Department of Applied Economics

The Department of Applied Economics offers an array of both undergraduate and graduate programs designed to help students develop their analytical and professional skills. At the undergraduate level, we have a four-year programme which offers Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA). For the graduate level, we have two Master’s programmes which offer Master of Public Administration (MPA). One is two-year MPA programme for the full time students. The other is two year MPA progrmme of evening classes for executive students, with various academic disciplines, working in Public, Private and Nonprofit Institutions. In addition to these Master’s programme, we also offer a nine-month graduate program of Diploma, Diploma in Development Studies (Dip DS). BPA courses are available in both Ywar-thar-gyi Campus and Hlaing Campus, but MPA courses are opened in Kamayut Campus only. Dip DS course is also available in Hlaing Campus only.

The faculties of our department are experts in economics and public administration and prominent researchers in their respective fields of studies. Visiting professors of Law and Ethics are also invited from a famous University, the University of Yangon. They provide students with academic knowledge as well as research capacity to promote their intellectual and creative skills.

Being launched in 2000, BPA programme produced more than (1000) graduates and DipDS programme produced more than (2500) graduates. MPA programme was started in the year 2000 and as it is one of the top programmes of our university, entrance examinations are quite competitive for candidates. Over 20 years of period, the programme successfully produced over (1800) MPA graduates who have played critical roles in politics, public administration, business, and non-profit organizations. Most of our MPA graduates, as outstanding high-ranked officials and professionals, are currently serving to the nation in various areas. Many MPA graduates are in the administration circle of the nation. Some of them are in the field of politics and successful members of parliaments. Some are contributing to the nation as ministers in the present cabinet of the regional governments. Our MPA graduates have been also seen as capable persons in the arena of non-profit organizations.

The academics of our department are experts in economics and public administration, and prominent researchers in their respective fields of study. Professors from the University of Yangon also participate in our programmes to offer the courses in Administrative Law and Administrative Ethics. We provide students with academic knowledge as well as research capacity to promote their intellectual and creative skills.

Dr. Phyu Phyu Ei

Professor and Head

Department of Applied Economics
Yangon University of Economics

Brief Background of the Department of Applied Economics

The Yangon University of Economics is a State University which is under the Department of Higher Education (Yangon Region, Myanmar), Ministry of Education. On the 5th of February in 1988, a new academic Department, the Department of Applied Economics was created accordance with the new organization structure of the University and the MPA programme has been introduced since the year 2000. Now this programme has been on 20th academic year. The academic staffs in the Department of Applied Economics currently consists of Head of Department, two Professors, four Associate Professors, fifteen Lecturers, seven Assistant Lecturers, two Tutors, one part time Tutor and two Office Staffs.

Vision

To be the center of excellence where keen and committed public administrators with new skills in administration are trained to meet the challenges of the knowledge age.

Mission

To develop innovative human resources with professional integrity.

Objectives

To produce well-trained public administrators who are qualified to work effectively and responsibly in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling of government operations as well as INGOs, LNGOs, UN organizations and private sectors.

Strategic Goals

Contact

ActivitiesAnnouncement

MPA and EMPA Trip to Parliament and Other Activities

Posted: October 22, 2020

Dip. DS Trip to Parliament and other Activities

Posted: October 22, 2020

BPA Paying Homage Ceremony and Sport Activities

Posted: October 22, 2020

Faculty MembersVisiting Professors/Lecturers

Name	Dr. Phyu Phyu Ei
Position	Professor (Head of Department)
Degree	B. Econ (Economics), B. Econ (Economics, Hons), Dip in Development Studies(Japan), Ph. D (Economics)
Organization	Department of Applied Economics Yangon University of Economics
Contact	E-Mail: phyuphyuei@moe.edu.mm ; phyuphyueii@gmail.com Phone No: 09-5507091
Publication	1. Decentralization and Regional Development in Asia Countries Japan External Trade Organization, Institute of Developing Economies Advanced School (IDEAS), Japan Vol.1 (First Author) 2. A Study on the Urban Informal Sector in Yangon: Case Study in Street Vendors, Yangon University of Economics Research Journal Vol. 5. No. 1 (First Author) 3. Governance Practices in Ministry of Education in Myanmar Proceedings for the Japan-Myanmar Special Seminar on Development Alternative Vol. 1 (First Author)
Field of Study	Economics, Development Economics, Public Administration
Paper Reading	1. Macroeconomic Performance of Myanmar , Founders’ Day Monywa University of Economics, 2004) 2. External Trade of Myanmar (Founders’ Day Monywa University of Economics, 2006) 3. Governance Practices in Ministry of Education in Myanmar (Japan-Myanmar Special Seminar on Development Alternative, Japan, 2019)
Other Activities	1. Programme Director, Master of Public Administration 2. Chairman of Subject-wise Committee for Writing Textbook (Economics) 3. Chief Convener for Matriculation Examination (Economics) 4. Radio Broadcasting for Grade 10 and 11 for Economics Subject 5. Lecturer at National Defense University for economics and public administration subjects 6. Supervisor and External Examiner at National Defense University 7. Attending and Participation in Workshops, Seminars, Conference both in domestic and oversea 8. Chairman of Swimming Sub-Committee of YUE

Name	Dr. Tin Tin Wai
Position	Professor
Degree	B. Econ (Economics, Hons), M. A (Economics) (Hiroshima University, Japan), Ph. D (Economics)
Organization	Department of Applied Economics Yangon University of Economics
Contact	E-Mail: waitintin@moe.edu.mm; tintinwai@gmail.com Phone No: 09- 5132246
Publication	1.Impact of Environmental Efficiency on Innovation in China Industrial Sector, Myanmar Academy of Art and Science Vol. VII,No.8 (First Author) 2.Agricultural Marketing Reform and Agricultural Development in Myanmar, Pathein University Research Journal Vol. 3 No 1(First Author) 3.Agricultural Land Policy and Property Rights System in Myanmar: Historical Perspective, Pathein University Research Journal Vol.4 No.1(First Author) 4.Agricultural Research and Development and Extension Services in Myanmar, Pathein University Research Journal Vol.6 No.1(First Author) 5.Economic Dependency of Local Communities on Mangroves, EEI-LMS POLICY BRIEF:NO 2017-PB6(First Author) 6. Estimation of Efficiencies in Rice Production in Maubin Township, Ayeyarwady Division Region, Monywa University of Economics Research Journal Vol.8, No.1(First Author) 7. Lancang-Mekong Cooperation and the Development of Regional Textile Industrial Value Chains: A Case of Myanmar, Interim Workshop ” Lancang-Mekong Cooperation and the Development of Regional Textile Industrial Value Chains” Project Report (First Author) 8. Solid Waste Management in Monywa, Monywa University of Economics Research Journal Vol.9, No.1 (First Author) 9. Impact of Recent Political Change on Economic Growth in Myanmar, Universities Research Journal Vol. 1No.10 (Second Author) 10. Economic Development in Transitional Myanmar, Monywa University of Economics Research Journal Vol. 11 No.2 (First Author)
Field of Study	Environmental Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Development Economics
Paper Reading	1. Energy Sector Development in Asian Countries (Founders’ Day, Yangon University of Economics, 2001) 2. Macroeconomic Performance and External Sector in Myanmar Since 1998 (Pathein University, 2005) 3. Impact of Innovation on Environmental Efficiency in China Industrial Sector (MAAS Research Paper Seminar, Yangon, 2008) 4. Regional Development in Ayeyarwady Region (City Hall, Pathein, 2013) 5. Socio-Economic Development in Myanmar (Marshall Pacific Rim Business Forum, Traders Hotel, Yangon, 2014) 6. R&D and Extension in Agricultural Sector of Myanmar (Founders’ Day, Yangon University of Economics, 2014) 7. Economic Dependency of Local Community on Mangrove Resources (Annual Conference on Economy and Environment , Hochimin, Viet Nam, 2015) 8. Agricultural Research and Development and Extension Service in Myanmar (The 6th International Conference of YUE and KOMYRA, 2016) 9. Public Administration In Myanmar (Symposium on ASEAN Comparative Studies in Public Administration and Cultures and Society , NIDA, Thailand, 2017) 10. Lancang-Mekong Cooperation and the Development of Regional Textile Industry Value Chain: A Case of Myanmar (Interim Workshop, IWEP, CASS, Beijing, China, 2018) 11. Economic Development in Transitional Myanmar (Monywa University of Economics, 2019)
Other Activities	1. Chief Convener for Matriculation Examination (Economics) 2. Member of Subject-wise Committee for Textbook (Economics) 3. Radio Broadcasting for Grade 10 and 11 for Economics Subject 4. Lecturer at National Defense University for economics subject 6. Supervisor and External Examiner at National Defense University 7. Attending and Participation in Workshops, Seminars, Conference both in domestic and oversea

