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BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Economics programme is designed to provide solid grounding in theory and
economic knowledge and improve critical and analytical skills of students. The core and the
elective courses are shaped to produce graduates with broad based as well as specialized
knowledge. The newly introduced track system created the option for students to specialize
in one of 4 areas, namely, Economics, Development Studies, Administrative Studies &
Politics and Applied Statistics, if they fulfil a minimum of 9 courses from a particular track
during their course of study. Students are required to complete a total of 126 credit hours in
order to graduate.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Local Candidates

In general, local candidates have to fulfil the University’s general requirements as well as the
programme specific requirements in order to be admitted to the programme. Potential local
candidates must possess or complete any of the following:

 STPM qualification or its equivalent;
 Diploma from UM, UiTM or Polytechnic Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
(MOHE) or other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
and approved by the University Senate;
 MOHE Matriculation or UM Foundation of Science.

University General Requirements

1. A pass in SPM/its equivalent.

2. A pass with distinction in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia at SPM Level/its
equivalent and pass subject of History (SPM 2013 and above).

3. A pass in STPM examination with at least CGPA 2.00 and obtained :
(a) Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in the subject of Pengajian AM ; and
(b) Grade C (NGPM 2.00) in TWO (2) other subjects

4. Passed Matriculation / UM Science Foundation / Foundation UiTM with a minimum
CGPA of 2.00; or

5. Holds a diploma or other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian government and
approved by the University Senate; or

6. Obtained at least Band 1 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

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