Overview

With extensive knowledge and skills in economics, graduates of this programme 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 Planning and Development Economics (Hons) programme at University Malaysia Sabah 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.

Career Pathways

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning Economics

Geographical Information Systems

Project Planning and Appraisal

Issue of Malaysian Economy

Fiscal Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Disciplines

Economics View 42 other Bachelors in Economics in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7097 MYR / year

≈ 7097 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1957 MYR / year

≈ 1957 MYR / year

Additional Details

UMSFlec/Part Time Students: RM18,925

Malaysian:

UPU Channel: RM6,850

Disabilities Students: RM4,255

Direct Intake/SATUMS: RM24,427.94

Living costs

Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia

2167 - 2880 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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