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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

  • 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