Bachelor of Economics (Hons) in Energy

Course Overview

UNITEN is the pioneer for the education of now and the future that suits the demand of the world market workforce like Economics (Energy) - among the first in Malaysia and the world which offers a strong understanding in economics and energy.

College of Energy Economics and Social Sciences offers the Bachelor of Economics (Energy) (Honours) degree program. This degree program is introduced to equip students with a strong knowledge in economics and energy that suits the demand of the market workforce. The program is designed to expose students to the specific aspects in economics discipline and energy sector. Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to have a firm and thorough understanding of the principles and roles of economics in the energy sector to be applied in the business and corporate environment. The courses offered are being specifically structured to equip students with strong theoretical and practical knowledge in economics and energy before they can embark on to the real world of energy service sectors or pursue their studies.

This Bachelor of Economics (Energy) (Hons) programme can be completed in 3 years.

Curriculum

This programme can be completed in Full Time: 3 years.

• Principles of Management
• Business Ethics
• Business Law
• Entrepreneurship
• English for Business
• Business Communication
• Business Mathematics
• Business Statistics
• Business Accounting
• Islamic Economics and Finance
• Microeconomics I
• Macroeconomics I
• Microeconomics II
• Macroeconomics II
• Malaysian Economy
• Natural Resources Economics
• Econometrics
• Mathematical Economics
• Research Methods
• Personal Financial Management (AKPK)
• Green Energy and Environment
• Energy Regulations and Policies
• Energy Economics
• Energy Management
• Renewable Energy and Sustainability
• International Energy Trade and Market
• Energy and Society
• Energy Security
• Project Paper
• Industrial Training

ELECTIVES (CHOOSE 4)

• International Trade and Finance
• Industrial Economics
• Economics of International Oil and Gas
• Low Carbon Economics
• Economics Development

Subject marked (*) is required for Malaysian students only.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Economics (Energy) (Hons)
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+ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Any qualification equivalent to Diploma or Advanced Diploma with CGPA 2.00 (Level 4 or 5, MQF)

Complete SVM with minimum of:

• An Academic Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 or higher
• A Vocational CGPA of 2.67 or higher and competent in all vocational modules

For International Students: Entry requirements vary from country to country. Please click here to check the entry requirements set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

 

+ ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian Students:

Malaysian students may enrol without MUET. However, students are required to complete MUET during duration of study (before graduation). IELTS (5.0 and above) or TOEFL (500 and above) or TOEFL Internet Based Test (42 and above) is also accepted.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 1 and above

For International Students:

International students are required to have one of the English proficiency score stated below to enrol in UNITEN. Bachelor students who do not fulfill this English requirement are required to sit for the Intensive English Programme (IEP) and pass the requirement below before starting their Bachelor programme.

• MUET – Malaysia University English Test
  Achieve Band 3.5 and above
  
   
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System
  Achieve 5.5 and above
  
   
• TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
  Achieve 500 (TOEFL) or 46 (TOEFL Internet Based Test) and above

Career Prospects

• Energy Economist
• Energy Auditor
• Energy Manager
• Environmental Auditor
• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Auditor
• Green Industry Auditor
• Economic Specialist
• Economic Researcher and Consultant
• Business and Policy Analyst
• Corporate Executive
• Lecturer