Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Global Economics

Global Economic Developments play a crucial role in shaping the activities and financial markets of multinational corporations. Globalization drives business expansion, trade, investment, and economic interactions among countries, creating both opportunities and challenges in the international economic landscape. The interconnectedness of global economies means that economic decisions and activities in one country can have widespread effects—either positive or negative—on others. As a relatively new field, Global Economics strategically examines and explains economic behaviors and decision-making in an international context.

The Global Economics degree programme at UTAR is designed to equip students with analytical skills and strategic knowledge to understand and discuss global economic issues, international trade trends, and investment opportunities. These competencies are highly valued by organizations, particularly multinational corporations engaged in global trade and investment.

• STPM: Grade C (GP 2.0) in 2 subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• STAM: Grade Jayyid + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• A-Level: Grade D in 2 relevant subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• SAM: ATAR 70 + Grade B in 2 subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• CPU: 70% Average in 6 subjects + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• IB Diploma: 24 points (excluding bonus) + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• Foundation (UTAR / Other Institutions): CGPA 2.00 + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• Diploma (Level 4, MQF): CGPA 2.00 + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.
• Other equivalent qualifications: Recognised by the Malaysian Government + Pass in Mathematics & English at SPM level**.

English Language Requirements:

• Malaysian Applicants (STPM / UEC / other non-English qualifications): Credit in SPM English / O-Level Grade C / UEC English Grade B / MUET Band 3 / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40(iBT) / TOEFL 7.5(Essentials) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / OET 100 / ELS CIEP Level 107.
• International Applicants: IELTS 5.5 / MUET Band 3 / TOEFL 46(iBT) / TOEFL 8(Essentials) / PTE 51 / Cambridge English 160 / OET 200 / ELS CIEP Level 108.
• Applicants without required English qualifications: Must take an English Proficiency Test from the university’s recognised list before joining the degree programme.
• Applicants with only a pass in SPM English / equivalent: Must complete the English Enhancement Programme (Levels 7 & 8) before joining the degree programme.

Additional Notes:

• The Mathematics & English requirement at SPM level can be waived if the qualification includes equivalent/higher-level subjects.

• Applicants without a pass in Mathematics must complete the Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) before core courses.

     Year 1

• Business Law
• Co-Curriculum
• English for Business
• English for Management
• Financial Accounting Framework I
• History of Economic Thoughts​
• Information Systems
• Macroeconomics I
• Malaysian Economy
• Management Principles
• Microeconomics I
• Microeconomics II
• Principles of Marketing
• Quantitative Techniques I
• Quantitative Techniques II
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

      Year 2

• Basic Econometrics
• Business and Society
• Business Finance
• E-Commerce​
• Econometrics
• Economic Development
• Elective
• International Business
• International Finance Management
• Islamic Finance
• Macroeconomics II
• MPU1*
• MPU1**
• National Language/ Other Languages
• Research Methods

      Year 3

• Current Issues in Global Economics
• Elective II​
• Elective II​I
• Global Business Strategy
• Global Environmental Economics
• Industrial Training
• International Trade Theory and Policy
• Monetary Economics
• Research Project
• Strategic Financial Management