NTU ECONOMICS

[blurkingz]

i am stucked with ntu econs or nus science... are you the 1 who gt offered by all 3 unis? think i saw ur post somewhere... so which uni will you go!

 

[blurkingz]

Hey, thats a very detailed explanation and research you have done all the 3 unis. Unlike you, i did not have the options to choose which uni that offers better econs degree but i do have some research and readings on the different unis.

Firstly, i didnt apply to Smu as i do not feel i am comfortable in the environment of achieving high class participation, not sure if it applies for Smu econs but generally. And i read somewhere that, compared to Nus/Ntu, smu economics is not as rigorous in terms of theory. However, i feel the internship and the high class participation style of teaching certainly boost the chances of getting a job after graduation.

Secondly, for NUS. I guess most people who went FASS do take econs as a major and the large amount of cohort may seems to be of a greater competition. I am not so sure about how the bell curve will affect the results but i guess like you said, competition is everywhere.

In terms of reputation , Nus definitely had an edge over Smu or Ntu. Especially if you plan to go overseas to work or exchange programmes.. However the only bad points about NUS econs is perhaps during the first year, where everybody has to take 3 exposing core modules which i personally feel is a waste of time if you know what you want to do. Hence, i think its a double-edged sword(good for those who are unsure!).

Lastly, for Ntu econs. Perhaps not as reputable as Nus or popular like Smu. But i think theres still some attractive points about the school. Like you said, the small cohort may make the interaction with the professors better. Direct honours can be viewed as a double edged sword too. On one hand, it definitely does not guarantee you to get Honours after 4 years, but it definitely motivates you to do well if not you wil be wasting 1 more year. As for internships, since it is compulsory to do in Ntu i guess its rather good. Although all other unis encourage their students to take internship during semester breaks.

As for working in public sectors, i personally feel there isnt any much difference between NUS or NTU, perhaps the school culture...

So thats just my 2 cents worth of sharing but i do hope seniors out there could prove me wrong or backup my words as i am just viewing this from the perception of an outsider.

 

[blurkingz]

hello witchboy, i guess i agree with most of your points! Haha, i forgotten about that! Yup, i read somewhere that actually FASS focus more on econs modules in the end....

As for internship, i guess if its included in the gpa, that gives abit more stress and pushes you to work harder especially for people like me who needs a little more pressure to produce better work haha.

Well, i guess if you have the options of choosing the uni and not the uni choosing you, then i feel that the bottomline to choose which uni depends on the sch's culture and what the school can offer to bring out the potential in you.

Anyway, seems like there aint much Ntu econs seniors out there who use forums or they hiding to mug! Didnt see any of them replying in any of the forums

 

[bugmenot45]

Instead of ntu econs is mainly due to the reputation and perception of the employers that they are rejects by fass/smu econs and nbs. (no offence but a lot ppl told me this, unless got seniors want to dispute this?)

Yah, this is 100% true.

As for working in public sectors, i personally feel there isnt any much difference between NUS or NTU, perhaps the school culture...

Well, the problem is the some hiring managers like to hire grads from their own alma mater. And NUS econs has a much larger alumni base who are working in the industry. Just do a quick linkedin search and you'll see the difference.

On one hand, it definitely does not guarantee you to get Honours after 4 years, but it definitely motivates you to do well if not you wil be wasting 1 more year.

Honestly, if you need this sort of motivation, you're facing a tough road ahead. econs is tough field, you'll need much more than the thought of wasting 1 year to keep you going.

because it is compulsory to do internship in ntu, it also means that grade obtained for internship is actually calculated into your gpa.

Also, because it is compulsory, some students in NTU who did not get their top choices of internships end up having to work in jobs/companies that they are not really interested in. that is a real pity to me. At least NUS gives you the flexibility on what internship and when you'll like to do it.

 

[witchboyz]

Well, i guess if you have the options of choosing the uni and not the uni choosing you, then i feel that the bottomline to choose which uni depends on the sch's culture and what the school can offer to bring out the potential in you.
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U are also being offered nus science right, which major u looking to specialize in? Generally yours is a much simpler choice, just ask yourself which is your interest and just go with it. However i do agree that econs is an extremely tough field, need genuine interest to keep you motivated or will really gonna suffer badly in 4 years after hearing from different parties(if u end up choosing ntu).

 

[witchboyz]

Yah, this is 100% true.


Honestly, if you need this sort of motivation, you're facing a tough road ahead. econs is tough field, you'll need much more than the thought of wasting 1 year to keep you going.