Name	Dr. Su Su Myat
Position	Professor
Degree	M. Econ (Economics), M. A (Economics) (Ritsumeikan University, Japan), Ph. D (Economics)
Organization	Department of Applied Economics Yangon University of Economics
Contact	E-Mail: susumyat@moe.edu.mm ; ssmyat@gmail.com Phone No: 09- 5049504
Publication	1. Financial Sector Reforms in Myanmar and Vietnam: A Comparative Perspective, Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science Vol. V, No.7, July 2007 (First Author) 2. Laying a Foundation for Korean Studies Research in Myanmar to support Myanmar-Korea relations, Proceedings, 2015 AKS KOREAN STUDIES FORUM (Second Author) 3.Conduct of Monetary Policy in Myanmar, Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science Vol. XIV, No.9 (First Author) 4. Policy Reforms on Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Myanmar, Yangon University of Economics Research Journal Vol.4, No.1 (Co- Author) 5. State-Owned Enterprise Reforms in Myanmar and Korea: Comparative Study, Proceedings 2017 KRI-OPDC Reform Policy Symposium & Research Workshop (First Author) 6. Analysis on the Saemaul Undong Project in Rural Development of Myanmar (Case Study: SMU Project Villages in Bago Region), Proceedings 8th KoSASA International Conference Vol.1 (First Author) 7.Analysis on Telecommunication Sector Reforms in Myanmar, Proceedings KRI Special Regional Workshop : State Capacity For National Development in ASEAN Transition Economies (First Author) 8.Financial Reforms and Conduct of Monetary Policy in Myanmar, Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science Award Winning Doctoral Dissertation Research Report (First Author) 9. Income Inequality Among Urban Households in Mandalay, Myanmar, Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science Vol. XVIII No.8 (First Author)
Field of Study	Financial Economics and Monetary Economics
Paper Reading	1. Financial Sector Reforms in Myanmar and Vietnam : A Comparative Perspective (The 6^th MAAS Research Conference, Yangon University of Economics, 2006 ) 2. Myanmar’s Border Trade with India (Economic Seminar on Border Trade, Town Hall, Monywa, August 2012) 3. Laying a Foundation for Korean Studies Research in Myanmar to Support Myanmar-Korea Relations (AKS Korean Studies Forum, Siam Reap, Cambodia, 1-3 April, 2015) 4. Conduct of Monetary Policy in Myanmar (The 16^th MAAS Research Conference, Yangon University of Economics, 2016 ) 5. State-owned Enterprise Reforms in Myanmar and Korea: Comparative Study (KRI – OPDC Reform Policy Symposium and Research Workshop, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 22-27 April , 2017 ) 6. Analysis on Saemaul Undong Project in Rural Development of Myanmar (KoSASA International Conference: Korean Studies for Southeast Asia, Chulalongkorn University , Bangkok, Thailand, 26-28 September 2018,, ) 7. Income Inequality among Urban Households in Mandalay, Myanmar ( The 19^th MAAS Research Conference, Yangon University of Economics, 2019) 8. Analysis on Telecommunication Sector Reforms in Myanmar (KRI-RSA Special Regional Workshop: State Capacity for National Development in ASEAN Transition Economics, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 4-6 December, 2019)
Other Activities	1. Deputy Chief Convener (Economics), Matriculation Examination 2. Member of Subject-wise Committee (SWC) of writing Textbook for Secondary Education (Grade 10) 3. Instructor, training Basic Education Teachers for Teaching Grade 10 Economics Subject 4. Instructor and term-paper Supervisor, Training for Newly Promoted Directors from Higher Education, Ministry of Education 5. Visiting Professor, the National Defense University 6. Visiting Professor, the Institute of Development Administration (Yangon), General Administration Department 7. Focal Person of Yangon University of Economics for the ASEAN-India Hackathon 2020

Name	Daw Yi Yi Khin
Position	Associate Professor
Degree	B. Econ (Economics), B. Econ (Economics, Hons), M. Econ (Economics)
Organization	Department of Applied Economics Yangon University of Economics
Contact	E-Mail: yiyikhin@moe.edu.mm ; yikhin64@gmail.com Phone No: 09-5014575
Field of Study	Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
Paper Reading	1. Study on Socio-Economic Condition of Pakokku Township, Founders’ Day, Monywa University of Economics, 2004)
Other Activities	Deputy chief convener ( Economics), Matriculation Examination Member of Buddhism Association of YUE

Department of Applied Economics

Brief Background of the Department of Applied Economics

MPA and EMPA Trip to Parliament and Other Activities

Dip. DS Trip to Parliament and other Activities

BPA Paying Homage Ceremony and Sport Activities

Head of Department

Dr. Phyu Phyu Ei

Method of Assessment

Faculty Exchange for Certificate Course in Asia Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand