Programme Description
Programme Options
The Master of Economics programme provides three (3) options for students to choose. These are:
|
Options |
Hours to complete |
|
|
Option 1 |
42 |
24 credit hours of coursework + 18 credit hours thesis |
|
Option 2 |
42 |
33 credit hours of coursework + 9 credit hours research Paper |
|
Option 3 |
42 |
42 credit hours of coursework (one of which is Applied Research Methods |
A student who opts for option 1 or option 2 must submit a thesis or research paper proposal to the Department's postgraduate coordinator. Once the proposal is received, the coordinator will set up an oral defence for the thesis proposal or appoint an examiner for the research paper proposal. Once it is approved, the student can proceed with the research writing.
For option 3, the student must register for ECON 6999: Applied Research Methods, normally in the final semester of the student's studies. To enrol in the course, an outline of the research plan needs to be submitted to the Department's postgraduate coordinator two weeks before the semester begins for approval.
Duration
Students may enrol on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students must enrol for a minimum of 9-12 credit hours per semester. Part-time students may register for 6 credit hours each semester.
The duration of studies for both full-time and part-time students is as follows:
|
Status |
Normal |
Minimum |
Maximum |
|
Part time |
2 academic years |
4 academic years |
5 academic years |
|
Full time |
1 1/2 academic years |
2 academic years |
3 academic years |
Entry Requirements
Programme Structure
Core Courses
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
|
ECON 6070 |
Econometrics |
|
ECON 6110 |
Microeconomics |
|
ECON 6210 |
Macroeconomics |
|
ECON 6610 |
Islamic Economics Thought |
Specialisation Courses
Trade & Development
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
|
ECON 6370 |
Economic Development & Policy |
|
ECON 6740 |
International Trade: Theory & Policy |
|
FIN 6263 |
International Finance |
|
|
Industrial Economics
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
|
ECON 6430 |
Environmental Studies |
|
ECON 6330 |
Industrial Organisation |
|
ECON 6380 |
Labour Economics |
|
|
Finance
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
|
FIN 6130 |
Managerial Finance |
|
FIN 6850 |
Corporate Finance |
|
FIN 6380 |
Financial Derivatives |
|
FIN 6610 |
Money, Banking & Capital Markets |
Financial Economics
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
|
FIN 6610 |
Money, Banking & Capital Markets |
|
FIN 6263 |
International Finance |
|
ECON 6810 |
Financial Economics |
|
|
Islamic Economics & Finance
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
|
ECON 6816 |
Islamic Banking System & Operations |
|
ECON 6862 |
Islamic Capital Markets |
|
ECON 6864 |
Islamic Economics & Finance Issues Form ShariahPerspective |
|
ECON 6616 |
ShariahOriented Public Policy/ Al Siasah Al Shariah |
|
|
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A relevant Bachelor's degree with good grades (CGPA 3.0) from an accredited instituion of higher learning or any other certificates recognized to be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and with relevant professional experience.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the Kulliyyah requirements, an applicant must produce satisfactory proof of proficiency of English Language by :
The Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 or
The International English Language Testing Services (IELTS) with a score of 6.0 or
The IIUM-administered English Placement Test (EPT) with a minimum score 6.0.
* All information is correct at the time of publication. All requirements are subject to amendment by the Management of International Islamic University Malaysia.
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