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Orientation 1 week 01.09.2014 - 07.09.2014

Lecture 6 week* 08.09.2014 - 17.10.2014

Mid-Semester Break 1 week* 18.10.2014 - 26.10.2014Lecture 8 week 27.10.2014 - 19.12.2014

Revision Break 1 week * 20.12.2014 - 28.12.2014

Examination 3 week * 29.12.2014 - 16.01.2014

Semester Break 5 week * 17.01.2015 - 22.02.2015

25 week

Lecture 7 week 23.02.2015 - 10.04.2015

Mid-Semester Break 1 week 11.04.2015 - 19.04.2015

Lecture 7 week 20.04.2015 - 05.06.2015

Revision Break 1 week 06.06.2015 - 14.06.2015Examination 3 week 15.06.2015 - 03.07.2015

19 week

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2014/2015 SESSION

Semester II

Semester I



Welcome to all new undergraduates!

Congratulations on your successful admission to the faculty.

In line with the university’s aspirations to scale the world university rankings, the entry bar for

students applying to pursue a degree at the faculty has been raised. Hence, you should regard your

admission as an achievement in itself.

Aggressive but carefully crafted initiatives since 2009 will only enhance the already glittering recordthe university had established in producing quality graduates at all levels. Among the illustrious

leaders the faculty has produced include ministers, government officials, world class academics and

responsible corporate citizens.

The faculty is staffed with arguably some of the best academics in the fields of economics, public

administration, development and applied statistics in Southeast Asia. Many of them have secured

international research grants and consultancies, and have published in high impact journals. It is the

blend of academics of high caliber and diligent students that has provided the critical but

constructive environment for engaging in scholarly discourse at the faculty.

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Opening Message



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents PageAcademic Calender 1

Opening Message 2

Table Of Contents 3

History of the Faculty 4

University of Malaya: Vision, Mission, Quality Policy, Core Values and Quality Objectives 5

Faculty of Economics and Administration: Vision, Mission and Quality Objectives 6

Faculty and Departmental Objectives 7

Bachelor of Economics Programme: Vision, Mission, Program Goals & LearningOutcome Programme

8

Management Staff Faculty of Economics And Administration 9

Academic Staff 10-14

Emeritus, Adjunct Professors And Research Fellow 15

16External Examiners

Administrative Staff 17

Bachelor of Economics : Introduction and Admission Requirement 18

Adminission Requirements 19-22

Guidelines For Exemption Credit 23-24

Guidelines For Transfer Credit 25

Marking Scheme 26-27

Programme Structure 28-29

List of University Courses/List OF Faculty Core Courses 30

31

3233-35

List of Elective Courses

List of Elective Courses Offered To Other FacultiesList of Track And Related Elective Courses

Proposed Study Structure, Academic Session 2014/2015 36-37List of The Faculty Offered Courses, Semester I, Session 2014/2015

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HISTORY OF THE FACULTY

First established in 1959 as the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Arts, University of

Malaya in 1959. The Faculty of Economics and Administration (FEA) was founded in May 1966 to

meet the nation's growing demand for a professional workforce. Beginning with just 14 students and

three academic personnel, headed by Royal Professor Ungku Aziz, FEA has evolved into a flourishing

academic community of 1076 students, and 58 academic staff, among them professors and lecturers

with international reputation in their respective fields.

Drawing the strength of four departments; Economics, Administrative Studies and Politics,

Development Studies and Applied Statistics, FEA currently offers the Bachelor of Economics degree,

and four programmes at the postgraduate level, Master of Economics, Master of Public

Administration, Master of Applied Statistics and Doctor of Philosophy. Of the 975 students, 486 are

enrolled in the undergraduate programme while 489 are postgraduate students, including 98

international students from various countries such as Indonesia, Iran, China, Nigeria, Vietnam, Sudan,

Pakistan, Mynmar, Tanzania, Kazaskhtan, Uzbekistan dan Sri Lanka.

The FEA also administers the Population Studies Unit (PSU) that was set up in 1979 as part of the

Population and Family Health Project funded by the World Bank and the United Nations Fund for

Population Activities. Research and training on population related issues are conducted under the

auspices of the PSU.

The FEA is intensively engaged in enhancing academic excellence in the field of monetary and

financial economics through the Tun Ismail Chair, established in August 2000. As of 31st August 2008,

there have been four distinguished holders of the Chair, Professor Dr. Yilmaz Akyuz, ProfessorRonald McKinnon, Dato' Seri Panglima Andrew L.T. Sheng and Professor Dr. Takatoshi Ito.

In November 2006, the Royal Professor Ungku Aziz Chair was established to honour the contribution



UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

VISION

To be an internationally renowned institution of higher learning in research, innovation,

publication and teaching.

MISION

To advance knowledge and learning through quality research and education for the nation

and humanity.

QUALITY POLICY

The University of Malaya intends to undertake teaching and learning, conduct research and services

of quality, generate and advance knowledge through continuous improvement efforts for the benefit

of all customers, in particular the students of the University of Malaya.

CORE VALUES

Integrity

Respect



FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION

VISION

To realise the Vision of the University to be an education and research centre of

excellence for knowledge creation and dissemination through teaching, learning and

research in the fields of economics and administration.

MISION

To advance academic excellence in the fields of economics and administration.

QUALITY OBJECTIVES

To target for 90% of the undergraduates of each academic session to acquire their

degrees within the specified maximum period of study.

To target for less than 10% of the undergraduates being placed under academic

observation based on their final examination results for each semester of study.



FACULTY AND DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES

FACULTY

To inculcate good citizenship, social responsibility, professionalism and academic

integrity;

To provide a strong foundation in the theory and practice of economics and

administration;

To provide an enabling environment for research excellence in economics andadministration; and

To develop critical and analytical skills with the ability to translate knowledge into

practice.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

To provide comprehensive education in economics and enhance research in the fieldbased on theory and application.

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

To provide training and research in the field of development studies covering theories,

practices and policies of development.

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES AND POLITICS



BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS PROGRAMME

VISION

To be globally recognised as a leading programme in economics and administration

MISION

To produce excellent graduates in economics and administration by providing the state-of-the-art education

PROGRAMMME GOALS

To provide students with a strong foundation in economics and administration and instill in

them integrity, leadership skills and professionalism to face a competitive environment.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of the Bachelor of Economics programme, graduates are able to :

(1) Demonstrate sufficient knowledge in economics and administration.

(2) Apply quantitative and qualitative skills in analysing issues in economics and



MANAGEMENT FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION

Acting Dean : Professor Dr. Rajah Rasiah

PhD (Camb), MSocSc, BSocSc (SciUMalaysia)

Deputy Dean : Assoc. Prof. Dr VGR Chandran a/l Govindaraju

(Higher Degree) PhD(UM), M.Env.Econ. (UKM), B.A(UKM)

Deputy Dean : Dr. Azmah Othman

(Undergraduate) PhD(UM), MPhil(Wales), MSc(Wales), BEc(Mal)

Deputy Dean : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kwek Kian Teng

(Research) PhD(Monash), MEc, BEc(Mal)

Head of Department:-

Department Of Economics : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yap Su Fei

PhD, MEc, BSc (Mal)

Department Of Development Studies : Dr. Lee Hwok AunPhD(UMass), MSc(Lond), BA(Br.Col.)

Department of Administrative : Dr Raja Noriza Raja Ariffin



ACADEMIC STAFF

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Head: Yap Su Fei, PhD, MEc, BSc(Mal)

Professor

Tan Eu Chye, PhD(Warwick), Mec(Mal), BSocSc(SciUMalaysia)

Associate Professor

Yap Su Fei, PhD, MEc, BSc(Mal)

Fatimah Kari, PhD(MSU), MEc(Leicester), BEc(NUMalaysia)

Radiah Abdul Kader, PhD(Durham), MSc(Salf), BEc(Mal)

Evelyn Shyamala a/p Paul Devadason, PhD(Mal), MSocSc(NUS), BEc(Mal)

Kwek Kian Teng, PhD (Monash), MEc, BEc(Mal)

Senior Lecturer



Lecturer

*Chong Chin Sieng, MEc, BEc(Mal)

Hanira Hanafi, PhD (Durham), MCL, LLB (IIUM)

Nor Hasniah Kasim, MEc(NUMalaysia), BEc(Mal)

Nur Hidayah Abdullah, McL, LLB (IIUM)

Research Fellow

Cheong Kee Cheok , PhD (London), B.A(Mal)

Fatimah Said, MSc(London), BEc (Mal)

Mario Arturo Ruiz Estrada, PhD(Mal), MA(Japan)

*Study Leave



DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Head: Lee Hwok Aun, PhD (UMass), MSc (Lond), BA(Br.Col.)

Professor

Rajah Rasiah, PhD (Camb), MSocSc, BSocSc (SciUMalaysia)

M Niaz Asadullah, PhD & MSc (Oxon), MA (Dhaka), BA (Aligarh)

Profesor Madya

V.G.R Chandran A/L Gonvindaraju, PhD(UM), M.Env.Econ. (UKM), B.A(UKM)

Senior Lecturer

Azmah Hj. Othman , PhD(UM), MPhil(Wales), MSc(Wales), BEc(Mal)

Lee Hwok Aun, PhD (UMass), MSc (Lond), BA(Br.Col.)

Lee Wang Yen, PhD(Camb), MPhil Camb), B.Th(SBC)

Mohamad Yusoff Sanusi, MA(Manc), BEc(Mal)

Lecturer

Nur Annizah Ishak MEc BEc (UKM) UKM MA (UMKC)



DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES AND POLITICS

Head: Raja Noriza Raja Ariffin, PhD(Nottingham), MCRP(CSUF), BA(USL)

Professor

Datuk Norma Mansor, PhD(Liv), MPA(Liv), BEc(Mal)

Edmund Terence Gomez, PhD(Mal), MPhil(Mal), BA(Mal)

Associate Professor

Datin Sabitha Marican, PhD(SciUMalaysia), MPA(Pitts), BSc(Pitts)

Datuk Sharifuddin Zainuddin, PhD(Pitts), MPA(Pitt), BEc(Mal), DipBusStudies (UiTM)

Beh Loo See, PhD(PutraUMalaysia),MA(NUMalaysia), BA(SciUMalaysia)

Senior Lecturer

Ali Boerhannoeddin, PhD(Mal), MPA(USC.LA), BEc(Mal)

Makmor Tumin, PhD(Mal), MPA(Mal), BEc(Mal)

Kuppusamy Singaravelloo PhD (Putra UMalaysia) MPA(Mal) BSc(Mal)



DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED STATISTICS

Head: Rohana Jani, PhD(Macq), MSc(WVirginia), BSc(Ohio)

Professor

Goh Kim Leng, PhD(Monash), MEc, BEc(Mal)

Noor Azina Ismail, PhD(QUT), MStats, BSc(UNSW)

Associate Professor

Susila Munisamy @ Doraisamy, PhD(Warwick), MSc, BSc(PutraUMalaysia), LLB(Lond)

Rohana Jani, PhD(Macq), MSc(WVirginia), BSc(Ohio)

Senior Lecturer

Ng Sor Tho, PhD(PutraUMalaysia), MEc, BEc(Mal)

Lau Wee Yeap, PhD(Osaka),MAppStats(Mal),MEc(Osaka),MAcc(CSU),

BSocSc(Hons)(SciUMalaysia)

Muzalwana Abdul Talib, PhD(Mal), MAppStats (Mal), BA(Hons)(Sheffield Hallam)

Tan Pei Pei PhD(Monash) MAppStats BEc(Mal)



EMERITUS PROFESSOR

YM Professor DiRaja Ungku Aziz Ungku HamidDr. Mohamed Ariff Abdul Karem

Dr. Stephen Chee Hong Chye

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Datuk Seri Panglima Andrew L. T. ShengDr R.Thillainathan

YBhg. Tan Sri Emeritus Profesor Datuk Dr. Augustine Ong Soon Hock

YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Kamal Bin Mat Salih

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

Dr. Idris Jajri

RESEARCH FELLOW

Pn. Hjh Fatimah Said

Dr. Cheong Kee Cheok

Mario Arturo Ruiz Estrada

SPECIALIST



EXTERNAL EXAMINERS

Professor Dr. Nalini Ravishanker

Department of Statistics

University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA



ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION

Senior Assistant Registrar (N44) : Norhafizah Abdullah(Administrative & Development)

Assistant Registrar (N41) : Edzura Jahari

(Higher Degree)

Assistant Registrar (N41) : Norhasliza Abu Hasan

(Undergraduate)

Office Secretary (N28) : Rozlin Kasmani

Fauziah Abu Hassan (KUP)

Assistant Admin Officer (N27) : Ayu Hamiza Hamadin

Office Secretary (N27) : Farahani Md Zain

Administrative Assistant (P/O)(N22) : Hj. Mohamad Sahut Ahmad

Tan Saw Peng (KUP)

Azura Hj. Aziz (KUP)

Nurul Hanies Ahmad (KUP)

Noor Rasida Abdullah (KUP)

Administrative Assistant (P/O) (N17) : Humairah Amiza Mohd Hussin

Noor Halijah Ibrahim

Noor Hidayah Md Zakuan



BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Economics programme is designed to provide solid grounding in theory and

economic knowledge and improve critical and analytical skills of students. The core and the elective

courses are shaped to produce graduates with broad based as well as specialized knowledge. Since

2005, the newly introduced track system created the option for students to specialize in one of 10

areas, namely, Monetary & Financial Economics, International Economics, Labour Economics,

Resource and Environmental Economics, Enterprise Development, Development Studies, Public

Administration, Human Resource Management, Political Economy & Applied Statistics, if they fulfil a

minimum of seven courses from a particular track during their course of study. Students are required

to complete 123 credit hours in order to graduate.



ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Local Candidates

In general, local candidates have to fulfil the University’s general requirements as well as the

programme specific requirements in order to be admitted to the programme. Potential local

candidates must possess or complete any of the following:

STPM qualification or its equivalent;

Diploma from UiTM or Politeknik Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia or other equivalentqualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University

Senate;

KPM Matriculation, UM Asasi Sains or UTM Tahun Asas.

University General Requirements

1. A pass in SPM/its equivalent.

2. A pass with distinction in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia at SPM Level/its equivalent.

3. A pass in STPM examination with at least :

a. Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in the subject of Pengajian AM ; and

b. Grade C (NGPM 2.00) TWO (2) other subjects

4. Apass in Matriculation / UM Science Foundation / Human UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; or

5. Obtain a diploma or other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian government and approved

by the university senate; or

6. Obtained at least Ranks Jayyid in the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia.

7. Obtained at least Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).



PROGRAMME SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

STPM OR EQUIVALENT/MATRICULATION CANDIDATES

Category STPM (Science & Arts)

Passed STPM with CGPA of at least 3:30; and

A pass with a minimum of Grade B+ (3.30) in any of the following subjects at STPM or

equivalent/Matriculation:

Economics

Accountancy

Mathematics S/ Mathematics T

Business Management/Business Studies

Further Mathematics; and

A pass with a minimum of Grade B in Mathematics at SPM; and

A pass with a minimum Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) ; and

Pass the interview.

Category Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream)

Passed Matriculation / Foundation with minimum CGPA of 3:30; and

Obtained at least Grade B + (CGPA 3.33) at the Matriculation / Foundation in the following subjects:



DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

UiTM Diploma or Polytechnic, Ministry of Education with a minimum CGPA of 3.30 in any of the

following areas:

• Diploma in Accounting

• Diploma in Public Administration

• Diploma in Business Studies

• Diploma in Banking Studies

• Diploma in Investment Analysis• Diploma in Marketing; or

Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate

with a minimum CGPA of 3.30; or

A-Level Certificate recognized by the Malaysian Government at least a Grade B + (CGPA 3.33) at A-

Level in the one (1) of the following subjects:

• Economy

• Accounting

• Mathematics

• Business Studies

• Advanced Mathematics; and

Obtained at least Grade B at GCSE / GCE 'O' level in the following subjects:

• Mathematics; or

Obtained an International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least Grade B in the one (1) of the following



Passed Matriculation in the current year and at least CGOPA 3.30 and meet specific program

requirements as follows:

Obtained at least Grade B + (CGPA 3.33) at the Matriculation / Foundation in any one (1) of the

following subjects:

• Economy

• Accounting

• Mathematics

• Business Studies; and

Obtained at least Grade B in SPM level in the following subjects:• Mathematics; and

Obtained at least Level 3 (Band 3) in the MUET; and

Passed interview.

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

A candidate who is not a Malaysian citizen and who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the

University of Malaya must possess a National Higher School Certificate and fulfil the following

conditions:

(i) Pass with at least grade B and/or 80% in the relevant subject at the GCE/A-Level/equivalent; or

(ii) Obtain a CGPA of at least 3.00 in the relevant subject at certificate/diploma level; and

(iii) Pass the Bahasa Melayu and/or English Language course. Exemptions will be given to candidates

who possess one of the following:



GUIDELINES FOR EXEMPTION CREDIT

1. Interpretation:

Exemption of credit means the exemption from the registration and follow the course

prescribed for a program of study based on a course taken by students before

admission to the program of study.

Courses approved for credit will be given grades K and credit is not calculated in theGPA and CGPA but are included for the purpose of completion of graduation.

For the purposes of exemption credit, students must submit the following:

(a) If the application is based on the qualification level Professional Certificate /

Diploma, students must submit a copy of the Professional Certificate / Diploma

obtained. The course shall be of a professional certificate / diploma / degreeawarded within five (5) years from the session of enrollment at the University, or

(b) If the student does not successfully complete their studies first degree then he

should at least have followed the course successfully and submit examination

results slip or partial transcript of the previous program. Courses must be taken

within a period of five (5) years from the session of enrollment at the University.

Applications should be submitted in the the first two semesters of study.

Courses approved for credit exemption can not be registered again by the students for



iii. EXEE3110 Microeconomics IIIC

iv. EXEE1104 Macroeconomics IB

v. EXEE2111 Macroeconomic IID

vi. EXEE3111 Macroeconomics IIID

vii. EGEE2102 Economic Developmentviii. EGEE2103 Malaysian Economy

ix. EXEE2107 Critical Thinking in Economics

x. EXEE2108 International Economic Issues

xi. EGEE3309 History of Economic Thought; and

(c) EXEE3190 Industrial Training

The maximum credit that can be exempted shall not exceed one-third (1/3)

credit hour program.

(3) Students may not:

(a) using one (1) equivalent course at Diploma level to apply for an

exemption for two (2) different courses at Bachelor level. Date ofexamination result for each student equivalent course must also be

taken into consideration;

(b) the use of one (1) Diploma level course offered by other institutions in

the year / early / mid at par with a Bachelor degree courses offered at

level / year end; and

(c) lists more than two (2) courses at Diploma level to the equivalent of

one (1) course at Bachelor level.



GUIDELINES FOR TRANSFER CREDIT

1.

Interpretation:

Credit transfer means the transfer of credits with grades obtained for courses taken by

students after admission to a program of study at the University.

Credit earned with grades and grade points for approved courses will be taken into

account in calculating the student's GPA and CGPA.

The course for credit transfer must be a course of study that is equivalent program with a

program of study that is being followed at the University.

