Bachelor of Economics (Hons)

Course Overview

This is an excellent starting point for a career in the accounting, finance and banking professions. Organised in terms of modules that emphasise both theory and relevant applications, the programme offers a systematic exposure to tools with which to analyse financial markets, banking operations, corporate financial decision making and accounting reports.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will have an understanding of fundamental issues, debates and problems related to the operations of financial systems at both micro and macro levels in the context of national and global economies. They will be ready for a career in various accounting, finance and banking professions

Curriculum

Year 1

10 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

• ACC155 Elements of Accounting & Finance I
• ECO155 Microeconomics I
• ECO157 Macroeconomics I
• ECO158 History of Economics Thought
• QBM153 Mathematics I
• QBM154 Statistics I
• QBM175 Mathematics II
• ITC101 Information Technology for Business
• MGT101 Principles of Management
• MKT101 Principles of Marketing

CHOOSE 1 ELECTIVES FROM THE FOLLOWING

• ACC177 Elements of Accounting & Finance II
• QBM176 Statistics II

Year 2 & 3

YEAR 2 – 7 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

• ECO256 Research Methods
• ECO286 Microeconomics II
• ECO287 Macroeconomics II
• ECO203 International Economics
• FIN201 Business Finance
• HRM201 Managing Human Resources
• MGT212 Business Analytics for Decision Making

YEAR 3 – 8 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

• ECO353 Fiscal & Monetary Policy
• ECO306 Econometrics
• ECO356 Malaysian Economy
• ECO373 Monetary Economics
• ECO372 Development Economics
• ECO388 Economics for Industry
• MGT301 Operations Management
• ECO400 Economics Research Project

And 1 elective of 4-credit value from Year 2 of 3 subjects (pre-requisite must be met)

ECONOMICS RESEARCH PROJECT
All students are required to complete a research project in economics or a related area under supervision.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

• Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent
  Minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00**
• Diploma (Level 4, MQF)
  Minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
• STPM
  Minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any TWO subjects
• Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF)
  Minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00
• Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
  Minimum grade of Jayyid (good)
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM)
  Subjected to Senate / Academic Board’s approval
• Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)
  Subjected to Senate / Academic Board’s approval
• A-Level
  2 passes
• Senior Middle 3 (UEC)
  5 B’s***
• CPU
  5 passes with a minimum average of 50%
• Australian Matriculation Programmes
  University Aggregate of 50% or ATAR score of at least 50 for various programmes
• Equivalent qualification

* *The stated qualifications need to be supported with a pass in Mathematics, English, Sejarah and Bahasa Melayu at SPM level.
***Please refer to the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting on the Mathematics and English requirement.

Career Prospects

• Economist
• Journalist
• Professor
• Lecturer
• Financial Analyst
• Actuary
• Management Consultant
• Investment Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Financial Consultant
• Statistician
• Accountant
• Entrepreneur

Study Abroad Pathway

HELP University has strong partnerships with many international universities. Our links extend to universities in Australia, UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Our bachelor’s degree students have the flexibility to plan for a 1+2 or 2+1 arrangements with many high-ranking universities that have collaborations with HELP University while our diploma students can plan for a 2+2 or 2+1 1⁄2 or even a 2+ 1⁄2+ 1 or 2+1+1 arrangements.