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BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS (BEc) (BY COURSEWORK - 126 CREDITS)

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 Statistics and Analytics

BEc Handbook / Structure (Latest) 

Reminder: Students are required to register for courses using the course codes stated in the handbook according to their respective cohort intake.

For previous sessions, kindly refer to the “Handbook” tab below.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Types of CoursesCredits
University Courses12
University Elective
Courses
6
Core Courses66
Specialisation Courses21
Faculty Electives
Courses
12
Academic Research3
Industrial Training6
TOTAL CREDITS126

Note : Student can choose specialisation in Applied Economics, Financial Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration or Applied Statistics & Analytics

  • 7-11 Semesters
  • Minimum : 7 Semesters (3½ years)
  • Maximum : 11 Semesters (5½ years)

INTAKE SCHEDULE

March and October

ENTRY REQUIREMENT & PROGRAMME FEE

BROCHURE

Bachelor of Economics (BEc) Brochure 2026

CONTACT US

Undergraduate Office,
Faculty of Business and Economics,
Level 1, Block A Building,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Telephone : +03-79673852/3802/3823
Email: umfbe_ug@um.edu.my

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

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:

Non-Malaysian Candidates

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

Last Update: 03/09/2026