Academic-Based Clubs
SMU Economics Intelligence Club
ABOUT US
SMU Economics Intelligence Club (SEIC) aims to be the premier hub for SMU students to explore the intersection between global developments, economies, markets and politics. Through seminars, publications, and events, we aim to construct industry-standard economic insights by monitoring the ever-revolving economic landscape.
Our mission is to foster a conducive learning environment for discussions and ideas to thrive, while equipping students of varied backgrounds and abilities with industry-ready skills in macroeconomic research and intelligence.
Guided by our values - Curiosity and Community, we welcome everyone regardless of discipline.
For the latest information concerning SEIC, who we are, what we offer, and our upcoming events, please refer to our LinkTree.
REACH OUT TO US
KEY EVENTS
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Research Analyst Programme (RAP)
The RAP is a 2-semester long programme designed to equip students with fundamentals for the industry - regardless of field or sector. The first semester will focus on learning fundamentals, while the second will harp on putting them to actual practice through the writing of Macro Monitors, which are our weekly reports. Instead of packing commitment into one semester, we spread out the growth path across one year for a more gradual learning process. Students may opt to stay on as a Senior Research Analyst to produce more publications to build their portfolio after the two semesters. -
Research/Writing Workshops
We frequently hold research, writing, and data management workshops by our seniors, SMU Libraries, and more. These workshops are available to our General Members and those already enrolled in the RAP. -
Future Economy Forum (FEF)
The Future Economy Forum (FEF) is Singapore’s first undergraduate macroeconomic research case competition and symposium, as well as SEIC’s flagship event of the year. FEF is designed to simulate the workings of an economic think-tank and promote macroeconomic research amongst undergraduates of all disciplines. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a fireside chat and panel discussion with prominent economists.Under the theme “Reigniting Asian Growth,” FEF 2024 will be happening between 24th August to 7th September. To find out more or participate in FEF 2024, please refer to our Linktree.
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Alumni Night
Every year, we invite our alumni back to the club to share more about their experiences with members interested in careers related to Economics, Finance, Consulting, Government Administration, and more. Our alumni network spans government agencies, banks, hedge funds, sell-side investment institutions, economic consulting firms, and more. SEIC prioritizes community and hopes that members will consider joining our alumni network upon graduation. -
MacroTalks
We regularly invite industry professionals from diverse fields to share more about their past and current work experiences that are related to Economics, Public Policy, Finance and more.
GALLERY
OUR TRAINING
| Day | Fridays |
| Time | 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
| Venue | School of Economics |
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- SMU Excellence in Student Life Bronze Award (2020)
OUR PEOPLE IN ACTION
HOW TO JOIN THE CLUB?
Any student may join us as a General Member to be granted access to our events, research, workshops, and more.
However, if you wish to join the RAP, you must go through a two-round application process. Round 1 entails a submission of a short research piece and a basic Excel graphing exercise, while Round 2 comprises of an interview with some of our leadership. All sign-up links will be on our Linktree.
"SEIC’s Research Analyst Program has driven me towards pursuing my passion towards studying in the field of economics, through reading global economic current affairs, interpreting trends and graphs, and intellectually challenging me in applying economic theories learned in SMU modules in inferring, analyzing and suggesting potential recommendations and solutions.”
- Ace Chua Yi Da (Research Analyst)
“Joining SEIC has genuinely been one of the highlights of my university life, I was able to broaden my knowledge through research and my published topical articles gave my CV a boost, enabling me to feel more confident about my experiences and helped me clinch internship opportunities”
- Daphne Tong (Research Analyst)
FAQ
Not at all! We welcome undergraduates from all SMU schools to join the RAP or as a General Member. We pride ourselves on establishing an emphasis on multi-disciplinary learning; diversity of thought is at the heart of what SEIC stands for.
We have weekly trainings on Fridays, from 4.00 PM to 6.30 PM.
However, if analysts are interested in growing and developing skills to become industry-ready, they must learn how to keep up with current affairs and recent developments, while practicing their skills on their own. Ideally, our analysts should actively track news on their own, which would require some devotion to staying on-top of the latest global developments.
Not at all; we do not require you to have any prior experience or come from an economics background. We are looking for Analysts who are curious, committed, and genuine about the work that we do. Our team works hard to deliver quality lessons every week and create a structured curriculum to better equip students for post-graduation industry work.
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