Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Economics and Finance) - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Tasmania
- Master of Economics - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Economics - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Mohd. Nahar Bin Mohd. Arshad (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
ma.nahar@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Mohd Nahar Mohd Arshad obtained his Bachelor of Economics (2000) and Master of Economics (2002) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In 2012, he obtained his PhD from the University of Tasmania Australia in Economics.
Dr. Nahar started his academic career as an assistant lecturer, upon completion of his BEcons from IIUM. Then, he served as a lecturer at IIUM, after completing his Master's degree.
Presently Dr. Nahar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics. He is also the current Head of the Department. Dr. Nahar is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for Islamic Economics, IIUM.
He is currently working on modelling Digital Economy for Social Transition in Malaysia, writing a textbook on Islamic Economics and developing a Third Sector Socioeconomic Model.
Dr. Nahar started his academic career as an assistant lecturer, upon completion of his BEcons from IIUM. Then, he served as a lecturer at IIUM, after completing his Master's degree.
Presently Dr. Nahar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics. He is also the current Head of the Department. Dr. Nahar is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for Islamic Economics, IIUM.
He is currently working on modelling Digital Economy for Social Transition in Malaysia, writing a textbook on Islamic Economics and developing a Third Sector Socioeconomic Model.
Area of Specialisation
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Islamic Economics - Islamic Economics
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Labour Economics - Labor economics
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Welfare Economics - Voluntary sector
Teaching Responsibilities
| ASSHARI'AH, ECONOMICS AND SOCIETY | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
| FOUNDATION OF ISLAMIC ECONOMICS | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
| FOUNDATIONS OF ISLAMIC ECONOMICS | 2013/2014 |
| HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS FOR ENGINEERING | 2012/2013 2011/2012 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 |
| ISLAMIC ECONOMICS | 2025/2026 |
| LABOUR ECONOMICS | 2026/2027 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| LABOUR THEORY AND POLICY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| PRINCIPLE OF MICROECONOMICS | 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 2012/2013 2011/2012 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 |
Supervision
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The Effect Of The Digital Divide And Technological Embeddedness On Computer Ownership - An Empirical Study Based On Households In Kuala Lumpur.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Natural Resource Rents And Economic Growth In West African Countries: The Role Of Public Expenditure..
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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The Economic Impact On Households And Poverty Alleviation On Islamic Microfinace In Cambodia.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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The Socioeconomic Effect Of Household Debt On Urban Individual Well-Being In Klang Valley.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Religious Qualifications, Female Labour Force Participation, And Wages In West Java, Indonesia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Demographic Transitions And Economic Growth Dynamics: Cross-Country Evidence From Demographic Dividend To Ageing Burden.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Operationalizing Of Moderation (Wasathiyyah) In The Islamic Consumer Behavior : The Case Of Indonesian Household.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Work From Home: Challenges And Effects On Female Employees.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Conceptualizing Sustainable Islamic Tourism : The Case Of Malyasia.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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The Effect Of Minimun Wage Policy On Unemployment Rate In Indonesia.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Effects Of Remittance On Poverty Reduction : A Case Of Indonesia.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Impact Of Minimum Wage On Willingness To Work In Solid Waste Management Sector : An Empirical Study In Kuala Lumpur.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Ageing Population, National Investment, And Economic Growth Evidence From Malaysia’S Demographic Transition.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2026 | Theory and Policy of Labour Economics: An Islamic Perspective |
| 2018 - 2020 | Foundation Of Islamic Economics |
| 2016 - 2021 | Household Debt in Malaysia: Economic, Physiological, Health and Social Impacts and the Role of Religiosity |
| 2015 - 2019 | Formulating a Measure of Daruriyyat (Necessities) based on the Frameworks of Demand for and Supply of Charity |
| 2015 - 2019 | Conceptualising an Integrated Framework for Social Responsibility of Islamic Finance within a Three-Sector Economic Model |
| 2013 - 2022 | Socio Economic Impact of Shari'ah Compliant Hospitality and Services on Malaysia and Muslim Communities |
| 2013 - 2016 | Exploring the Conceptual and Practical Dimensions of a 3 Sector Socio-Economic Transformation Model (3s SETM) for Malaysia |
| 2013 - | Islamic Economic Framework for Waqf: Lessons from History,Comparative Best Practices and Developing Contemporary Models |
| 2013 - 2014 | Secondary Education Investment: How Efficient is the OIC Countries? |
| 2012 - 2017 | A Critical Assessment of PSPTN's Contribution to the Malaysian Economy |
| 2011 - 2012 | An Estimation of Technical Efficiency of Secondary Education in Malaysia: A Cross-country Analysis (RU 2011) |
| 2011 - 2016 | Exploring the Conceptual & Practical Dimensions of A 3 Sector Socio-Economic Transformation Model |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Micro-credential course development -Islamic Economics |
| 2025 - Present | The Impact of AI Adoption on Job Displacement and Creation within Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Policy Implications for Workforce Transition and Welfare |
Awards & Recognition
| 20 Feb, 2013 | Bronze Medal in IUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2013 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |