Join the School of Social Sciences Summer School 2026 and make the most of your summer at NTU’s award-winning campus!

Admission Criteria

• Students in economics, finance and business or related disciplines (from the first year onwards) are also encouraged to apply.
• Taken 1st year course in mathematics or statistics
• Min. GPA of 3.0/5.0
• Proof of English Proficiency if English is not the medium of instruction at the home university

If you are interested, please register here by 02 March 2026:

You can expect to hear from us on the outcome of your registration around mid to end March 2026.

Period: 04 to 15 July 2026

There will be a total of 13 lectures over the entire period.

In a typical day, you will have two 3-hour sessions, including lectures and other in-house activities, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. There are also breaks and time for discussion in between.

To ensure you have a fun-filled and memorable time, we have also lined up a series of enjoyable activities throughout the summer school, including a specially curated industry-immersion, a heritage tour, and an excursion dinner.

Mutually Exclusive to:  (For NTU students only)

Not allowed to take this course if student has taken or is required by the degree programme e.g. ECDS to take these courses:

• HE4031 Big Data: Applications in Economic and Financial Analysis
• MH4519 Financial Econometrics
• HE4046 Big Data: Applications in Economic and Financial Analysis

Course Aims

In just two short decades, FinTech has already revolutionized the financial industry. Technology has played an important role in transforming the financial sector landscape rapidly. The aim of this course is to provide a broad understanding of the dynamics of technological development in FinTech industry including Payment, Digital Finance, Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies, as well as the skills to use methods in AI/ML and Big data.

The first part of the course intends to introduce you to the concepts of FinTech and gives an insight into major areas in FinTech such as Payments, Digital Finance, and the major technological trends driving the FinTech revolution. You will also learn about FinTech development in Singapore and world, so that you are able to recognize key developments taking shape as well as gain an insight about the future of finance in this volatile digital world.

The second part will introduce you to modern statistical methods essential for analyzing large and complex datasets, commonly referred to as ‘big’ data. We will emphasize the analysis of time series, a critical type of dependent data frequently encountered in economics and finance. Building on your prior knowledge of basic probability and statistics, you will explore advanced techniques for modeling large-scale observations. This will equip you to analyze and interpret the vast amounts of data that drive decision-making in various industries, preparing you for the challenges of today’s data-driven environment.

A limited number of highly competitive scholarships are available to outstanding students from ASEAN, China, and India.  These scholarships are structured as follows:

• SSS Summer School Excellence Award
  Award amount: S$3,800 
  

• SSS Summer School Merit Award
  Award amount: S$1,900

Eligibility

• Open to applicants from ASEAN, China and India.
• Enrol as an undergraduate or postgraduate student at their home university
• Possess excellent academic and good co-curricular records
• Display genuine interest in the Summer School and demonstrate the potential to contribute to its cause  

Required Documents

• Latest university transcript
• Co-curricular records
• Personal statement of not more than 500 words on your motivation to pursue the Summer School and how you could contribute to its cause

Terms & Conditions

• Scholarship holder must not receive any concurrent financial support from his/her home university, including scholarships, bursaries, or awards for participation in the Summer School, without prior approval from NTU Singapore
• The scholarship may be withdrawn if the scholarship holder withdraws from the Summer School prematurely

Successful scholarship recipients will be required to submit a 2-page reflection report and a video log documenting their experience upon completion of the Summer School.

Immerse yourself in the NTU student experience!

• Early check-in available from 0900hrs to 2100hrs on 03 July 2026

• Check-in between 0900hrs and 1200hrs on 04 July 2026

Room Type	Cost	Remarks
Single room or Double room	Fixed Fee of S$900 for 12 nights (Regardless of room type)	From 03 to 15 July 2026 Fee is fixed even if you choose to check-in after 3 July or check-out before 15 July No extension of stay is allowed. Fee is inclusive of 9% GST Subject to room availability For more information on campus accommodation, please click here

Please note that campus accommodation does not apply to NTU students who are already residing in Singapore.

Option to Extend Stay
If you would like to extend your stay in Singapore after the Summer School programme concludes on 15 July 2026, you have the option to book directly with our pre-arranged hotel at a special rate.

During registration, please indicate that you would like to receive the hotel information and the special rate. We will then provide the details to you directly, or through your university contact if you are nominated by your university.

The deadline for securing this special rate with the hotel is 30 March 2026.

Alternatively, please feel free to look for your own accommodation after 15 July 2026.

For any extension of stay, please ensure you have the necessary travel permits and are in compliance with the approved duration of stay.