2. Credit Transfer Policies set by the University are as specified in the the General Handbook

Semester System and other regulations as may be decided by the Senate.

3. Permission for exemption and credit transfer is subject to the following conditions:

i) The course applied with an overlap of at least 75% of the courses offered at the

University;

ii) The grade or grade points earned for the course is not less than B or 3.0;

iii) Course applied for credit value equivalent to courses offered at the University;

iv) Students have to follow the course successfully and to obtain the passing grade for the

course according to the grading scheme of the University



MARKING SCHEME

Mark Grade Grade Point Denotation

90-100

80-89

75-79

A+

A

A-

4.0

4.0

3.7

High Distinction

Distinction

Distinction

70-74

65-69

60-64

B+

B

B-

3.3

3.0

2.7

Credit

Credit

Credit

55-5950-54

C+C

2.32.0

PassPass

45-49 C- 1.7 Fail

(Refer paragraph 2 under ’Remarks’)

40-44

35-39

<35

D+

D

F

1.3

1.0

0.0

Fail



BACHELOR’S DEGREE CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE SEMESTER SYSTEM

Degree Awarded CGPA Intake : Session 2002/2003 onwards

Pass With Honours

Pass With Honours

(With Distinction)

2.0 < 3.7

3.7 and above

The senate has decided a student who

achieve a final CGPA of 3.7 and above is

qualified for the degree Pass With Honours

(With Distinction)

CGPA : Cumulative Grade Point Average (Maximun = 4.00)

Remarks :

1. The Marking Scheme as approved by the Senate is applicable to all Bachelor’s degree

programmeme under the Semester System, University of Malaya except for the degree

of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and the degree of Bachelor of Dental

Surgery.

2. Students can apply to redeem a grade C-.

3. The degree awarded is based in the final CGPA obtained by a student. To qualify for the

award of an honour’s degree a student must achieve a final CGPA of not less than 2.0.

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

No Courses Credit

Hours

Total

Credit

Hours

1. University Courses

1. GXEX1401 Information Skills

2. GXEX1411 Ethnic Relation (For Local Student)

3. GXEX1412 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture

4. GXEX1413 Introduction to Malaysia (For International

Student)

5. GXEX1414 Islamic Civilisation and Asia Civilisation TITAS (For

Local Student)

6. GXEX1417 Social Engagement

7. Co-curiculum8. English Communication Course (6CH)

(1) Level 1:

MUET Band 1/IELTS Band 1-2/TOEFL 0-343

GTEE 1105 Communication in English I

GTEE 1205 Communication in English I

MUET Band 2 / IELTS Band 3-3.5/TOEFL 347-433

GTEE 1107 Communication in English III

GTEE 1207 Communication in English IV

MUET Band 3/ IELTS Band 4/TOEFL 437-510/TOEIC 405-600/ ELPIS Grade C

GTEE 1109 Speaking Skills in English

GTEE 1110 Writing Skills in English

(2) Level 2 :

MUET Band 4-6/ IELTS Band 6/TOEFL 550/A Level min 5/ ELPIS Grade A or B

GTEE 1111 Presentation Skills at the workplace

GTEE 1112 Introduction to Critical Reading in English

GTEE 1113 Technical Writing

17 17

2. Faculty Core CoursesBroadbase Courses

EPEE1102 Introduction to Political Science

EPEE1103 Introduction to Public Administration

2079



Notes:

1. A student has an option to specialize in one of ten (10) areas, if he/she fulfils a minimum of

seven (7) courses from a particular track during his/her course of study. The tracks are:

a. Monetary & Financial Economics

b. International Economics

c. Labour Economics

d. Resource and Environmental Economicse. Enterprise Development

f. Development Studies

g. Public Administration

h. Human Resource Management

i. Political Economy

j. Applied Statistics

2. International Students 2014/2015:

a. Exempted from taking GXEX1414 TITAS (2CH) and GXEX141 (2CH) Ethnic Relation course,

unless otherwise.

b. Compulsory to take EXEE1302 Principles of Economics and GXEX 1413 Introduction to

Malaysia course.

c. Compulsory to take GTEM1101 Elementary Malay course as a convocation condition.

3. Students are required to attend programmes organized by the Faculty from time to time.

4. Students may refer to the following sources for additional information:



LIST OF UNIVERSITY COURSES (17CH)No Code Title CH

1. GXEX1401 Information Skills 1

2

2

2

2. GXEX1411 Ethnic Relation (For Local Student)

3. GXEX1412 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture

4. GXEX1413 Introduction to Malaysia (For International

Student)

5. GXEX1414 Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation

TITAS (For Local Student)

2

6. GXEX1417 Social Engagement 2

27. Co-Curriculum

8. nglish Communication Course (6CH)

(1) Level 1:

GTEE 1105

GTEE 1205

GTEE 1107

GTEE 1207

GTEE 1109

GTEE 1110

(2) Level 2 :

GTEE 1111GTEE 1112

GTEE 1113

Communication in English I

Communication in English II

Communication in English III

Communication in English IV

Speaking Skills in English

Writing Skills in English

Presentation Skills at the WorkplaceIntroduction to Critical Reading in English

Technical Writing

6

LIST OF FACULTY CORE COURSES (79CH)No Code Title CH

Broadbase Courses (20 CH)

1. EPEE1102 Introduction to Political Science 33

4

2. EPEE1103 Introduction to Public Administration

3. EXEE1106 Introduction to Financial Management I



LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES (27CH)

No Code Title CH

1. EEEE2102 Theory of International Trade 3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3 3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3 3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2. EEEE2104 Public Finance

3. EEEE2307 Banking and Financial Law

4. EEEE2308 Islamic Banking and Finance

5. EEEE2314 Monetary Economics I

6. EEEE2315 Economics of Regional Integration

7. EEEE3101 Welfare Economics

8. EEEE3301 Managerial Economics

9. EEEE3303 Economics of Information

10. EEEE3305 Health Economics11. EEEE3306 International Finance

12. EEEE3312 Financial Economics

13. EEEE3314 Monetary Economics II

14. EEEE3315 Banking Islamic and Financial Law

15. EGEE2104 Labour Economics I

16. EGEE2302 Environmental Economics

17. EGEE2303 Demography

18. EGEE2304 Urban Economics19. EGEE2306 Malaysian Business Law

20. EGEE3304 Population Economics and Policies

21. EGEE3306 World Economic History

22. EGEE3308 Industrial Economics

23. EGEE3312 Energy Economics

24. EGEE3313 Economics of Financial Market

25. EGEE3314 Entrepreneurial Economics

26. EGEE3316 Economics of Regulation27. EGEE3317 Labour Economics II

28. EGEE3319 Economics of Education



No Code Title CH

53. EPEE3111 Industrial Relations 3

54. EPEE3112 Organisational Behaviour 3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3 3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3 3

3

3

3

6

55. EPEE3114 Occupational Safety and Health

56. EPEE3115 Management Skill Technique

57. EPEE3301 International Politics

58. EPEE3302 Communication in Politics and Administration

59. EPEE3305 Metropolitan Planning

60. EPEE3306 Project Management and Analysis

61. EPEE3308 Public Policy

62. EPEE3309 Public Enterprises and Privatisation

63. EPEE3313 Total Quality Management

64. EPEE3323 Compensation and Benefit65. ESEE2101 Survey and Sampling Methods

66. ESEE2301 Business Computing

67. ESEE2302 Managerial Decision Making

68. ESEE2305 Data Analysis

69. ESEE3103 Time Series Analysis

70. ESEE3104 Experimental Design

71. ESEE3105 Econometric Analysis

72. ESEE3108 Financial Econometrics73. ESEE3301 Demographic Techniques and Applications

74. ESEE3302 Mathematical Statistics

75. ESEE3305 Actuarial Mathematics

76. ESEE3306 Statistical Computing

77. EXEE3185 Graduation Exercise

LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED TO OTHER FACULTIES



LIST OF TRACKS AND RELATED ELECTIVE COURSES

MONETARY & FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

1 EEEE2314 Monetary Economics I

2 EEEE3314 Monetary Economics II

3 EEEE3312 Financial Economics

4 EEEE2308 Islamic Banking and Finance

5 EEEE3306 International Finance

6 EEEE2307 Banking and Financial Law

7 EEEE3315 Banking Islamic and Financial Law

8 EGEE3313 Economics of Financial Markets

9 ESEE3108 Financial Econometrics

10 ESEE3105 Econometrics Analysis

11 ESEE3103 Time Series Analysis

12 EGEE3316 Economics of Regulation

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

1 EEEE2102 Theory of International Trade2 EEEE3306 International Finance

3 EEEE2315 Economics of Regional Integration

4 EGEE3306 World Economic History

5 EGEE3320 International Macroeconomics

6 EEEE3312 Financial Economics

7 EPEE2201 Comparative Political Strategies for Economic Development & Business

8 EEEE3316 Economics of Regulation

9 EEEE3303 Economics of Information

LABOUR ECONOMICS

b i



ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

1 EREE2312 Microcredit and Finance

2 EREE2102 Small Entrepreneurship Development

3 EREE3106 Cooperative Development

4 EREE3104 Analysis of Development Projects

5 EGEE3314 Entrepreneurial Economics

6 EPEE3111 Industrial Relations

7 EGEE2306 Malaysian Business Law

8 EEEE3303 Economics of Information

9 EREE3309 Sociology of Development10 EREE3304 Agribusiness Management

11 EEEE3101 Managerial Economics


DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

1 EREE3308 Development and Biotechnology

2 EREE3107 Agricultural Development

3 EGEE2101 Economics of Planning4 EREE3309 Sociology of Development

5 EGEE2302 Resource and Environment

6 EREE3310 Community Development

7 EPEE2310 Ethnicity, Development and National Integration

8 EEEE3101 Welfare Economics

9 EREE2310 Gender and Development

10 EREE3302 Current Development Issues

11 EREE3311 Growth and Distribution12 EGEE2304 Urban Economics

13 EREE3105 Sustainable Development



POLITICAL ECONOMY

1 EPEE2303 Political Theory and Behaviour2 EREE2306 Political Economy of Development

3 EPEE2104 Comparative Politics and Government

4 EPEE3301 International Politics

5 EPEE3302 Communication in Politics and Administration

6 EPEE2310 Ethnicity, Development and National Integration

7 EPEE2105 Structure and Political Process in Malaysia

8 EPEE2201 Comparative Political Strategies for Economic and Business Development

9 EEEE2104 Public Finance10 EPEE2306 Local Government and Urban Development

11 EREE3309 Sociology of Development

12 EPEE3309 Public Enterprise and Privatization

13 EPEE3101 Financial Administration


APPLIED STATISTICS

1 ESEE2101 Survey and Sampling Methods

2 ESEE2301 Business Computing

3 ESEE2302 Managerial Decision-Making

4 ESEE2305 Data Analysis

5 ESEE3103 Time Series Analysis

6 ESEE3104 Experimental Design

7 ESEE3105 Econometric Analysis

8 ESEE3108 Financial Econometrics9 ESEE3301 Demography Techniques and Applications

10 ESEE3302 Mathematical Statistics

11 ESEE3305 Actuarial Mathematics



PROPOSED STUDY STRUCTUREACADEMIC SESSION 2014/2015

Level Semester I Semester II

First Year

University Course:

1. GXEX1401 Information Skills

2. GXEX1411 Ethnic Relations/

GXEX1414 TITAS/GXEX1413

Introduction To Malaysia

3. English Courses

Compulsory Course:

1. EXEE1103 Microeconomics IA/

EXEE1104 Macroeconomics IB

2. ESEE1101/1102 Quantitative Analysis A/B

3. EGEE2305 Introduction To Law/ EXEE1106

Introduction to Financial Management I

4. EPEE1102 Introduction to Political Science/

EPEE1103 Introduction to Public

Administration

1

2

3

3

3

3/4

3

18/19

University Course:

1. GXEX1410 TITAS/GXEX1411 Ethnic

Relations/GXEX1413 Introduction To

Malaysia

2. English Communication Course

Compulsory Course:

1. EXEE1104 Macroeconomics IB/

EXEE1103 Microeconomics IA

2. ESEE1105 Statistics IC

3. EXEE1106 Introduction to Financial

Management I/ EGEE2305 Introduction To

Law

4. EPEE1102 Introduction to Political Science/

EPEE1103 Introduction to Public

Administration

5. GXEX1417 Social Engagement

2

3

3

4

3/4

3

2

20/21

Level Semester III Semester IV

Second

Year University Course:

1. Co-Curiculum/GXEX1412 Basic of

Entrepreneurship Culture

2. EXEE2113 Sociology I

2

3

University Course:

1. GXEX1412 Basic of Entrepreneurship

Culture/Cocuriculum

2



Level Semester V Semester VI

Final Year Compulsory Course/Elective Course:

1. EXEE3110 Microeconomics IIIC/

EXEE3111 Macroeconomics IIID

2. EXEE2107 Critical Thinking in Economics

Elective Course:

3. Four (4) courses to be chosen

from Elective List

4

3

3

33

3

19

Compulsory Course/Elective Course:

1. EXEE3111 Macroeconomics IIID/

EXEE3110 Microeconomics IIIC

2. EGEE3309 Development in Economic Thinking

Elective Course:

3. Four (4) courses to be chosen

from Elective List

4

3

3

33

3

19

Semester VII

Industrial Training I (6 CH)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 123 CREDIT HOURS (CH)

Note:

1. A new student is limited to take no more than 18 credit hours in the first semester of a programme ofstudy.

2. Generally the maximum number of credit hours allowed in a Normal Semester is 20 credit hours and fora Special Semester is 9 credit hours.



LIST OF THE FACULTY OFFERED COURSES

SEMESTER I, SESSION 2014/2015

FACULTY CORE COURSES

Courses

CodeName of Courses

Credit

HoursLecturers

Exam

Duration

Broadbase Courses

EPEE1102 Introduction to Political Science3 Dr. Ngeow Chow Bing 2 hours

EPEE1103 Introduction to Public Administration 3 Prof. Datuk Dr. Norma Mansor 2 hours

EXEE1106Introduction to Financial

Management I4 Lecture to be Identified 2 hours

EGEE2305 Introduction to Law 3 Mrs. Nurhidayah Abdullah 2 hours

EXEE2112 Research Methodology 4 Prof. Madya Dr. V.G.R Chandran Govindaraju 2 hours

EXEE2113 Sociology I 3 Mrs. Nur Annizah Ishak 2 hours

Economic Core Courses EXEE1103 Microeconomics IA 3 Dr. Yong Chen Chen 2 hours

EXEE1104 Microeconomics IA 3 Mr. Saad bin Mohd. Said 2 hours

EXEE2110 Microeconomics IIC 4 Dr. Tan Tuck Cheong 2 hours

EXEE2111 Macroeconomics IID 4 Dr. Zarinah Yusof 2 hours

EXEE3110 Microeconomics IIIC 4 Dr. Lim Kian Peng 2 hours

EXEE3111 Macroeconomics IIID 4 Dr. Mohamed Aslam Gulam Hassan2 hours

EGEE2102 Economic Development 3 Dr. Azmah Othman 2 hours

EGEE2103 Malaysian Economy 3 Dr. Yong Sook Lu 2 hours



ELECTIVE COURSES

Courses

CodeName of Courses

Credit

HoursLecturers

Exam

Duration

EEEE2102 Theory of International Trade 3 Mrs. Nor Hasniah Kasim 2 hours

EEEE2308 Islamic Banking & Finance 3 Dr. Hanira Hanafi 2 hours

EEEE3301 Managerial Economics 3 Mr. Rahman Ibrahim 2 hours

EEEE3303 Information Economics 3 Dr. Santha A/P Chenayah@Ramu 2 hours

EEEE3312 Financial Economics 3 Dr. Lim Kian Ping 2 hours

EGEE2104 Labour Economics I 3 Mrs. Fatimah Said 2 hours

EGEE2302 Environmental Economics 3 Dr. Santha A/P Chenayah@Ramu 2 hours

EGEE3314 Entrepreneurial Economics 3 Lecture to be Identified 2 hours

EPEE2103Public Sector Management:

Theory And Practice3 Lecture to be Identified 2 hours

EPEE2303 Political Theory and Behavior 3 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Makmor Tumin 2 hours

EPEE2306Local Government and Urban

Development3 Dr. Parwazalam Abdul Rauf 2 hours

EPEE3101 Financial Administration 3 Dr. Yeoh Kok Kheng 1 hours

EPEE3112 Organisational Behaviour 3 Assoc. Prof. Datin Dr. Sabitha Marican 2 hours

EPEE3305 Metropolitan Planning 3 Mr. Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar 2 hours

EPEE3306 Project Management and Analysis 3 Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Sharifuddin Zainuddin 2 hours

EREE2310 Gender and Development 3 Dr. Sharifah Muhairah Shahabudin 2 hours

EREE2312 Microcredit and Finance 3 Lecture to be Identified 2 hours

EREE3104 Analysis Of Development projects 3 Lecture to be Identified 2 hours

EREE3106 Cooperative Development 3 Dr. Azmah Othman 2 hours

EREE3107 Agricultural Development 3 Mr. Mohamad Yusoff Sanusi 2 hours



LIST OF THE FACULTY OFFERED COURSES

SEMESTER II, SESSION 2014/2015

FACULTY CORE COURSES

Courses

CodeName of Courses

Credit

Hours Lecturers

Exam

Duration

Broadbase Courses

EPEE1102 Introduction to Political Science 3 Dr. Edmund erence A/l Eric Boniface Gomez 2 hours

EPEE1103 Introduction to Public Administration 3 Prof. Datuk Dr. Norma Mansor 2 hours

EXEE1106Introduction to Financial

Management4 Lecturer to be identified 2 hours

EGEE2305 Introduction to Law 3 Dr. Nurulhuda Mohd Satar 2 hours

EXEE2112 Research Methodology I 4 Assoc. Prof. Dr. VGR Chandran Govindaraju 2 hours

EXEE2113 Sociology I 3 Mrs. Nur Annizah Ishak 2 hours

Economic Core Courses

EXEE1103 Microeconomics IA 3 Dr. Roza Hazli Zakaria 2 hours

EXEE1104 Macroeconomics IB 3 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evelyn Shyamala A/P Paul

Devadason2 hours

EXEE2110 Microeconomics IIC 4 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatimah Kari 2 hours

EXEE2111 Macroeconomics IID 4 Dr. Yew Siew Yong 2 hours

EXEE3110 Microeconomics IIIA 3 Dr. Nurulhuda Mohd Satar 2 hours

EXEE3111 Macroeconomics IIID 3 Dr. Santha a/p Chenayah @ Ramu 2 hours

EGEE2102 Economic Development 3 Dr. Azmah Othman 2 hours

EGEE2103 Malaysian Economics 3 Dr. Yong Sook Lu 2 hours



ELECTIVE COURSES

Courses

Code Name of Courses

Credit

Hours Lecturers

Exam

Duration

EEEE3314 Monetary Economics II 3 Dr. Tan Eu Chye 2 hours

EEEE3315 Islamic Banking and Financial Law 3 Dr. Hanira Hanafi 2 hours

EGEE2306 Malaysian Business Law 3 Mrs. Nurhidayah Abdullah 2 hours

EGEE3308 Industrial Economics 3 Mrs. Fatimah Said 2 hours

EGEE3313 Economics of Finanacial Market 3 Mr. Saad Mohd Said 2 hours

EGEE3317 Labour Economics II 3 Mrs. Fatimah Said 2 hours

EGEE3320 International Macroeconomics 3 Dr. Mohamed Aslam Gulam Hassan 2 hours

EREE2102 Small Entrepreneurship Development 3 Lecture to be Identified 2 hours

EREE3105 Sustainable Development 3 Lecture to be Identified 2 hours

EREE3301 Land Economics 3 Lecture to be Identified 2 hours

EREE3302 Current Development Issues 3 Dr. Lee Hwok Aun 2 hours

EREE3308 Development and Biotechnology 3 Mr. Mohamad Yusoff Sanusi 2 hours

EREE3309 Sociology of Development 3 Dr. Sharifah Muhairah Shahabudin 2 hours

EREE3310 Community Development 3 Mr. Mohamad Yusoff Sanusi 2 hours

EREE3311 Growth and Distribution 3 Dr. Azmah Othman 2 hours

EPEE2105Structure and Political Process in

Malaysia3 Dr. Muhammad Asri Mohd Ali 2 hours

EPEE2302 Human Resource Management 3 Dr. Ali Boerhannoeddin 2 hours

EPEE3111 Industrial Relations 3 Mr. Nawi Abdullah 2 hours

EPEE3115 Management Skill Techinique 3 Dr. Yeoh Kok Kheng 2 hours



SOFT SKILLS

Beginning Semester II, Session 2006/2007, undergraduates at the University of Malaya will be

evaluated for soft skills. These soft skills are embedded in the courses offered. The aim of introducing

soft skills is to develop a more physically and mentally balanced individual. These soft skills are

fundamental in preparing students to compete in the job market that is growing more intense, and to

face challenges of the real world. There are seven soft skills being evaluated, namely:

1. Communication Skills, (CS)

2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, (CT)3. Team Skills, (TS)

4. Lifelong Learning and Information Management, (LL)

5. Entrepreneurial Skills, (KK)

6. Ethics and Professional Values, (EM) and

7. Leadership Skills (LS).

Certificates will be issued to students who have achieved a satisfactory level of soft skills. Those who

do not attain the expected level will be required to undergo a soft skills course. A certificate will beissued to students at the end of the course.



