Bachelor of Economics

Bachelor of Economics is a Bachelor program taught at Universiti Malaya, . The program is offered in campus-based modes with full Time options. To successfully obtain Bachelor of Economics from Universiti Malaya you are required to complete 126 credit hours. After completion of Bachelor of Economics you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Economist, Economic Analyst.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Economics at Universiti Malaya for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Malaya.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Malaya as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Economics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Malaysian Candidates

Fulfill the University general requirements as well as the programme specific requirements in order to be admitted to the programme. Potential candidates must possess or complete any of the following:

• STPM qualification or its equivalent with CGPA 3.30 and above; or

• Diploma in economics and administration and other related fields with CGPA 3.30 and above from any institution recognised by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate; or

• Matriculation, Foundation or Malaysian Sports School Pre-University Certificate with CGPA 3.30 and above; or

• A-Level, IB, AUSMAT; and

• Obtained at least Grade B+ in SPM Level Mathematics; and

• Obtained at least Band 3 in MUET

Non-Malaysian Candidates

A candidate who is Non-Malaysian citizen and who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the University of Malaya must possess and passed at least 12 years education and fulfil the following conditions:

1. Passed with at least grade B in the relevant subject at the A-Level/equivalent; or

2. Obtained a CGPA of at least 3.30 in the relevant subject at diploma level and approved by the University; and

3. Passed the English Language Requirements. Effective from February 2019 Intake, exemption will be given to candidates who obtain one of the following:

• Band of 5.0 and above in IELTS (Academic); or

• Score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT) or 60 (IBT) and above in TOEFL; or

• Band of 3 and above in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or

• Score 41 and above in Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic); or

• At least Grade C in English for General Certificate of Education (A Level), University of Cambridge; or

• At least Grade C in English for General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level), University of Cambridge; or

• At least Grade C in Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE)

You need to complete 126 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://fep.um.edu.my/bachelor

The newly introduced specialization system provides students the option to specialise in one of five (5) areas, namely;

• Applied Economics 
• Financial Economics
• Development Studies 
• Applied Statistics and Analytics
• Public Administration

Business education in the University of Malaya (UM) dates back to 1966 when the Faculty of Economics and Administration first offered business and accounting courses. In line with the increasing demand for accounting and business programmes, the Faculty of Business and Accountancy (FBA) was subsequently established in 1997 to focus on developing these programmes. FBA strives to meet the challenges of preparing students to play a vital role in industry and nation building. FBA seeks to remain at the forefront of business and accounting education and continues to enjoy the reputation as an excellent knowledge-based institution.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Economist
• Economic Analyst