Department of Economics

Historically, the Yangon University of Economics originated as Department of Economics under the University of Rangoon (Yangon) in 1924. In December 1964, it was established as a major department in Yangon Institute of Economics. The Department of Economics is one of the most prestigious research and education institutions of social science in Yangon University of Economics, whose educational programs have successfully been developed to cultivate leading academic and policy decision makers.

Being one of the five major academic departments of the university, the Department of Economics offers two undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programs, master and PhD programs specializing in economics and development studies. First, the Department of Economics offered B.Econ (Economics) only; then Development Studies program (Bachelor of Development Studies-BDevS) has been offered since the academic term (2014 – 2015). Those are full time course and necessary to complete over a four-year period. After completing of Bachelor degree, the students can join the post graduate course MEcon (Economics) which is a full time program with two-year period. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD) is the highest academic Degree offered by our department. It is a five-year doctorate level course, taking one year for coursework and need to take four years for preparing dissertation. Graduates are expected to be able to enlarge their opportunities in their respective fields of work and to be fully equipped to deal with problems of development of especially developing countries.

The Yangon University of Economics launched Master of Development Studies (MDevS) programme under the Department of Economics in 2003 in order to fulfill not only the vision for life-long learning but also to have a better understanding of development issues. The MDevS programme offers both full-time and evening programmes. The students from both programmes require two years’ study plus a research paper. The courses offering and faculty expertise in the University provide graduate students the opportunities to learn the policy-oriented areas in the Economics and Development such as international trade and regional integration, development strategies, regional and urban development, and industrialization in local and global environment. A balance between theoretical and policy-oriented modules is sought in this programme.

Vision

To prepare for professional economists and development leaders who can contribute to the areas of poverty reduction and sustainable development

Mission

  1. To provide students with preparation in the economic development concepts
  2. To cultivate the skills and knowledge concern with economic development of a nation

Strategic Goals

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Contact

Address     : Room (106), First Floor, Corner of Pyay Road and Innya Road,Kamayut Township, Yangon Region, Myanmar

Phone No : +95-1-7510213

Email         : mdevs.dept@gmail.com

Faculty MembersVisiting Professors/Lecturers

Head of Department

Professor Dr. Cho Cho Thein

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Professor Dr. Khin Thida Nyein

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Professor Dr. Tha Pye Nyo

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Dr. Yin Myo Oo

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Daw Pa Pa Kyaw

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Daw Yi Yi Win

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Dr. Sandar

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Daw Myint Myint Maw

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Daw Cho Cho Mar

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Daw Mie Mie Soe

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Daw Kay Thwe Khine

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Dr. Daw Thu Zar Lin

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Daw Lway Khin Nwe Htay

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Daw Hla Theingi Swe

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Daw Than Than Sint

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Daw  Kyi Kyi Win

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Daw Than Win Htay

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Daw Phyu Win Ei

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Daw Aye Sandar Win

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Daw Hnin Thuzar Tun Oo

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Daw Thin Thin

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Daw Ya Min Kyaw Khin

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Daw Pyae Phyo May

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Daw Hnin Yu Swe

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Daw Mi Moe Thuzar

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Daw Nu Nu Lwin

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Daw Wut Hmone Phoo

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U Thet Aung

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Daw Aye Aye Nyein

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Daw Khin Mar Htwe

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Daw Kay Thi Tun

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U Si Thu Kyaw

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Daw Phyu Phyu Kyaw Myint

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Daw Ei Ei Phyoe

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Dr. Aung Tun Thet

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Dr. Kyaw Min Tun

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Dr.Ni Lar

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Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe

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Dr. Philippe Doneys

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Dr. Joyee S. Chatterjee

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KAI OSTWALD

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Richard Barichello

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BrochureCurriculumAssessment System
Bachelor Degrees
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Final Year
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Final Year
Masters Degree
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Final Year

Master of Development Studies

Today, Myanmar is changing its economic structure and its calls for development professionals who can apply and integrate critical thinking and practical experiences from a wide range of perspectives. The Yangon University of Economics has launched the part-time MDevS programme in 2003-2004 and full- MDevS in 2004-2005 academic years. This programme paves the way to the graduates who have different background to better understand the policy issues based on an interdisciplinary and comparative approach, concepts and frameworks of economics, sociology, and law as well as multidisciplinary fields of administration and management in relation to global, regional and local change and transition. Moreover, it will cover the macro development strategies and structures and processes at micro level. Special activities for the course like seminars, workshops and presentation provide the opportunities to interact with visiting/ outside lecturers which will build synergies that will enhance institutional capacity developments.

We are very delighted by your interest in our area of development studies, and are creation that the need for education and expertise in these fields will continue to grow in our globalized world. Development Studies students are involved in various advocacies ranging from social entrepreneurship to health and development and from rural and urban planning to human rights. Naturally, our graduates are in development-related sectors such as international development organizations, non-government organization (NGOs), social enterprises and the various agencies of government. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to develop a multidimensional, multi-disciplinary, multicultural perspective, and also a critical sense of reality.

Objective The main objectives of the MDevS programme are:
  • To provide an in-depth understanding of economic theory and the ability to apply this knowledge to policy analysis
  • To equip participants which sound knowledge and skills on development concepts, philosophy, principles and methods, so that they may serve the ever growing needs of society in accordance with the national economic and social development plans.
First Year
 
Second Year
 
Full-Time MDevS Programme
 
Executive MDevS Programme
 
Doctor of Philosophy
Diplomas
Certificates

Method of Assessment

Exchange ProgrammeCollaboration Activities
Student Exchange
Faculty Exchange
Scholarships
Training

Collaborations with Asian Institute of Technology on Gender and Development

Research Projects Capacity Building Training Joint Supervision on Master students Quick Link >>> http://dds.ait.ac.th/capacity-building-on-gender-and-development/

UBC-YUEco Collaborated Summer Program started with Cost-Benefit Analysis lecture by Prof. Rick from UBC, Vancuvor, Canada (May, 2018)

UBC-YUEco Collaborated Summer Program (July, 2019)

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