Bachelor of Economics Honours

The University Tun Abdul Razak Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is an undergraduate economics programme delivered through a School of Government. Students study core areas including Principles of Finance, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Introduction to Econometrics, Econometrics, Mathematics for Social Sciences, International Economics, Intergovernmental Financial Institutions, International Finance and Policy, Financial Modelling, Blockchain and Digital Cryptocurrency, Fintech and Crowdfunding, Understanding Governance, Governance of Global Financial Markets, Risk Management for Financial Institutions, and Financial Instruments and Markets, plus elective options chosen from two elective courses.

The programme also includes MPU courses such as Introduction to the Malaysian Constitution, Public Speaking 1 and Public Speaking 2, and Thinking Skills, along with university and school core courses like Principles of Management, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Malaysian Economy and Policy, Research Methodology, and Statistics for Social Science. Study includes an Internship Professional Practice pathway with Internship for Economics. Study is available via Conventional and Open Distance Learning.

This programme is for students who meet the stated entry requirements and want a structured route into roles across public and private sectors, including banking and finance, capital markets and investment, central banking and policy research, public sector and state-linked companies, think-tanks and NGOs, and international organisations.

Modules

• Principles of Finance
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Econometrics
• Mathematics for Social Sciences
• International Economics
• Intergovernmental Financial Institutions
• International Finance and Policy
• Financial Modelling
• Blockchain and Digital Cryptocurrency
• Fintech and Crowdfunding

STPM
A pass at the STPM level with a minimum of Grade Point of 2.00 in any TWO (2) subjects and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level;
Note: The requirement for a PASS in Mathematics and English at the SPM level can be excluded if the candidate obtained a credit or higher grade at STPM.

• A-Level: A pass A-Level with a minimum of Gred D in any TWO (2) subjects, and pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level.
• Matriculation: A pass at the Matriculation level, or Foundation or Pre-university with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 from an institution recognized by the Malaysian Government.
• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM): A pass at the STAM level with a minimum grade of Jayyid and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level;
  Note: The requirement for PASS in Mathematics and English at the SPM level can be excluded if the candidate obtained a credit or higher grade at STAM.
• UEC: A pass at the UEC level with minimum of grade B in FIVE (5) subjects including a pass in Mathematics & English.
• Diploma: A Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 from universities/colleges recognized by the Malaysian Government.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): A pass at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma level with minimum score of 30 points.
• Others: Other equivalent qualifications recognised by MQA/Malaysian Government: Diploma Kolej Vokasional (DVM); Diploma Executive UM APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning).
• International: IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge English/CPE/PTE/MUET requirements plus an FCE option with conditions (see English requirements).

• IELTS 5.5/CEFR B1 or
• TOEFL PBT (410-413) or
• TOEFL IBT (34) or
• CAE (160) (Cambridge English: Advance)/CER B2 or
• CPE (180) (Cambridge English: Proficiency)/CEFR C1 or
• PTE (Person Test of English) (36) or
• a minimum of Grade C in First Cambridge English (FCE) minimum scale or
• MUET (Malaysian University English Test) (Band 3).
• Successful attainment of FCE minimum of Grade C (162) conducted by the Centre for English Language (CEL) within 12 months from the date of entry with conditional offer letter.

Note: The validity period for TOEFL and IELTS is TWO (2) years from the date of the award.

• Treasury roles in commercial and investment banks
• Compliance roles in commercial and investment banks
• Product Development roles in commercial and investment banks
• Risk Management roles in commercial and investment banks
• Research & Advisory roles in commercial and investment banks
• Opportunities at BURSA Malaysia
• Stockbroking firm roles
• Portfolio management roles
• Positions at Bank Negara Malaysia
• Positions at Southeast Asia Central Banks (SEACEN) Research & Training Centre
• Positions at IMF
• Positions at the World Bank
• Strategic roles in KWSP
• Strategic roles in SOCSO
• Strategic roles in PETRONAS
• Strategic roles in FELDA
• Policy analysis and economic research in think-tanks and NGOs
• Work in international organisations on global economic policy, development projects, or trade negotiations