FACULTY CORE

BROADBASE COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

EPEE1102

3 Credit

INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students are able to:

1. explain the key concepts of politics such as power, state, society, and

government;

2. differentiate political systems such as democracy, authoritarian, and

totalitarian; and

3. debate political issues critically through written and spoken medium.

Synopsis This course contains five parts, mainly: the political concepts, political institutions,

political participation, political ideology and international politics.

References 1. Garner, r., Ferdinan, P. and Lawson S., (2009). Introduction to Politics. Oxford

University Press; Kuala Lumpur.

2. Abdul Rashid Moten & Syed Serajul Islam (2006). Introduction to Political

Scence. Singapore: Thompson Asia Pte.Ltd.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3

CT1

TS1



INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

EPEE1103

3 Credit

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. appraise the role of public administration in development;

2. apply the concepts pertaining to public administration; and

3. evaluate critically the issues and trends in public administration and its roles

and functions in the political system.

Synopsis This course encompasses main themes in the discipline of public administration.

They include state and society, public administration and politics, bureaucracy

and public management, changes and reforms in public administration.

References 1. Abdullah Sanusi Ahmad, Norma Mansor and Abdul Kuddus Ahmad. (2003).The Malaysian Bureaucracy: Four Decades of Development, Pearson Prentice

Hall, Kuala Lumpur.

2. Starling, Grover. (1998). Managing The Public Sector, Arcout Brace College

Publisher, Forth Worth.

3. Shafritz Jay M. & Hyde Albert. (1997). Classics of Public Administrations,

Harcout Brace College Publisher, Forth Worth.

4. Abdullah Sanusi Ahmad. (1994). Perkembangan Pentadbiran Awam dan

Pengurusan: Koleksi Ceramah Umum, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, KualaLumpur.

S f Skill CS1 CS2 CS3



INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I

EXEE1106

4 Credit

INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify basic principles and approaches of financial management;

2. comprehend the roles and functions of financial managers; and

3. use basic financial management tools in practice.

Synopsis This course provides the students with basic principles and approaches of

financial management in a business entity. It encompasses basic accounting,

financial concepts as well as short- and long-term investment and financing.

References 1) Sheridan Titman, Arthur J. Keown and John D. Martin, Financial

Management; Principles and Applications, 12th

Edition.(2013). Prentice HallPearson.

2) Brigham, Eugene F,Houston, Joel F. (2013) Fundamentals Of Financial

Management , 13th edition. Ohio: Thomson.

3) Eugene F. Brigham and Joel F. Houston. adapted by Yao-Min Chiang, Hon-

Sing Lee and Bany Ariffin. (2010) Essentials of Financial Management , 2nd

edition. CENGAGE Learning.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3KK1

A C i A 40%



INTRODUCTION TO LAW

EGEE2305

3 Credit

INTRODUCTION TO LAW

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students are able to:

1. explain the types and sources of Malaysian Law;

2. eleborate the concepts and basic theories of law;

3. identify the important issues in the legal system;

4. analyse those issues with the relevant theories of law; and

5. suggest any relevant policy and demonstrate good communication skills.

Synopsis This course intends to expose students to the basic concepts in law. These

include the development and sources of the Malaysian law. The influence fromthe English law and its application to Malaysian law can be seen through the

Malaysian legal history until today. This course also covers the application of

Islamic law in Malaysia according to Federal Constitution will also be covered. In

the topic on the administration of justice, students will be exposed to the

hierarchy of courts in Malaysia and their respective jurisdictions either in

criminal or civil law. A short discussion of the Attorney General and bodies with

specialized jurisdiction will end the course.

References 1. A. Bradney, F. Cownie, J. Masson, A.Neal, D.Newell, How to Study Law, 3 rd Ed., Sweet Maxwell, London, (1995).

2. Ahmad Ibrahim and Ahilemah Joned, The Malaysian Legal System, Dewan



RESEARCH METHODOLOGY I

EXEE2112

4 Credit

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY I

Pre-requisite ESEE1105 Statistics 1C

Learning

Outcomes

At the end of this course, students are able to:

1. explain the concept and research methods;

2. identify research problems and objectives;

3. apply relevant research methods to solve research problems;

4. analyse information or data in line with research objectives; and

5. prepare research proposal and paper.

Synopsis This course exposes and train students in conducting scientific research. The

content of this course includes research concepts, issues and approaches foraddressing research problems. The emphasis is given on research problems, the

role of theory in research, and the methods of data collection and analyses. The

students also are trained in the preparation of research proposal and paper and

are exposed with statistical programmes in research.

References 1. S Salkind, N. J. (2010). Exploring Research. New Jersey: Pearson EducationInternational.Saunders, M., Lewis, P., Thornhill, A., (2007).

2. Research Methods for Business Students, 4

nd

ed. Great Britain: PearsonEducation Ltd.3. Babbie, E., (2001). The Practice of Social Research, 9 th. Belmont: USA.



SOCIOLOGY I

EXEE2113

3 CreditSOCIOLOGY I

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the basic concepts of sociological studies;

2. relate these concepts to economic studies; and

3. apply the basic concepts to themselves and their respective roles in the

community.

Synopsis This course is an introduction to sociology. Topics covered include social

theories, social organizations - kinship and family, culture and religion, social

stratification - class, gender, race and ethnicity and collective behavior and social

change.

Reference 1. Schaefer, Richard T. (2012). Sociology. 13th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.

2. Tishler, Henry I. (2011). Introduction to Sociology. 10th Edition. Canada:

Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

3. Henslin, James M. (2013). Essentials of Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach.

10th Edition. New Jersey: Pearson.

4. Macionis, John J. (2008). Sociology. 12th Edition. New Jersey: Pearson.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6

TS1, TS2, TS3



FACULTY CORE

ECONOMIC CORE COURSES

MICROECONOMICS IA

EXEE1103

3 Credit/

4 Credit

MICROECONOMICS IA

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. Identify basic economic problem;

2. explain principles and theories of microeconomics; and

3. apply microeconomic theory in making decisions in the market.

Synopsis The course discusses topics on basic economic problems, principles ofeconomics, demand and supply, market equilibrium, elasticities of demand and

supply, consumer and producer surplus, government policies, cost of production

and types of market structures.

References 1. Mankiw N.G (2011), Principles of Microeconomics. Malaysia Edition

Cengage Learning.

2. McEachern William A. (2009). Economic Principles: A Contemporary

Introduction. (9th

Ed.), Cengage Learning3. Parkin, M (2012). Microeconomics. 10th edition, Pearson Education Limited




MICROECONOMICS IIC

EXEE2110

4 Credit

MICROECONOMICS IIC

Pre-requisite Passes EXEE1103 Microeconomics IA

Learning

Outcomes

At the end of the course, students are able to:

1. elaborate the theory of consumer behaviour and the production theory;

2. analyze consumer preferences towards risk;

3. identify profit maximization conditions in the short run and long run; and

4. evaluate the gains and losses from government policies.

Synopsis The course will discuss the topics that are related to consumer behaviour,

individual and market demands, risk and uncertainty, production theory and

production costs. The course will also discuss on how the firm maximizes the

profits. Finally, the course will explain the competitive market analysis.

References 1. Pindyck, Robert S, and Rubinfeld, Daniel L. (2001). Microeconomics. (5th ed.)

New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

2. Walter Nicholson. (2004). Intermediate Microeconomics and Its Applications.

(9th ed.) New York: Thomson.

3. Katz, Michael L. Rosen and Harvey S (1999). Microeconomics. (7th ed.) New

York: McGraw-Hill.

4. Frank, Robert H. (1999). Microeconomics and Behavior. (4th ed.) New York:McGraw-Hill.




MICROECONOMICS IIIC

EXEE3110

4 Credit

MICROECONOMICS IIIC

Pre-requisite Passes EXEE2110 Microekonomi IIC

Learning

Outcomes


1. analyze models of monopoly and oligopoly using game theory;

2. interpret topics on pricing in input markets, general equilibrium analysis,

market failures and political economics; and

3. apply a range of simple mathematical techniques of economic analysis in

problem-solving.

Synopsis Market structures and their welfare implications; game theory; pricing in input

markets; general equilibrium and welfare economics; externalities; public goods

and political economics.

References 1. Nicholson, W. (2005), Microeconomic Theory, (9th ed)., Thomson South-

Western.

2. Katz, Michael L. and Rosen, Harvey S. (1998), Microeconomics, (3rd ed).,

McGraw Hill.


CT1, CT2, CT3TS1, TS2

A



MACROECONOMICS IB

EXEE1104

3 CreditMACROECONOMICS IB

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify macroeconomics issues and problems;

2. explain the classical theory;

3. elaborate the Keynesian theory and determination of economic activity;

4. analyze the theory of IS-LM and AD-AS; and

5. assess the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies in closed and open

economies.

Synopsis This course is divided into two parts. Part one discusses the issues and

macroeconomic problems, national income concepts and accounting andincome determination in closed and open economies.

Part two discusses the derivation of the IS-LM curve, aggregate demand and

aggregate supply curves, equilibrium in open economy and effectiveness of fiscal

and monetary policies.

References 1. Richard T. Froyen (2002), Macroeconomics: Theories and Policies, (7th ed.),

Prentice Hall. (RTF).2. Parkin M. & Bade R. (1988), Modern Macroeconomics, (2nd Ed.), Prentice

Hall. (PB).

3 H i S h Ch h l S d & i S l



MACROECONOMICS IID

EXEE2111

4 CreditMACROECONOMICS IID

Pre-requisite Pass EXEE1104 Macroeconomics IB

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the determination of economic activity by applying theories from the

macroeconomics model discussed;

2. elaborate the major differences among the theories used in the models

discussed;

3. identify current economic problems (inflation, unemployment, sluggish

aggregate demand and others) utilizing the explanation given by the theories

from the macroeconomics model examined;

4. discuss the policy implication of the theories;

5. relate the recent and world economic experiences by applying themacroeconomics theories discussed.

Synopsis Discussing the macroeconomics model of Classical, Keynesian, Monetarist, New

Classical and New Keynesian. Focus is given to the differences in views among the

economists. Also discusses are modern consumption theories of the Life Cycle

Theory and Permanent Income Theory, fixed business investment, residential

investment and inventory investment. The Keynes money demand theory is

extended via the inventory theory of transaction money demand, precautionarymoney demand theory and money demand as behaviour towards risk. Choices of

monetary policy targeting are discussed in the analysis of money supply.



MACROECONOMICS IIID

EXEE31114 Credit

MACROECONOMICS IIID

Pre-requisite Pass EXEE2111 Macroeconomics IID

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify relevant macroeconomic issues which are significant to the

Malaysian economy;

2. elaborate macroeconomic issues using appropriate macroeconomic theories;

3. discuss and recommend appropriate economic policies; and

4. analyze business cycles using macroeconomic theories.

Synopsis This course will discuss various topics which include the Exchange Rate theory,

asset market, capital movement based on UIRP and CIP; Portfolio Balance

Model; economic growth theory, business cycles and policy formulations formain macroeconomic problem

References 1. Jones, Charles (2006). Introduction to Economic Growth, (2nd Ed.).

2. Stephen Willamson, (2005). Macroeconomics, (2nd Ed.).

3. Robert J Gordon 2006. Macroeconomics, 10th Edition.

4. Olivier Blanchard (2011), Macroeconomics, updated edition, 5 th Edition.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3CT1, CT2, CT3

TS1, TS2

LL1 LL2



ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

EGEE21023 Credits


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. describe economic growth and development concepts;

2. interpret development theories and processes; and

3. assess a country’s development policy, problems and practices.

Synopsis This course looks into issues in economic development from the point of

theories, policies and practices. Starting from observing the growth and

development theories, ways to measure the process of growth and

development, this course then examines economic changes, development and

challenges faced by less developed countries. The major development policies,practices and its effects will be analysed with reference to the experience of

developed countries.

References 1. Dowling, J.M & Valenzuela, M.R (2010) Economic Development in Asia (2 nd ed.) Shenton Way, Singapore:Cengage Learning Asia Pte. Ltd.

2. Todaro, M.P. & Smith, S.C. (2009) Economic Development (10th ed.) Essex,England: Pearson Education Ltd.

3. Thirwall, A.P (1994) Growth And Development with special reference todeveloping economies London: The Macmillan Press ltd.

4. Meier, Gerald, M and Joseph Stiglitz (2001) Frontiers in DevelopmentEconomics: The Future In Perspective World Bank and Oxford University



MALAYSIAN ECONOMY

EGEE21033 Credit

MALAYSIAN ECONOMY

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. elaborate policies, issues, achievements and implications for the Malaysian

economy;

2. analyze critically current issues of Malaysian economy; and

3. relate theory to real world problems with reference to Malaysian economy.

Synopsis The course focuses on issues which relate to the Malaysian economy. Discussion

focuses on economic aspects of microeconomic and macroeconomic issues. Both

internal and external factors that influence the economy will also be examined.

References 1. Malaysia, Development Plans 1-9. Kuala Lumpur: Kerajaan Malaysia, various

years.

2. BNM, Annual Report various years. Kuala Lumpur: BNM.

3. MOF , Economic Report, various years. Putrajaya: Ministry of Finance

4. Malaysia, Outline Perspective Plan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

5. Malaysia, Vision 2020, Kuala Lumpur.

6. Poon, W.C., (2008), Malaysian Economy. Pearson/Prentice

7. Neac, New Economic Model for Malaysia, National Economic AdvisoryCouncil.

8. Malaysia, Government Transformation Programme, Prime Minister’s



CRITICAL THINKING IN ECONOMICS

EXEE21073 Credit

CRITICAL THINKING IN ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite Student 2nd year and above.

Learning

Outcomes


1. elaborate basic concepts and principles in critical thinking;

2. apply principles in critical thinking to theoretical and empirical issues; and

3. debate logically and critically on various issues in economics.

Synopsis The course covers the formulation and presentation of economic arguments,

common fallacies in economics, the use of deductive and inductive reasoning in

economic theory, evaluation of economic policies.

References 1. Epstein, R.L. and Kernberger, C. (2005). The Guide to Critical Thinking inEconomics. Thomson South-Western.

2. Verlinden, J. (2005). Critical Thinking and Everyday Argument. Thomson

Learning.

3. Swartz, T.R. and Bonello F.J. (2008). Taking Sides: Clashing Views on

Controversial Economic Issues. McGraw-Hill.

4. Cottrell, Stella (2011) .Critikal Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis

and Argument. Palgrave McMillan.

5. Tittle, Peg (2011). Critikal Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, Routledge Taylorand Francis Group.

6. Chaffee, John (2012). Thinking Critically. Wadsworth Cengage Learning.



INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS ISSUES

EXEE21083 Credit

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS ISSUES

Pre-requisite Student 2nd year and above

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain major international economic issues;

2. identify crucial international economic issues to economic expansion of

developing countries;

3. analyze economic issues based on theories; and

4. present effectively (communication) by delivering proposal and solution of

related economic issues.

Synopsis This course covers topics on globalisation and it impact on developing countries;

the role international capital (and FDI) in world economy; international monetarysystem (old and new), the role of US$-Yen-Dmarks/Euro; International Financial

Architechure; International Organisation, IMF, World Bank and WTO;

International Trade Agreements: Uruguay Round and Doha; regional economic

integration; oil crisis, 1970s and 2000s; China-India-Brazil-Russia economies.

References 1. Isard, Peter. (2005). Globalization and the International Financial System,

Cambridge University Press.

2. Scholte, Jan Aart. (2005). Globalization. A critical introduction, SecondEdition, Palgrave, London.

3. McKinnon, Ronald . (1997) .The Rules of the Game, MIT Press,

M h



HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT

EGEE33093 Credit

HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the development of economic thought;

2. discuss the contributions and deficient of the theories and ideas of the

thinkers in history of economic thought;

3. differentiate the different views of the economists;

4. elaborate the development of the economic theories by the orthodox

economists and heterodox economists.

Synopsis The course discusses the development of economic ideas and theories since the

ancient Greek (300 B.C.) to the twentieth century (1970s – 1990s). Concern ofdiscussions is on how past mainstream thought has contributed to the modern

economic thought. The discussions cover deviations from orthodoxy, major

methodological issues, the relationships between the development of the theory

and the prevailing economic conditions, implications of socio-economic policy,

the development of modern macroeconomics theory and modern heterodox

economic thought.

References 1. Brue, S. and Grant, R. (2007). The History of Economic Thought. 7th

edition.South-Western.

2. E.K Hunt and Mark Lautzenheiser. (2011) History of Economic Thought : A

C i i l P i M k E Sh I



FACULTY CORE

QUANTITATIVE COURSES

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS A

ESEE1101

3 Credit

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS A

Pre-requisite Do not satisfy minimum requirements for ESEE1102

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain basic concepts in algebra and calculus;

2. apply mathematical techniques in business, economics and administration;

and

3. evaluate the results of mathematical techniques in business, economics and

administration.

