Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data Science

Single Degree

The newly launched Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Data Science programme combines expertise from 3 schools: School of Social Sciences (SSS), School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE), and School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS). 
This is a four-year degree programme in which undergraduate students will read 3 subject areas in Economics, Mathematics and Data Science. The programme provides its students with a strong foundation in Economics and subsequently prepares them not only to handle and deal with big data through Data Science but also develops their ability to make economic sense from their applications in modern large-scale data analysis. 

Upon graduation, students are expecting to work as data analysts, data scientists, economists and industry analysts who are skillful in analyzing big data.​
For GCE 'A' level certificate holders:
 
  • NTU General Admission Requirements
  • A pass in H2 Level Mathematics and
  • A pass in H2 Level Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computing
 
 
International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • A good grade in Mathematics at Higher Level and
  • A good grade in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science at Higher Level
 
 
NUS High School Diploma
 
  • Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics and
  • Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology
 
 
International & Other Qualifications
 
  • A good grade in Mathematics at Senior High School Level and a good grade in Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Senior High School Level

 

More details on admission can be found at the Office of Admissions website.​

Successful Polytechnic applicants will be exempted certain courses that will be confirmed before the start of their first semester.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Data Science programme is designed as a four-year course. To graduate, students are required to complete 140 academic units (AUs) from the Econ Major Requirements (ECON), Data Science Requirement (DS), Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) and Broadening and Deepening Electives (BDE) .
 
 
Programme
Major Requirements Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) 
Broadening Electives
 
 
Total
 
CORE
Prescribed Electives Final Year Project  
Internship
 
CORE
Prescribed Electives
BM
Economics (ECON) 18 AUs 17 AUs  
8 AUs
 
10 AUs
 
8 AUs
 
3 AUs
 
6 AUs
 
140 AUs
Data
Science (DS)
36 AUs 34 AUs

A degree in Economics at NTU provides graduates with a vast array of job opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Economic majors are valued for their critical thinking and analytical skills. They also benefit from an in-depth understanding of social organisations, culture and other social phenomena.

Upon graduation, students are expecting to work as data analysts, data scientists, economists and industry analysts who are skillful in analyzing big data.​