Bachelor of Economics with Honours (Planning and Development Economics)

Bachelor of Economics With Honours

Planning and Development Economics

Programme Overview

This program aims to nurture innovative, resilient, and universally responsible economists specializing in planning and development economics to support national aspirations of becoming a developed and high-income country. With extensive knowledge and skills in economics, graduates of this program would have greater opportunities to pursue careers in both public and private sectors. Hence, employment prospects are not limited to economics-related jobs but also in business and other related fields such as economic researcher, data analyst, financial planner, and planning and development consultant. Graduates from this program may also utilize and combine their expertise with graduates from other fields of study to establish various types of businesses that contribute to the development of the economy.

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97.8% Graduate Employability

Achieve career success with an impressive 97.8% employability rate in 2023, opening doors to diverse opportunities in the public and private sectors.

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Experienced Lecturers

Learn from expert lecturers with extensive academic and industry experience, equipping you with insights and skills for a successful career in economics.

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Career Pathways

Pursue rewarding roles as Economic Researcher, Data Analyst, Financial Planner, Development Consultant, or establish businesses contributing to national economic development.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Benefit from a comprehensive program combining economics, data analytics, and development planning, with hands-on experience through practical learning, case studies, and industry-aligned projects.

Program Code

UH6314001

MQA Reference Number

MQA/FA10933

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 planning and development 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 planning and development 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

Development Economics
Planning Economics
Seminar on Issues in Development Economics
Geographical Information Systems
Project Planning and Appraisal
Issue of Malaysian Economy
Fiscal Economics
Resource and Agriculture Economics
International Trade and Development
Islamic Financial Economics
Environmental Economics
Transport Economics
Industrial Economics
Intellectual Property Economics
Civil Society and Development
Youth and Political Economics
Tourism Economics
Energy Economics
Industrial Training
Academic Writing I
Academic Writing II
Industry Engagement Programme

Course Structure

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