Bachelor of Economics (BEc)

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:

Specialisation Areas

• Applied Economics
• Financial Economics
• Development Studies
• Public Administration
• Applied Statistics and Analytics

Undergraduate Handbook

BEc Handbook / Structure (Latest) 

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• Economist
• Academician
• Economic Development Manager
• Enterprise Solutions Manager
• Financial Planner
• Human Resource Manager
• Market Analyst and Advisor
• Journalist
• Credit Analyst
• Administrative and Diplomatic Officer

Note: Students can choose a specialisation 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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Dr. Nor Hasniah Kasim
norhasniah@um.edu.my

Undergraduate Office,
Faculty of Business and Economics,
Ground Floor, H10 Building,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Telephone : +603 7967 3820/3621/3737/3646
Email: umfbe_ug@um.edu.my

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
• UM Open Channel (SATU): Applications must be applied via online at: https://apply.um.edu.my/

Non-Malaysian Candidates

Applications must be applied via online at: https://apply.um.edu.my/