Business & ManagementSocial SciencesEconomicsInternational Business
Duration48 months
IntakesJanuary 2027 · January · May · August
TuitionSGD 60,887–84,497 total
Study modefull-time
LocationClementi, Singapore, Singapore
Fee year2027
Programme overview
Bachelor of Arts (Economics and International Trade) is a current University at Buffalo, The State University of New York award delivered through SIM Global Education in Singapore.
Entry requirements
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Minimum 30 total points; recent 3 years of high-school grades should be B-equivalent (about IB 4.5) · IB Diploma holders with minimum 30 total points can expect up to 30 credit exemptions, subject to final UB approval.
English: English proficiency: Paper-based TOEFL 550; TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5; PTE Academic 55; SAT ERWS 550; ACT English and Reading 20; IB/IBCP English A Language & Literature HL/SL 5; Duolingo 120; or IGCSE English First Language C or above. Singapore Citizens/PRs with at least 10 years of English-medium government-school education and GCE O-Level English C6 or better are exempt.
Polytechnic Diploma
Recognised Polytechnic Diploma · Diploma from a recognised polytechnic · Polytechnic Diploma holders may be considered for advanced standing / transfer credits; final articulation is subject to UB approval.
English: English proficiency: Paper-based TOEFL 550; TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5; PTE Academic 55; SAT ERWS 550; ACT English and Reading 20; IB/IBCP English A Language & Literature HL/SL 5; Duolingo 120; or IGCSE English First Language C or above. Singapore Citizens/PRs with at least 10 years of English-medium government-school education and GCE O-Level English C6 or better are exempt.
SIM Diploma
Recognised SIM Diploma · SIM Diploma · SIM Diploma holders may be considered for advanced standing / transfer credits; final articulation is subject to UB approval.
English: English proficiency: Paper-based TOEFL 550; TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5; PTE Academic 55; SAT ERWS 550; ACT English and Reading 20; IB/IBCP English A Language & Literature HL/SL 5; Duolingo 120; or IGCSE English First Language C or above. Singapore Citizens/PRs with at least 10 years of English-medium government-school education and GCE O-Level English C6 or better are exempt.
SIM Management Foundation Studies / Equivalent
Successful completion of SIM Management Foundation Studies or equivalent · SIM Management Foundation Studies or equivalent foundation qualification · Accepted entry qualification. Final admission remains subject to UB's holistic assessment.
English: English proficiency: Paper-based TOEFL 550; TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5; PTE Academic 55; SAT ERWS 550; ACT English and Reading 20; IB/IBCP English A Language & Literature HL/SL 5; Duolingo 120; or IGCSE English First Language C or above. Singapore Citizens/PRs with at least 10 years of English-medium government-school education and GCE O-Level English C6 or better are exempt.
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level
Accepted qualification; admission is holistic and meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee admission · A-Level applicants may be considered for advanced standing credits; final advanced standing is subject to University at Buffalo approval.
English: English proficiency: Paper-based TOEFL 550; TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5; PTE Academic 55; SAT ERWS 550; ACT English and Reading 20; IB/IBCP English A Language & Literature HL/SL 5; Duolingo 120; or IGCSE English First Language C or above. Singapore Citizens/PRs with at least 10 years of English-medium government-school education and GCE O-Level English C6 or better are exempt.
US High School Diploma / Equivalent
Average grade B or better · Qualification equivalent to a US high school diploma · Equivalent international qualifications are assessed by UB. Meeting the published minimum does not guarantee admission.
English: English proficiency: Paper-based TOEFL 550; TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5; PTE Academic 55; SAT ERWS 550; ACT English and Reading 20; IB/IBCP English A Language & Literature HL/SL 5; Duolingo 120; or IGCSE English First Language C or above. Singapore Citizens/PRs with at least 10 years of English-medium government-school education and GCE O-Level English C6 or better are exempt.
Tuition fees
Estimated total tuitionSGD 60,887–84,497
Fee year2027
SIM current University at Buffalo double-major estimated total programme tuition: Singaporean/PR S$60,887.40–S$84,496.80; international students S$67,296.60–S$93,391.20, inclusive of prevailing GST. The local range is stored in total_tuition_min/max; the international range is retained in this note. Final tuition depends on approved advanced standing/transfer credits.
Fees are indicative and may be revised by the institution. GoUni can help you confirm the latest payable amount before application.
Intakes
January 2027JanuaryMayAugust
About SIM Global Education (SIM GE)
SIM Global Education (SIM GE)
Clementi, Singapore, Singapore
SIM Global Education is the current programme-delivery platform of the Singapore Institute of Management, offering SIM-developed awards and partner-university programmes at its Singapore campus.
This programme is delivered by SIM Global Education (SIM GE) and the qualification is awarded by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, New York, United States
University at Buffalo (UB), part of the State University of New York system, is a current SIM Global Education partner delivering UB-awarded undergraduate degree programmes in Singapore.
