Bachelor of Economics with Honours (Financial Economics)

Bachelor of Economics With Honours

Financial Economics

Programme Overview

This program aims to nurture innovative, resilient, and universally responsible economists specializing in financial economics to support national aspirations of becoming a developed and high-income nation. Graduates of this program have the opportunity for employment in financial-related institutions such as insurance companies, mutual funds, corporate finance, brokerage firms, regulatory bodies, economic research houses, and the public sector.

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98.8% Graduate Employability

Achieve success with an impressive 98.8% employability rate in 2023, ensuring diverse career opportunities in financial institutions and the public sector.

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Experienced Lecturers

Learn from expert lecturers, gain practical skills through real-world applications and projects, and contribute to Malaysia’s high-income aspirations by excelling in financial economics.

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Career Pathways

Pursue exciting careers as Financial Analysts, Corporate Finance Specialists, Economists, Brokers, or roles in regulatory bodies and economic research institutions.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Master the fundamentals of financial economics with a curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and insights into global financial systems.

Program Code

UH6314002

MQA Reference Number

MQA/FA10932

Campus

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Duration

Full time: 3.5 years (7 semesters)
Part time: 4-6 years (8-12 semester)

Total payment for 3.5 years studies (excluding hostel fees)

Malaysian:

UPU Channel: RM6,850
Disabilities Students: RM4,255
Direct Intake/SATUMS: RM24,427.94

UMSFlec/Part Time Students: RM18,925

International Students: RM24,840

Fee Structure

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Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PEO1

Economists who are knowledgeable and technically competent in the field of financial economics in line with industry requirements locally and globally.

PEO2

Economists who are effective in communication perform well as team players and demonstrate good leadership qualities in an organisation.

PEO3

Economists who are capable to solve problems related to the field of financial economics creatively, innovatively, and ethically using numerical and technical skills, and through a sustainable approach.

PEO4

Economists who are able to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills and recognise the need for lifelong learning, as well as using a broad range of information, media, and technology applications for successful career advancement.

PLO1

Demonstrate basic and advanced technical and non-technical knowledge in business and economics concepts, principles and theories.

PLO2

Apply knowledge and cognitive skills and provide creative solutions to economics problems and contemporary economics issues.

PLO3

Employ various business and economic tools and methods in economics analyses.

PLO4

Demonstrate social skills and responsibilities to society and other relevant stakeholders.

PLO5

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in various medium with experts and non-experts.

PLO6

Demonstrate autonomous learning using digital technologies and managing information from diverse and conflicting sources.

PLO7

Demonstrate high quantitative skills and numerical abilities in analysing contemporary business and economics issues.

PLO8

Demonstrate leadership skills and team work abilities to build relationships at varying degrees of autonomy with various stakeholders.

PLO9

Demonstrate excellent life skills and self-enthusiasm for independent learning, career development and lifelong learning.

PLO10

Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills in providing sustainable economy for the country.

PLO11

Demonstrate local and universal values, attitudes and professionalism in harmonizing economic well-being of society.

Entry Requirements for

STPMMatriculationFoundationDiplomaSekolah Sukan MalaysiaInternational Students

Fulfils the University General Requirements

Obtain at least a Grade C in ONE (1) subject at the STPM level: Business Studies / Economics / Mathematics M
Obtain at least a Grade E in ONE (1) subject at the SPM level: Mathematics.
Obtain at least BAND 2.0 for results obtained starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or BAND 2 for results from 2020 and before in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET), within the validity period at the time of application.

Fulfils the University General Requirements
Obtain at least a Grade C in ONE (1) subject at the Matriculation level: Economics / Principles of Economics
Obtain at least a Grade E in ONE (1) subject at the SPM level: Mathematics.
Obtained at least BAND 2.0 for results obtained starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or BAND 2 for results from 2020 and before in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET), valid as of the application date.

Fulfils the University General Requirements
Possess a Diploma related to the field from an educational institution recognized by the Senate of Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
Obtain at least a Grade E in Mathematics at the SPM level.

Obtained at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 2 for examinations up to the year 2020, valid as of the application date.

Fulfils the University General Requirements
Obtain at least a Grade C (CGPA 2.00) at the Pre-University level of Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (SSM) in any of the following subjects: Business Studies/Economics/Mathematics M
Obtain at least a Grade E in Mathematics at the SPM level.

Obtained at least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 2 for examinations up to the year 2020, valid as of the application date.

International candidates who wish to apply for the undergraduate program in UMS must follow the general entry requirements as follows:

Higher Certificate of Education (STPM) or GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent:

A pass in GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent;
A pass in the STPM, GCE ‘A’ Level, or Higher School Certificate (HSC), or its equivalent with at least grade C in any THREE (03) subjects;
A pass in Cambridge International Examination Test with at least grade B; or
Exceptions for English-speaking countries as stated in the MQA qualifications; or
Exceptions for schools/institutes/colleges that use English as the official language for learning and teaching.

Foundation of Diploma or its Equivalent:

A Diploma or its equivalent recognized by the Malaysian government and the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 3.00;
A pass in the Cambridge International Examination Test with at least grade B; or
Exceptions for English-speaking countries, as stated in the MQA qualifications; or
Exceptions for schools/institutes/colleges that use English as the official language for learning and teaching.

English Competency Test

MUET Band 3.5
IELTS 5.0
TOEFL iBT 42
PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) 47

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Programme Structure

Program Specialisation Courses

Financial Economics
Technical Financial Economics
Financial Economics II
Applied Financial Econometrics
International Financial Econometrics
Public Finance
Corporate Financial Economics
Islamic Financial Economics
Money and Banking
Bank Lending Assessment and Management
Financial Economics Seminar
Academic Writing I
Academic Writing II
Industry Engagement Programme
Industry Training

Course Structure

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