About the Curriculum

Bachelor of Science (Economics) Curriculum

** In addition, students must fulfil a Singapore Studies requirement and an Asia Studies requirement prior to graduation.

Core Curriculum

Capabilities (6 Course Units)

Students will fulfil Course Units across five baskets:

  • Managing
  • Modes of Thinking
  • Numeracy
  • Writing and Reasoning
  • Internship

Communities (4 Course Units)

Students will fulfil Course Units across four baskets:

  • Economics and Society
  • Technology, Science and Society
  • Cultures of the Modern World
  • Community Service

Civilisations (2 Course Units)

Students will fulfil the following requirements:

  • Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Big Questions
  • Global Exposure (non-credit bearing)
Economics Major Requirements

Economics Core (9 to 10 Course Units)

  • Economics Core

Economics Electives (5 to 6 Course Units)

  • Economics Electives

Free Electives (9 Course Units)

  • Courses from any of SMU's seven schools