{"id":77,"date":"2015-07-06T15:32:01","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T15:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/ekonis\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2015-07-06T15:32:01","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T15:32:01","slug":"phd-in-economics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/ekonis\/academic-programs\/phd-in-economics\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Economics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The aim of the doctoral programme in economics is to produce highly skilled economists capable of generating and disseminating knowledge in the field of economics. Taught courses, accompanied by either a thesis or a dissertation, will prepare candidates for future scientific research in the field of economics. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Economics is therefore representative of the scope and depth of knowledge attained by the candidate, as well as the ability of the candidate to perform research in a specialized field.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Programme Goals<\/h2>\n

The goals of the Doctoral Programme in Economics are to produce graduates that:<\/p>\n

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  • possess a depth of knowledge and wide range of skills in the field of Economics;<\/li>\n
  • are highly competent in their specific areas of study; and<\/li>\n
  • are professional and ethical in fulfilling their responsibility to God and society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n

    Upon completion of the programme, graduates should be able to:<\/p>\n

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    • demonstrate a systematic and in-depth understanding of economics;<\/li>\n
    • produce, develop, implement and apply research methodologies in a constructive manner;<\/li>\n
    • undertake research that yields original contributions and expands upon existing knowledge in the field of economics through the publication and defence of studies that reflect international standards and practices;<\/li>\n
    • critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas;<\/li>\n
    • effectively communicate ideas relating to the field of economics to peers within the field of study and to the general public; and<\/li>\n
    • disseminate research in the context of the knowledge society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n

      Candidates who wish to pursue the programme of study must:<\/p>\n

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      • possess an educational background consisting of:\n
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        • Master of Economics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or other higher education institution recognized by the UKM Senate; or<\/li>\n
        • other qualification(s) equivalent to a Master of Economics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or other higher education institution recognized by the UKM Senate;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS 6 or other English proficiency examination recognized UKM Senate, in the event that the candidate is an international student; and<\/li>\n
        • meet any further requirements and conditions specified by the Faculty of Economics and Management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Enrolment Status and Period of Study<\/h2>\n

          Full-time study entails a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters of registration, while part-time study entails a minimum of eight (8) semesters and a maximum of fourteen (14) semesters of registration.<\/p>\n

          Programme Structures<\/h2>\n

          The\u00a0Doctoral Programme in Economics\u00a0can be completed via two different modes of study:<\/p>\n

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          • Coursework and Dissertation<\/li>\n
          • Thesis (CGPA at Master degree is not less than 3.60)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Coursework and Dissertation Mode<\/h3>\n

            Candidates enrolled in the coursework intensive mode of study must successfully complete twenty (20) units of core courses and twelve (12) units of compulsory module courses and successfully complete three (3) comprehensive examinations in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and one further area of specialization. Following the successful completion of the aforementioned requirements, the candidate begins to conduct research and write the dissertation.<\/p>\n

            LIST OF COURSES<\/h4>\n

            Core Courses (20 Units)<\/h5>\n

            EPPE 6014\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Microeconomics<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6024\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Macroeconomics<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6034\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Econometric Methods<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6044\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6054\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Microeconomics<\/p>\n

            Compulsory Modules (12 units)<\/h5>\n

            Candidates are required to select four (4) course modules from the following categories of course modules:<\/p>\n

            Monetary Economics<\/em><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6114 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Portfolio Analysis<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6124\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Monetary Economics<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6164\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Finance<\/p>\n

            Industrial Economics<\/em><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6134\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Industrial Organisation<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6174\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Trade<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6264\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Labour Economics<\/p>\n

            Public Economics<\/em><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6144\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Public Finance<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6154\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Economics of Social Policy<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6184\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Political Economy of International Trade<\/p>\n

            International Economics<\/em><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6164\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Finance<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6174\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trade and Industrial Economics<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6184\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Political Economy of International Trade<\/p>\n

            Development Economics<\/em><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6214\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Economic Planning<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6224\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Development Theory and Policy<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6234\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trade and Development<\/p>\n

            Human Resource Economics<\/em><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6244\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Human Resource Development Planning<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6254\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Human Resource Management<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6264\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Labour Economics<\/p>\n

            Agricultural and Applied Economics<\/em><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6304\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Agricultural Economics<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6314\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applied Resource Policy and Project Analysis<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6324\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Policy Analysis and Agricultural Programmes<\/p>\n

            Environmental and Resource Economics<\/em><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6314\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applied Resource Policy and Project Analysis<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6334\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6344\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dynamic Optimisation and Decision Theory<\/p>\n

            Econometrics<\/em><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6414\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Econometrics<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6424\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Time Series Econometrics<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6434\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applied Econometrics<\/p>\n

            Islamic Economics<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

            EPPE 6514\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fiqh for Economics<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6524\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Islamic Money and Capital Markets<\/p>\n

            EPPE 6534\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Islamic Economic Analysis<\/p>\n

            Dissertation<\/h5>\n

            EPPE 7928\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dissertation<\/p>\n

            Comprehensive Examination<\/h5>\n

            The candidate must successfully complete two examinations in the field of economic theory, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics; and one further examination in one area of specialization.<\/p>\n

            Thesis\/Dissertation examination<\/h5>\n

            Candidate must pass the thesis proposal defence and the thesis\/dissertation examination. Please refer to Supervision and Examination Guidelines for Thesis\/Dissertation\/Academic Paper.<\/p>\n

            GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<\/h4>\n

            In order to successfully complete the coursework intensive mode of study, a candidate must:<\/p>\n