Bachelor of Analytical Economics (Hons.)

Course Overview

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. This three-year economics programme allows students to choose their track of study, either in development or financial economics. Students have the option to choose any four, out of five courses, from either track.

Curriculum

Year 1

• English for Business Studies
• Critical Thinking and Applications in Management
• Mathematics
• Microeconomics
• Statistics
• Macroeconomics
• Management
• Principles of Accounting
• Econometrics I
• The Economy of Malaysia
• Principles of Finance
• Digital Transformation Technologies

Year 2

• Entrepreneurship
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Research Methodology
• International Economics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Principles of Operation Research
• English for Business Communication
• Mathematics for Economics
• Money and Banking
• Environmental and Resource Economics
• Analytical Programming

Year 3

• Econometrics Modelling and Forecasting
• Business Modelling and Simulation
• Seminar in Analytical Economics
• Multivariate Data Analysis
• Research Project I
• Research Project II
• Practical Training
• Business Analytics

Electives

• Financial Economics
• Investments
• International Finance
• Behavioural Finance
• Development Economics
• Labour Economics
• Comparative Economics Study
• Knowledge Economy
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Urban Economics

University Subjects

• U3 – Islamic Institutions in Malaysia, or Introduction to Multicultural Studies in Malaysia, or Stress and Well-Being Among Malaysians
• U4 – Co-curriculum
• U1 – Hubungan Etnik
• U1 – TITAS
• U2 – Bahasa Malaysia or Foreign Language
• Pengaijan Malaysia
• BM Komunikasi
• Entrepreneurship in Cross Border E-commerce

Entry Requirements

• Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies from a recognised institution; OR
• Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 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 2 subjects AND a Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
• Pass STAM with a minimum Grade Jayyid (Good) in 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 Mathematics and English; OR
• Any qualifications equivalent to Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Level 4 or 5, MQF); OR
• Note: The requirement to Pass Mathematics and English subjects at SPM Level for candidate in category STPM, A Level and STAM can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.
• • 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: DKM /DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.