Synopsis The course covers basic concepts in algebra and calculus and their application in

business, economics and administration for the functions and graphs, limits and

continuity, differentiation and integration, matrix algebra and mathematical

finance.

References 1. Tan, S.T. (2013), Applied Mathematics for the Managerial, Life and Social

Sciences, 6th Edition, Brooks/Cole, Thomson Learning.

2. Haeussler, E., R. Paul and R. J. Wood (2007) Introductory MathematicalAnalysis for Business, Economics and the Life and Social Sciences. 12th

Edition. Pearson International Edition



QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS B

ESEE11023 Credit

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS B

Pre-requisite A pass in

1. Mathematics (minimum Grade D) at the Matriculation or STPM level; or

2. Additional Mathematics (minimum Grade C6) at the SPM level.

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain basic concepts in algebra and calculus;

2. apply mathematical techniques in business, economics and administration;

and

3. evaluate the results of mathematical techniques in business, economics and

administration.

Synopsis This course exposes students to concepts and applications of functions and

graphs, limits and continuity, differentiation and integration, financial

mathematics and matrix algebra in social science.

References 1. Tan, S.T. 6th Edition.(2013), Applied Mathematics for the Managerial, Life and

Social Sciences. Brooks/Cole, Thomson Learning.

2. Mizrahi, A dan Sullivan, M. (2004), Mathematics: An Applied Approach. 8 th

Edition, John Wiley & Sons.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2,

CT5



STATISTICS 1C

ESEE11054 Credit

STATISTICS 1C

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain basic concepts in statistical analysis;

2. apply basic statistical analysis in economics, business and administration; and

3. evaluate the results of statistical analysis in business, economics and

administration.

4. analyze a set of data in the field of business, economics and administration

using appropriate statistical techniques and softwares; and

5. communicate these findings effectively.

Synopsis The course covers basic concepts and their application in business, economics

and administration for the survey and sampling, presentation of data, numerical

descriptive measures, probability, discrete probability distributions.

References 1. Keller, G. (2012), Managerial Statistics, Abbreviated International Edition, (9 th

Edition, South-Western Cengage Learning.

2. Levine, DM; Stephan, D; Krehbiel, TC and Berenson, M.L, (2011). Statistics for

Managers Using Microsoft Excel, (6th Ed.), Prentice Hall, Singapore.

3. Anderson, D. R.; Sweeney, D. J. and Williams, T. A. (2011). Statistics for

Business and Economics, (11th Ed.), South-Western Cengage Learning.



STATISTICS II

ESEE22013 Credit

STATISTICS II

Pre-requisite ESEE1105 Statistics IC

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain basic concepts of statistical inference;

2. apply statistical inference in business, economics and

administration; and

3. evaluate the results of statistical inference.

Synopsis The first part of the course introduces the continuous probability and sampling

distributions which form the basic knowledge of statistical inference. The second

part focuses on statistical inference such as estimation and hypothesis testing.

The third part covers various non-parametric statistics.

References 1. Levine, DM; Stephan, D; Krehbiel, TC and Berenson, M.L. (2011). Statistics for

Managers Using Microsoft Excel, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall, Singapore .

2. Anderson, D. R.; Sweeney, D. J. and Williams, T. A. (2011). Statistics for

Business and Economics, 11th Edition, South-Western Cengage Learning.


CT5

Assessment Continuous assessment : 40%

Final examination : 60%



INTRODUCTION OF MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS

EEEE21013 Credit

INTRODUCTION OF MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. recognize mathematical techniques in economics;

2. explain economic theory using mathematics; and

3. apply appropriate mathematical techniques to solve economic problems.

Synopsis The contents of the course include differential technique, matrix algebra,

maximum and minimum, input-output model, linear programmeming with two

and three constraints, theory of game and the equilibrium of demand and supply

analysis.

References 1. Alpha C. Chiang & Kevin Wainwright. (2005). Fundamental Methods of

Mathematical Economics. McGraw Hill, 4th ed.

2. Baldani, Bradfield, Turner, (2005). Mathematical Economics, Thomson, 2nd

ed.

3. Jacques, I. 2009. Mathematics for Economics and Business, Pearson

Education Limited, 6th ed.

4. Selamah Maamor, et al. 2011. Matematik untuk Ekonomi, Cegage Learning

Asia Pte Ltd.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, C3

CT1 CT2 CT3



BASIC ECONOMETRICS

ESEE2102

3 Credit

BASIC ECONOMETRICS

Pre-requisite ESEE2201

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the use of regression analysis and related techniques for quantifying

economic relationships;

2. explain the assumptions underlying use of the linear regression model and

the implications for the model of departure from these assumptions;

3. apply a variety of statistical testing principles to the linear regression model;

4. interpret regression output from econometric software; and

5. draw valid conclusions from the results of estimation and hypothesis testing.

Synopsis This course introduces the concepts and use of basic econometrics to enforce

intuitive understanding about regression analysis for estimation, prediction and

inference. Topics covered are simple regression, parameter estimation,

confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, model fit and diagnostics; multiple

regression (including dummy variables), independent variables selection and

model selection; functional forms; and classical assumption problems.

References 1. Gujarati, D.N. and D.c. Porter (2009). Basic Econometrics. 5th ed. McGraw-

Hill, New York2. Hill, R.C., Griffiths, W.E., and Lim, G.C., (2008). Principles of Econometrics, 3rd

edition. John Wiley

3 S d d A H (2010) U i i A i l G id 6th d



FACULTY CORE

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING I

EXEE3190

6 Credit

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING I

Pre-requisite 1. Completed at least 60 credits hours of coursework; and

2. Attended preparatory coursework for Industrial Training

Learning

Outcomes

At the end of the training, the students are able to:

1. apply concepts and theories learnt to workplace;

2. relate systems, techniques and innovations learnt at the workplace to field of

study;

3. improve basic interpersonal skills and knowledge as required by industry;

and

4. understand work culture and challenges at workplace.

Synopsis The student will be placed at an organisation based on the guidelines of the

Faculty and CITRA.

The student will undergo full-time industrial training for a specified period. Thestudent’s progress will be monitored by the Faculty and the organisation during

the training. The student is required to record his/her learning, goals and

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ELECTIVE COURSES

THEORY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

EEEE2102

3 Credit

THEORY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Pre-requisite EXEE1103 Microeconomics IA

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain basic concepts and theories in international trade;

2. identify issues in international trade; and

3. analyze issues in international trade using related theories.

Synopsis This course will discuss concepts and theories of international trade such as

law of comparative advantage, Heckscher-Ohlin theory and policies related to

international trade such as tariffs and economic integration.

References 1. Krugman, P.R. and Obstfeld, M. 2006. International Economics – Theory

and Policy (7th ed.) New York: Pearson Addison Wesley.

2. Winters, L.A. (1991), International Economics, (4th ed). London and New

York: Routledge


Assessment Continuous Assessment : 40%



PUBLIC FINANCE

EEEE2104

3 Credit

PUBLIC FINANCE

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain how the public sector affects the allocation of scarce resources;2. ascertain the role of the public sector;

3. analyze the role voters play in decision making; and

4. explain the principles of taxation and federal finance.

Synopsis The course covers topics such as market failure and the need for the public

sector, the functions of the public sector, Pareto optimality, the theory of

public goods, the concept of externalities and the roles of the private sector

and the public sector in overcoming externalities, the voting systems and

public choice, taxation analysis from the positive perspective and the

normative perspective, et cetera.

References 1. Hyman, D.N. (2005). Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of

Theory to Policy. 8e. Mason, Ohio: South-Western.

2. Rosen, H.S. 2002. Public Finance. 6e. Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.3. Musgrave, R.A. and Musgrave, P.B. (1989). Public Finance in Theory and

Practice. 5e. New York: McGraw-Hill.

4 A J R (1985) P bli Fi N Y k M G Hill



LAW, BANKING AND FINANCE

EEEE2307

3 Credit

BANKING AND FINANCIAL LAW

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. recognize the importance of law in banking and finance;2. analyze the economic aspects of law in banking and finance; and

3. apply the relevant law in the banking field.

Synopsis Banks and various financial institutions provide liquidity, instruments for

hedging and function as an intermediary between savers and investors. Failure

in banks and other financial institutions could be the result of several causes

such as principal-agent problem, insider trading, market manipulation and

moral hazard. Acts that have been enacted to defend these activities are

discussed.

References 1. Howells, Peter & Bain, Keith (2005) The Economics of Money, Banking and

Finance. Person Education Limited

2. David O. Beim & Charles W. Calomiris (2001) Emerging Financial Markets

3. Frederic S. Mishkin (2006) The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial

Markets. Seventh Edition4. Banking and Financial Institution Act 1989. (2004) International Law Book

Service

5 Th S i I d A 1983 (2004) I i l L B k S i



ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE

EEEE2308

3 Credit

ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the philosophy, underlying concepts and principles of Islamicbanking and finance;

2. identify and discuss differences between the Islamic and the conventional

financial systems; and

3. analyze issues pertaining to the development of Islamic banking and

finance in theory and practice.

Synopsis This course gives an overview of the main aspects of Islamic banking and

finance. Topics discussed include the philosophy and underlying principles of

Islamic finance, riba, profits, contracts of exchange, Islamic banking theory,

the realities of Islamic banking, takaful, Islamic money market, Islamic capital

market and Islamic securities (sukuk) and regulatory issues.

References 1. Radiah Abdul Kader (2001) Ekonomi Islam, Kuala Lumpur: Vision Press

2. Kamal Khir, Lakesh Gupta & Bala Shanmugam (2008), Islamic Banking: A

Practical Perspective, Pearson Longman Malaysia3. Karim, Adiwarman A (2005) Islamic Banking: Fiqh and Financial Analysis PT,

Jakarta: Rajagrafindo Persada

4 S if l A h R l (2005) C i i l I I l i B ki d Fi i l



MONETARY ECONOMICS I

EEEE2314

3 Credit

MONETARY ECONOMICS I

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. Describe the basic concepts and theoretical frameworks in monetaryeconomics;

2. relate theories of monetary economics to the real world; and

3. analyze the administration and operation of monetary policy in closed and

open economies.

Synopsis Basic concepts and functions of money; demand for and supply of money and

monetary controls; monetary transmission mechanisms; macroeconomic

policies; monetary policy regimes; inflation and unemployment; money and

output; exchange rate determination; and monetary policy instruments.

References 1. Bank Negara Malaysia (1994) Money and Banking in Malaysia

2. Lailder, D.E.W. (1993) The Demand for Money: Theories, Evidence and

Problems, HarperCollins, 4th edition

3. Lewis, M.K. & Mizen, P.D. (2000) Monetary Economics, Oxford University

Press4. McCallum, B.T. (1989) Monetary Economics: Theory and Policy, Macmillan

5. Pierce, D.G. & Tysome, P.J. (1985) Monetary Economics: Theories,

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ECONOMICS OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION

EEEE2315

3 Credit

ECONOMICS OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION

Pre-requisite Pass EXEE 1103 Microeconomics IA

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify various forms of regional trading agreements2. analyze regional integration agreements (RIAs) as mechanisms for trade

liberalisation,

3. apply simple CGE modelling in assessing welfare effects of RIAs.

Synopsis Topics discussed include overview of regional trading agreements in the world,

free trade areas and customs union, open regionalism and MFN liberalisation,

economic effects on member and non-member countries, regional integration

arrangements: building or stumbling blocks toward global free trade,

introduction to computable general equilibrium (CGE) modelling in assessing

welfare effects of RIAs.

References 1. Winters, L.A. (1991) , International Economics, (4th ed). London and New

York: Routledge.

2. Schiff, M and Winters, L.A (2003) Regional Integration and Development.

(World Bank and Oxford University Press).3. Hoekman, b.M and Kostecki, M.M (2009). The Political Economy of The

World Trading System : The WTO and Beyond (3 rd edition), Oxford

U i i



WELFARE ECONOMICS

EEEE3101

3 Credit

WELFARE ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the resource allocation mechanism of a market economy;2. discuss why government intervene in the market economy; and

3. appraise projects using social cost-benefit analysis.

Synopsis This course will discuss Pareto Optimality Criteria, compensation criteria,

measurement of social welfare changes, consumer surplus, Arrows theorem,

social choice problem and others. Effect on market imperfection of optimality

criteria will be discussed in second best theorem, externalities, Coase theorem,

public goods and others.

References 1. R. Boadway & N. Bruce (1984), Welfare Economics; Oxford: Basil

Blackwell.

2. Edward M. Gramlich (1990), A guide to Benefit-Cost Analysis; Prentice

Hall.

3. Ng Yew Kwang (1983), Welfare Economics,rev.ed; London:Macmillan

4. J. Craven (1992), Social Choice, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.5. J.Bonner (1986), Politics, Economics & Welfare, Brighton: Wheatsheaf.

6. C.M.Price (1977), Welfare Economics in Theory and Practice, London:

ill



MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

EEEE3301

3 Credit

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the principles and concepts of managerial economics;2. analyse application of microeconomic theory especially in making business

decisions; and

3. demonstrate skills of communication, critical thinking and team work.

Synopsis The contents of this course include price and market structures, demand and

supply, production and cost, firms under perfect competition and firms with

market powers; and decision making over time.

References 1. Baye Micheal R (2003), Manegerial Economics and Business

Strategy (4th Ed), McGraw-Hill.

2. Mark Hirschey & James L Pappas (2004), Fundamentals of

Managerial Economics, (6th Ed), Dryden Press.

3. S. Charles Maurice and Christopher R. Thomas (2005) Manegerial

Economics (6th Ed) Irwin.

4. Dominick Salvatore (2003) Managerial Economic on a GlobalEconomy (4th Ed). Harcourt College Publisher.

Soft Skills CS1 CS2 CS3



INFORMATION ECONOMICS

EEEE3303

3 Credit

INFORMATION ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the importance of information in economics particularly in thepreparation of contracts and utility optimization

2. determine the role of information in economics

3. differentiate between information asymmetric problems in contracts

4. analyse methods to solve information asymmetry problems

5. synthesize with use mathematical information economic models

Synopsis The course will discuss the topics related to information symmetry and

asymmetry, inter-temporal relationships, basic model, symmetric contracts,

optimal payments mechanism, optimal effort level, moral hazard, first order

approach, hidden information, adverse selection, signaling, education as a

signal, equilibrium, analysis of mathematical and analytical problems

References 1. Macho-Stadler, I. And Castrillo, J.D. (1997). An Introduction to the

Economics of Information and Contracts. ( 1st Edition). Oxford University

Press.2. Milgrom, P. and Roberts, J. (1992). Economics, Organization and

Management. (1st Edition). Prentice Hall.

3 Hi hl if J d il J G (1992) h A l i f U i d



HEALTH ECONOMICS

EEEE3305

3 Credit

HEALTH ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain how economic principles apply to health related issues;2. analyse the costs and benefits of various health care choices; and

3. examine public policies on health care from an economic perspective;

Synopsis This course will discuss about health, healthcare and health policy from the

microeconomic perspective. Topics include the demand and supply of health

services, production and costs of healthcare, structure of the medical market,

healthcare systems and institutions, role of government in health services and

health insurance.

References 1. Phelps C.E (2006), Health Economics, 3rd edition, Addison Wesley

2. Santerre R.E & Neun S.P (2007), Health Economics, 4th edition, Thomson

South Western





INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

EEEE3306

3 Credit

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the basic concepts and theories in international finance and open-economy macroeconomics;

2. identify the issues in international finance;and

3. analyze issues in international finance using related theories.

Synopsis This course discuss concepts and theories in several topics such as balance of

payment, foreign exchange market and risks, exchange rate determination,

price and income adjustment mechanisms with flexible and fixed exchange

rate, open macroeconomics theories and policies and international monetary

systems.

References 1. Salvatore, D. (2004). International Economics (8th ed.) New Jersey: John

Wiley & Son.

2. Carbaugh, R.J. (2004). International Economics (9th ed.) Ohio: Thomson

South-Western.3. Appleyard, D., Field, A.J., Cobb, S.L. (2006). International Economics (5 th

ed.) New York: Mc Graw Hill.



FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

EEEE3312

3 Credit

FINANCIAL ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the banking system in Malaysia;2. calculate time value of money; and

3. analyze investments in stock and bonds.

Synopsis Understand the financial system in a capitalism economy.

References 1. Mayo, Herbert B. (2012). An Introduction to Institutions, Management and

Investment. (10th edition) New Jersey : South Western.

2. Mishkin, Frederic S. (2007). The Economics of Money, Banking and

Financial Markets. (8th edition) United States of America: Addison Wesley

Longman.

3. Bodie, Zvi, Merton, Robert C., and Cleeton, David,L (2009) Financial

Economics. (2nd edition) New Jersey : Pearson Education Internationals.


CT1, CT2, CT3TS1, TS2

A



MONETARY ECONOMICS II

EEEE3314

3 Credit

MONETARY ECONOMICS II

Pre-requisite EEEE2314 MONETARY ECONOMICS I

Learning

Outcomes


1. Explain concepts and theoretical frameworks in monetary economics in

greater depth;

2. Relate theories of monetary economics to the real world more extensively;

and

3. Analyze macroeconomic issues more critically.

Synopsis Classical theories of money; Patinkin and Walrasian heritage; rational

expectations; inflation control and seignorage; monetary policy targets; time

consistency and policy credibility; money and financial institutions in economic

growth.

References 1. Lewis, M.K. and Mizen, P.D. (2000) Monetary Economics, Oxford University

Press.

2. Marquis, M. (1996) Monetary Theory and Policy, West Publishing Company.

3. Handa, J. (2000) Monetary Economics, Routledge.


CT1 CT2 CT3



ISLAMIC BANKING FINANCE LAW

EEEE3315

3 Credit

ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE LAW

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the relevant laws relating to Islamic banking and finance;2. identify the important issues in banking and finance relating to

Shariah/Islamic law;

3. analyse those issues with the relevant statutes and Shariah principles; and

4. solutions for the relevant issues.

Synopsis This course will discuss topics in Islamic banking and finance as follows: History

and Development; Theory and Concept of Islamic Banking; Prohibition of Riba

in Islam; Islamic law / Shariah Principles; Legal Issues in BBA House Financing,

Salam and Istisna’; Islamic Securitization; Legal issues in Islamic Securitization;

Ijarah and Islamic Hire Purchase; Islamic Stock Market; Legal Framework of

Takaful and its Legal Issues; Conflict of Court’s Jurisdiction and Monitoring and

Regulating Issues of Islamic Financial Institution.

References 1. Ahmad Hidayat Buang ,(2000). Studies in Islamic Law of Contracts: The

Prohibition of Gharar, International Law Book Services.2. Islamic Banking Practice ,(1994). From the Practitioner’s Perspective, Bank

Islam Malaysia Berhad.

3 M h d T i U i (2000) A I d i I l i Fi



LABOR ECONOMICS I

EGEE2104

3 Credit

LABOR ECONOMICS I

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. define various concepts of labor demand and supply;2. identify factors that influence the decisions of individual and

household to enter the labor market; and

3. appraise the implications of government policy on labor demand and

supply.

