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MASTER OF ECONOMICS (MEc) (BY COURSEWORK - 42 CREDITS)

The programme is designed for those aspiring to hold positions requiring economic analyses and a high level of economic proficiency in business, industry and government. The programme provides its graduates with broad knowledge in a wide range of areas in economics. Students are also trained in conducting research to enhance their report writing and problem solving skills in areas related to economics necessary to be effective economic analysts.

Postgraduate Handbook 
MASTER OF ECONOMICS MINI HANDBOOK 2025-2026

"REMINDER: Please take note that students are required to register for courses with the course code as stated in the handbook by respective cohort intake.


Should you wish to refer to the handbook from a previous session, kindly scroll down and select the 'Handbook' tab

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

1.Consultant 
2.Data Analyst 
3.Data Scientist 
4.Economic researcher 
5.Economics journalist 6.Economist 
7.Entrepreneur 
8.Financial manager 
9.Financial planner 
10.Marketing 11.Policy analyst 
12.Professor of Economics 
13.Senior Financial Analyst

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

6 CORE COURSES (30 Credits)

  • Research Methodology
  • Research Project
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Econometric Theory and Methods
  • Mathematics for Economics

At least 12 credit of the following optional courses:

  • Public Economics
  • Advanced International Trade
  • Urban Economics
  • Social Protection
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Economic Policy Issues
  • Econometrics for Economic Analysis
  • Financial Economics
  • Health Economics
  • International Finance
  • Islamic Economics
  • Labour Economics
  • Monetary Economics
  • Political Economy
  • Environmental Economics
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Applied Financial Econometrics
  • Poverty and Inequality
  • Institutions and Industrial Development
 

*Optional Courses offered in each semester may vary from semester to semester

BROCHURE

CONTACT US

Marketing Unit
Ground Floor, Azman Hashim Building,
Faculty of Business and Economics,
Universiti Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA
Tel : +603-7967 3918 / 3820
Email: umfbe_mac@um.edu.my

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NOTE: Before you begin the online application process, please ensure that you meet ALL of the entry requirements for your preferred degree. You are required to upload ALL original evidence in the online application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The Faculty does not issue a conditional offer letter to applicants. The University processing fee is not refundable.

Last Update: 07/10/2025