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DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM IN
ECONOMICS AND ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION
• 2 options offered:
(a) BEng (Hons)/BA with a major in Economics; or
(b) BEng (Hons)/BSocSci (Hons) in Economics.
• Program is designed to be completed in 4½ years for BEng
(Hons)/BA and 5 years for Double Honours.
• Maximum candidature is six years.
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RATIONALE & OBJECTIVES
• Economics and Engineering complementary both in their
intellectual tools and in their objects of study
• Engineering - innovative and creative application of
mathematical and scientific principles to the creation of
products, technology and services for the good of humanity
• Economics - optimal choice and combinations of such
systems for the achievement of maximum wealth given the
society’s limited resources
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• Employers will value our graduates' combined working
knowledge of Engineering and Economics
• Conceived first and foremost as BEng(Hons)/BA
• Double Honours:
- an option for only a small group of students
- very strong in both disciplines
- keen to pursue a significant research (thesis) project
involving both engineering and economics.
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UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES
•
Requirements of each of the two majors are met; major
requirements are given priority over other requirements
•
Each degree has a substantial proportion (two thirds) of
modules dedicated exclusively to that degree;
•
Shared modules are carefully chosen and/or designed so
that they (i) properly contribute to both degrees and (ii) help
students explore the confluences between disciplines; and
•
The program is designed so that students may complete it in
a reasonable time
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CURRICULUM STRUCTURE:
BEng(Hons)/BA with a major in Economics
FASS & Economics Modules
Engineering Modules
48 MC
98 MC
Common Modules 24 MC
University Level Modules
TOTAL
12 MC
182 MC
Table A
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CURRICULUM STRUCTURE:
BEng(Hons)/BSocSci(Hons) in Economics
FASS & Economics Modules
Engineering Modules
68 MC
82 MC
Common Modules 40 MC
University Level Modules
TOTAL
12 MC
202 MC
Table B
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ADMISSION
Two routes for students to gain admission into the program:
(1) by direct application with relevant “A”-level or equivalent
qualifications OR
(2) by application in the FoE or FASS at the end of first year:
- Engineering students should read at least two Economics
modules in the first year. Similarly, FASS students must have read
at least two Engineering modules.
- Must have a minimum CAP of 4.0 and an A-level pass in Physics
(or equivalent) and Maths (or equivalent). An interview may be
required.
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EXIT
• Students can choose to leave the program or
• Students are required to leave if they fail to meet the
requirement of 4.0 CAP in the home faculty for any two
consecutive semesters
COORDINATION
• 2 staff members from each Faculty to serve on a joint
committee to coordinate the program.
Curriculum & Time Table Issues
• Students may seek the assistance of their own Departmental
administrators (Ms Lesley Poong, Office of UG Programs for
Common Engineering students).
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Questions?
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GRADING AND DEGREE CLASSIFICATION FOR
BENG(HONS)/BA MAJOR IN ECONOMICS
• Separate computation of CAP for each degree
• BEng(Hons) Degree: 98 MC (Engineering Requirement) +
24 MC (common modules) + 12 MC (University Level
Requirement) = 134 MC
• BA Degree: 48 MC (FASS & Economics Requirements) +
24 MC (common modules) + 12 MC (University Level
Requirement) = 84 MC
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GRADING AND DEGREE CLASSIFICATION FOR
BENG(HONS)/BSOCSCI(HONS) IN ECONOMICS
• Separate computation of CAP for each degree
