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Master of Applied Economics

Programme Overview

The Master of Applied Economics is designed to provide students a strong foundation in economics and enable them to upgrade their skills in quantitative methods and economic analysis. In addition to the coursework, students are expected to undertake independent research as a core module (Research Project) to showcase their ability to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in economics for real world problems. This program equips students with the skills needed to practice as a professional economist or relevant positions in the business world in banking, insurance and investment to those in academic settings, government agencies and consulting organizations. It also provides a foundation to undertake further study at the PhD level.


Study Format and Credit structure

The duration of the programme is normally 12 months (2 semesters) for a full-time student and 24 months (4 semesters) for a part-time student.

A student must accumulate a minimum of 48 modular credits to qualify for the award of the degree, made up of 28 modular credits of core modules and 20 modular credits of option modules.


What will you Learn?

The programme covers core training in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Applied Econometrics, and Research Methodology, and Graduate Research Paper. Students can personalise their learning through optional modules such as Financial Economics, International Trade & Finance, Islamic Economics and Finance, Development, Labour, Environmental and Energy Economics, Money and Banking, Time Series Forecasting, and Game Theory.


Modules

The students will study 10 modules in total. The following illustrates the structure and format of the Master of Applied Economics (MAE) programme.


Full Time Part Time
Semester 1 MCs Semester 1 MCs

BE-5101 Microeconomics 4 BE-5101 Microeconomics 4

BE-5102 Macroeconomics 4 BE-5103 Applied Econometrics 4

BE-5103 Applied Econometrics 4 BE-5102 Macroeconomics 4

BE-5105 Research Methodology 4

2 Optional Modules 8
Total MC 24 12

Semester 2 Semester 2
BE-5106 Graduate Research Paper 12 3 Optional Modules 12

3 Optional Modules 12
Total MC 24 12

Semester 3
BE-5105 Research Methodology 4

2 Optional Modules 8
Total MC 12

Semester 4
BE-5106 Graduate Research Paper 12
Total MC 12

Total 48 Total 48


List Optional Modules (4 modular credits each)

Optional modules may be selected from the following:
  • BE-5301 Financial Economics
  • BE-5302 Issues in Economic Development
  • BE-5303 International Trade & Finance
  • BE-5304 Islamic Economics and Finance
  • BE-5305 Emerging Issues in Applied Economics
  • BE-5306 Labour Economics
  • BE-5307 Environmental Economics
  • BE-5310 Energy Economics
  • BE-5311 Money and Banking
  • BE-5312 Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
  • BE-5313 Game Theory

*Maximum of any ONE module from any master program offered by the Faculty except for MBA.


Admission Requirements

To enrol in this Programme, applicants must satisfy the following entry requirements:
  • A Second Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from Universiti Brunei Darussalam or a university or institution recognized by the Senate.
  • English proficiency requirements as stipulated by the University.

An applicant may be required to undergo an interview, or test, to assess his or her suitability to pursue the programme. The admission of a candidate is by resolution of the Senate whose decision shall be final.


Fees and Funding

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