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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    This program is offered to produce graduates with expertise in the field of economics and to meet the nation's employment needs in various related areas.
     
    The program is designed to provide a solid foundation in economic knowledge and theory while enhancing students' critical and analytical skills, aligning with similar programs offered both domestically and internationally.
     
    The introduction of three new courses - Digital Economics, Global Economics, and Introductory Econometrics - will contribute to the strength of the Economics program. These new courses, which incorporate elements of economic development, social issues, and the global environment, will equip students with the necessary knowledge to develop frameworks for development programs, critically analyse issues, and find solutions to economic and social problems.

    School Of Distance Education,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    https://pppjj.usm.my/index.php/ms/
    Duration : Minimum 4 Years
                      Maximum 12 Years
    Medium Instruction     : Malay Language & English Langguage
    Semester Offered : August & November

  • REQUIREMENTS

      • Candidates must have passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia/Sijil Persekolahan Vokasional Malaysia (SPM/MCE/SPVM) or an equivalent qualification with a Credit in Malay Language/Bahasa Malaysia.

      • They must also achieve at least Level 2 (Band 2) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) within one (1) year from the date of registration.

      • DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT CATEGORY

      i. DIPLOMA CANDIDATES
      Diploma from Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) or Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) or equivalent.
      ii. MALAYSIAN VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA (DVM) CANDIDATES
      DVM students whose SVM qualifications meet the equivalence of three (3) SPM credits
      And

      Must be 21 years old or above as of the application closing date.

      • STPM / EQUIVALENT CATEGORY

      i. STP/HSC/STPM CANDIDATES (Year 2002 and Earlier)
      Passed Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran (STP/HSC), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), or an equivalent qualification with at least Grade E in General Studies/General Paper and Grade E in any two (2) other subjects.
      ii. STPM CANDIDATES (From 2003 Onwards)
      Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or an equivalent qualification with at least Grade C in General Studies/General Paper and Grade C in any two (2) other subjects.
      iii. MALAYSIAN HIGHER RELIGIOUS CERTIFICATE (STAM) CANDIDATES
      Passed STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid (Good).
      iv. MATRICULATION GRADUATES
      All KPM Matriculation/Foundation graduates or equivalent qualifications recognized by MQA
      And

      Achieve at least Grade C (2.00) in any two (2) other subjects.

      • APEL CATEGORY

      Passed MQA APEL T-6 (Aptitude Test and Portfolio Assessment by certified assessors).

      • EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA CATEGORY

      Executive Diploma from Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) or Institut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

      And

      Meet the total accumulated credit requirement of 90 units.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of fees                                                                                                                             Amount (RM)

      • Tuition Fees                                                                                                                      1,000.00
      • Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)                                                                            800.00
      • Per year                                                                                                                             1,880.00
      • Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)                                                                  390.00

      ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology

      • Introduction to Economics

      • Introduction to Political Science

      • Core Entrepreneurship

      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations

      • Professional Ethics

      • Malay Language IV

      • Critical Thinking

      • Philosophy and Current Issues

      • Preparatory English

      • Philosophy of Social Sciences

      • Money and Banking

      • Microeconomics

      • Macroeconomics

      • Economic Research Methods

      • Labour Economics and Industrial Relations

      • English I

      • Major Elective I

      • Open Elective I

       
       

      • Economics of Production and Consumption

      • Macroeconomic Management and Policy

      • Malaysian Economics

      • Introductory Econometrics

      • International Trade

      • English II

      • Major Elective II

      • Open Elective II & III

      • Global Economics

      • Public Sector Economics

      • Islamic Economic Analysis

      • Digital Economics

      • International Finance

      • Research Project

      • Major Elective III

      • Open Elective IV & V

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Administrative and Diplomatic Officer

    • Administrative Officer

    • Credit Control Executive

    • Credit Officer

    • Loan Officer

    • Claims Officer

    • Cost Executive

    • Credit Analyst

    • Insurance Agent

    • Insurance Broker

    • Insurance Underwriter

    • Insurance Consultant

    • Insurance Representative

    • Purchasing Executive

    Related Industries

    • Government Sector

    • Private Agencies

    • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

    • Education

    • Buyer

    • Procurement Executive

    • Purchasing Agent

    • Procurement Officer