• BEng(Hons) Degree: 82 MC (Engineering Requirement) +
40 MC (common modules) + 12 MC (University Level
Requirement) = 134 MC
• BSocSci (Hons) Degree: 68 MCs (Economics Requirements) +
40 MCs (common modules) + 12 MCs (University Level
Requirement modules) = 120 MCs
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Table A2-1: Proposed Curriculum for the Double Degree in
BEng(Hons) & BA with Econs major
Degree Requirements
(07/08 Intake)
BA with
Economic major
Programme
(A) University Level Requirements
Total 20 MC
BEng(Hons)
Programme
Total 20 MC
BEng(Hons)/BA with Econs major
Programme
Total 12 MC
GEMs
8 MC
8 MC
8 MC
Singapore Studies
4 MC
4 MC
4 MC
Breadth
8 MC
8 MC
Exempted under DDP Structure
(B) FASS Programme Requirements
Total 72 MC
Faculty level-1000 Exposure modules (at least one from
each Division outside the student’s major)
16 MC
Single Major (Economics)
56 MC
Total 48 MC
4 MC
(8 MC of common modules)
44 MC
(16 MC of common modules)
(C) Engineering Programme Requirements
Engineering Modules
(Common Engineering modules, Discipline Core modules,
Elective modules, Projects & FYP Thesis)
Total 120 MC
Total 98MC
98 MC
(+ 24MC of common modules that map to compulsory
common engineering requirements &
BEng discipline requirements)
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Table A2-2: Proposed Curriculum for the Double Degree in
BEng(Hons) & BA with Econs major
Degree Requirements
BA with Economic
major Programme
BEng(Hons)
Programme
(D) Common Modules
BEng(Hons)/BA with Econs major
Programme
Total 24 MC
Four common modules (16 MC) that
constitute part of the FASS
requirements. (Please see Table D-2 for details.)
8 MC of the following modules:
Any One BEng Module as shown in Table E
Any One BA(Econs) Module as shown in Table E
(E) Unrestricted Elective Requirements
Total 28 MC
Total 20 MC
Unrestricted Elective
28 MC
20 MC
TOTAL
120 MC
160 MC
(Exempted)
Exempted under DDP Structure
182 MC
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Table B2-1: Proposed Curriculum for the Double Degree in
BEng(Hons) & BSocSci (Hons)
Degree Requirements
(07/08 Intake)
BSocSci (Hons) in
Economics Programme
(A) University Level Requirements
Total 20 MC
BEng(Hons)
Programme
Total 20 MC
BEng/ BSocSci (Hons) in Economics Programme
Total 12 MC
GEMs
8 MC
8 MC
8 MC
Singapore Studies
4 MC
4 MC
4 MC
Breadth
8 MC
8 MC
Exempted under DDP Structure
(B) FASS Programme Requirements
Faculty level-1000 Exposure modules (from the
Asian Studies Division)
Single Major (Economics)
(C) Engineering Programme
Requirements
Engineering Modules
(Common Engineering modules, Discipline Core
modules, Elective modules, Projects &
FYP Thesis)
Total 104 MC
Total 68 MC
16 MC
4 MC
(+ 8 MC of common modules)
88MC
at least 24 MC of level-4000
EC modules and a 8 MC
Honor Thesis
64 MC
(+ 36 MC of common modules; the total 101 MC includes XF4401
and at least 25 MC at level 4000, including all BSocSci (Hons)
Economics essential modules)
Total 120 MC
Total 82 MC
82 MC
(+ 44MC of common modules that map to compulsory common
engineering requirements &
BEng discipline requirements)
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Table B2-2: Proposed Curriculum for the Double Degree in
BEng(Hons) & BSocSci (Hons)
Degree Requirements
BSocSci (Hons) in
Economics Programme
BEng(Hons)
Programme
(D) Common Modules
BEng/ BSocSci (Hons) ) in Economics Programme
Total 40 MC
Five common modules (20 MC) that constitute part
of the FASS requirements. (Please see Table D-2 for details.)
24MC of the following modules:
ONE Integrated Project XF4401 (16MC) involving FASS & FoE
supervisors in relevant areas (e.g,. time series analysis, game theory, fuzzy
logic systems, operations research, urban/transportation economics )
(maps to One FYP + electives)
AND
8MC of electives :
Any One BEng Module as shown in Table E
Any One BA(Econs) Module as shown in Table E
(E) Unrestricted Elective Requirements
Total 36 MC
Total 20 MC
Unrestricted Elective
36 MC
20 MC
TOTAL
160 MC
160 MC
(Exempted)
Exempted under DDP Structure
202 MC
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