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