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MASTER OF ECONMICS



Programme Overview

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.


Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Coursework)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (30 credits)
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Research Project
  3. Advanced Microeconomics
  4. Advanced Macroeconomics
  5. Econometric Theory and Methods
  6. Mathematics for Economics

Elective Courses (12 credits)
  1. Public Economics
  2. Advanced International Trade
  3. Urban Economics
  4. Social Protection
  5. Behavioural Economics
  6. Economic Policy Issues
  7. Econometrics for Economic Analysis
  8. Financial Economics
  9. Health Economics
  10. International Finance
  11. Islamic Economics
  12. Labour Economics
  13. Monetary Economics
  14. Political Economy
  15. Environmental Economics
  16. Time Series Analysis
  17. Applied Financial Econometrics
  18. Poverty and Inequality
  19. Institutions and Industrial Development

Career Prospects

Economist, Economic Consultant, Financial Analyst, Policy Advisor, Data Analyst, Research Analyst, Economic Development Specialist, Market Research Analyst, International Trade Specialist, Urban Economist, Public Finance Analyst, Health Economist, Environmental Economist, Economic Policy Analyst, Monetary Policy Analyst, Labour Market Analyst, Investment Analyst, Risk Management Specialist, Professor or Academic Researcher, Economic Advisor for Government or NGOs.

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Tuition Fee

Local

RM22,600

International

RM45,100

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  1. General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  2. Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor Degree of Economics (Honours)
  3. Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  4. Related Fields: Economics-related fields
  5. Special Requirements: 
    1. CGPA 3.3 and above.
    2. Possess sufficient knowledge in economics (microeconomics (B+) and macroeconomics (B+)) and/or quantitative-oriented fields.
    3. Passed the interview by the Faculty.

English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable