Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Get a great start for a career in the accounting, finance and banking professions

Overview

This is an excellent starting point for a career in the accounting, finance and banking professions. Organised in terms of modules that emphasise both theory and relevant applications, the programme offers a systematic exposure to tools with which to analyse financial markets, banking operations, corporate financial decision making and accounting reports.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will have an understanding of fundamental issues, debates and problems related to the operations of financial systems at both micro and macro levels in the context of national and global economies. They will be ready for a career in various accounting, finance and banking professions

Intakes
Jan, Feb*, May, Aug, Oct* 

* Not available to students seeking credit exemptions

Duration
3 years 

Location
Damansara Heights

Indicative Total Fees (For Malaysian Students)
including Application Fee, Registration Fee, Resources Fee (Full) and Tuition Fee (Full) RM 79,500

Course Code
(R3/0311/6/0014) (09/27) (A7952)

Why study Bachelor of Economics (Honours) at HELP?

HELP's curriculum is broad-based in nature; it emphasises active learning through team-based projects and business simulations, using real-life case studies to enhance problem-solving skills and hands-on experience.

  • HELP's Business programmes are guided by the Industry Advisory Board to ensure that they are relevant and meet the expectation of the industry.

  • Our students have won numerous scholarships from top universities such as UQ, Melbourne, ANU, UNSW, Macquarie, Cardiff, Essex, University of the West of England, and many others.

  • We are distinguished for the quality of our academic staff, the depth of our programmes, the recognition accorded by world class universities, accreditation from professional bodies and our close links with the industry.

  • University HELP is a gateway to many international universities, enabling students to transfer credits to top universities, including those in Australia and the UK

Programme Overview 

  • Entry Requirements

    • Applicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

    • Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent: Minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00**
    • Diploma (Level 4, MQF): Minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
    • STPM: Minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any TWO subjects
    • Advanced Diploma (Level 5, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00
    • Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM): Minimum grade of Jayyid (good)
    • Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM): Subjected to Senate / Academic Board’s approval
    • Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM): Subjected to Senate / Academic Board’s approval
    • A-Level: 2 passes
    • Senior Middle 3 (UEC): 5 B’s***
    • CPU: 5 passes with a minimum average of 50%
    • Australian Matriculation Programmes: University Aggregate of 50% or ATAR score of at least 50 for various programmes
    • Equivalent qualification:

      • * *The stated qualifications need to be supported with a pass in Mathematics, English, Sejarah and Bahasa Melayu at SPM level.
      ***Please refer to the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting on the Mathematics and English requirement.

    • ENGLISH REQUIREMENT (International Students): Minimum IELTS 5.5 or equivalent International English Language qualification/li>

HELP University has strong partnerships with many international universities. Our links extend to universities in Australia, UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Our bachelor’s degree students have the flexibility to plan for a 1+2 or 2+1 arrangements with many high-ranking universities that have collaborations with HELP University while our diploma students can plan for a 2+2 or 2+1 1⁄2 or even a 2+ 1⁄2+ 1 or 2+1+1 arrangements.

  • Australia / New Zealand

  • UK / US / Ireland

Here are the career pathways for graduates who complete the Bachelor of Economics (Honours) programme. The graduates can further their studies and do a postgraduate degree to further unlock more career pathways.

  • Possible Career Pathways

    • Economist
    • Journalist
    • Professor
    • Lecturer
    • Financial Analyst
    • Actuary
    • Management Consultant
    • Investment Analyst
    • Credit Analyst
    • Financial Consultant
    • Statistician
    • Accountant
    • Entrepreneur