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Master of Economics

Master of Economics program in Smart College University is designed to equip students with the tools of the professional economist to tailor with the global economic workforce. The program offers comprehensive instruction in a wide range of areas related to economics, including Economic Development, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Islamic Economics and Econometric.

Awarded By

LUC

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Intakes

January, May, September

Study Mode

Online/Open Distance Learning

Overview

Master of Economics program in Smart College University is designed to equip students with the tools of the professional economist to tailor with the global economic workforce. The program offers comprehensive instruction in a wide range of areas related to economics, including Economic Development, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Islamic Economics and Econometric. The program curriculum guide focuses on developing an understanding of key theoretical concepts and on practicing skills associated with the areas of Economics studies. There is a balance of personal and work-based skills promoted throughout the guide. Professionals can assess the needs, define the problems, evaluate goals, relate to the theory, opt for quantitative analysis and evaluate policies. The solid mathematical,quantitative and analytical skills that students acquire in an economics degree program are highly in demand in the market that makes one of the highest paid degrees in the job market.

For successful completion of Masters degree in SCU, each candidate should publish minimum of Two research articles in scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.

Program Aim

Master of Economics program is intended to train professional economists with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career. The student will have acquired practical and conceptual skills in research, consultancy, planning, design, development,operation and maintenance founded on principles, economic theory and various applied fields. The program of Master of Economics will produce Economists who are:

  • Knowledgeable to identify the complex economic mechanism and policies regarding utilization and allocation of resources and capital.
  • Capable of inculcating systematic, rigorous and ethical social responsibility through value and attitudes.
  • Capable to communicate effectively and develop solutions to economic problems.
  • Proficient of having lifelong learning skills of modern economics resources and information management by pursuing advanced educational opportunities.

Career Opprtunities

Economics has high utility and tremendous demand in the job markets. Economics is a very important discipline both for career as well as job point of view. Job opportunities have increased manifolds post liberalization, privatization and globalization and after merging of world economy. Moreover, the master graduates can work as an economic analysts, researchers and consultants and also for the civil services. Master’s degree in Economics would provide opportunity for the posts of Accountant financial manager in bank and Insurance companies and in Government Economic Service. Possible job titles could include:

  • Industrial economists
  • Micro economists
  • Financial economists
  • Macro economists

Intake :

January
May
September
Entry Requirements :

Pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) by achieving a minimum NGMP of 2.33 or Grade C+ in 2 subjects and obtained credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level; or
Pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with Jayyid in 2 subjects and got credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level; or
Pass in the Foundation program/ Basic Program from an institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and obtained credit in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level; or
Pass in Diploma in Accounting (Level 4, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)) from an institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia with honors in Mathematics and pass in English at SPM level; or
Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia

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