East Asia has been at the forefront of global economic growth in recent decades, with economies such as China, Singapore, and their regional peers transforming into dynamic hubs for trade, technology, and investment. Understanding the drivers, patterns, and policy frameworks behind this transformation is critical for professionals engaged in finance, policy, international trade, and economic research. Singapore, as a key financial and trading center, is deeply embedded in regional value chains and development initiatives. Professionals working here require the ability to interpret macroeconomic trends, assess growth prospects, and understand country-specific institutions and strategies that have propelled East Asian economies. The Graduate Certificate in Economic Growth and Development in East Asia addresses Singapore-specific needs of upskilling professionals in finance, consulting, government agencies, multinational companies and NGO’s. Students are expected to develop core macroeconomic tools and deepen their expertise through elective pathways that emphasize either comparative growth theory or regional East Asian growth narratives, as well as focus on one of the two pivotal economies in the region: Singapore or China. Such knowledge is essential for advising on investment strategies and economic risks in East Asia, engaging in development planning and regional policymaking, as well as shaping trade agreements and regional cooperation. This certificate allows working professionals to upskill in the above areas without committing to a full-time master's programme in a way that is flexible and modular.