ACADEMIC CALENDAR2013/2014 SESSION

Semester I

Orientation

1 week

02.09.2013

- 08.09.2013

Lecture8 week *09.09.2013- 01.11.2013

Mid-Semester Break1 week @#02.11.2013- 10.11.2013

Lecture6 week11.11.2013- 20.12.2013

Revision Break1 week +21.12.2013- 29.12.2013

Examination3 week ^30.12.2013- 19.01.2014

Semester Break4 week (c)20.01.2014- 16.02.2014

24 week

Semester II

Lecture

7 week

17.02.2014

- 06.04.2014

Mid-Semester Break1 week07.04.2014- 13.04.2014

Lecture7 week14.04.2014- 01.06.2014

Revision Break1 week02.06.2014- 08.06.2014

Examination3 week09.06.2014- 27.06.2014

19 week

Break / Special Semester

Break

9 week

28.06.2014

- 31.08.2014

or

Lecture & Examination8 week30.06.2014- 22.08.2014

* Hari Raya Aidil Adha (15 October 2013)@ Deepavali (2 November 2013)# Maal Hijrah (5 November 2013)+ Christmas (25 Dicember 2013)^ New Year (1 January 2014)(c) Chinese New Year (31 Januari 2014)

Opening Message

Welcome to all new undergraduates!

Congratulations on your successful admission to the faculty.

In line with the universitys 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 record the 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.

Curriculum review of programs is undertaken by the faculty periodically, taking into consideration the views of all important stakeholders to ensure that they remain contemporary and demand-driven. An inbound-outbound program has also been introduced to give you the opportunity to experience varsity life in uniquely different but exciting world class universities abroad.

This handbook serves as a reference for academic information about the undergraduate programs offered by the faculty. It is a useful guide on the courses, rules and regulations as well as on the modes of assessment and grading schemes. Please read it carefully and observe the details of the structure of your chosen program of study. It is our hope that you will also enjoy the very congenial social environment that the faculty offers.

I wish you all the best in your academic pursuits and hope that you will make the best use of the opportunity as a student of the faculty to enhance your human capital.

PROFESSOR DR. RAJAH RASIAH Acting DeanTABLE OF CONTENTS

ContentsPage

History of the Faculty1

University of Malaya: Vision, Mission, Quality Policy, Core Values and Quality Objectives2

Faculty of Economics and Administration: Vision, Mission and Quality Objectives3

Faculty and Departmental Objectives4

Bachelor of Economics Programme: Vision, Mission, Program Goals & Learning Outcome5

Programme

Management Staff6

Academic Staff7

Emeritus, Adjunct Professors12

External Examiners13

Administrative Staff14

Bachelor of Economics : Introduction and Admission Requirement15 - 17

Marking Scheme18

Programme Structure20-21

List of University Courses22

List of Faculty Core Courses22

List of Elective Courses23

List of Elective Offered Courses by Other Faculties24

List of Tracks and Related Elective Courses25-27

Proposed Study Structure, Academic Session 2013/201428-29

List of The Faculty Offered Courses, Semester I, Session 2013/201430-31

List of The Faculty Offered Courses, Semester II, Session 2013/201432-33

Soft Skills34

Faculty Core: Broad base Courses35-40

Faculty Core: Economic Core Courses41-51

Faculty Core: Quantitative Courses52-57

Faculty Core: Industrial Training58

Elective Courses59-137

Elective Courses Offered to Other Faculties (KELF)138

Minor Package139-141

Directory of Management and Administrative Staff Directory142-143

Directory of Academic Staff144-149

Prohibition Against Plagiarism150

Computer Lab Rules151

Facilities152

Student Awards153

Faculty Floor Plan154-155

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 888 students, 486 are enrolled in the undergraduate programme while the rest are postgraduate students, including 56 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, Professor Ronald 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 of Royal Professor Ungku Aziz in the fields of education and economic development. Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs is the first holder of the Royal Professor Ungku Aziz Chair. In conjunction with the establishment of the Chair, the Centre for Poverty and Development Studies was set up at the Faculty to serve as a focal point for academic work, research, consultancy and technical assistance in areas related to poverty and development.

In upholding its research stance, the FEA collaborates wth the Malaysian Economic Association in the publication of an international journal, the Malaysian Journal of Economic Studies. FEA also has produced the International Journal of Institutions and Economies (IJIE).

1UNIVERSITY 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 Academic Freedom Open-Mindedness Accountability Professionalism Creativity Meritocracy Teamwork Social Responsibility

QUALITY OBJECTIVE

To ensure that 35% of the undergraduates obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 upon graduation except for students of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Faculty of Medicine and students of Faculty of Dentistry whom do not fall under the semester system.

To ensure that 7% of the undergraduates obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.7 upon graduation except for students of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Faculty of Medicine and students of Faculty of Dentistry whom do not fall under the semester system.

