M.Sc. (Economics)

Programme Overview

The M.Sc. in Economics programme in SOEPP prepares students for future careers in academics and in diverse industry-related fields in economics, such as development policy, financial economics, econometrics, and data analytics.

The curriculum is designed to lay equal emphasis on theoretical understandings in economics and its applications in multiple fields within and outside of the discipline of economics. Data and evidence driven understanding of economic theories and issues is encouraged.

Hands-on learning through industry exposure, self-study, research and projects are an integral and important part of the programme. This component of the programme allows students to develop and enhance their skills in critical thinking, analytical abilities, data collection and analysis, problem solving, independent research and study, and presentation and writing skills.

Most courses are 4 credits. Each credit translates to 15 contact hours. At least 30 per cent of contact time for courses are spent in tutorials, discussions, or applications. Pedagogies vary across courses. Some of the courses are taught courses with a heavy theoretical component. Class lectures in these courses are interspersed with tutorials. At least 30 per cent of the contact hours in these courses are in the form of tutorials that elicit better understanding and critical thinking among students. Other courses balance theories with experiences and applications. These courses are taught in a more discursive mode and 30-50 per cent of the contact hours are in the form of discussions, student presentations, data analysis and software applications.

On completion of the M.Sc. programme students are equipped with a Master’s degree in Economics with a specialisation of their choice, certified industry experience, a self-study paper or project report in the area of specialisation, and a dissertation thesis to support their experiences and expertise.