SMU’s partner network of established organisations in the private and public sectors, both local and international.
The programme aims to provide a deeper cross-cultural appreciation of business practices and research as well as the opportunity for work experience and future employment prospects.
The minimum duration of the internship is 12 weeks, of which two weeks must be dedicated to community service.
This experience of community involvement reinforces the importance of being civic-minded citizens of society.