Candidates should possess a degree in economics with good honours. Candidates who do not have a degree in Economics will be considered provided they have a good honours degree in other disciplines and a strong quantitative background. However, such candidates will be required to read a preparatory course in Economics and mathematics at the start of the programme. The fee for each preparatory is Singapore $100. In the admission letter, the candidate will be informed whether the preparatory course is required.
Relevant working experience will be considered an advantage.
A good TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) score is required if degree is not from an English speaking country.
Minimum Test Score
TOEFL
IELTS
Please note that candidates with acceptable GRE scores will be viewed favourably for admission.
Admission Dates
For information on the admission dates, please refer to this link .
Admission Documents Checklist
- Application form
- IC (For Singaporean / SPR) or Passport (For international applicant)
- IELTS / TOEFL (Not more than 2 years from the issued date of the certificate)
- Transcript
- GRE (Optional)
- Graduation Certificate*
- Reference letter (Minimum 2)
- CV / personal statement
- Letter of Employment / IRAS Statements
10. Other certificates
11. E-payment acknowledgement of payment email from NTU/Payment acknowledgement from internet payment
*Please note that we do not provide refunds of all application registration fees and any mail postage fees
*If you have not graduated from your undergraduate degree and waiting for your graduation, you can request your university to issue a letter stating that you have completed all the requirement for your undergraduate degree and has been awarded the degree. Otherwise your application will not be processed. Please wait for the next available online application date.