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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics equips students with strong quantitative and analytical skills to understand economic systems and address real-world challenges.

This STEM-aligned programme integrates theory, mathematics, statistics, and econometrics to prepare graduates for policy analysis, finance, research, and data-driven roles.


What will you Learn?

  • Microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics
  • Statistical and econometric methods
  • Economic modelling and forecasting
  • Policy evaluation and applied research
  • Data-driven economic analysis
Students may enhance their expertise through structured minors in:
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Fintech
  • Finance & Data Analytics

Study Format and Structure

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Qualification: Honours Degree

Students progress from foundational economic theory to advanced quantitative modelling and applied research.


Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for roles in:
  • Economic and Policy Analysis
  • Banking and Finance
  • Data and Market Analytics
  • Public and International Organisations
  • Consultancy and Research

List of Modules

Degree Core
Code Module Name
XX-XXXXX Introduction to Accounting
XX-XXXXX Principles of Business and Management
XX-XXXXX Principles of Economics
Major Core
Code Module Name Code Module Name
XX-XXXXX Statistics for Business and Economics XX-XXXXX Applied Econometrics
XX-XXXXX Mathematics for Economics XX-XXXXX Applied Mathematics for Economics
XX-XXXXX Microeconomics XX-XXXXX Data Driven Economic Modelling
XX-XXXXX Macroeconomics XX-XXXXX International Economics
XX-XXXXX Research Methodology XX-XXXXX Monetary Economics
Major Option
Choose one (1) or two (2) modules from the list below:
This applies for students taking BPE-33XX Research Project which is a 8-MC module
Code Module Name Code Module Name
XX-XXXXX Research Project XX-XXXXX Labour Economics
XX-XXXXX Public Sector Economics XX-XXXXX Financial Markets and Portfolio Analysis
XX-XXXXX Economic Development XX-XXXXX ASEAN Economies
XX-XXXXX Resource Economics XX-XXXXX Forecasting and Decision Making with Time Series Data
XX-XXXXX Health Economics

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics students are recommended to take Structured Electives to minor in either either Finance and Data Analytics; FinTech; or Accounting and Finance: either Finance and Data Analytics; FinTech; or Accounting and Finance:

Structured Electives: Finance and Data Analytics
Code Module Name Code Module Name
XX-XXXXX Financial Management XX-XXXXX Strategic Financial Management
XX-XXXXX Data Analytics Lab for Finance XX-XXXXX Machine Learning for Finance
XX-XXXXX Financial Modelling
OR
Structured Electives: FinTech
Code Module Name Code Module Name
XX-XXXXX Introduction to Fintech XX-XXXXX Investment and Portfolio Management
XX-XXXXX Financial Reporting XX-XXXXX Applied Blockchain Technology
XX-XXXXX Financial Management XX-XXXXX
OR
Structured Electives: Accounting and Finance
Code Module Name Code Module Name
XX-XXXXX Financial Management XX-XXXXX Investment and Portfolio Management
XX-XXXXX Cost Accounting XX-XXXXX Financial Planning and Wealth Management
XX-XXXXX Management Accounting and Control XX-XXXXX

Alternatively, students under the Bachelor of Science in Economics programme can also opt to take Structured Electives or Open Electives offered by other programmes within the Faculty or from outside the Faculty.
For students outside the Bachelor of Science in Economics programme
All modules offered under the Bachelor of Science in Economics programme can be taken as Elective modules. As Elective modules, they are open to students from all undergraduate programmes, subject to the prerequisites and/or anti-requisites stated in the module outlines.
Students outside the Bachelor of Science in Economics programme may opt to take the following Structured Electives to minor in Economics:

Structured Electives: Economics
Code Module Name
Non-UBDSBE students may opt to take the following modules to Minor in Economics:
XX-XXXXX Principles of Economics XX-XXXXX Applied Econometrics
XX-XXXXX Microeconomics International Economics
XX-XXXXX Macroeconomics
Structured Electives: Economics
Code Module Name
UBDSBE students outside Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics Programme may opt to take the following modules to Minor in Economics:
XX-XXXXX Microeconomics XX-XXXXX International Economics
XX-XXXXX Macroeconomics Development Economics
XX-XXXXX Applied Econometrics

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