Synopsis This course discusses various aspects of demand for and supply of labor.

Among topics to be covered are the demand for labor in the short and the

long run in competitive and noncompetitive labor markets, the supply of

labor, the extended models of labor demand and labor supply, labor market

equilibrium and policy implications.

References 1. Ehrenberg, R. G. & Smith, R. S. (2011) Modern Labor Economics: Theory

and Public Policy. Eleventh Edition. New York: Pearson.

2. McConnel, C. R., Brue, S. L. & Macpherson, D. A. (2010). Contemporary

Labor Economics. Eighth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.3. Fatimah Said & Saad Mohd. Said (2002). Ekonomi Pasaran Buruh. Kota

Bharu: AY.

4 Z lkifl O (1989) Ek i B h T i P i d P



ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

EGEE2302

3 Credit

ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. describe environmetal economics and related basic2. discuss environmental issue through outdoor (out of class) activities

3. develop students awareness on the importance of preserving the

environment .

Synopsis Course is on the aspect of environmental theory in order for students to get a

clearer view about the scope of environment learning. Market theory

emphasizes that market efficiency will result in optimal allocation of resources

at all time. However, this occurrence is rare. Therefore, this course exposes

that market failure on the other hand brings to external effects related to

environmental issues and solutions that can be taken related to minimizing this

problem. Discussions about the need for development versus environment is

done. Global environmental issues and the state of environment in

developinmg countries are also analyzed.

References 1. Field, Barry. C. and Field, Martha. K , (2005) Environmental Economics: AnIntroduction ,Fourth Edition; McGraw-Hills, Inc. U.S.A

2. Kahn, J.R., (2005), The Economics Approach to Environmental and Natural

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DEMOGRAPHY

EGEE2303

3 Credit

DEMOGRAPHY

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. recognize the basics of demography;2. analyse data on demography and develop human development planning

for a country;

3. identify basic measurement that affects population increase namely

fertility, nortality and migration; and

4. analyse variables that affect demography and it changes over time.

Synopsis The course begins with the definition of demography and its relation with

other disciplines of knowledge.

The first part of the course will focus on fertility which covers its definition,

measurements of birth rate, basic general fertility rate and net reproduction

rate. Factors affecting fertility namely the intermediate and explanatory

variables; fertility trends in Malaysia will be examined.

The second part covers mortality which includes topics such as definition, basicmeasurements, life mortality tables and factors affecting mortality decline in

Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries and Omran Epidemiological

i i h

LS1 LS2



LS1, LS2


Final Examination : 60%



URBAN ECONOMICS

EGEE23043 Credit

URBAN ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. analyse descriptively and theoretically the existence and growth of urban

areas;2. examine the role and functions of urban areas as centres of economic

activities; and

3. analyse urbanisation with its related social problems.

Synopsis This course discusses the definition of cities and theory behind existence of a city

as well as market forces determining its growth. This course also introduces the

theory of urban land rent and land use. Other issues related to cities like

transportation, housing, pollution, social issues, together with ways to minimized

them will also be discussed.

References 1. O’Sullivan, A., (2003). Urban Economics, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill.

2. Mills, E.S., Hamilton, B.W., (1994). Urban Economics, 5th Edition. Harper

Collins College Publishers.

3. Arnott, R.J., McMillen, D.P., (2008). A Companion to Urban Economics.

Blackwell Publishing.


CT1 CT2 CT3



MALAYSIAN BUSINESS LAW

EGEE2306

3 Credit

MALAYSIAN BUSINESS LAW

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain basic framework of the Malaysian Legal System;2. identify the main principles in Business Law;

3. discuss the legal provisions of Business Law using the relevant statutes/act;

4. analyse and cases relevant to Business Law; and

Synopsis The course content covers Law of Contract, Law of Hire Purchase, Law of Sale of

Good, Law of Partnership & Law of Agency

References 1. Beatrix Vohrah & Wu Min Aun, The Commercial Law of Malaysia, Updated

2nd Ed: Longman Malaysia Sdn.Bhd, Selangor, (2006)

2. Lee Mei Pheng, General Principles of Malaysian Law, updated 5th Ed:

Penerbit Fajar Bakti,(2006).


CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4

TS1, TS2EM1, EM2

A



ECONOMICS OF POPULATION AND POLICIES

EGEE3304

3 Credit

ECONOMICS OF POPULATION AND POLICIES

Learning

Outcomes


1. recognize population variables, and how to measure and analyse them;

2. analyse fertility, mortality, migration, late marriages and non-marriages

trends in Asia and Malaysia and factors influencing these trends;3. critically analyse Vision 2020; and

4. identify factors that can be considered to improve and develop policies on

population.

Synopsis This course will discuss in detail measures of mortality, migration, late marriages

and non-marriages for the Malaysian population since 1957. Factors influencing

these trends will be discussed. The basic definition problems of migration and

the basic migration theory of Ravenstein dan Everette Lee and the migration

trends in Malaysia since the 1970s will also be examined. Students will be

exposed to Vision 2020 and critical discussions on the realities of the vision.

References 1. Lim, L.L .(1983). Population and Development : Theory and Emperical

Evidence; The Malaysia case. Kuala Lumpur : International Book Service.

2. Sidhu, M.S and G.W Jones. (1981). Population Dyanamics In a Plural Society

Malaysia ; Peninsular Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur : UM Co- op Bookshop

Publication.

3. Malaysia : Laporan Am Bancian Penduduk. (1980). Vol 1 dan Laporan Am

B i



WORLD ECONOMIC HISTORY

EGEE3306

3 Credit

WORLD ECONOMIC HISTORY

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. describe major events in history since the 17th century that shaped the worldeconomy;

2. relate historical experience with current economic issues; and

3. examine contemporary changes in the world economy.

Synopsis The course covers the main developments in history, which are development in

the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution phases and the subsequent

transformation of economies, the growth of international trade and the

dominion of Europe, the consequences of World War I and II, the Bretton Woods

system and the emergence of IMF, the World Bank and the rise and fall of the

Golden Age.

References 1. Cameron, R. (1996). A Concise Economic History of the World: From

Paleolithic Times to the Present. 3rd Edition. Oxford University Press.

2. Stearns, P.N. (1993). The Industrial Revolution in World History. Westview

Press.

3. Holtfrerich, C-L. ed. (1989). Interactions in the World Economy: Perspectives

from International Economic History. Harvester Wheatsheaf.

4 K d A G d L h d A L (1999) Th G h f h I i l



INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS

EGEE3308

3 Credit

INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain various concepts and theories in industrial economics;

2. identify various issues and ethical aspects in industrial economics;3. propose appropriate policies to solve issues in industrial

economics; and

4. developed communication and team skills.

Synopsis The course discusses theoretically and empirically the structure, conduct and

performance of the industry. Among the topics to be covered are economies of

scale, market concentration, entry barriers, vertical integration, diversification,

oligopolistic competition, technological progress, advertising and competition

policy.

References 1. Martin. S., (2010), Industrial Organization: In Context . New York: Oxford

University Press.

2. Carlton, D. W. & J. M. Perloff (2004). Moden Industrial Organization. New

York: Prentice Hall.

3. Fatimah Said dan Saad Mohd. Said (2003). Ekonomi Perindustrian. Kuala

Lumpur: DBP.

4. Hay, D. A. and J. M. Morris (1991). Industrial Economics and Organization.

Y k O f d U i i



ENERGY ECONOMICS

EGEE3312

3 Credit

ENERGY ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the sources of energy power in the world.2. examine the electric power system and ways of oil drilling from the earth;

and

3. identify the limitation of electricity source and the negative effect of

electricity consumption such as pollution and ozone thining

Synopsis The cost and availability of energy constitute important inputs in production

economics which are vital to the economic growth of all countries. At the same

time, energy markets have historically been subjected to extensive government

intervention and the emergence of geo-political crisis. As such, the existence of

energy policy include the move towards energy efficiency as well as finding

alternative sources which include bio-fuel and hydrogen fuel cell that is

considered as long term solution in stabilizing energy needs. In the short run,

the world over dependence on fossil energy such as petroleum will persist to be

an important factor in influencing global energy market which is expected to

remain unstable and volatile.

References 1. Peirce, William Spangar (1996) Economics of the Energy Industries. Praeger

bli h U i d S f A i



ECONOMICS OF FINANCIAL MARKET

EGEE3313

3 Credit

ECONOMICS OF FINANCIAL MARKET

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the financial systems and the role of financial markets in theeconomy;

2. to identified the financial markets instruments;

3. describe the theory of interest rate and the interest rate measurement in

various form financial instruments;

4. examine the derivative markets and foreign exchange markets;

5. distiguish the types and roles of financial intermediaries; and

6. discuss the banking system and monetary policy.

Synopsis The course is designed to explain the activities involved in the financial sector. In

particular, the course will examine the function and the operation of the

financial markets, financial institutions and banking sector in the economy.

References 1. Frederic S. Mishkin, The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial

Markets, Addison- Wesley – Reading, Mass. Fifth Edition, (1997).

2. R. Glenn Hubbard, Money, the Financial System and the Economy, Addision-

Wesley, Reading, Mass. Second Edition, (1996).

3. R.L. Miller dan D. VanHoose, Money, Banking and Financial Markets, South-

W (2001)



ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMICS

EGEE33143 Credits

Pre-requisite

ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMICS

None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify concepts and theories of entrepreneurship;

2. explain the significance and functions of entrepreneurship in economicdevelopment;

3. evaluate the role and importance of policy support in entrepreneurial

development; and

4. prepared business plan.

Synopsis This course exposes the students with the concepts of and school of thoughts on

entrepreneurship from various perspectives, including economics, sociology,

psychology, and management. It also emphasises the importance of

entrepreneurship as a factor in economic development. From the practical side,

the students are exposed with the preparation of business plan.

References 1. Glancey,K.S dan McQuaid R.W. (2000), ‘Entrepreneurial Economics’.

MacMillan Press Ltd. Great Britain2. Casson, Mark.C (1982), ‘The Entrepreneur:An Economic Theory’. Martin

Robertson & Company Ltd. Oxford.

3. Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia (2007). Asas PembudayaanKeusahawanan.

4. Mohd Rosli, (2000), Industri Kecil dan Serdahana: Landasan Pembangunan



ECONOMICS OF REGULATION

EGEE3316

3 Credit

ECONOMICS OF REGULATION

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the underlying principles and concepts of economics of regulation2. discuss the issues economics of regulation related Malaysia economy; and

3. identify the government interference in the market.

Synopsis This course gives an overview of the main aspects of the economics of

regulation. Topics discussed include market failures and the need for

government intervention in order to have allocate and distributional efficiencies.

Malaysian Case.

References 1. Viscusi, K., Vernon, J. and Harrinton, J., (2000), Economics of Regulation and

Anti-trust, , MIT Press.

2. Michael Pollit . (2003) ( under MIT’s Open Course Ware Program

Cooperation). Government Regulation of Industry.

3. Baldwin, Robert & Martin Cave, (1999). Understanding Regulation: Theory

Strategy and Practice. Oxford: University Press( BC).

4. Peter Grajzi & Peter Murell, (2005). Allocating Law Making Powers; Self-

Regulation vs Government Regulation. CEU-Working Papers.

5. Robert Cooter. (1997). Journal of Legal Studies. University of Chicago Law

S h l



LABOR ECONOMICS II

EGEE3317

3 Credit

LABOR ECONOMICS II

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain concepts and theories of labor market;2. identify issues of labor economics;

3. analyze issues of labor market by using relevant theories;

4. propose appropriate policies to solve labor market issues

Synopsis The course covers various aspects of labor market such as human capital

investment, mobility, migration and labor turnover, labor market discrimination,

trade union, occupational wage differentials, unemployment, government and

labor market

References 1. Ehrenberg, R. G. & Smith, R. S. (2011) Modern Labor Economics: Theory and

Public Policy. Eleventh Edition. New York: Pearson.

2. McConnel, C. R., Brue, S. L. & Macpherson, D. A. (2010). Contemporary Labor

Economics. Eighth Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.

3. Fatimah Said & Saad Mohd. Said (2002). Ekonomi Pasaran Buruh. Kota Bharu:

AY.


C 1 C 2 C 3



EDUCATION ECONOMICS

EGEE3319

3 Credit

EDUCATION ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the relationship between education and economic growth andnation development;

2. identify issues in education for economic growth and nation development;

and

3. discuss the education system, challenges and how to create an education

system which is relevant to the needs of the nation.

Synopsis The course begins with an explanation of the development and the importance

of economics of education analysis for economic development. Related with thatseveral theories and applications will be explained. Topics that will be discussed

include education and economic growth, education as human resource

investment, demand and supply of education, benefits and costs of education,

efficiency and effectiveness of education policies, educational finance and

planning, education and employment and also issues and challenges in the

education sector.

References 1. Clive R. Belfied (2000), Economic Principles For Education, Edward Elgar

Publishing Ltd, England.

2 G i J h d Jill J h ( d) (200 ) I i l H db k O h



INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS

EGEE33203 Credit

INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS

Pre-requisite Pass EXEE2111 Macroeconomics IID

Learning

Outcomes


1. explaining major international macroeconomic issues

2. identifying crucial international macroeconomic economic issues to

economic expansion of developing countries3. analysing economic issues based on relevant theories.

4. suggest solution of related economic issues.

Synopsis Various topics of international macroeconomics which are considered relevant in

analysing an open economy such as Malaysia will be offered. This course is

divided into three main components: - (1) the classical model on open

macroeconomics, (2) modern approach on open macroeconomics and (3) the

new theory of open macroeconomics. In addition, topics on theories of exchangerate, balance of payments crises, international macroeconomic coordination

and, model of trade and economic growth will be discussed.

References 1. Agry, Victor (1994). International Macroeconomics. Theory and Policy,

Routledge, London.

2. De Grauwe, Paul (2002). The Economics of Monetary Integration, 3rd Edition,

Oxford University Press, UK.

3. Gandolfo, Giancarlo (2001). International Finance and Open-Economy

Macroeconomics, Springer-Verlag, Berlin.

4 I d (200 ) Gl b li i d h I i l i i l S



SMALL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

EREE21023 Credits

SMALL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify the Economics Theory of Entrepreneurship;2. comprehend the meaning of entrepreneurship culture and entrepreneurship

development;3. analyse new business venture;4. write a business plan; and5. interviewed entrepreneurs.

Synopsis The course will concentrate on development and creation of entrepreneurpertaining to small enterprise, agro-base, rural industries and non-formal sector.Theories, approaches and practice of entrepreneurship that fall under thiscategories will be discuss in relations to the normal management theory and

practices. The course will identify the reasons for the creations of non-formaland small business enterprise. It will also analyse capital accumulation, humanresources and market management plus the challenges to survive among smallbusiness entrepreneur. The role and importance of small business enterprise ineconomic development will also be discuss in this course.

References 1. Kotler, Philip. (2012). Marketing Management. Upper Saddle River, N.J.:

Prentice-Hall.

2. Mohd Salleh Din. (2005). Asas Keusahawanan.Singapore: Thomson Learning.

3. Kuratko, Donald F. (5thed.).(2001). Entrepreneurship: A Contemporary

Approach. Fort Worth: Harcourt College Publishers.



GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

EREE2310

3 Credits

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify the importance of the role of gender in the development process;2. discuss the theories of gender and development; and

3. review the methodology and framework for analysing gender dimensions in

development.

Synopsis This course will begin with an analysis of the differential effects of the

development process on different gender groups. This will be followed by a

review of the theories related to gender and development. Feminist perspective

in this field will be highlighted. The third part of this course will examine themethodology and framework for analyzing gender dimensions in development.

The suitability of political systems to incorporating gender sensitive methods in

planning, policy and development programmeme will be studied with reference

to the experience of various countries in last part of this course.

References 1. Jackson, C., & Pearson, R. (Eds.). (1998). Feminist visions of development:gender analysis and policy . Routledge.

2. Caroline Moser. (1993). Gender Planning and development. Theory, Practiceand Training. London: Routledge.

3 Naila Kabeer (1994) Reversed Realities: Gender Hierarchies in Development



MICROCREDIT AND FINANCE

EREE2312

3 Credits

MICROCREDIT AND FINANCE

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. deseribe the concept of poverty and rural development;2. analyse the relationship between capital and economics development;

3. identify the non-formal sector and non-formal credit;

4. comprehend basic financial management in microcredit; and

5. prepare a projected cash flow analysis for very small businesses.

Synopsis The course will discuss rural development theory and poverty problem in the

rural sector. It will also touched the relationship between capital and economic

development. It will also identify the structure on non-formal economics andnon-formal credit. Basic financial management technique for small businesses

will also be thought.

References 1. Ghate, P.B. ADB (1990) “ Informal Finance: Some Findings From Asia”,

Manila: Economics and Development Resources Center.

2. Adams D and Fitchett D. (1992) “Informal Finance in Low Income Countries”

Westview Press Oxford.

3. James Roth, (1997). “ The Limits of Micro Credit as a Rural Developm ent

Intervention”, University of Manchester.

4 Mi h l P T d d S h C S i h (2002) ‘E i D l t’ 8th



ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

EREE3104

3 Credits

ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. define the role of a development project planner and implementer;

2. review the importance of planning for projects;3. demonstrate the use of tools needed for planning, managing and

analysing development projects; and

4. develop project reports based on case studies.

Synopsis This course begins with a discussion about the meaning of a developmentproject and various types of projects that are implemented by developmentalistswill be discussed. In second part of this course, the importance of critical

planning for projects will be discussed while the third part will discuss theprocess of analysing projects and conventional tools used to analysedevelopment projects. Discussions about the project management constitute thefourth part of the course and the importance of including non economicconsideration in project planning and analysis will be emphasized. In this course,students are also given training to prepare project reports based on case studies.

References 1. Daniel Fujiwara and Ross Campbell. (2011), Valuation Techniques for Social

Cost-Benefit Analysis: Stated Preference, Revealed Preference and Subjective

Well-Being Approaches. A Discussion of the Current Issues. Department for

Work and Pensions. UK Government Printers.



SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

EREE3105

3 Credits

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify the concepts of sustainable development;2. explain the relationship between development and the environment;

and

3. evaluate relevant management strategies to solve the problems of

sustainable development.

Synopsis This course presents the concepts and issues of sustainable development. It

focuses on the relationship between economic development and its impact on

the environment as well as on management strategies for sustainabledevelopment. Aspects of environmental management in Malaysia to ensuring

sustainable development is also discussed.

References 1. Pearce, D., Barbier, E., and Markandya, A. (1990). Sustainable Development –

Economics and Environment in the Third World. London: Earthscan

Publications.

2. Elliot, J. A. (1994). An Introduction to Sustainable Development: The

Developing World. London: Routledge.

3. Redclift, M. (1987). Sustainable Development: Exploring the

C di i L d R l d



COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT

EREE3106

3 Credits

COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain co-operative philosophy and concept.2. explain the co-operative principles.

3. describe the co-operative administrative structure and management.

4. analyzed the co-operative importance and its role in the economy of a

country.

