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Overview of Bachelors of Science (Hons) Economics and International Economics in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia

The Foundation in Business and Management is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees related to business and management. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, communication, critical thinking and study skills.

Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such business economics, management and quantitative methods.

Following a similar structure to BSc Economics, this course is particularly suitable if you are interested in studying international trade and international aspects of financial economics.

It will provide you with core training in economics, combined with a special focus on a range of aspects of international economics, including international trade and monetary economics, in which the school has a worldwide reputation.

Modules in international economics form a significant element of this course, but there is also ample opportunity to take modules offered by other schools in the University. As with the BSc Economics degree, there are two quantitative pathways through the degree: econometric theory or quantitative economics (applied econometrics).

As a graduate, you will have a thorough knowledge of economic theory and how it is applied to the real world, particularly in relation to international trade, monetary economics and globalisation. You will also be familiar with the key analytical techniques that economists use in practice. 

Year one

In your first year, you will study the core of BSc Economics with additional modules in the economics of integration, focusing on the key principles and the largest customs union in the world: the European Union. If you have A level maths, you may choose either econometrics or quantitative economics and will take a year-long study skills module to ensure that your transition to university study is smooth. 

Year two

This year will help develop your knowledge of the theoretical framework for international trade and money, including topics such as globalisation, off?shoring, monetary policy and the business cycle.
There is a choice of quantitative pathways and those who wish to emphasise the international dimension of their degree can apply to spend a semester of their second year studying abroad, taking similar modules to your counterparts back in Nottingham or expanding your knowledge through other options. 

Year three

Modules in international economics typically occupy half of your final year. Pitched at an advanced level, they cover a range of theoretical and applied topics in monetary economics, international trade and macroeconomics.

Under the guidance of your academic tutor, you will also undertake a year-long dissertation on a topic of your choice. Optional modules reflect the research specialisms of academic staff and make up around one-third of the final year. You can choose from those offered by the School of Economics or elsewhere in the University.

Programme Structure of Bachelors of Science (Hons) Economics and International Economics in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia

Year one 

Typical core modules 

Economic Integration

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Introduction to Microeconomics

Quantitative Economics

Year two

Typical core modules   

International Trade

Macroeconomic Theory

Microeconomic Theory

Applied Econometrics 1 and 2

Typical optional modules:   

Development Economics

Experimental and Behavioural Economics

Financial Economics

Year three

Typical core modules  

Advanced International Trade 1 and 2 

Economics Dissertation

Typical optional modules: 

Advanced Development Economics

Advanced Financial Economics

Advanced Microeconomics

Advanced Experimental and Behavioural Economics  

International Money and Macroeconomics 

Topics in Econometrics

Entry Requirement of Bachelors of Science (Hons) Economics and International Economics in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia

Our Foundation course route

Our Foundation courses give you another way to study for an undergraduate degree. 

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, those who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma or equivalent must have grade A in mathematics.

We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we also consider applicants' personal statement, references and interview performance (if you have one) when making a decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.

Career Prospects of Bachelors of Science (Hons) Economics and International Economics in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia

Economics graduates from The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus have been recruited by commercial banks such as Alliance Bank, CIMB, Citibank, HSBC, OCBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, UOB, multinational companies such as Frank Knight, Frost & Sullivan,GlaxoSmithKline, IBM, KPMG, PwC, as well as policy institutes such as Asia Strategy and Leadership Institute, Bank Negara Malaysia and IDEAS.

In addition, a substantial fraction of our graduates are pursuing their master anddoctoral studies around the world, as our three-year honours degree is internationally recognised for entry into postgraduate programmes of renown universities around the world, including the London School of Economics, University College London and the University of Warwick.