However because of all these people in ntu econs that does not have a genuine interest in econs, does this also mean that it will be easier to score in ntu econs than fass?

 

[blurkingz]

haha.. actually if i were to choose nus science i would take stats... But somehow deep inside me know that i wont be able to do well if i major in maths... I am more interested in econs especially after the exposure in jc and i heard econs is more mathematical in uni which is kinda daunting but i also like maths! But to survive the challenge and do well will be another story...

 

[bugmenot45]

However because of all these people in ntu econs that does not have a genuine interest in econs, does this also mean that it will be easier to score in ntu econs than fass?

I think you are over-analysing things bah?
Un-interested people exist everywhere be it NUS, NTU, SMU, SIM etc...
Esp for econs, there are many people with no genuine interest but just there for the money...

 

[witchboyz]

haha.. actually if i were to choose nus science i would take stats... But somehow deep inside me know that i wont be able to do well if i major in maths... I am more interested in econs especially after the exposure in jc and i heard econs is more mathematical in uni which is kinda daunting but i also like maths! But to survive the challenge and do well will be another story...

i suggest you go to book store or search online, and take a look at the textbooks used for stats and econs in the unis and see which one you actually prefer to study more?

but do note that, once u somehow regretted during your course of study in ntu econs, you got to stick with it for 4 years though, whereas in nus you have an additional one more year to choose your specializations and get out of it if u found new interest or realize that stats is not your cup of tea.

 

[whysoserious92]

Hi all,

Ive just finished my year 2 in NTU Econs and thought I could provide some feedback.

The most common question is about the maths. Basically, there are only 2/3 math mods that you NEED to take. The additional one is only if you fail to get at least a B is H2 Maths. That mod is basic maths. The other 2 mods is more on stats and regression.

Besides that, there will be some simple math needed in calculations in other courses. Simple as in simultaneous equation solving, and very simple differentiation(no lg, ln, cos, sin all that crap) So if youre weak in math, only the 2/3 mods will be affected.

As for the direct honours part, I don't have any opinion on that.

I have friends from SMU Econs and they seem pretty stressed out. So Im assuming NTU Econs will be more lepak.

Hope it helped! Anything just ask here, Ill check back once in a while

Cheers!

 

[bugmenot45]

So Im assuming NTU Econs will be more lepak.

guess what? employers know that too

 

[whysoserious92]

Here's what I replied someone through PM, just gonna post it here for those who wanna know a little bit more.

Wow that's a lot of questions...
1) Uni life is pretty much based on independent learning so don't expect too much from your tutors. Class ratio for tutorials is about 20 to 1. Projects depends on the module. Ranges from 0 to 2. Foreigners not a lot, but some.

2)What makes you think Im doing well academically enough to share tips with you lol. Study smart. I use my textbook quite a lot but some of my friends don't use it at all. So it really depends on your own studying habits. Exhaust your resources. Tutorials, notes, past year papers etc.

3)I don't feel inferior actually. In fact I didn't even know HSS is new hahaha whut

4)No statistics on this sorry.

Hello! Omg first ntu econs senior that bothered to reply on hardwarezone!

1)How is the study environment there like?
-Is the prof and tutor nice and helpful?
-What about the class ratio?
-Are there a lot projects?
-Are there a lot foreigners in ntu econs?

2)How to do so well academically?
-Any tips on the way you study and references?(if possible, any lecture notes to share? wanna see econs at uni level is like what! haha)

3)Opinions about NTU Econs
-Inferiority towards other uni's econs students?(since HSS is still relatively new and people are more biased against it)

4)Direct honours
-Any idea,roughly how many % of your seniors get second lower and above?


Thanks!

 

[QueryBoy]

Here's what I replied someone through PM, just gonna post it here for those who wanna know a little bit more.

Wow that's a lot of questions...
1) Uni life is pretty much based on independent learning so don't expect too much from your tutors. Class ratio for tutorials is about 20 to 1. Projects depends on the module. Ranges from 0 to 2. Foreigners not a lot, but some.

2)What makes you think Im doing well academically enough to share tips with you lol. Study smart. I use my textbook quite a lot but some of my friends don't use it at all. So it really depends on your own studying habits. Exhaust your resources. Tutorials, notes, past year papers etc.

3)I don't feel inferior actually. In fact I didn't even know HSS is new hahaha whut

4)No statistics on this sorry.

Can I ask abt the chances to 2nd major in business from ntu econs cohort? Thanks.