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Course overview

A BSc (Hons) in Business Economics and Management degree from University of Nottingham Malaysia will allow you to study both core business economics modules and modules related to management.  With a large emphasis placed on theoretical and applied microeconomics you will gain the ability to analyse the economic and social environment in which economic decisions faced by managers and businesses are taken. You will develop awareness of business and financial environments along with current business issues as well as an understanding of modern economic ideas and their relevance to business and financial decision-making in the modern world.  Your individual interests and career aspirations are very important to us and by selecting from optional modules alongside your core subjects you will have greater input into the future path you wish to take. Students are encouraged to choose from subject areas both inside and outside the Nottingham University Business School Malaysia (NUBS) to broaden their skills and knowledge. There is opportunity to gain a global perspective by studying abroad at our campuses in the UK and/or China, or at a partner institution.

Why choose this course?

  • Access to and use of NUBS Financial Trading Room and financial databases. 
  • Development and employability programmes bring you closer to top employers. 
  • Opportunities to study abroad at the University's campuses in UK and/or China or at one of our partner universities. 
  • Nottingham University Business School is among an elite group of business schools worldwide to gain 'triple crown' accreditation from the three most influential accrediting organisations: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.
  • Greater opportunity for students to create their own individual learning pathways by choosing the optional modules that they wish to study.

Modules

Core Modules

To provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of finance, including project appraisal, capital markets and the capital structure of firms. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk.
  • The sources, uses and management of finance.
  • The use of accounting and other information systems for planning, control, and decision making.
  • The use of accounting and other information systems for managing financial risk.
  • Leadership, management and development of people including the implications of the legal context.
  • The development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests.
  • The use of risk management techniques and business continuity planning to help maximise achievement of strategic objectives on the economic, social and environmental conditions of the future.
  • Economic policy at the macroeconomic level showing an understanding of analytical methods and model-based argument and of different methodological approaches and their strengths and limitations.
  • The concepts of the time value of money and the risk and return relationship for different sources of finance and for portfolios.
  • The concepts of financial securities, their features and markets.
  • The concepts of capital structure and its importance to firm value.

To provide participants with a solid understanding of the application and impact of computers and the Internet, especially in small businesses. To ensure a hands-on competence in the use of spreadsheets. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The use of accounting and other information systems for planning, control, and decision making.
  • The development, management, application and implementation of information systems and their impact upon organisations.
  • The comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools.

To introduce the context and essential techniques of accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, and to consider the uses of accounting both internally to the business (such as assisting in management decision-making) and externally (in the preparation of financial statements).

Learning outcomes:

  • The sources, uses and management of finance.
  • The use of accounting and other information systems for planning, control, and decision making.
  • The main current technical language and practices of accounting under IFRS. Skills in recording and summarising transactions and other economic events in the preparation of financial statements.

To introduce students to key microeconomic tools and concepts in order to prepare them for Level 2 economic modules. It also aims to provide participants with an understanding of the nature and scope of macroeconomic policy and the economic theories upon which it is based. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The development, access and operation of markets for resources, goods and services.
  • Economic policy at the macroeconomic level with an understanding of analytical methods and model-based argument and of different methodological approaches and their strengths and limitations.

To develop an understanding of important microeconomic concepts. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The applications of economics. To discover how to apply relevant economic principles and reasoning to a variety of applied topics, in particular in the fields of industrial organisation and managerial economics.
  • Understanding of distinctive economic theories, interpretations and modelling approaches, and their competent use.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issues of the production and exchange of goods.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issue of the relationships between principals and agents.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issue of economic welfare.

To introduce students to the basic ideas and concepts of organisational behaviour. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk.
  • Leadership, management and development of people including the implications of the legal context.
  • Leadership, management and development of organisations including the implications of the legal context.
  • The need for individuals and organisations to manage responsibly and sustainably and behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental issues.
  • The design, development of organisations, including cross-cultural issues, change, diversity and values.

To develop key mathematical and statistical techniques and their application to problems and data. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The use of accounting and other information systems for planning, control, and decision making.
  • The comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools.
  • Relevant quantitative techniques, including mathematical and statistical methods. Economic data and its appreciation.

To develop an understanding of the key theories and concepts in the development of society and the nature of work. 

Learning outcome:

  • The design, development of organisations, including cross-cultural issues, change, diversity and values.

Plus, approved optional modules (must include Quantitative Methods 1a for students without a Grade C in A-Level Mathematics or equivalent).

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the module catalogue for information on available modules.

Core Modules

The aim of the module is to introduce students to the economic view of firms, highlighting the implications for firms' decisions in closed and open economies. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk.
  • The development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issue of the interdependency of markets.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issue of the relationships between principals and agents.
  • Have the ability to discuss and analyse government policy and to evaluate the performance of the UK and other economies, past and present.
  • Ability to apply core economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics.

To help students understand the economic analysis of organisations and innovation, why firms exist and why innovation matters, how firms organise and co-ordinate their activities and how they undertake innovation in order to stay competitive.

Learning outcomes:

  • The dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk.
  • The management of resources.
  • Taking innovative business ideas to create new products, services or organisations including the identification of Intellectual Property and appreciation of its value.
  • The applications of economics. To discover how to apply relevant economic principles and reasoning to a variety of applied topics, in particular in the fields of industrial organisation and managerial economics.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issues of decision and choice.
  • Economic policy with an understanding of analytical methods and model-based argument and of different methodological approaches and their strengths and limitations.
  • Ability to apply core economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics.

To help students understand the economic analysis of firm behaviour on markets, why they might behave differently in different markets, the consequences for consumers, and how auctions can be used to determine a price for sellers and buyers. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The development, access and operation of markets for resources, goods and services.
  • A coherent core of economic principles, including the microeconomics of decision and choice, production and exchange and the macroeconomics of employment, national income, the balance of payments, exchange rates, inflation, growth and money.
  • Economic policy with an understanding of analytical methods and model-based argument and of different methodological approaches and their strengths and limitations.
  • Ability to apply core economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics.
  • The applications of economics. To discover how to apply relevant economic principles and reasoning to a variety of applied topics, in particular in the fields of industrial organisation and managerial economics.
  • Understanding of distinctive economic theories, interpretations and modelling approaches, and their competent use.
  • The applications of economics to design, guide and interpret commercial, economic, social and environmental policy.
  • Mathematical methods for economics.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issues of decision and choice.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issues of the production and exchange of goods.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issues of the pricing and use of inputs.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issue of economic welfare.
  • Economic policy at the microeconomic level showing an understanding of analytical methods and model-based argument and of different methodological approaches and their strengths and limitations.

To introduce students to key international business concepts. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk.
  • The development, access and operation of markets for resources, goods and services.
  • The development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests.
  • The need for individuals and organisations to manage responsibly and sustainably and behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental issues.
  • The design, development of organisations, including cross-cultural issues, change, diversity and values.

To introduce participants to the theory and practice of applied econometric modelling.

Learning outcome:

  • Relevant quantitative and computing techniques, including mathematical and statistical methods, econometrics and the use of econometric software to estimate models using actual economic data. Economic data and its appreciation.

To develop key mathematical and statistical techniques and their application to problems and data. 

Learning outcomes:

  • Relevant quantitative techniques, including mathematical and statistical methods.
  • Mathematical methods for economics.
  • Statistical methods for economics.
  • The nature, sources and uses of quantitative data and an ability to select and apply appropriate methods that economists might use to analyse such data.

Plus approved optional modules.

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the module catalogue for information on available modules.

Core Modules

  1. To introduce students to the theories and practices of business ethics and sustainability in national and global contexts.
  2. To sensitise students to the network of stakeholders who affect, and are affected by, business practices. To elucidate how specific business contexts shape and constrain responsible management decision-making therein.

Learning outcomes:

  • The dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk.
  • The management of the supply chain.
  • The comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools.
  • The development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests.
  • The use of risk management techniques and business continuity planning to help maximise achievement of strategic objectives on the economic, social and environmental conditions of the future.
  • The need for individuals and organisations to manage responsibly and sustainably and behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental issues.
  • The design, development of organisations, including cross-cultural issues, change, diversity and values.

To develop an understanding of the processes and influences involved in economic policymaking in the United Kingdom, using a public choice framework. To develop an understanding of the main issues relating to the regulation of industries and to apply economic reasoning in a critical manner to regulated industries. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests.The need for individuals and organisations to manage responsibly and sustainably and behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental issues.
  • The applications of economics. To discover how to apply relevant economic principles and reasoning to a variety of applied topics, in particular in the fields of industrial organisation and managerial economics.
  • Understanding of distinctive economic theories, interpretations and modelling approaches, and their competent use.

To familiarise students with the basic concepts and tools that have been developed for the analysis of firms and industries and to facilitate their application. To develop an understanding of the main issues relating to competition policy and to apply economic reasoning in a critical manner to competition policy cases.

Learning outcomes:

  • The applications of economics. To discover how to apply relevant economic principles and reasoning to a variety of applied topics, in particular in the fields of industrial organisation and managerial economics.
  • Understanding of distinctive economic theories, interpretations and modelling approaches, and their competent use.
  • Economic policy with an understanding of analytical methods and model-based argument and of different methodological approaches and their strengths and limitations.
  • Ability to apply core economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics.

To build upon the techniques for the analysis of firms in a game theoretic setting to analyse phenomena such as collusion, pricing tactics, strategic entry deterrence and technology adoption. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The development, access and operation of markets for resources, goods and services.
  • Ability to apply core economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics.
  • The applications of economics. To discover how to apply relevant economic principles and reasoning to a variety of applied topics, in particular in the fields of industrial organisation and managerial economics.
  • Understanding of distinctive economic theories, interpretations and modelling approaches, and their competent use
  • The applications of economics to design, guide and interpret commercial, economic, social and environmental policy.
    Mathematical methods for economics
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issues of decision and choice
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issues of the production and exchange of goods.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issues of the pricing and use of inputs.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issue of the interdependency of markets.
  • Economic principles and tools addressing the microeconomic issue of economic welfare.
  • Economic policy at the microeconomic level showing an understanding of analytical methods and model-based argument and of different methodological approaches and their strengths and limitations.

To provide students of management with the key tools, concepts and frameworks of strategic analysis and to examine the process of strategy implementation. 

Learning outcomes:

  • The dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk.
  • The management of resources.
  • The development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests.
  • The need for individuals and organisations to manage responsibly and sustainably and behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental issues.
  • The development of strategic priorities to deliver business at speed in an environment where digital technology has reshaped traditional revenue and business models.

Plus approved optional modules.

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the module catalogue for information on available modules.

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2024 entry.

A Level

BBB, excluding critical thinking and general studies

IB Diploma

30 points with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level and 5 points in Mathematics at Standard or Higher Level.

STPM

BBB, excluding Pengajian Am.

UEC

2 As and 3 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.

SAM or other Australian matriculations

ATAR 86 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects)
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

79% average based on 6 subjects with at least 70% in Mathematics of Data Management.

Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University’s requirements.

Advance Placement (AP) 4, 4, 4 in relevant subjects.
Diploma - Other Institutions Acceptance to the second year is on a case-by-case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
Foundation - Other Institutions Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation Successful completion of any foundation programme and meeting mathematics requirements.

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants must have grade B in Mathematics at SPM/ GCSE/ IGCSE/ High School Diploma or equivalent. This requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained at least grade C in mathematics at a higher level.

We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we are also reviewing and accepting grades based on the minimum acceptable (and those who are holding grades with near misses). The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.

Entry requirements in the prospectus and website may not always apply and individual offers may vary.

IELTS (Academic):

6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)

TOEFL (iBT):

90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)

PTE (Academic):

71 (with no less than 65 in each element)

GCE A Level English Language or English Literature:

grade C

GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature:

grade C

SPM:

CEFR level B2

GCSE O-Level:

grade C / 4

IGCSE (first language):

grade C / 4

IGCSE (second language):

grade B / 6

MUET:

Band 4.5

UEC:

grade A2

IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level):

4 points

IB English B (Higher Level):

4 points

IB English B (Standard Level):

5 points

 

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

Foundation progression options

The Foundation in Business and Management is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees related to business and management. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, communication, critical thinking and study skills.

Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such business economics, management and quantitative methods.

Learning and assessment

How you will learn

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
  • Computer labs

How you will be assessed

  • Coursework
  • Group coursework
  • Examinations
  • Presentation

Applying

Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for undergraduate courses.

How to apply

Fees

ResidencyFees
Malaysian studentsRM39,300 per year
International studentsRM48,000 per year

Where you will learn

Malaysia Campus

Semenyih Campus is 48km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and just 45 minutes’ drive from the famous city centre with its iconic Petronas Twin Towers. On arrival, you are immersed in the green jungle backdrop that Malaysia provides with wildlife, sunshine and campus lake.

The campus is home to our business, education, science and engineering schools, which sit alongside a sports centre, library and student accommodation. The University has everything a modern day student could wish for with the added bonus of being located in central Asia allowing you to travel further afield in your free time.

Public transport is plentiful with free shuttle services operating on some routes. Taxi/Grab services in Malaysia are very reasonable and used widely by the student community.

Careers

At Nottingham University Business School we actively seek to develop our student’s practical skills through a range of professional development programmes. We have developed industry links to enable you to network with top employers throughout your degree via a range of activities. Our graduates are highly sought after with 90% of them securing graduate level employment or further study opportunities within 6 months of graduation. Recent Business School graduates have also gone on to work at prestigious companies including BDO, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, CIMB, Citi, HSBC, Hong Leong Bank, Maybank, Public Bank RBC, RHB, Petronas, Accenture, Cisco, IBM, Intel, Nestle, P&G, Unilever.*

*Graduate Destination Survey data for 2017-2019 graduates.

When studying for a degree at Nottingham University Business School, whichever direction you decide to take, we will provide you with the skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in your career. Our Careers and Advisory Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers. Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students. The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, Highfliers Research).

Average starting salary and career progression: 90% of undergraduates from Nottingham University Business School secured graduate level employment or further study within 6 months of graduation. The median monthly salary for these graduates was RM2,500-3,000; 61% of the graduates earned salaries between RM2,500-4,000, and 20% of the graduates earned more than RM 4,000.*

*Graduate Destination Survey data for 2017-2019 graduates. The monthly salary is based on Malaysian graduates working in Malaysia.

This content was last updated on 21 December 2023. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.