Economics

Overview

The Department of Economics offers the master of Economics at International Islamic University of Malaysia to provide graduate studies in Economics which combines both conventional and Islamic aspects: to produce experts who are competent in both conventional and Islamic Economics; to encourage further research in Islamic Economics and Policies in line with the fast changing economic environment. The Department's strength is in the areas of Islamic Economics, International Economics, Monetary Economics, Macroeconomics and Development Economics.

The Master of Economics programme provides three (3) options for students to choose. These are:

Hours to complete

Option 1

• 24 credit hours of coursework + 18 credit hours thesis

Option 2

• 33 credit hours of coursework + 9 credit hours research Paper

Option 3

• 39 credit hours of coursework + 3 credit hours of Applied Research Methods

A student who opts for option 1 or option 2 must submit a thesis or research paper proposal to the Department's postgraduate coordinator and his/her potential supervisor. Once it is approved, the student can proceed with the research writing. A supervisor and a co-supervisor (if necessary), will be appointed for the student.

For option 3, the student must register for ECON 6999: Applied Research Methods, normally in the final semester of the student's studies. To enrol in the course, an outline of the research plan needs to be submitted to the Department's postgraduate coordinator two weeks before the semester begins for approval.

Duration

Students may enrol on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students must enrol for a minimum of 9-12 credit hours per semester. Part-time students may register for 6 credit hours each semester.