11 Economics Degree Programs in Malaysia

The world of Islamic finance is evolving rapidly — from fintech and sustainable investments to regulatory reform. There is an urgent need for scholars and professionals who can bridge Shariah principles with contemporary financial realities. The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Muamalat (Economics and Finance) equips you to address these challenges through research that is principled, practical, and policy-relevant.

International Economics programme aims to produce paradigmatic professionals who yearn to be competitive in the economic and business fields at the international level. Emphasis is given to the evaluation of the impact and contribution of international business /trade on the economy and business environment in Malaysia.

Business Economics programme aims to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and competent in economics and able to apply it on business environment. Business economics uses economic theory and quantitative methods to analyze business, organizational structures and the relationships of firms with labor, capital and product markets.

UNIMAS has become the first university in this country to offer Service Economics programme that meet the national and international demand for professional workers in the service industry. This is coherent with the national economic transformation, that moving towards a service driven economic country. Students will be equipped with theories and business practices in health, knowledge, transportation, and recreational services. Emphasized will be given on the principles of services economics to preparing them with skills that required in solving economics and services management issues.

This is an excellent starting point for a career in the accounting, finance and banking professions. Organised in terms of modules that emphasise both theory and relevant applications, the programme offers a systematic exposure to tools with which to analyse financial markets, banking operations, corporate financial decision making and accounting reports.

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Substantial knowledge in Economics is a commanding skill set in grasping the global economic systems. This program will be led by academic staff and industry experts who are well-versed in their field ranging from Analytical Economics, Econometrics, Development Economics, Banking and Financial Institutions as well as Islamic Finance.

This programme provides students with a thorough and rigorous learning of principles of economics and their applications in the context of business organizations. With globalisation, graduates who are equipped with knowledge of business economics, information technology, management principles, law and statistics will be able to seek gainful employment in banks, financial institutions and commercial organisations.

The objectives of this non-thesis program are to provide students with alternative disciplines so that they can gain mastery in related field of economics; to apply analytical approaches to analyze current economic issues; to demonstrate the application of microeconomics and macroeconomics in solving economic problems; and to provide awareness of the development and economic issues at the national and international levels.

It aims to train professionals capable of entering the world of companies, both private and public, and in the field of business consulting and the ability to understand the complex dynamics that characterize the economic environment.

Bachelor of Science Digital Business has been carefully designed in collaboration between our expert course leaders and an impressive collection of partners in business, industry and the public sector.