Description | The Master of Economics program began in 1994 and has successfully produced highly competent graduates from various parts of the world. The program provides a broad-based course of study in the applied field of economics, mainly financial economics, international economics, development economics, labour economics, as well as resource and environmental economics. The program emphasizes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application that suits various stakeholders including policy makers, academicians, employees in public and private institutions, and those with a keen interest in economics related subjects. Students will acquire relevant skills in conducting economic research by taking courses in research methodology, econometrics, statistical techniques and a masters dissertation. They will also be exposed to current global economic issues and recent economic research tools and studies. |
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Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM) |
Qualification | Master's Degree |
Course Duration | 36 months |
NEC Field | - |
Entry Requirements | Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.000; or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification with a CGPA between 2.750 -2.999 and have a minimum of 1 year of work experience in a related field; or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification with a CGPA between 2.500 2.749 and have a minimum of 2 years work experience in a related field; or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification with a CGPA below 2.500 and have at least 5 years of work experience in a related field. Passed Level 7 of Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL.A) from Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). |
English Requirement | For international candidates only: Band 5.0-6.0 for IELTS; or Score 45-78 for TOEFL IBT (Including Home Edition); or Band 3-4 for MUET; or Score 47-62 for PTE Academic; or Score 106-109 for CIEP at ELS Language Centre, UPM Note: The validity period of the English Language Proficiency score should not be more than five years. |
Special Requirement | - |
Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
Scholarship URL | - |