Synopsis This course discusses concept, philosophy, definition, cooperative’s principles,

administrative, management and finance. Cooperative’s progress and role they

play in an economy is also discussed. This course focuses on cooperativedevelopment as well as the law and cooperative business.

References 1. Chukwu, S.C. (1992). Ekonomi Perusahaan Perniagaan Koperasi. Kuala

Lumpur. Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.

2. Idris Ismail, Mohd. Safaai Said. (2003). Pengenalan Kepada Koperasi. Kuala

Lumpur. (Utusan Publication & Distributors Sdn. Bhd).

3. Taimni, K.K. (2000). Cooperatives in Asia: From Reform to Reconstruction.

(ILO)

4. Birchall, J. (2003). Rediscovering the cooperative advantage: Poverty

d i h h lf h l I i l L b O i



AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

EREE3107

3 Credits

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. relate the importance of agricultural development within the context ofnational development;

2. analyse the impact of the transformation of the agricultural sector to

economic growth; and

3. assess the relationship between the agricultural sector and other sectors in

the economy.

Synopsis This course discusses the importance of agricultural development within the

context of national economic development. Overall understanding of agriculturaldevelopment requires three components which are interlinked: the share of

agriculture to the overall national economic development, economic situation of

traditional agriculture, and economic changes arising from agricultural

modernization. These three components encompass the objectives of

agricultural development which form the basis for the development process and

the changes needed for national development.

References 1. Rancangan Malaysia Kelapan (RMK8), 2006-2010, Kuala Lumpur: Percetakan

Nasional Malaysia Berhad.

2 M ll J W 1966 Th E i f A i l l D l N Y k



LAND ECONOMICS

EREE3301

3 Credits

LAND ECONOMICS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. relate the importance of land as natural resource in national economicdevelopment;

2. analyse demand for and supply of land resources and its relationship with

other resources; and

3. review problems, threats, and prospects pertaining to land use issue in

economic development.

Synopsis This course discusses land as the most important factor of production. The

discussion will focus on demand for and supply of land, the relationship betweenland and relevant input-output, decision making in land resource use, and the

role of the government in formulating policies for land use.

References 1. Raleigh Barlowe, Soji Adelaja, and Paul Babladelis. (2013). Land Resource

Management: Economic Foundations and New Directions. Michigan State

University.

2. Bruce Benson (Ed). (2010) Property Rights Eminent Domain and Regulatory

Takings Re-examined. Palgrave Macmillan.

3. Barlowe, Raleigh.(1986). Land Resource Economics: The Economics of Real

E 4th d E l d Cliff N J P i H ll I

http://us.macmillan.com/author/brucelbenson

http://us.macmillan.com/author/brucelbenson



CURRENT DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

EREE3302

3 Credits

CURRENT DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify various development concepts2. analyse development issues and problems; and

3. propose remedial measures for relevant development problems.

Synopsis This course examines current development issues through the analysis of human

life studies. It comprises four modules which are human resource development

and education, social welfare, and health service; democracy and nationhood

system; sustainable development; and market and planning.

References 1. UNDP (various years) Human Development Report (New York: Oxford

University Press)

2. UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2010) Rethinking Poverty:

Report on the World Social Situation. New York: UN.

3. Wade, Robert (2010) "After the Crisis: Industrial Policy and the Development

State in Low-Income Countries" Global Policy 1(2): 150-161.

4. Ocampo, Jose Antonio (2002) “Rethinking The Development Agenda”

Cambridge Journal of Economics

S f Skill CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6



AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

EREE3304

3 Credits

AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain in basic agricultural business management;2. identify agricultural business management techniques that can

address business challenges; and

3. discuss the importance of the agricultural sector and its capability to

generate employment in agricultural business for the future.

Synopsis Any exercises that correlated with agricultural either happen in domestically or

internationally has significantly effect the peoples and society, It can be

understand and observe with background knowledge and exercise in agricultural,agricultural economics and agricultural business. This course will study the

structure of agriculture organisation and the business, and discuss the principles

of economy application in agricultural businesses. It will provide a basic

knowledge of discussion for this course and agricultural economic in the future.

References 1. Ricketts, Cliff & Rawlins, Omri (2001). Introduction to Agribusiness.

Singapore: Delmar Thomson Learning.

2. Cramer, W.D and Jensen, C.W. (1991). Agricultural Economics and

Agribusiness: An Introduction. (5th edition). Singapore: John Wiley & Son, Inc.

3 Ch h i Si Abd M lik I il Abd l H id J f ( d )(1998)



DEVELOPMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

EREE3308

3 Credits

DEVELOPMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify the concept and role of biotechnology in economic development;2. apply the knowledge of biotechnology to evaluate its contribution

to enhancing economic activities particularly agricultural production;

and

3. discuss the significance of ethical issues in biotechnological research and

development applicable for economic development.

Synopsis This paper discusses the concepts of biotechnology in economic development. It

emphasises on the impact of biotechnology on socio-economic welfareespecially in agricultural production and innovations. Topics discussed include

technological capability in developing related industries; suitability and

implementation problems; environmental and ethical issues; challenges and

prospects in economic development.

References 1. Sasson, Albert., dan Costarini, Vivien. (1991), Biotechnologies in Perpective:Socio-economic Implications for Developing Countries. Paris: United Nation

Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization2. Dyson, Anthony and Harrris, John (1994), Ethics and Biotechnology. London:

Routledge.



SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT

EREE3309

3 Credits

SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisite EXEE2113 Sociology I

Learning

Outcomes


1. relate sociological approaches in development planning and policies;2. evaluate various issues of development from sociological

perspectives; and

3. analyse various issues in the sociology of development.

Synopsis This course exposes students to social analysis in development planning and

policies. It focuses on knowledge about systems, social theories and processes,

politics and culture for development planning and policies.

References 1. Schaefer, Richard T. 2008. Sociology, 11th Edition. McGraw-Hill Companies.

2. Kendall, D. 2008. Sociology In Our Times: The Essentials, 7 th Edition.

Thompson Wardsworth.

3. Henslin, James M. 2005. Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach, 7th Edition.

Pearson Allyn and Bacon.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6

TS1, TS2, TS3

A C i A 40%



COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

EREE3310

3 Credits

Pre-requisite

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify basic concepts and perspectives of community Development;2. evaluate the importance of community development in national

development; and

3. analyse various strategies and issues of community development arising

from the development process of nations.

Synopsis This course exposes students to basic knowledge, strategies and issues of

community development. Topics covered include concepts, theoretical

perspectives, context, models of and approaches to community development.

References 1. Ferguson, R. and Dickens, W. (1999). Urban Problems and Communit

Development. Brookings Institution Press.

2. Karen, K. and Ashman, K. (2000). Human Behavior, Communities,

Organizations and Groups in the Macro Sosial Environment: An

Empowerment Approach. Wadsworth Publisher Co.

3. Gittell, R. and Vidal, A. (1998). Community Organizing. Sage Publications.

4. Hoff, M. (ed). (1998). Sustainable Community Development. Lewis Publisher.

S f Skill CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8



GROWTH AND DISTRIBUTION

EREE3311

3 Credits

GROWTH AND DISTRIBUTION

Pre-requisite EGEE2102 Economic Development

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the importance of growth, development and equality in thedistribution of income;

2. know the theories and concept of poverty and income distribution; and

3. discuss policy issues in addressing the poverty and income distribution

problem.

Synopsis This course focuses on economic growth, development, poverty and income

distribution. The basic issue pertains to the widespread incidence of poverty and

the widening gap between the rich and the poor in developing countries despiteexperiencing sustained economic growth. Globally, the concern is increasing

income inequality between rich and poor countries.

References 1. Cypher, J. M. and Dietz, J.L. (2004) The Process of Economic Development

London: Routledge.

2. Todaro, M.P. & Smith, S.C. (2009) Economic Development (10th ed.) Essex,

England: Pearson Education Ltd.

3. Sachs,J (2008) Common Wealth Economics for a Crowded Planet, New York:

Penguin Books Ltd.

4 W il D N (2009) E i G h L d P Addi W l



PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE

EPEE2103

3 Credit

PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. recognise the importance of public sector management to a nation;2. identify the theories and strategies of public sector management in problem

solving; and

3. describe the practices and ethics of public sector management in Malaysia.

Synopsis The course will focus on the concept and theory linked to management

framework in general. It will also focus on the practical aspects, which include

the development of public sector in Malaysia, the formulation and

implementation of public policy, intergovernmental relations and finally,development of globalization and its challenges to public sector management.

References 1. Flynn, Norman.(1990). Public Sector Management. New York: Harvester

Wheatsheaf.

2. Rosenbloom, David H.(1989). Public Administration, Understanding

Management, Politics and Law in the Public Sector. 2nd ed. Singapore:

McGraw-Hill.

3. Starling G. (1998). Managing the Public Sector. 5th ed. Florida: Harcourt

Brace.

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COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT




EPEE2104

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. recognize the dynamics of political process in various communities;

2. determine the roles of the government and the public in development; and3. examine changes in the political and govermental systems.

Synopsis The main focus of the course are based on the following three themes:

development, democracy and change.

References 1. Daniele Coramani (2011), Comparative Politics, 2nd Edition Oxford University

Press.

2. Paul W. Zagorski (2009), Comparative Politics: Continuity and Breakdown inthe Contemporay World, Routledge : London.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3;

CT1, CT2;

TS1, TS2;

LL1, LL2;

EM1;

LS1

A C i A 40%



MALAYSIA’S POLITICAL STRUCTURE AND PROCESS

EPEE2105

3 Credit

MALAYSIA’S POLITICAL STRUCTURE AND PROCESS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. describe main political conceptual frameworks;2. explain the history and development of Malaysian politics;

3. interpret current political issues in Malaysia.

Synopsis This course consists of two main parts. In the first part, students will be exposed

to several political conceptual frameworks and approaches such as authority and

political influence, government, and political culture. The next part will discuss

on Malaysia’s political background and development and the role of political

structure and function in Malaysia’s political system. It will also discuss majorpolitical issues such as democracy, social justice, and equality.

References 1. Ball, Alan R. (1993), Politik dan Kerajaan Moden. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan

Bahasa dan Pustaka.

2. Milne, R.S., Mauzy, Diane K. (1999), Malaysian Politics Under Mahathir.

London: Routledge.

3. Crouch, Harold. (1996). Government and Society in Malaysia. Ithaca, NY:

Cornell University Press.




COMPARATIVE POLITICAL AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

EPEE2201

3 Credit

COMPARATIVE POLITICAL DEVELOPEMENT STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS AND


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify theories on economic development;2. explain the different economic development patterns of East Asian

Economies; and

3. appraise state and business relationships in East Asia.

Synopsis The course will provide a comparative overview of the role of government on

economic and enterprise development in East Asia. The issues covered will

include an analysis of the developmental state model and the selective

distribution of economic rents to achieve policy objectives; the forms ofgovernment-business linkages and how such ties have facilitated the rise of

major companies and stock markets in the region; and the rise of corruption and

conflict of interest situation due to the nexus between government and business

and how this has contributed to economic and political crises in East Asia.

References 1. Amsden, A. (1989). Asia’s Next Giant: South Korea and Late

Industrialization, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

2. Chandler, Alfred D. Jr., Franco Amatori and Takashi Hikino (eds). (1997). BigBusiness and the Wealth of Nations, Cambridge: Cambridge University

P





HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

EPEE2302

3 Credit

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. describe the field and activities of human resource management;2. apply concepts and theories in human resource management;

3. analyze and identify strategic solutions to problems in human resource

management;

4. review contemporary issues in human resource management.

Synopsis The course will focus on functions of human resource management include

recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, retention,

evaluation, occupational health and safety, industrial relations and strategic

global management. It demonstrates the activities and importance of skills in

effective human resource management in policies and practices.

References 1. Evan M. Berman, James S. Bowman, Jonathan P. West & Montgomery R. Van

Wart (2010), Human Resource Management in Public Service (3rd Ed.),

Thousand Oaks, California, London: Sage.

2.

G.S. Lim, R.L. Mathis & J.H. Jackson. (2010), Human Resource Managementand Asia Edition Singapore. Sengage Learning Asia.

3. Maimunah Aminuddin. (2008), Human Resource Management: Principles



POLITICAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOR

EPEE2303

3 Credit

POLITICAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOR

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. describe political thinkers’ ideas; 2. explain the influence of political ideas on government’s and society’s

behaviour;

3. choose relevant political theories for the development of the state.

Synopsis The aim of the course is to expose students to major political theories and

philosophy. Political thinkers discussed include the Roman and Greek political

thinkers, social contract theorists, Marxist, Muslim and Eastern thinkers.

Political values such as freedom, justice and equality will also be covered in thecourse.

References 1. Farelly, Colin. (2004), Contemporary Political Theory: A Reader. London:

Sage Publications. Ltd.

2. Ahmad Suhelmi. (2002), Pemikiran Politik Barat: Kajian Sejarah

Perkembangan Pemikiran Negara, Masyarakat dan Kekuasaan. Jakarta:

Darul Falah.

3. Hamid Enayat. (1982), Modern Islamic Political Thought: The Response ofShi’i and Sunni Muslims to the Twentieth Century. London and Basingstoke:

Th M Mill P L d



LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

EPEE2306

3 Credit

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. apply concepts and theories of local government;2. develop research in the area of local government; and

3. develop ability to continuously seek knowledge and acquire skills in urban

governance.

Synopsis This course examines the history and development of local government in

Malaysia. The position of local government in the context of Malaysia’s political

system is also examined including issues such as decentralisation, devolution and

de-concentration which will be discussed at length. A section of the course willbe devoted to exploring aspects of urbanisation and effects on the environment.

References 1. Norris, M.W. (1980). Local Government in Peninsular Malaysia. Gower, U.K.

2. Phang Siew Nooi. (1989). Sistem Kerajaan Tempatan di Malaysia, DBP, Kuala

Lumpur.

3. Ruland, Jurgen, (ed.). (1996). The Dynamics of Metropolitan Management in

Asia, ISEAS, Singapore.

4. David Wilson & Chris Game Jurgen, “ Local Government in the United

Kingdom”, Palmgrave Macmillan, New York, 2006, 4th Edition.



ETHNICITY, DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION

EPEE2310

3 Credit

ETHNICITY, DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. increase their understanding of the historical development of Malaysia as aplural society and its impact on the socio-economic and political

development of the country;

2. gain more knowledge about contemporary issues pertaining to ethnic/ race

relations of Malaysia’s plural society as well as the economic and political

development of this country; and

3. understand the background of as well as the rationale behind the

implementation of various development and economic policies of this

country and also their relation to the objectives of national integration andnation-building.

Synopsis This course involves different academic disciplines, particularly history,

sociology, politics and economics. Students will be exposed to different basic

ideas, concepts and theories that are related to these disciplines. Students will

also be taught about the historical development of Malaysia’s political economy

and plural society. Questions as well as important themes that will be discussed

include ‘identity’, ‘citizenship’, and the role of religion, culture and education in

the context of inter-ethnic relations in Malaysia. In addition, approaches and

i h l h i d bl i i i

Politics, Patronage and Profits. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

10. Patricia Sloane, (1999).Islam, Modernity and Entrepreneurship Among the



Malays. New York: St. Martin’s Press.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3;

CT1, CT2, CT7;

TS1, TS2;

LL1;

EM1;

LS1





FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

EPEE3101

3 Credit

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain clearly the concept and mechanism of public financial

accountability;2. analyse types and process of audit in public sector;

3. demonstrate understanding of concept of public procurement and tender

exercise;

4. analyse financial problems of local government;

5. determine the approaches of public sector budgeting, budget cycle and its

processes in Malaysia;

6. application of unit cost statement and its uses; and

7. discuss the financing of capital expenditure.

Synopsis This course helps public managers to understand and comprehend the public

financial initiatives, its processes and control mechanism through various

established mechanisms.

References 1. Coombs & Jenkins, “Public Sector Financial Management”, Thomson

Learning 3rd Edition.

2. B.J. Reed & Professor John W.. Swain, “Public Finance Administration”,

Prentica Hall College Division, 2nd edition, 2008.

3 S L G l “P bli Fi i l Ad i t ti ” D & D P bli ti D lhi



INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

EPEE3111

3 Credit

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. identify the basic principles of industrial relations, accountability as well asits benefits to the employees;

2. recognise the role of various stakeholders in solving industrial dispute; and

3. describe the importance of various Acts that seek to redress industrial

relations issues.

Synopsis The course will examine various aspects of employment relations in achieving

organizational objectives. It will look into industrial relations as a subject area

that seeks to achieve harmonious environment as well as solving disputes

between employers and employees. It will also examine the Employment Act of

1955, the Industrial Relations Act and the Labour Union Act.

References 1. Maimunah Aminuddin. (2007). Malaysian Industrial Relations and

Employment Act, 6th ed. McGraw Hill: Malaysia.

2. Anantaraman, V. (1997), Malaysian Industrial Relations: Law & Practice.

Serdang: UPM Press.

3. Michael Salamon. (2000). Industrial Relations: Theory and Practice, 4 th ed.

Prentice Hall: UK.



ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

EPEE3112

3 Credit

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. apply the principles of organizational behaviour in employment;

2. demonstrate ability for systematic approach in explaining behaviour in an

organization; and

3. recognise and relate to staff behaviour in on organization and work related

environment.

Synopsis This course deals with staff behavior in an organization. It provides a synopsis of

issues related to organizational behavior such as attitudes and job satisfaction,communication, and managing diversity in an organization.

References 1. Robbins, Stephen P and Timothy A. Judge (a) (2008). Essentials of

Organizational Behavior (9th ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River,

NJ.

2. Kreitner, Robert and Angelo Kinicki. (2007). Organizational Behavior (7th

ed.). McGraw-Hill: Boston etc.

3. Robbins, Stephen P. and Timothy A. Judge (b) (2007). OrganizationalBehavior (12th ed.). Pearson Prentice-Hall: Upper Saddle River, NJ.

4 Q i R b E l (1996) B i M M A C

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH




EPEE3114

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. relate theories concerning accidents with human resource management

approach;2. identify safety issues at work place;

3. formulate a comprehensive safety programme at work place; and

4. address safety issues at work place.

Synopsis By employing the Human Resource Management approach, this course

introduces important topics in the field of occupational safety and health. It also

trains students to be equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills to perform

their functions in human resources management especially with respect tooccupational safety and health.

References 1. Goetsch, D.L. (2008). Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists,

Engineers, and Managers. (6th.ed) New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

2. Dalton, A.J.P. (1998). Safety, Health and Environmental Hazards at the

Workplace. UK: Cassell.

3. Malaysia, Akta Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (1994) (Akta 514).

4. Foot, M. & Hook, C. (2002). Introducing Human Resource Management.

(3rd.ed) Essex: Addison Wesley Longman Ltd.



MANAGEMENT SKILLS TECHNIQUE

EPEE3115

3 Credit

MANAGEMENT SKILLS TECHNIQUE

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. discuss management functions, managerial roles and skills of anorganisation;

2. identify and distinguish the different techniques commonly used in decision

making and problem solving process; and

3. apply the techniques learned to different decision making and problem

solving situations.

