School of Business and Economics, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

UPM, a leading research university in Malaysia, is located in Serdang, next to Malaysia's administrative capital city Putrajaya. As a world renowned centre of learning and research, UPM has attracted students and staff from all around the world making it a well-respected global entity.

The Faculty of Economics and Management (FEP) (erstwhile The Faculty of Resource Economics and Agribusiness) was first established in January 1974, as the fourth faculty in Universiti Putra Malaysia (erstwhile Universiti Pertanian Malaysia).

What You Should Know About the University

Student Accommodation

• If accommodation is not provided in the university, are there any student residential areas nearby or recommended accommodation by the university?
  • For student international not provided accommodation but housing area near UPM.

Transportation

• Is there transportation provided by the university?
  • Yes, transportation is provided (included in the fees)
• Available public transportation around the university / how to get to the university
  • Yes it is available and easy to get transportation within UPM.

Student Parking

• Is parking available for all students within / near the university?
  • Parking facility are available for all student

Things to Do Around the Campus

• Places to eat, hang out or events near the university etc.
  • We are nearby with Mcdonald, KFC, Tealive, Taman Tasik Sri Serdang, Foodcourt Sri Serdang & etc.
• Nearby places that offer student discounts
  • UPM nearby with IOI City Mall, The Mines, South City Plaza & De Centrum Mall

Security

• What is the security system like in the university? (24-hour surveillance, key card access, visitor regulations etc.)
  • Yes

Education at the University

Most Popular Courses in the University

In terms of field the popular course ;

• Bachelor of Accounting
• Bachelor of Business and Administration
• Bachelor of Economics

Applying to the University with SPM Trial Results

• Can students apply to the university with their SPM trial results?
  • We only offer for STPM/ Matriculation / Diploma leavers (equivalent).

Affiliated Organisations & Job Opportunities

• Which organisations can students work in after graduating? (e.g. MAHSA University students can work in Hospital Kuala Lumpur, but some universities cannot guarantee placements after graduation)
  • No guarantee of placements after graduating.
• Which companies can students do their internship in after graduation / during their final year?

General Education Subjects (MPU)

• How many MPU subjects must students take per semester / academic year?
  • University Courses (25 kredit/ credits)
• What are the MPU subjects required to take in the university? (TITAS, Malaysian Studies, BM etc.)
  • Basic Entrepreneurship
  • Malaysian Nationhood
  • Asian and Islamic Civilizations
  • Ethnic Relation
  • Agriculture and Man

Graduation Details

• Cost + requirements

  Bil	Type	Amount
  1.	Fulltime	RM700
  2.	Executive	RM200

• How many graduation ceremonies per year? (Graduation dates etc.)
  • Once per year. Normally held on October or November

Are there internal scholarships provided for students? What are the requirements?

• Please refer Panduan Biasiswa dan Pinjaman Pendidikan

If not applicable, are there external sponsorships that the university can advise students on?

• YesAre there internal scholarships provided for students? What are the requirements?
• Please refer Panduan Biasiswa dan Pinjaman Pendidikan

If not applicable, are there external sponsorships that the university can advise students on?

• Yes