Bachelor of Economics (Hons)

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is a holistic and integrated programme designed to achieve all rounded students who are capable of integrating theory, skills, experiences and transform into good analysis skills.

Why study ECONOMICS

TARSOG’s Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is designed to provide a specialised academic programme due to the presence of market demand for academic, business, government economists as well as economic graduates who are prepared for managerial positions at the local and international levels.

This programme combines economics with subjects related to government and public policy. The increasing involvement of private sector organisations in public service delivery makes a thorough understanding of how government operates at different levels an essential element of economics.

This programme provides a particularly strong combination between economics, international trade and the process of government which is central to the dynamism and challenges of the modern world. The programme will also develop public administrators who are able to understand economic concepts, principles and theories, analyse them in the context of the dynamic economic, social and political environment and challenges, and apply them in the formulation of viable economic policies to strengthen the nation’s economy. It strives to produce competent graduates in economics with business acumen, analytical skills, global perspectives, holistic personalities, high levels of employability, and marketability to compete and work in the local and international environment. It offers students the opportunity to choose a plan of study consistent with their interests, abilities, and career aspirations.

TARSOG’s Bachelor of Economics (Honours) is a unique programme specifically designed for full-time students, and is a three-year programme by coursework.

• STPM: A Pass in STPM with a minimum grade C (Grade Point of 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects and a pass in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level;

Note: The requirement for PASS in Mathematics and English at the SPM level can be excluded if the candidate obtained credit or higher grade at STPM

• A Level: A Pass in A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in TWO (2) subjects and a credit in Mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level or its equivalent; OR

• MATRICULATION: A Pass Matriculation, Foundation or Pre-University with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 from an institution recognized by the Malaysian Government; OR

• STAM: A Pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level; OR

Note: The requirements for PASS in Mathematics and English at the SPM level can be excluded if the candidate obtained credit or higher grade at STAM

• UEC: A Pass in UEC with minimum of B grade in FIVE (5) subjects including a pass in Mathematics and English; OR

• Diploma: A Pass in Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 from universities/Colleges recognized by the Malaysian Government; OR

• IB: A Pass in International Bacccalaurete (IB) Diploma with minimum score of 30 points; OR

• Others: Other equivalent qualifications recognised by MQA/Malaysian Government**

1. Diploma Executive UM

2. Diploma Kolej Vokasional (DVM)

Pass DVM in Related fields AND Pass Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) with:

• 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 module;

• A credit Bahasa Melayu (SVM 1104)

** Cohort 2013 onwards also need to get an exemption from obtaining a pass grade for Sejarah at SPM level

• International: IELTS Band 5.5 or TOEFL 550 or a minimum of Grade B2 (162) in First Cambridge English (FCE) or MUET (Band 3) or other equivalent English qualification recognised by MQA/Malaysian Government

** The validity period for TOEFL and IELTS is TWO (2) years from the date of the award.

Note: Conditional offer letter will be issued to international student who has not met the English Proficiency Requirements. The student has to achieve English Proficiency Requirement within period for 12 months.

• Critical Thinking
• Study Skills
• English for Academic Purposes
• Introduction to Political Science
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Co-Curriculum I
• Business Communication
• Mathematics for Social Sciences
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Sociology
• Introduction to Psychology
• Co-Curriculum II
• Leadership Development Skills and Group Dynamics
• Statistics for Social Sciences
• Principles of Management
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• International Economics
• Malaysian Economy and Policy
• Introduction to Econometrics
• Money, Banking and Financial Markets
• Development Economics
• Islamic Economics and Finance
• Economics of Innovation
• Research Methodology
• Issues in Globalisation
• Public Finance
• Cross Culture Management
• Research Seminar
• Industrial Organisation and Competition
• Environmental Economics
• History of Economic Thought
• Research Project and Presentation; or
• Internship; or
• 2 Elective Courses