Synopsis This course discusses management skills quantitative as well as qualitative

approaches in decision making and problem solving process in an organisation.The first part of the discussion introduces students to management functions,

managerial roles and skills, followed by decision theory and commonly used

quantitative and qualitative management techniques.

References 1. Baldwin, Bommer, Rubin. (2008). Developing Management Skills: What Great

Managers Know and Do, McGraw Hill.

2. Hellriegel, Jackson, Soocum. (2005). Management: A Competency-

Based Approach, 10th editiobn, Thomson.

3. Hillier F.S., Hillier M.S. (2008). Introduction to Management Science with

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS




EPEE3301

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. to understand basic theories of international politics such ‘idealism’

‘realism’ and neo-realism;2. to explain the complexities of world politics and their close relationship with

other academic disciplines such as economics, law and security; and

3. to articulate and debate on contemporary global issues.

Synopsis The first part of the course will introduce students to the basic theoretical

knowledge of international politics and economics and also, concepts such as

‘anarchy’, ‘interdependence’, ‘national interests’, etc. Contemporary global

issues will also be discussed in the second part of the course.

References 1. D’Anieri, Paul (2010), International Politics: Power and Purpose in Global

Affairs. Wadsworth, Cengane Learning; Singapore.

2. Baylis, J., Smith, S., and Owens, P. (2008). The Globalization of world {olitics:

An Introduction to International Relations, 4th Edt. Oxford University Press;

Kuala Lumpur.

3. Snow, Donald M. and Eugene Brown, (2000). International Relations: The

Changing Contours of Power, Addison Wesley Longman, Inc., new York.

CS1 CS2 CS3 CS7

COMMUNICATION IN POLITICS AND ADMINISTRATION




EPEE3302

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. review the approaches to the study of organizational communication andpolitical communication;

2. discuss theory and research on the role of communication in organizations;

3. recognize effective communications in managing organizations, in conflict

management, and in politics; and

4. discuss the agents and their roles in political communication.

Synopsis This course examines the various approaches and models in organizational

communication and political communication. Effective processes ofcommunication and its effects are explored in the contexts of organization and

politics.

References 1. Argenti, P.A. (1998), Corporate Communication. Massachusetts: Irwin

McGraw-Hill.

2. Goldhaber, Gerald M. (1992), Komunikasi dalam Organisasi. Kuala Lumpur:

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

3. Ismail, Narimah & Wok, Saodah. (2003), Komunikasi Organisasi. KualaLumpur: PTS Publication & Distributor.

4 M N i B i (2000) A I d i P li i l C i i L d

METROPOLITAN PLANNING




EPEE3305

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. acquire knowledge on metropolitan planning;

2. conduct research on issues pertaining to metropolitan cities; and3. apply the concepts and theories of metropolitan planning.

Synopsis This course introduces students to the various issues facing metropolitan

growth, its dynamics and ways of managing these urban areas. The focus will be

on Malaysia and where relevant, experiences from other countries will be

included particularly with regards to impacts of globalization on planning of

metropolitan areas.

References

Soft Skills

1. Goh Ban Lee (1991), Urban Planning in Malaysia, Tempo Publishing (M) Sdn

bhd: Petaling Jaya.

2. Sham Sani Rybcczynski, Witold (2010). Makeshift Metropolis: Ideas About

Cities, Scribner: New York.

3. Sivananthi Thanenthiran (ed), (2004). Cities, Citizens & Civilizations, TUGI

publication, UNDP.

CS1, CS2, CS3;

TS1 TS2 TS3

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS




EPEE3306

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the concepts, techniques and issues in project planning andmanagement;

2. design a project planning and management; and

3. evaluate and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of a particular project

planning and management.

Synopsis This course will focus on learning, examining and analyzing the policy-

programme-project framework including the project cycle, by investigating,

analyzing and designing a project and to conclude by project managementtechniques.

References 1. Parag Diwan. (1999), Project Management. Kuala Lumpur, Golden Books

Center.

2. Jack Gido and Clements J.P. (1999), Successful Project Management.

Cincinnati, Ohio, South Western College Publishing.

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3;TS1

PUBLIC POLICY



PUBLIC POLICY

EPEE3308

3 Credit

PUBLIC POLICY

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. interpret the theory and approach in public policy in the context of publicadministration in Malaysia;

2. examine the various public policy models; and

3. analyse the process involved in drafting and implementing public policies.

Synopsis This course examines public policy in Malaysia. It studies the process involved in

public policy making and the role of each level of government i.e. central, state

and local in drafting and implementation of public policies in this country.

References 1. Dunn, W.N. (1994). Public Policy Analysis – An Introduction, Prentice Hall:

Englewoods, Cliffs, New Jersey.

2. Dye, T. (1999). Understanding Public Policy, Prentice Hall: Englewoods, Cliffs,

New Jersey.

3. World Bank Report. (2001). Facets of Globalization: International and Local

Dimensions of Development, Washington DC.

4. Hickey, Samuel and Mohan, Giles (eds.). (2004). Participation: from tyranny

to transformation?, Zed Books Ltd. London.


PUBLIC ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATISATION




EPEE3309

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. compare management perspectives of public and private enterprises;2. evaluate the strength and weaknesses of public enterprises and

privatisation; and

3. examine the weakness and success of public enterprises and privatisation

policy in Malaysia and overseas.

Synopsis The course introduces various aspects on public enterprises as well as evaluates

major implementation issues of privatization of public enterprises.

References 1. Hanson, A.H. (1965), Public Enterprise and Economic Development, London:

Routledge & Kegan Paul.

2. Raja Mohamed Affandi (1981), Perusahaan Awam di Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur:

Sarjana Enterprise.

3. Kuppusamy Singaravelloo (2000), “Perusahaan Awam Menuju Penswastaan”,

dalam Mohd. Rosli Mohamad & Mohamed Aslam Gulam Hassan (eds.),

Pembangunan Ekonomi Malaysia Era Globalisasi, Kuala Lumpur: Penerbit

Universiti Malaya.4. Ismail Salleh & H. Osman-Rani (1991), The Growth of the Public Sector in

M l i Ch IV P bli E i ISIS

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT




EPEE3313

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the concepts, models, tools and other aspects regarding theachievement and management of quality in organizations;

2. assess the strengths and weaknesses of those they already understood;

3. simulate on the methods of implementing total quality management

programme; and

4. evaluate the implementation of quality programme in an organization.

Synopsis The course will discuss the followings:

1. Characteristics and the problems of change including the definitions of

quality and the history of quality movement;

2. Motivation and teams, including team formation, definitions, leadership,

training and counseling, patterns and styles of management, internal and

external motivation, customer and process;

3. Approaches and methods of problem-solving;

4. Understanding Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge;

5. Quality leadership, with a focus on customers and continuousimprovement; and

6 Q li d i l i hi ISO 9000

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS




EPEE3323

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. describe compensation strategy and its formulation;2. explain clearly how organization can achieve internal alignment and external

competitiveness;

3. analyse job evaluation methods;

4. design pay levels and structure; and

5. formulate benefits and incentives for management and non-management

staffs.

Synopsis This course is designed to enable students to understand fundamental ways ofmanaging compensation and benefits. It will include the following topics;

strategy perspectives, internal alignment, job analysis and evaluation, external

competitiveness, designing pay levels, administration of employee benefits and

incentives.

References 1. Milkovich and Newman, “Compensation”, Mc Grawhill and Irwin, 11th

edition.

2. Thomas Bergmann, “Compensation and Decision Making”, Harcourt CollegePublishers, 7th edition.

SURVEY AND SAMPLING METHODS




ESEE2101

3 Credit


Pre-requisite ESEE2201 Statistics II

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain different sampling designs and data collection methods for

surveys;2. apply probability sampling techniques;

3. operationalize survey;

4. analyse survey data; and

5. and communicate effectively survey findings

Synopsis This course is designed to enhance students’ knowledge in sampling and

survey methods. Part one introduces students to various stages of a survey

including planning, coverage, methods of data collection and questionnairedesign.

Part two covers various probability sampling techniques such as simple

random sampling, stratified random sampling, cluster sampling and systematic

sampling, and non-probability sampling techniques.

Students will also learn the basic techniques in analyzing survey data and

report writing.

References 1. Babbie, E. (2011), The Basics of Social Research,(5th ed.), Wadsworth

BUSINESS COMPUTING



BUSINESS COMPUTING

ESEE2301

3 Credit

BUSINESS COMPUTING

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain the signficance of information system in business;

2. identify the different components of information technology in business;3. use basic software applications for business; and

4. develop an information system for business.

Synopsis This course aims to introduce students to the important components in

information technology architecture, including hardware, software, database,

and networks. This course exposes students to the process of building a

business information system. It also equips them with the knowledge of using

various software applications to build a business information system.

References 1. Laudon, K.C. & Laudon, J.P. (2011). Management Information System:

Managing the Digital Firm. (12 ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education.

2. Grauer, R.T., Barber, M., Hulett, M., Krebs, C., Lockley, M., Scheeren, J &

Mulbery, K. (2011). Exploring Microsoft Office Excel Comprehensive 2010,

Volume 1 and Student CD (v. 1). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

3. Levine D.M., Stephan, D.F., Krehbiel T.C., Berenson, M.L. (2011). Statisticsfor Managers using Microsoft Excel (6th Edition), England: Pearson.

ib d i h ( ) h h l i

MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING



ESEE2302

3 Credit

MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING

Pre-requisite ESEE1101 Quantitative Analysis A or ESEE1102 Quantitative Analysis B and

ESEE2201 Statistics II

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain various methods of operations research;2. identify the appropriate methods for decision making;

3. construct and utilise quantitative decision models;

4. utilise computer software to solve the quantitative models; and

5. apply this model in managerial decision making.

Synopsis The course introduces the students to the areas of operations research and

focuses on specific quantitative methods and models for the analysis and

optimisation of complex problems in public administration, economics andbusiness. The methods investigated include linear programming, project

scheduling, decision analysis, queuing analysis, and inventory management.

Students will also be introduced to computer software for solving the

quantitative models.

References 1. Taylor III, Bernard W. (2010). Introduction to Management Science. 10th

edition. Prentice-Hall.

2. Taylor III, Bernard W. (2007). Introduction to Management Science. 9th edition. Prentice-Hall.

3 Wi W L d Alb i h S C (2001) P i l M S i

DATA ANALYSIS



ESEE2305

3 Credit

DATA ANALYSIS


Learning

Outcomes


1. validate data using statistical software;

2.

prepare data for analysis;3. analyze and interpret data;

4. report findings of the analysis; and

5. draw valid conclusion for decision-making.

Synopsis The course focuses on validating, processing and analysis of data using

statistical software.

Topics covered include data entry, checking for inconsistencies, generating

new variables, obtaining descriptive statistics/cross-tabulations/charts,hypothesis testing and introduction to multivariate analysis.

References 1. Carver R.H. and Nash J.G. (2012). Doing Data Analysis with SPSS Version 18

(5th ed.). Thomson.

2. Sweet, S and Martin, K.G. (2012). Data Analysis with SPSS: A First Course in

Applied Statistics (4th ed.). Pearson.

3. Marija J. Norusis. (2009). SPSS 17.0 Guide to Data Analysis. Pearson.

4. Pallant, J. (2010). SPSS Survival Manual: a step by step guide to dataanalysis using the SPSS program (4th ed.). Allen & Unwin.

5 Middl M R (2004) D A l i U i Mi f E l ( d d f

TIME SERIES ANALYSIS



ESEE3103

3 Credit

TIME SERIES ANALYSIS

Pre-requisite ESEE2102 Basic Econometrics

Learning

Outcomes


1.

identify patterns in time series data;2. analyze the characteristics and behaviour of time series data;

3. develop various models for forecasting; and

4. evaluate the results arising from the application of time series analysis in

business, economics and administration.

Synopsis The course covers concepts and their application in business, economics and

administration for the patterns in time series data, deterministic time series

models, stochastic time series models, model selection and evaluation andforecast evaluation.

References 1. Makridakis, S., S.C. Wheelwright and Hyndman. (1998). Forecasting:

Methods & Applications. New York : Wiley.

2. Wilson, J. Holton and B. Keating. (2002). Business Forecasting, 4th Ed, New

YorK: McGraw Hill

3. Bowerman, B. L., R. T. O'Connell, A. B. Koehler, (2005). Forecasting, Time

Series and Regression. 4th Ed. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/ Cole.4. Gujarati, D. N., (2003). Basic Econometrics. 4th Edn. New York: McGraw-

Hill

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN



ESEE3104

3 Credit

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN


Learning

Outcomes


1.

apply the basic principles in the design of experiments;2. use different experimental designs;

3. analyse the results of an experiment; and

4. draw valid conclusions from the analysis.

Synopsis This course exposes students to basic designs that are used in experiments as

well as related statistical analyses. These include tests for assumptions,

transformation, multiple comparisons and non-parametric tests. The topics

also cover factorial designs, which include confounding and fractionalreplication

References 1. Ryan, T.P., (2007). Modern Experimental Design, New York: Wiley-

Interscience.

2. Montgomery, D.C, (2012). Design and Analysis of Experiments. 8th ed. New

York : John Wiley.

3. Petersen, R.G. (1985). Design and Analysis of Experiments. New York:

Marcel Dekker, Inc.

4. Kuehl, (1994). R.O. Statistical Principles of Research Design and Analysis,

Belmont : Duxbury Press.

ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS



ESEE3105

3 Credit

ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS


Learning

Outcomes


1.

construct and estimate econometric models;2. use econometric software for estimations and predictions;

3. use econometric models for the purpose of inference;

4. evaluate the results from the applications of econometric analysis in

business and economics; and

5. draw valid conclusions from the results of the analysis.

Synopsis This course covers the classical regression model using matrix approach.

Diagnostic testing and problems of estimation (multicollinearity,heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation) are discussed in the context of the

relaxation of classical assumptions. Advanced topics on single-equation system

cover independent and dependent dummy variables as well as distributed lag

and autoregressive models. This course is taught using analytical and empirical

approaches through the use of statistical software.

References 1. Gujarati, D. (2003) Basic Econometrics, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill.

2. Stock, J.H., and M.W. Watson, 2007, Introduction to Econometrics, 2nd ed.,Pearson.

3 W ld id J M (2003) I d E i A M d A h

FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS



ESEE3108

3 Credit

FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS


Learning

Outcomes


1. apply econometric techniques designed for financial time series;

2. conduct financial theory analysis based on these techniques;

3. evaluate the results from the analysis; and

4. draw valid conclusions for financial decision making.

Synopsis The course introduces the methods of construction of stock market indices,

computation of returns with adjustment on capital changes and estimations of

betas. The concepts of forecast errors, tests of market efficiency and analysis

of daily stock price behaviour are discussed. The concepts of spuriousregression, stochastic process, stationarity and order of integration are

introduced. VAR modelling, impulse response function, variance

decomposition, causality test, cointegration, error correction mechanism and

ARCH models are discussed. These techniques are taught using a variety of

financial models.

References 1. Brooks, C., (2008), Introductory Econometrics for Finance, 2nd ed,

Cambridge.2. K.L.Kok and K.L. Goh. (1995), Malaysian Securities Market: Indicator, Risk,

R Effi i d I k D d P l d k P bli i

DEMOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS



ESEE3301

3 Credit

DEMOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. examine changes in the size and structure of population;

2. apply demographic measures and techniques to evaluate the impact of

population changes;

3. use appropriate software for analysis of population dynamics;

4. relate population dynamics to socio-economic development; and

5. evaluate the results from the application of demographic measures and

techniques to population data.

Synopsis The course covers basic demographic concepts and their applications; sourcesof demographic data; basic demographic measures for mortality, fertility,

nuptiality and migration; life tables; population estimation and projection; and

the use of demographic data for planning. Statistical software is used for the

computation of demographic measures, population projection and simulation

of population processes.

References 1. Rowland, D.T. (2008). Demographic Methods and Concepts. Oxford

University Press.2. Hinde, Andrew. (1998). Demographic Methods. Hodder Arnold

P bli i

MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS



ESEE3302

3 Credit

MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS


Learning

Outcomes


1. determine the probability distribution of a random variable;

2. determine the probability distribution of a function of a random variable;

3. use various methods of estimation to obtain estimators; and

4. apply statistical theory to solve real-life problems.

Synopsis This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory of statistics.

Topics include the concept of random variables, joint, marginal and conditional

probability distributions, moments, moment-generating functions, distribution

functions of random variables, order statistics, methods of estimation andproperties of an estimator.

References 1. Wackerly D. D, Mendenhall W & Scheaffer, R. L. (2002). Mathematical

Statistics with Applications. (6th ed.) Duxbury.

2. Carson, W. L. and Thorne. B. (1997). Applied Statistical Methods for

Business, Economics and the Social Sciences. Prentice Hall.

3. Freund, J. E. (1986). Mathematical Statistics. (5

th

ed.) Prentice Hall.4. Larsen, R. J. & Marx, M. L. (1986). An introduction to Mathematical

Statistics and Its Applications (2nd ed ) Prentice Hall

ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS



ESEE3305

3 Credit

ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS


Learning

Outcomes


1. Identify the various measurement of interest with its standard notation;

2. Describe, differentiate and compute the present value and accumulated

value of cash flow for various types of basic annuities, bonds, stocks, life

insurances and life annuities using the concepts in theory of interest and

survival model with its actuarial notation; and

3. Evaluate the best option for specific financial problems using the concept

in Theory of Interest.

Synopsis This course exposes students to the fundamental of actuarial science. The firstpart of the course covers various topics in financial mathematics such as

simple/compound interest, discount, nominal/effective rates of interest,

constant/varying force of interest, equivalent measures of interest, yield rate,

equation of value, present value/future value/net present value, annuity

certain (immediate and due), perpetuity (immediate and due), inflation, bonds,

amortization and sinking funds. The second part of the course covers survival

distributions, the use of mortality tables and the basic life contingencies

definition. Life annuities and life insurance will also be covered.

References 1. Kellison, S.G. (2008). Theory of Interest. (3rd ed.). McGraw- Hill / Irwin.

STATISTICAL COMPUTING



ESEE3306

3 Credit

STATISTICAL COMPUTING

Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. construct procedures for statistical analysis using selected computer

languages;

2. extract statistical information from databases;

3. apply the procedures developed on a real data set and

4. communicate the findings effectively.

Synopsis This course exposes student to the use of programming to extract statistical

information from databases. Programming concepts and databases are taught

using computer software. Programming concepts include topics like datatypes, programming structure, built in functions and programmer-defined

procedures. Database concepts include database development, records, data

manipulation, reporting and queries. These concepts are used to develop an

information system that links programmers to databases.

References 1. Alain F. Zuur et al. (2009). A Beginner’s Guide to R. Springer.

2. Horton, N.J. & Horton, N.J. & K. (2011). Using R for Data Management,

Statistical Analysis, and Graphics. Taylor and Francis Group.3. Phil Spector (2008). Data Manipulation with R. Springer.

4 A Oh i (2012) R f B i A l i S i

GRADUATION EXERCISE



EXEE3185

6 Credit

GRADUATION EXERCISE

Pre-requisite Completed at least 60 credit hours of coursework, including a pass in EXEE2105

Research Methodology

Learning

Outcomes

At the end of the training, the students are able to:

1. identify and solve research problems in the fields of economics and

administration or related subjects;

2. apply relevant theories and methodology in solving certain issues or

research problem; and

3. acquire skills in conducting research and report writing.

