Master of Science in Financial Economics (MSFE)

Singapore Management University (SMU)

The Master of Science in Financial Economics programme combines two central strengths of SMU – econometrics and finance – in a programme that meets the loud industry demand for professionals with the skills for deep analysis of increasingly complex financial problems in a new era of dynamic policy and regulation.Learn how a vast array of novel modelling, forecasting and surveillance methods has been developed in financial theory and econometrics to address the industry challenges. This programme provides a transformative learning experience to students who seek to pursue a career in the finance industry or research.The Master of Science in Financial Economics (MSFE) programme is a rigorous multi-disciplinary programme that gives you in-depth understanding of financial markets and their interaction with the macroeconomy backed by strong econometrics training for analysing economic and financial data. The programme offers two admission pathways:Accelerated Pathway (August intake) – students with strong economics knowledge and quantitative techniques are exempted from foundation courses.Regular Pathway (January intake) – students from other disciplines who do not have the necessary training in economic theory and quantitative techniques.Accelerated Pathway (August Intake): 12 Month (Full Time) - with flexibility to complete in 10 monthRegular Pathway (January Intake): 18 Month (Full Time)

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