Business Graduates SingaporeBusiness Graduates Singapore
Official business graduate statistics from SingStat. 3,269 students graduated in business & administration in 2024 (1,303 male, 1,966 female). Strong growth with 55% increase since 2020.
Business Graduates Trend (2020-2024)
Full-time business & administration graduates by gender
Gender Breakdown by Year
Male vs Female business graduates
Enrollment vs Graduates Pipeline
University enrollment compared to annual graduates
Analysis: Business & Administration ranks #3 by graduate volume (3,269 in 2024), behind Engineering Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences. The field grew 55% since 2020, reflecting Singapore's strength as a regional finance and commerce hub.
* Female graduates (60%) consistently outnumber males across all years — contrasting with Engineering's 73% male majority.
Data Sources
Graduate Data
- • Source: Singapore Department of Statistics
- • Table ID: M850781
- • Provider: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- • Coverage: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS
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Key Statistics (2024)
- • Total Graduates: 3,269
- • Male: 1,303 (39.9%)
- • Female: 1,966 (60.1%)
- • Current Enrollment: 16,268
- • Rank: #3 Largest Graduate Field
Key Insights
Exceptional Growth
Business graduates grew 55% from 2,105 in 2020 to 3,269 in 2024, one of the fastest-growing fields among Singapore universities.
Female Majority
Unlike engineering, business has more female graduates at 60.1%. This gap has been consistent throughout the 5-year period.
Strong Demand
With 16,268 students enrolled, business remains highly popular. The field ranks #3 by graduate numbers after Engineering and Humanities.
Universities Offering Business
SMU
Singapore Management University. Business-focused university with strong industry ties.
NUS Business
National University of Singapore. Top-ranked MBA and undergraduate programs.
NTU Business
Nanyang Business School. Strong finance and banking specializations.
SIT
Applied business degrees with hospitality and tourism management.
SUSS
Part-time and full-time business programs for working adults.