Synopsis This exercise equips the student with skills in identifying research problems,

conducting research and analysing data by using appropriate methods and

reporting research outcomes systematically.

References -

Soft Skills CS1, CS2, CS3,CS4,CS5,CS6,CS7

CT1,CT2,CS3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7

LL1,LL2, LL3

KK1, KK2

EM1,EM2, EM3LS1, LS2, LS3

ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED BY OTHER FACULTIES

PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS




EXEE1302

3 Credit


Pre-requisite None

Learning

Outcomes


1. explain basic economic concepts and principles;

2. relate economic discipline to real life problems;

3. examine how economic systems function; and

Synopsis This course introduces the fundamentals and basic principles of economics

especially to students who have no prior exposure to economics. These

principles can be applied to decision making by individuals, firms or governmentsin resource allocation. The course covers microeconomic and macroeconomic

theories and their applications to the Malaysian economy.

References 1. Mankiw, G., (2007). Principles of Economics, Thomson, International Edition.

2. Parkin, M. (2003). Economics. (International Edition), Addision Wesley.

3. Abdul Kadir (2003). Ekonomi Mikro. Thomson Malaysia.

4. Abdul Kadir (2003). Ekonomi Makro. Pearson Prentice Hall.

5. Nasser et. al. (2006). Ekonomi, Edisi Kedua. Thomson Malaysia.

S ft Skill CS1 CS2 CS3

MINOR PACKAGE



MINOR PACKAGE

The Faculty of Economics and Administration’s Minor Package is offered particularly to the First Year

students from the Academy of Malay Studies and the Faculty of Arts and Social Science. Studentswith relevant qualifications from other faculties and centres may also be considered. Applications

should be submitted to the respective Director of Academy/Dean of the Faculty with a copy of the

STPM/SPM examination results.

There are 2 disciplines in the Minor Package:

(a) Economics; and

(b) Administrative Studies and Politics.

The field of discipline will be determined by the respective Director of Academy/Dean based on the

STPM/SPM results. Students can only choose one discipline.

Successful applicants from the Faculty of Arts and Social Science will register in Semester I. However,

unsuccessful applicants from the Faculty will register for the minor package in the Second Year

(Semester I).

Students of both disciplines must take at least 33 credit hours inclusive of core courses and elective

courses offered by the Faculty of Economics and Administration. Students must take First Year,

Second Year and Third Year courses based on their respective disciplines as listed in the following

tables.

OFFERED COURSES FOR MINOR PACKAGE (ECONOMICS)

SESSION 2014/2015



SESSION 2014/2015

(1) Students are required to take four (4) Core Courses as listed in the following Tables:

(a) ECONOMICS DISCIPLINE

Course Credit

Hour

Semester

1. EXEE1103 Microeconomics IA 3 I/II

2. EXEE1104 Macroeconomics IB 3 I/II3. EXEE2110 Microeconomics IIC 4 I/II

4. EXEE2111 Macroeconomics IID 4 I/II

Or

(b) ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES AND POLITICS DISCIPLINE

Course Credit

Hour

Semester

1. EXEE1103 Microeconomics IA 3 I/II

2. EXEE1104 Macroeconomics IB 3 I/II

3. EPEE1102

@

EPEE1103

Introduction to Political Science

@

Introduction to Public Administration

3

3

I/II

4. EPEE2103 Public Management: Theory & Practice 3 I/II

(b) Three (3) from the following list:



(b) Three (3) from the following list:

ECONOMICS ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES AND POLITICS

Course Credit

Hour

Semest

er

Course Credit

Hour

Semester

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

EEEE2102

EEEE2104

EGEE2302

EGEE2303

EREE2310

EEEE3303

EEEE3320

EREE2102

Theory of International

Trade

Public Finance

Environmental

Economics

Demography

Gender andDevelopment

Economics of

Information

International

Macroeconomics

Small Entrepreneurship

Development

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

I/II

I/II

I/II

I/II

I/II

I/II

II

1.

2.

3.

4.

EPEE2103

EPEE2105

EPEE2302

EPEE2303

Public Sector

Management:

Theory and Practice

Structure and

Political Process in

Malaysia

Human ResourceManagement

Political Theory and

Behaviour

3

3

3

3

I/II

I/II

I/II

I/II

(c) Two (2) from the following list:

ECONOMICS ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES AND POLITICS

Course Credit

Hour

Course Credit Hour Course Semester

1.

2.

3.

EGEE3306

EGEE3308

EGEE3313

World Economic History

Industrial Economics

Economics of Financial

M k t

3

3

3

I/II

I/II

I/II

1.

2.

EPEE3101

EPEE3301

Financial

Administration

International

P liti

3

3

I/II

I/II

DIRECTORY OF MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

NameRoom

NTel. Ext Email



NameNo.

Tel. Ext Email

DEAN

Professor Dr. Rajah Rasiah

PA: Rozlin Kasmani

Noor Hidayah Md.Zakuan

Fax No: 79567252 (Dean Office)

2-41

C3

3600/3606

3600

3740

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

DEPUTY DEAN:

Higher Degree

Assoc. Prof. V.G.R Chandran a/l GovindarajuPA: Fauziah Abu Hassan

Fax No: 79673719

C34L1 3749/36083749 [email protected][email protected]

Undergraduate

Dr. Azmah Othman

PA:

Fax No: 79673738

C33

B1

3621/3654

3737

[email protected]

Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kwek Kian Teng

PA: Farahani Md. Zain

Fax No: 79567252

E18

C23

3601/3726

3633

[email protected]

[email protected]

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT:

Economics

Assoc. Pof. Dr. Yap Su Fei

PA: Siti Shafinah Hassan

C32

C45

3746/3642

3746

[email protected]

[email protected]

NameRoom

No.Tel. Ext Email

SENIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR



SENIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

Administrative & Development

Nor Hafizah Abdullah

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

Higher Degree

Edzura Jahari

Undergraduate

Norhasliza Abu Hasan

C46

L1

B6

3698

3632

3646

norhafizah_abdullah@um.

edu.my

[email protected]

[email protected]

GENERAL OFFICE / UNDERGRADUATE

Tan Saw Peng

Nurul Hanies Ahmad

Nuur Ikhwan Nizal Maamor

Noor Rasida Abdullah

B1

3645

3701

3645

3701

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

POSTGRADUATEAzura Hj. Aziz

Norsyazwana Hasim

Suhaidi Kamarudin

Siti Radhiah Md Merzuki

L1 3636

3636

3636

3636

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

STUDENT SERVICE CENTRE/PRINTING ROOM

Hj. Mohamad Sahut Ahmad

Norasikin ZulkarnainiShahrul Ibrahim

S l Abd K i

B16

3711

37003740

3700

[email protected]

[email protected]@um.edu.my

89@ d

DIRECTORY OF ACADEMIC STAFF

Department of Economics

(Qualifications and Expertise)




No Name/Position Mailbox

No

Room

No

Tel.

Ext.

Email Expertise

1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yap Su

Fei

(Head of Department)

C38 C38 3642/

3746

[email protected] Macromodelling

Macroeconomics

Input-Output Analysis

Information Economics

2. Prof. Dr. Tan Eu Chye 2-42 2-42 3731 [email protected] Monetary Economics

International Trade

Development Economics

3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evelyn

Shyamala A/P Paul

Devadason

E18 E18 3726 [email protected] International Trade

Regional Integration

4. Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Fatimah Kari2-11 2-11 3661/

3766

fatimah_kari@um. edu.my International Trade and

Environmental

Resource and Enviromental

Economics

Macroeconomics/

Microeconomics

5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kwek

Kian Teng

Deputy Dean

(Research)

D10 D10 3655 [email protected] Macroeconomics

International

Macroeconomics

Applied Econometrics

6. Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Hjh. Radiah Abdul

Kader

C32 C32 3654 [email protected] Islamic Economics

Islamic Banking and Finance

7. Dr. Mohamed Aslam

Gulam Hassan

C17 C17 3605 [email protected] International Trade

Regional Economic

Bil Name/Position Mailbox

No

Room

No

Tel.

Ext.

Email Expertise

13*Mr. Chong Chin Sieng E1 E1 3672 [email protected] Financial Economics

Microeconomics



Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

National Financial

14.Dr. Hanira Hanafi C11 C11 3652 [email protected] Malaysian Legal System

Islamic Finance

15.Dr. Lim Kian Ping E08 E08 3666 [email protected] Financial Economics

16.Dr. Tang Tuck Cheong E14 E14 3628 [email protected] International Trade

Macroeconomics

Internatinal Economics

17.

Mrs. Nor Hasniah

Kasim

E4 E4 3639 [email protected] International Trade Theory

International Finance

18.Dr. Yong Sook Lu 2-13 2-13 3717 [email protected] Industrial Organisation

Microeconomics

19.Dr. Yong Chen Chen B26 B26 3687 [email protected] International Trade

20.Dr. Nurul Huda Mohd

Satar

B33 B33 3656 [email protected] Urban Economics

Household Economics

21. Mrs. NurhidayahAbdullah

E16 E16 3727 [email protected] Contract Law Business Law

22.Dr. Cheong Kee Cheok C07 C07 3643 [email protected] International Economics


23.Dr. Mario Arturo Ruiz

EstradaE21 E21 3728 [email protected]. my Policy Modelling

Econographicology

International Trade

Regional Integration

24.Pn. Hjh. Fatimah Said C16 C16 3629 [email protected] Labour Economics

Industrial Economics


mailto:[email protected]






Department of Development Studies


No. Name/Position Mailbox

No. Room

No. Tel. Ext. Email Expertise

1. Dr. Lee Hwok Aun


2-39 2-39 3671/

3750 [email protected]

[email protected] Development Economics

East Asian Economics

Political Economy

2. #Prof. Dr. Rajah Rasiah

(Dean)

2-41 2-41 3606 [email protected]

[email protected]

Technology & Innovation

3. Prof. Dr. M Niaz Asadullah E19 E19 3733 [email protected]@um.edu.my

Development Economics Microfinance

Economics of Education

Labor Economics

Applied Micro-Econometrics

4. Prof. Madya Dr. V.G.R.

Chandran Govindaraju

Deputy Dean (Higher Degree)

C5 C5 3706 [email protected]

[email protected]

Industrial Development

Innovation Economics

5. Dr. Azmah Hj. Othman

Deputy Dean (Undergraduate)

B25 B25 [email protected]. my

Agricultural Economics


Cooperative Development

6. Dr. Lee Wang Yen E15 E15 3755 [email protected] Philosophy of Science

Logic And Critical Thinking

Epistermology

7. Mr. Mohamad Yusoff Sanusi 2-04 2-04 3658 [email protected]. my Research Metodology

Rural Industrialization

Development And

Biotechnology Community Development




Department of Administrative Studies & Politics



No

Room

No

Tel.

Ext.

Email Expertise

1. Dr. Raja Noriza Raja

Ariffin


117 C14 3620 [email protected] Urban Planning

Local Government

Transportation

2. Prof. Datuk Dr.

Norma Mansor

(Director SSRC)

106 C9 3623/

3600

[email protected] Public Sector Management

Organisational and

Management Theory

3.

#

Prof. Dr.

Edmund Terence

Gomez

2-06 2-06 3725 [email protected] Malaysian Politics

Political Economic

Ethnic Business

4. Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr.

Hj. Sharifuddin

Zainuddin

B23 B23 3730 [email protected] Public Administration

Public & Policy

Management

Quality Management Ethics & Accountability

5. Assoc. Prof. Datin Dr.

Hjh. Sabitha Marican

B29 B29 3716 [email protected] Human Resource

Management

Public and Social Policy

Organization Behaviour

Public Administration

6. Assoc. Prof. Dr Beh

Loo See

2-12 2-12 3677 [email protected] Organizational and Human

Resource Management Public Administration

Political Economy


Department of Applied Statistics
















No

Room

No

Tel.

Ext.

Email Expertise

1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hjh

Rohana Jani

(Head of

Department)

2-37 2-37 3627/

3747

[email protected]/

[email protected]

Statistical Data Analysis

Applied Statistics

Multivariate Techniques

Market Research

SPSS use

2. Prof. Dr. Goh Kim

Leng

C34 C34 3608 [email protected] Econometrics

Financial Time Series Analysis

3. Prof. Dr. Noor Azina

Ismail

C33 C33 3638 [email protected] Multivariate Techniques

Medical statistics Health Information System

Mathematics of Education

Applied Statistics

Structural Equation Modeling

Mixture Model

4. Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Susila Munisamy @

Doraisamy

C15 C15 3669 [email protected] Operations Research /

Management Science

Survey research

Organization PerformanceMeasurement

5. Dr. Lau Wee Yeap D7 D7 3627/

3747

[email protected] Ekonometrik Kewangan

Ekonometrik Gunaan

Statistik Gunaan

Kewangan

Pengurusan Portfolio

6. Dr. Ng Sor Tho B24 B24 3684 [email protected] Quantitative Analysis

Population Studies

Applied Statistics

Social Gerontology

ACADEMIC STAFF







ACADEMIC STAFF

RESEARCH FELLOW

Bil Name/ Designation Room No. Tel. Ext Email

1. Dr. Cheong Kee Cheok C07 3643 [email protected]

2. Hjh. Fatimah Said C16 3629 [email protected]

3. Dr. Mario Arturo Ruiz

Estrada

E21 3728 [email protected]

4. Dr. Idris Jajri 2-03 3630/ 3601 [email protected]

PROHIBITION AGAINST PLAGIARISM



(In accordance with Section 6 of Prohibition Against Plagiarism, Part II, General Discipline, Universitiesand University College Act, 1971 University of Malaya (Discipline of Students) Rules 1999)

“… 1. A student shall not plagiarize any idea, writing, data or invention belonging to anotherperson.

2. For the purposes of this rule, plagiarism includes:

(a) the act of taking an idea, writing, data or invention of another person and claiming that

the idea, writing, data or invention is the result of one’s own findings or creation; or

(b) an attempt to make out or the act of making out, in such a way, that one is the originalsource or the creator of an idea, writing, data or invention which has actually been taken

from some other source.

3. Without prejudice to the generality of subrule (2) a student plagiarizes when he:

(a) Publishes, with himself as the author, an abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or

book which is wholly or partly written by some other persons;

(b) incorporates himself and allows himself to be incorporated as a co-author of an abstract,article, scientific or academic paper, or book, when he has not at all made any written

contribution to the abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or book;

(c) forces another person to include his name in the list of co-researchers for a particularresearch project or in the list of co-authors for a publication when he has not made any

contribution which may qualify him as a co-researcher or co-author;

(d) d i d hi h h l f h d k b h

COMPUTER LAB RULES



COMPUTER LAB RULES

1. Opening hours:

Regular Working Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8.30 am - 1.00 pm

2.00 pm - 5.30 pm

Lunch Break 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm

Friday 8.30 am - 12.15 pm

2.45 pm - 5.30 pm

Lunch Break 12.15pm - 2.45 pm

Additional Hours during Semester:

Monday - Friday 5.30 pm - 9.30 pm

2. Only the students from the Faculty of Economics and Administration are allowed to use the

computer lab. Students are required to display their matric card while in the computer lab.

3. Students are required to ensure that diskettes and data are virus free.

4. Students must always ensure the cleanliness and the safety of the hardware in the computer

lab including table, chair and other equipment.

5. Students must report any damages of the hardware and the furniture to the lab attendant.

6. Students must always dress neatly while in the lab. Students are prohibited from wearing

FACILITIES



FACILITIES

The basic facilities that are available at the FEA include the following:

Facilities Numbers Location/Block

Computer Lab 5 Ground Floor, Postgraduate Building (H12)

Ground Floor, New Additional Building (H08)

Level 1, Additional Building (H08)

Hall 1 Additional Building (H09)

Lecture Hall 5 DK1 - DK5 (H11)

Meeting Room 4 Ground Level, Administration Building (H10)

Level 1, Administration Building (H10)

Ground Level, New Additional Building (H09)

Conference Room 2 Level 3, Postgraduate Building (H12)

Conference Room 25 Level 3, Postgraduate Building (H12)

New Additional Building (H09)

New Additional Building (H08)

Cafeteria 1 Ground Level, Postgraduate Building (H12)

STUDENT AWARDS



UNIVERSITY BOOK PRIZE

Is awarded to students who graduate with Honors (Distinction) and obtain a CGPA of 3.7 and above.

Recipients of the University Book Prize are also eligible to be considered for the following awards:

HARCHARAN SINGH KHERA MEMORIAL AWARD

Is awarded to the best student in the Final Examination of Bachelor of Economics in Monetary and

Financial Economics or Bachelor of Economics in International Economics. The recipient will be

presented with books worth RM200.00.

DOH DAIK SENG MEMORIAL AWARD

Is awarded to the best student in the Final Examination of Bachelor of Economics in Public

Administrationor

Bachelor of Economics in Human Resource Management or Bachelor of Economicsin Political Economy. The recipient will be presented with books worth RM200.00.

ZONE 1



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LOCATIONS :

HO8 – Annex Block

H09 – FEA Hall

H10 – Administration Building

- A – Wing A

- B – Wing B

H11 – Lecture Hall

H12 – Postgraduate Building

EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREAH10 & H11 – ZONE 1

H08 & H09 – ZONE 2

H12 – ZONE 3

H11

AB H10

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

H12

H09 H08

Roundabout

ZONE 1

H08 - FEA Annex Building H10 – Administration Building

H11 – Lecture Hall



Ground Floor

Student Computer Lab, Male Surau

Level 1

Learning Computer Lab (G2 & G3) & Female

Surau

Level 2

Seminar Room (H1 Until H8)

H09 – Fea Hall

Ground Floor

Seminar Room, PEM Meeting Room & FEA

Hall

Level 1

PhD Room, Visiting Professor Room,

Malaysian Economic Association (PEM)

Lower Ground

Store Room

Ground

FEA Concourse, B16 (Student Service Centre) &

Photocopy Service

Level 1

Dean’s Office, Deputy Dean’s (Research) Office,

Departments Office, Senior Assistant Registrar

(Administrative & Development) Office

Level 2

Lecturer Room (D6 – D10), Centre for Poverty &

Development Studies (CPDS) Office, PhD Room, Bilik

KITA , Female Surau

Level 3

Lecturer Room (E1-E20), PhD Room (E23 – E30), Male

Surau

A – Wing A

Ground Floor

Undergraduate Office

Level 1

Lecturer Room (C31 – C 38) & TIAC/Monetary &Financial Economics Unit (Mofeu) Office

B – Wing B

Lecture Hall 1 - Lecture Hall 5

H12 – Postgraduate Building

Ground Floor

Technician, Staff Room, Café, Surau & Seminar

Room (BSP 0-1 - BSP 0-4)

Level 1

Postgraduate Office, VIP Room & Seminar Room

(BSP 1-0 - BSP 1-7)

Level 2

Lecturer Room (2-01 - 2-42) & PhD Room

Level 3

Postgaduate Conference Room & Seminar Room

(BSP 3-1 - BSP 3-3)

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