Bachelor of Analytical Economics (Hons.)

(R3/314/6/0002) 02/27 (A7921)

The Bachelor of Analytical Economics (Hons.) integrates economic theories, econometrics analysis and business analytics in decision making. Students in this programme will be able to construct various econometrics models for analysis and decision making. This is a degree that has significant hours for quantitative and programming subjects, hence making our graduates Big Data Ready. This programme is the first programme that achieved all criterion assessments by ASEAN-QAActual Quality Assessment since 2013.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Pass Foundation/ Matriculation studies with at least CGPA of 2.00 from a recognised institution; OR
  • Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects AND a Pass in Mathematics and English* at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
  • Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects AND a Pass in Mathematics and English* at SPM Level or its equivalent.; OR
  • Pass STAM with a minimum of Grade Jayyid (Good) in two (2) subjects AND a Pass in Mathematic and English* at SPM or its equivalent; OR
  • Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of English OR a minimum of Grade C in SPM/O-Level English or equivalent; OR
  • Any qualifications equivalent to Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Level 4 or 5, MQF) with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
  • Pass DKM/DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 MUST have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field**.

Note:
*The requirement to Pass Mathematics and English subjects can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/ higher achievement.

Those without a pass in Mathematics and/or English at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend special enhancement course(s). These special enhancement courses should be SPM equivalent, remedial in nature. Students must pass the Mathematics and English enhancement courses as a prerequisite to related core courses taught in English.

**DKM/DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.

English Language Requirement for International Students

International students who wish to enrol into the Bachelor of Analytical Economics (Hons.) programme are required to possess a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or its equivalent.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

COMMON CORE

Accounting for Decision Making
Business & Society
Business Analytics
English for Business Communication
Entrepreneurship
Fundamentals of Marketing
Global Management
Human Resource Management
Macroeconomics
Management
Management Information System
Managerial Statistics
Microeconomics
Organisational Behaviour
Principles of Finance
Production and Operations Management
Strategic Management

DISCIPLINE/SPECIALISATION CORE

Business Modelling and Simulation
Econometric Modelling and Forecasting
Econometrics
Industrial Training
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
International Economics
Mathematics for Economics
Multivariate Data Analysis
Research Methodology
Research Project I
Research Project II
Seminar in Analytical Economics

ELECTIVE/FREE ELECTIVE*

Environmental and Resource Economics
Investments
Labour Economics
Money and Banking
OR *Any BYOC courses

UNIVERSITY COURSE

Character Building
Fundamentals of Digital Competence with Basic Programming
Sustainable Society

Note: The above programme structure serves as a general guide.

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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

Programme Educational Objectives

This programme aims to produce graduates with the following quality after several years of graduation:

  1. Graduates who can competently apply knowledge and practical skills in economics and related profession.
  2. Graduates with complete interpersonal, communication and cognitive skills who show strong leadership to innovate ethically with sustainability awareness in the field of economics and related professions.
  3. Graduates who embrace digital, numeracy and entrepreneurial skills in the business and economics that can contribute to the global well-being development.

Programme Outcomes

Upon graduation, the graduates are expected to achieve or attain the following outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and competency in economics analytics.
  2. Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills based on a systematic and scientific approach.
  3. Utilise practical economic analytics skills and techniques in various economic conditions.
  4. Develop communication skills and interact responsibly in a multicultural environment.
  5. Demonstrate analytical mind and relevant digital skills towards life-long learning.
  6. Analyse numerical and graphical data with econometrics tools to assist decision making.
  7. Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and leadership skills for team success.
  8. Acquire entrepreneurial and managerial skills in planning and organising projects.
  9. Adhere to ethical, professional, humanities and sustainable practices in solving various global economic issues

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION

  • Upon completing the ‘Business Analytics’ course, students shall obtain a professional KNIME Certificate.

CAREER PROSPECTS

  • The career prospects of this programme is not limited to: Economics, data analyst, policy analyst, data scientist and researcher.

Programme Coordinator

Dr. Norhazlin Binti Ismail

Assistant Professor

INDUSTRIAL ADVISOR

Mr. Muhamad Afif Shamri bin Ibrahim Bakri

Senior Economist (Manager), External Sector
Economics Department, Bank Negara Malaysia