Multi-Disciplinary Learning
In today’s world, complex problems can no longer be solved using a single approach. That is why more and more disciplines complement one another. At the School of Economics, students may be eligible to opt for the double degree programme or complete a second major, providing them with much more flexibility in their career options.
Double Degrees
The double degree programme provides students with added flexibility in their career options. Under the double degree programme, a student can graduate with two degrees in
Economics and Accountancy
Economics and Business Management
Economics and Computer Science
Economics and Computing & Law
Economics and Information Systems
Economics and Social Sciences
Economics and Law (Law must be the primary degree)
Second Majors
Students may choose a second major within the School of Economics, in Actuarial Science, Data Science and Analytics or Health Economics and Management, or select a second major from one of the other Schools.
Examples of second majors:
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Communication Management
Data Science and Analytics
Finance
Health Economics and Management
Information Systems
Legal Studies
Marketing
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Second Major in Economics
Non-BSc (Econ) students may opt to do a second major in Economics
Structure & Curriculum
To fulfill the requirements of the second major in Economics, students must complete the following courses:
Economics Second Major Core Courses
Mathematics for Economics
Microeconomics 1
Macroeconomics 1
Introduction to Econometrics
Economics Second Major Electives
Students are required to complete a minimum of 4 course units of Economics Electives. These must include at least 2 course units from the following:
Economics of Globalisation or Economic Globalisation and Asia
Economic Development in Asia
Microeconomics 2
Macroeconomics 2
International Economics
International Trade
International Macroeconomics