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The Bachelor of Economics programme is designed to provide solid grounding in theory and economic knowledge and improve the critical and analytical skills of students. The core and elective courses are shaped to produce graduates with broad based as well as specialized knowledge. The newly introduced specialization system has provided students the option to specialize in one of five (5) areas, namely;
• Applied Economics
• Financial Economics
• Development Studies
• Public Administration
• Applied Statistic and Analytics
| Types of Courses | Credits |
| University Courses | 18 |
| Faculty Core Courses | 66 |
| Elective Courses | 33 |
| Academic Research | 3 |
| Industrial Training | 6 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 126 |
Note: Student can choose specialization in Applied Economics, Financial Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration or Applied Statistics & Analytics
DURATION OF STUDY
7- 11 Semesters
Minimum: 3 ½ years
Maximum: 5 ½ years
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A Malaysian candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the Universiti Malaya must fulfil the University's entry requirements as follows: |
Special Entry Requirements (Malaysian)
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STPM (Current Year) |
MATRICULATION/FOUNDATION (Current Year) |
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Science and Arts Stream
Passed the STPM with at least a CGPA of 3.30;
and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the STPM level in three (3) of the following subjects:
and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics / Additional Mathematics subject and Grade B in English Language at the SPM level;
And
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET |
Science, Accounting Stream & Science Social Passed the Matriculation/Foundation with at least a CGPA of 3.30; And
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Matriculation/Foundation level in three (3) of the following subjects:
and
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Grade B in English Language at the SPM level; And
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET |
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DIPLOMA |
OTHERS REQUIREMENT |
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Possess a Diploma in Economics and Administration or other related field from any institutions recognised by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.30;
And
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Diploma level in three (3) of the following subjects:
And
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics / Additional Mathematics and Grade B in English Language at the SPM level;
And
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET |
GCE A-Level
Passed the GCE A-Level with at least Grade B in any two (2) of the following subjects:
and
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET
However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Possess the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 35 points;
and
Obtained at least Grade 5 (Higher Level) at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma level in Mathematics and two (2) of the following subjects:
and
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET
However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) Possess the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%); and Obtained at least a score of 70% at the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) level in Mathematics and two (2) of the following subjects:
and Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET
However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
Malaysian Sport School
Passed the Malaysian Sports School Pre-University Certificate with at least CGPA 3.30
And
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the level of Malaysian Sport School Pre-University Certificate in two (2) of the following subjects:
And
Obtained at least Grade B+ for Mathematics and Grade B in English Language at the SPM level;
And
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET |
Special Entry Requirements (Non- Malaysian)
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (SHSC) / HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (HSC)/ GRADE 12 |
MATRICULATION/FOUNDATION (Current Year) |
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Pass with at least a grade of B+ or/and 80% in the subject of Mathematics at the Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)/High School Certificate (HSC)/Grade 12 level;
and
Obtained at least Grade B+ in three (3) of the following subjects:
And
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Science, Accounting Stream & Science Social
Passed the Matriculation/Foundation with at least a CGPA of 3.30; And
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Matriculation/Foundation level in three (3) of the following subjects:
And
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET
OR
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DIPLOMA |
OTHERS REQUIREMENT |
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Possess a Diploma in Economics and Administration or other related field from any institutions recognised by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least a CGPA of 3.30;
And
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the Diploma level in three (3) of the following subjects:
And
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET
OR
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GCE A-Level
Passed the GCE A-Level with at least Grade B in any two (2) of the following subjects:
and
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET
OR
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Possess the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 35 points;
and
Obtained at least Grade 5 (Higher Level) at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma level in Mathematics and two (2) of the following subjects:
and
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET
OR
Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) Possess the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%); and
Obtained at least a score of 70% at the Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) level in Mathematics and two (2) of the following subjects:
and
Obtained at least Band 4.0 in MUET
However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional offer by fulfilling the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
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Malaysian Candidates
Fulfill the University’s general requirements as well as the programme specific requirements in order to be admitted to the programme. Potential candidates must possess or complete any of the following:
• UPU Channel: Applications must be applied via online at http://upu.moe.gov.my ; or
• UM Open Channel (SATU): Applications must be applied via online at https://umcced.edu.my/programme/satu
Non-Malaysian Candidates
Applications must be applied via online at: https://apply.um.edu.my/
Dr. Ng Yin Mei
yinmei.ng@um.edu.my
Undergraduate Office,
Faculty of Business and Economics,
Ground Floor, H10 Building,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Last Update: 10/12/2024