Recommended Majors

1.Financial Economics

Research areas: Financial markets, asset pricing, corporate finance, Islamic finance, etc.
Advantages: UPM collaborates with institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to provide rich research resources and data support.
Suitable for: Students who wish to pursue careers in investment banking, financial regulation, or academia.

2.Sustainable Business

Research areas: Corporate social responsibility (CSR), green finance, sustainable supply chain management, etc.
Strengths: UPM excels in research related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has close ties with industry (e.g., the palm oil industry).
Suitable for: Students interested in environmental and social governance (ESG) who wish to work in consulting or multinational companies.

3.International Business

Research areas: Cross-cultural management, global market strategy, international trade policy, etc.
Advantages: UPM has cooperative projects with universities in many countries (such as emlyon Business School in France and Kyushu University in Japan), providing opportunities for international exchange.
Suitable for: Students who plan to work in multinational companies or international organizations.

4.Applied Economics

Research areas: Development economics, labor economics, health economics, etc.
Advantages: UPM's economics research ranks 25th in Asia, and the faculty team has published numerous high-impact papers (e.g., JCR Q1 journals).
Suitable for: Students interested in policy research, academia, or working at international institutions (e.g., the United Nations, World Bank).

5.Accounting & Governance

Research areas: Corporate governance, auditing, Islamic accounting, etc.
Advantages: UPM's accounting research ranks highly in the ABDC rankings and has close ties with industry (such as the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board).
Suitable for: Students who wish to pursue careers in accounting firms, corporate compliance departments, or academia.