10FACULTY 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 and administration; andTo 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 field based 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

To provide multi-disciplinary training and research in administration and politics, human resource management, international relations and urban management.

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED STATISTICS

To provide training and research in applied statistics for decision-making and problem solving in various fields.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 administration.

(3) Demonstrate social skills and behave responsibly towards society and the environment. (4) Practise ethical values, professionalism and integrity.

(5) Communicate effectivelly, demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills. (6) Apply scientific skills in decision making and problem solving.(7) Use information management skills and demonstrate capacity for life long learning. (8) Apply managerial and entrepreneurial.MANAGEMENT FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION

Acting Dean : Professor Dr. Rajah RasiahPhD (Camb), MSocSc, BSocSc (SciUMalaysia)

Deputy Dean : Assoc. Prof. Dr Beh Loo See(Higher Degree) PhD(PutraUMalay- sia), MA(NUMalaysia), BA(SciUMalaysia)

Deputy Dean : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Radiah Abdul Kader(Undergraduate) PhD(Durham), MSc(Salf), 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 FeiPhD, MEc, BSc (Mal)

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

Department of Administrative : Dr. Raja Noriza Raja AriffinStudies and Politics PhD(Nottingham), MCRP(CSUF), BA(USL)

Department of Applied Statistics : Dr. Lau Wee Yeap, PhD(Osaka),MAppStats(Mal),MEc(Osaka), MAcc(CSU), BSocSc(Hons)(SciUMalaysia)Director:-

Centre for Poverty And : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hjh. Fatimah KariDevelopment Studies (CPDS) PhD (MSU), MEc (Leicester), BEc(NUMalaysia)

Security Social Research : Professor Datuk Dr. Norma MansorCenter (SSRC) PhD(Liv), MPA(Liv), BEc(Mal)ACADEMIC STAFF

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Head: Associate Professor Dr. 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

Roza Hazli Zakaria, PhD(NUMalaysia), MEc, BEc(Mal)

Mohamed Aslam Gulam Hassan, PhD(Hiroshima CU), PhD(Mal), MEc(Mal), BSocSc(USM) Zarinah Yusof, PhD(PutraUMalaysia), MEc, BEc(Mal)Saad Mohd Said, MSc (Lond), BEc(Mal)

Santha a/p Chenayah @ Ramu, PhD(Osaka), MEc(Osaka), BEc(Mal) Yew Siew Yong, PhD (PutraUMalaysia), MEc, BEc(Mal)Yong Chen Chen, PhD(PutraUMalaysia), MEc, BSc(PutraUMalaysia)

Abul Quasem Al-Amin, PhD (NUMalaysia), MEc (Bangladesh), BEc (Bangladesh) NurulHuda Mohd Satar PhD(UWM)MEc, BEc(Mal)Lecturer

Chong Chin Sieng, MEc, BEc(Mal)

Hanira Hanafi, MCL, LLB (IIUM), Advocate and Solicitor of Malaya

Nor Hasniah Kasim, MEc(NUMalaysia), BEc(Mal) Rahman Ibrahim, MSc(Salf), BEc(Mal)Yong Sook Lu , PhD (Lancaster), MEc, BEc(Mal)

*Nur Hidayah Abdullah, McL, LLB (IIUM)

Research Fellow

Cheong Kee Cheok , PhD (London), B.A(Mal) Mario Arturo Ruiz Estrada, PhD(Mal), MA(Japan) Fatimah Said, MSc(London), BEc (Mal)

*Study Leave

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

Professor

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

Profesor Madya

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

Senior Lecturer

Azmah Hj. Othman , MPhil(Wales), MSc(Wales), BEc(Mal) Lee Hwok Aun, PhD (UMass), MSc (Lond), BA(Br.Col.) Mohamad Yusoff Sanusi, MA(Manc), BEc(Mal)Lecturer

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

Visiting Professor

Salim Rashid, PhD (Economics) Yale University, B.Sc. (Economics) London School

Phd Candidates Slai

*Sharifah Muhairah Shahabudin, MSc (UiTM), BA (Canterbury University, New Zealand)

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES*IPT Training Scheme (SLAI)

Head: Dr. 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 (MARA) 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) Raja Noriza Raja Ariffin, PhD(Nottingham), MCRP(CSUF), BA(USL)Nawi Abdullah, MPA(Mal), BEc(Mal)

Lecturer

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES AND POLITICSMuhammad Asri Mohd Ali, MPA(Mal), BEc(Mal)DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED STATISTICS

Head:Dr. Lau Wee Yeap, PhD(Osaka),MAppStats(Mal),MEc(Osaka),MAcc(CSU), BSocSc(Hons)(SciUMalaysia)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)Tey Nai Peng, MSc(Michigan), BEc(Mal)

