Bachelor of Economics (BEc)

Note: The programme structure is subject to change

General Requirement (Malaysian):

Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa
Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject

or
A credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July papers and pass in History
(SPM 2013 and above);

and
Achieve a minimum Band in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) as required
in special requirements of the programme.

and
Have fulfilled all special requirements of the programme as may be prescribed by the
Senate.

Special Requirement:
STPM

Science / Arts Stream (Current Year)
Pass the STPM with at least CGPA 3.30;
and
Obtained at least Grade B at the STPM level in one (1) of the following subjects:
 Economics
 Accounting
 Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T)
 Business Studies

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the SPM level in Mathematics;
and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam

session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity
period on the date of application.

MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION (Current Year)

Science / Accounting Stream (Current Year)
Pass the Matriculation / Foundation with at least CGPA 3.30;
and
Obtained at least Grade B at the Matriculation/Foundation level in one (1) of the following
subjects:
 Economics
 Accounting
 Mathematics
 Business Studies

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the SPM level in Mathematics;
and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam
session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity
period on the date of application.

DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT

REQUIREMENT 1

Possess a Diploma in Economics and Administration or other related fields from any institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University’s Senate with at least CGPA 3.30;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the SPM level in Mathematics;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Passed STPM not in current year with at least CGPA 3.30 and obtained at least Grade B in one (1) of the following subjects:

• Economics
• Accounting
• Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T)
• Business Studies

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the SPM level in Mathematics;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Pass the Matriculation/ Foundations not in current year with at least CGPA 3.30;

Obtained at least Grade B at the Matriculation/Foundation level in one (1) of the following subjects:

• Economics;
• Accounting;
• Mathematics;
• Business Studies

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the SPM level in Mathematics;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

OTHER EQUIVALENT

REQUIREMENT 1

Pass the GCE A-Level with at least Grade B in one (1) of the following subjects:

• Economics;
• Accounting;
• Mathematics;
• Business Studies;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the SPM level in Mathematics;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

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:

and
Obtained at least Band 5 in IELTS (Academic);

or
Obtained score of at least 500 points (PBT) / 173 points (CBT) / 60 points (IBT) in TOEFL;

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Possess the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum score of 30 points

and
Obtained at least Grade 5 at Higher Level (HL) in one (1) of the following subjects:

• Economics;
• Mathematics;
• Business Studies;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the SPM level in Mathematics;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

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:

Obtained at least Band 5 in IELTS (Academic);

or
Obtained score of at least 500 points (PBT) / 173 points (CBT) / 60 points (IBT) in TOEFL;

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Possess the Australian Matriculation programme (AUSMAT) with a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) rank of 80 percent (%);

and
Obtained at least 16 points (High Achievement) at the AUSMAT level in any one (1) of the following subjects:

• Economics;
• Mathematics;
• Business Management & Enterprise;
• Accounting & Finance;

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the SPM level in Mathematics;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

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:

Obtained at least Band 5 in IELTS (Academic);

or
Obtained score of at least 500 points (PBT) / 173 points (CBT) / 60 points (IBT) in TOEFL;

OR

REQUIREMENT 4 

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 Sports School Pre-University Certificate in one (1) of the following subjects:

• Economics
• Accounting
• Mathematics
• Business Management

and
Obtained at least Grade B+ at the SPM level in Mathematics;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

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:

Obtained at least Band 5 in IELTS (Academic);

or
Obtained score of at least 500 points (PBT) / 173 points (CBT) / 60 points (IBT) in TOEFL;

International Candidates

International candidate must fulfil one of the criteria below for English Proficiency Test:

(a) Band of 5.0 and above in IELTS (Academic); or

(b) Score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT) or 60 (IBT) and above in TOEFL; or

(c) Band of 3 and above in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or

(d) Score 41 and above in Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic); or

(e) At least Grade C in English for General Certificate of Education (A Level), University of Cambridge; or

(f) At least Grade C in English for General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level), University of Cambridge; or

(g) At least Grade C in Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE)

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/

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Dr. Ng Yin Mei
yinmei.ng@um.edu.my