tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post1315648421304339185..comments2024-03-21T20:10:28.943+08:00Comments on EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA: Masters in Economics (Part 1)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-31708303539315257182010-07-07T11:40:36.990+08:002010-07-07T11:40:36.990+08:00Thanks for the article but i have a few comments.
...Thanks for the article but i have a few comments.<br /><br />I just finished my Phd in economics and here's my comment:<br /><br />although MBA is more widely recognized, it does not covers broader area than Economics. In fact, MBA is very specify in the analysis of firms sector while Economics (Microeconomics) covers a very broad analysis on firms competition and competitiveness using calculus. <br /><br />Secondly, Master in Economics in local Us use almost the same amount of quantitative analysis in Economics. Eg, USM and UM offer time series analysis and 3 econometrics papers. So it's a matter of choice. However, quantitative method will only help student o understand the theory better and application in the real world.<br /><br />Some foreign universities offer the option of doing Thesis based study for MEC with a few core and majoring subjects while most don't. So yes, you are right that if student want to finish their MEC by Thesis would better off in local U.<br /><br />ruAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-57110571494440059632009-11-05T21:38:47.813+08:002009-11-05T21:38:47.813+08:00To CD,
I am interested in pursuing Master of Econ...To CD,<br /><br />I am interested in pursuing Master of Economics in National University of Singapore, but I found that there is a course call Master of Social Sciences in Economics(Research),is this the one you are pursuing right now?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09447811970355861921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-72422080629099668642009-11-05T21:36:26.947+08:002009-11-05T21:36:26.947+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09447811970355861921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-63572058639244303322009-11-05T21:34:45.874+08:002009-11-05T21:34:45.874+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09447811970355861921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-34049340657513369752008-12-15T17:29:00.000+08:002008-12-15T17:29:00.000+08:00thank you...the advice that i'm looking for in ass...thank you...the advice that i'm looking for in assisting me on the right path of education life. Thank you again. I'm going UES. HeheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-28941577211318364442008-07-14T08:00:00.000+08:002008-07-14T08:00:00.000+08:00thank u kian ming for ur info, i just get my shola...thank u kian ming for ur info, i just get my sholarship to further my study in master of economics in malaysia. do u know which uni is better, umiversity of malaya or university kebangsaan malaysia? thank u so much for ur opinion.alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14146237300066583935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-68904077568539292972007-04-28T05:12:00.000+08:002007-04-28T05:12:00.000+08:00Kian Ming,I'm in lse itself doing Bsc Economics an...Kian Ming,<BR/><BR/>I'm in lse itself doing Bsc Economics and am wondering what your advise about second year courses would be.<BR/><BR/>Did you do Micro 1/mcro 2, and did you do principles/introduction to econometrics? Which is more useful both in the future, at working life, and while pursuing masters?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-7923937726926720142007-04-27T09:28:00.000+08:002007-04-27T09:28:00.000+08:00Economics has become highly quantitative and in fa...Economics has become highly quantitative and in fact works in the paradigm of physics. This is especially the case in US and UK and in fact economic papers in the journals are all highly mathematical. However, in recent years, economics is moving into the paradigm of biology where economic analysis now uses evolutionary framework to discuss the dynamics of the market and agents' decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-44657473679792278732007-04-27T09:24:00.000+08:002007-04-27T09:24:00.000+08:00To Shon,If you are referring to econometrics softw...To Shon,<BR/><BR/>If you are referring to econometrics software taught in local unis, it is Eviews. However, the staffs are knowledgeable in SAS, SHAZAM, MATLAB, STATA, GAUSS, RATS and etc...depending on their backgrounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-44226538668388671782007-04-25T02:05:00.000+08:002007-04-25T02:05:00.000+08:00Economics is a subject that is heading more toward...Economics is a subject that is heading more towards quantitative (more precise - mathematics). UM Master of Economics is actually not too bad, given the content and the usage of English. However, as an undergraduate from UM Econs Faculty, I have to acknowledge some lecturers or even professors are not up to the mark. However, there are still some dedicated ones.<BR/><BR/>I am currently pursuing Master of Economics in National UNiversity of Singapore. The syllabus is highly mathematical. Although the ranking of the program and university is good, I have reservation in the faculty members. They are only interested in their own research and most of them are lousy teachers. Similar comments were expressed by coursemates who did their undergraduates in US or UK.<BR/><BR/>I understand US is more mathematical based while UK is more skewed towards qualitative and quantitative balance.CDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004540221829419597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-76242875872402068202007-04-24T04:18:00.000+08:002007-04-24T04:18:00.000+08:00what kind of econometrics programme do locals univ...what kind of econometrics programme do locals universities use ?brotherlonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797822741085282388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-32413877983500318792007-04-23T03:01:00.000+08:002007-04-23T03:01:00.000+08:00I think economics has to be weighed equally in bot...I think economics has to be weighed equally in both qualitative and quantitative. Hypothesis needs to be backed up with credible numbers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-64537478290411862182007-04-21T13:03:00.000+08:002007-04-21T13:03:00.000+08:00pardon my grammar, I rarely proofread my comments....pardon my grammar, I rarely proofread my comments. But what about U of Sydney?__marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711810297204287995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-19335644189378244822007-04-21T12:40:00.000+08:002007-04-21T12:40:00.000+08:00Regarding Australian economics program, my 2cents ...Regarding Australian economics program, my 2cents are for; Melb Uni, ANU, RMIT School of Economics, Finance and Marketing and perhaps, Monash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-26918779023203181302007-04-21T12:07:00.000+08:002007-04-21T12:07:00.000+08:00While I was doing economics at Michigan, the profs...While I was doing economics at Michigan, the profs there always stress on qualitative aspects instead quantitative ones. The rationale is, having numbers without the comprehension what it means is meaningless. So, when you asserts that local schools stress more on quantitative aspects (at undergrad level), I was kinda surprise to hear how US schools is more rigorous in term of quantitative than local.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, what's your opinion about Australian economics programs?__marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711810297204287995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-60236855262724647782007-04-21T10:02:00.000+08:002007-04-21T10:02:00.000+08:00There again, are the foreign universities in Malay...There again, are the foreign universities in Malaysia such as Monash, Nottingham are IDENTICAL in the quality of teaching they offer here compared to their main campuses in Australia or UK?<BR/><BR/>Or are they merely 'selling' their degrees here by giving a cheaper and lower quality options? The only IDENTICAL qualities between the branch campus in Malaysia and the original campus is their degrees awarded in terms of identical paper quality and official signatories of the degrees.<BR/><BR/>Just dont be duped by names of the universities....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-28665911819308079992007-04-20T22:54:00.000+08:002007-04-20T22:54:00.000+08:00Dear All,This is AW here again. Actually, I am mor...Dear All,<BR/><BR/>This is AW here again. Actually, I am more or less a generalist having an accounting professional qualification and a law degree - so I have some background in economics [though not detailed].<BR/><BR/>I am interested in economics primarily for knowledge and not for career advancement - so I guess doing it in a local university would be best. Whilst reading and learning on my own is good, I prefer a structured learning path. My main interest is in heterodox economics though.<BR/><BR/>However, my main question is if I am doing it locally, what would be the best option? <BR/><BR/>Would UM be good? Or as Elanor suggested - to do it in University of Nottingham?<BR/><BR/>I hope that this is covered in Part 2 of your article. <BR/><BR/>Thanks once again and I do hope I am not being too presumptuous in asking for your opinion.<BR/><BR/>Any comments by anyone else with experience locally would be most appreciated also.<BR/><BR/>AWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-69599348075378319802007-04-20T22:41:00.000+08:002007-04-20T22:41:00.000+08:00Thanks so much, Kian Ming!I am actually the one wh...Thanks so much, Kian Ming!<BR/><BR/>I am actually the one who left the comment in Elanor's post. Really appreciate your comments and opinion on this.<BR/><BR/>AWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-80461981756409887872007-04-20T14:59:00.000+08:002007-04-20T14:59:00.000+08:00Agreed the Masters in Economics in Britain is quan...Agreed the Masters in Economics in Britain is quantitative and even more so with the candidate having to be strong in calculus. It is not as easy as you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-19098709344489621142007-04-20T11:47:00.000+08:002007-04-20T11:47:00.000+08:00So what are these "economics specialists" telling ...So what are these "economics specialists" telling us or rather spinning our inflation rates into the lowest level as claimed. I don't hear any analysis disclaiming this although "everything" goes up and the latest footwear and cooking oil. Where are all the economic experts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-13123787667172368622007-04-20T11:17:00.000+08:002007-04-20T11:17:00.000+08:00Wat to learn from all these professor kangkongs?Wat to learn from all these professor kangkongs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-34254448525138573512007-04-20T11:15:00.000+08:002007-04-20T11:15:00.000+08:00Anon (11.01) above is absolutely right!There is on...Anon (11.01) above is absolutely right!<BR/><BR/>There is one clear difference in the work ethics of our local universities....it seems that they are always at canteen most of the time. In Britain, the staff are only seen at canteens only at fixed tea and lunch breaks.<BR/><BR/>It is a pity the university admin here are perpetually closing both their eyes in these ' lack of discipline 'problems.<BR/><BR/>If you dont believe me, just visit any university canteen for a few days...<BR/>Dont know if they come to university to work or to eat onlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-28997123010398702322007-04-20T11:09:00.000+08:002007-04-20T11:09:00.000+08:00but um fees are very affordable and i think one ca...but um fees are very affordable and i think one cannot expect the institution to help one think..the thinking and learning process is the student's responsibility, what more at masters level the student is considered an adult studentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1931595553948565052007-04-20T11:01:00.000+08:002007-04-20T11:01:00.000+08:00im not sure about overseas university. but doing m...im not sure about overseas university. but doing masters in um sucks! dont waste ur money. you will be threated like school children..with such condition, u might get the knowladge..but u will never learn to think!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-20570574460141528672007-04-20T10:19:00.000+08:002007-04-20T10:19:00.000+08:00Before the UM faculty of Economics was strong with...Before the UM faculty of Economics was strong with subjects taught in economics and business admin and accounting too...<BR/><BR/>After it was split into two faculties to create a new business and accounting faculty, the faculty of economic was weakened with less mathematics and statistics....<BR/><BR/>Who to blame?? Politics? Splitting means more power! more heads! more deans! More promotions and more professors.....heheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com