Senior Lecturer

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

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

Lecturer

Muzalwana Abdul Talib, PhD(Mal), MAppStats (Mal), BA(Hons)(Sheffield Hallam) Tan Pei Pei, PhD(Monash), MAppStats, BEc(Mal)Temporary Lecturer

Ahmad Farid Osman, PhD(Monash), MSc, BAppSc(SciUMalaysia) Noor Ismawati Mohd Jaafar, MSc(UConn), BSc(UiTM), Dip_SA(UiTM) Senior Research FellowIdris Jajri, PhD(NCarolina State), MSc(Lond), BEc(Mal)

Fellow SLAB

* Diana Abdul Wahab, MAppStats(Mal), BDecSc(NorthUMalaysia)

* Study Leave

YM Professor DiRaja Ungku Aziz Ungku HamidDr. Mohamed Ariff Abdul KaremDr. Stephen Chee Hong Chye

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Datuk Seri Panglima Andrew L. T. ShengDr R.ThillainathanYBhg. Tan Sri Emeritus Profesor Datuk Dr. Augustine Ong Soon HockYBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Kamal Bin Mat Salih

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

Dr. Cheong Kee Cheok

RESEARCH FELLOW

Pn. Hjh Fatimah SaidDr. Idris Jajri

SPECIALIST

Dr. Soon Lee Ying

VISITING PROFESOR

EMERITUS PROFESSORProfessor Dr. Salim Rashid

Profesor Dr. Wiji Arulampalam (Nee Narendranathan)Department of EconomicsProfessor, University of Warwick

Professor Dr. Amiya Kumar BagchiCancellorTripura Central UniversityInstitute of Development Studies Kolkata

Professor Dr. Nalini RavishankerDepartment of Statistics

EXTERNAL EXAMINERSUniversity of Connecticut, Storrs, USAADMINISTRATIVE 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 Hassan(Undergraduate)

Administrative Assistant S/U (N28) : Rozlin Kasmani

Assistant Admin Officer (N27) : Ayu Hamiza HamadinNoorhainani Muda

Office Secretary (N27) : Farahani Md Zain: Nuur Hakimah Mohd DinAdministrative Assistant S/U (N22) : Fauziah Abu Hassan (KUP) Administrative Assistant (P/O)(N22) : Hj. Mohamad Sahut AhmadWendy Tan Saw Peng (KUP)

Administrative Assistant (P/O) (N17) : Azura Hj. AzizHumairah Amiza Mohd HussinNoor Halijah IbrahimNoor Hidayah Md Zakuan Nor Ishah Ariffin Norsyazwana HasimNuur Ikhwan Nizal MaamorNurul Hanies Ahmad Siti Khairiah Ibrahim Siti Shafinah HassanSiti Najihah Zakaria @ Abdul HadiSuhaidi Kamarudin Hussin

Technician (J22) : Razak Darus (KUP)

Computer Technician (FT22) : Rejandran Supramaniam (KUP) Computer Technician (FT17) : Syafawi Malek Fuad Administrative Assistant (Financial) (W17) : Siti Suraya BaharuddinMachine Operator Data Process (F11) : Ahmad Jamal b. Roslan

Driver (R3) : Norasikin Zulkarnaini

Office Assistant (N1) : Khairul Azwan bin MahayuddinShahrul Ibrahim

Samsul Abd. KarimBACHELOR OF ECONOMICS INTRODUCTIONThe Bachelor of Economics programme is designed to provide solid grounding in theory andeconomic 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 121 credit hours in order to graduate.

15ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Local Candidates

In general, local candidates have to fulfil the Universitys 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 equivalent qualifications 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. Complete the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

Citizen Candidates

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; or

c. A pass with at least Jayyid level in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)

16Programme Specific RequirementSTPM or equivalent/Matriculation Candidates

A pass with a minimum of CGPA 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.

Diploma Candidates

A diploma from UiTM or Politeknik Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia in any of the following programme: Diploma in Accountancy Diploma in Public Administration Diploma in Business Studies Diploma in Banking Studies Diploma in Investment Analysis Diploma in Marketing

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:

a. A TOEFL score of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) or 80 (IBT);b. A Band 6 in IELTS;c. A C6 and above in Bahasa Melayu or English Language at the General Certificate of SecondaryEducation (O Level), University of Cambridge.

d. Pass General Certificate of Education (A Level), University of Cambridge in Bahasa Melayu or in English Language

17MARKING SCHEME

MarkGradeGrade PointDenotation

90-10080-8975-79A+ AA-4.04.03.7Distinction Distinction Distinction

70-7465-6960-64B+ BB-3.33.02.7Credit Credit Credit

55-5950-54C+ C2.32.0PassPass

45-49C-1.7Fail

(Refer paragraph 2 under Remarks)

40-4435-39