About Us
Established in 2011, the SMU Economics Intelligence Club (SEIC) is an undergraduate research club at Singapore Management University. We aim to deliver macroeconomic, financial markets and geopolitical insights through various research publications, events, and seminars.
We are a team of passionate and committed undergraduates who are intellectually curious about the world. Our team features analysts from diverse backgrounds, including economics, policy, consulting, and technology, with expertise in a wide range of fields from macroresearch, regulation, commodities and banking.
Key Events
- 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. - 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.
Our People in Action
Club Sessions
| Day | Fridays |
| Time | 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
| Venue | School of Economics |
How To Join
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.
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.