Overview

Key Features

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. The Financial Economics programme from Singapore Management University provides a transformative learning experience to students who seek to pursue a career in the finance industry or research.

Why pursue the SMU MSFE?

MULTIDISCIPLINARY: Gain from the multidisciplinary delivery of economics, econometrics and financial theory.
RIGOROUS CURRICULUM: Learn advanced tools of economic theory, financial econometrics and statistical computation.
FUTURE PROOF: Be equipped with the fundamentals to anticipate and handle future financial crises.
WORLD-CLASS FACULTY: Learn from the top-notch econometricians, qualified and experienced faculty members and industry practitioners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomic Analysis
Macroeconomic Analysis
Econometric Analysis
Empirical Finance
Financial Econometrics
Corporate Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

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Regular Pathway Intake-Jan Term

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

15 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Economics Finance View 18 other Masters in Finance in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must demonstrate good prior academic performance in an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution of higher learning.
GMAT or GRE or SMU Admission Test* is a compulsory requirement for admission to this programme.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. For international students, interviews will be conducted via Zoom if they are not in Singapore.

Applicants must show proficiency in English language. A TOEFL or IELTS test is required if the applicant's undergraduate degree was not conducted in English.
Foreign students have to translate all documents to English, and have them certified.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

54500 SGD / year

≈ 54500 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

54500 SGD / year

≈ 54500 SGD / year

Additional Details

Accelerated: S$45,780 (inclusive of Goods and Services Tax)

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

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Additional Details

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Funding

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