Department of Economics
The Department of Economics offers one graduate, master, and PhD programme specializing in economics. Those programmes enable students to develop their professional and analytical skills. Firstly, the Department of Economics offers only B. Econ (Economics), which is a full-time course and takes a four-year period. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree, the students can apply for the postgraduate course M.Econ (Economics), which is a two-year full-time programme. Our department’s highest academic degree is the Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD) which was launched in 2011 at Monywa University of Economics. It is a five-year doctorate programme that includes one year of coursework and four years of dissertation preparation. Graduates are intended to be capable of taking advantage of their work opportunities in their study areas. They are fully prepared to address global challenges, particularly in developing economies.
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a three-year graduate degree programme in public policy and administration that started in 2000. The programme comprises a number of courses conducted by senior faculty members of Monywa University of Economics, retired experienced public administrators, and executives from nonprofit organizations. Students taking the MPA programme will develop high-level professional policy skills required by employees in the public and private sectors and by non-government organizations. This programme offers and designs valuable opportunities for persons from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds to develop lifelong education.

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.
- To develop innovative human resources with professional integrity.
Position Professor and Head of the Department of Economics
Degree Ph.D. (Economics), M. Econ (Economics), Econ (Hons) (Economics), Dip in English (MUFL)
Research Publication
- (2019). Tourism Development in Bagan Cultural Heritage Sites. Sittway University Research Journal, Vol.6, No.1. Page 237-250.
- (2020). Residents’ Perception of Tourism Impacts in Bagan. The Myanmar Journal, Vol.7, No.4. Page 138-155.
- (2021). A study on the Effects of Tourism on Cultural Heritage Sites in Bagan: A Qualitative Approach. Yangon University of Economics Research Journal, Vol.8, No.1, Page 120-134.
- Sandar. (2022). The Growth of International Tourist Arrivals in Myanmar. The Myanmar Journal, Vol.9, No.1, Page 157-172.
Research Publication
- (2019). Tourism Development in Bagan Cultural Heritage Sites. Sittway University Research Journal, Vol.6, No.1. Page 237-250.
- (2020). Residents’ Perception of Tourism Impacts in Bagan. The Myanmar Journal, Vol.7, No.4. Page 138-155.
- (2021). A study on the Effects of Tourism on Cultural Heritage Sites in Bagan: A Qualitative Approach. Yangon University of Economics Research Journal, Vol.8, No.1, Page 120-134
- (2022). The Growth of International Tourist Arrivals in Myanmar. The Myanmar Journal, Vol.9, No.1, Page 157-172.
- Naw Htee Mue Loe Htoo, Ko Myat, Min Min Yu, San San Htay. (2020). Assessment on Life-Skill Based Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and Reproductive Health (SRH) among Youth (Case Study: Monywa University of Economics). Monywa University of Economics Research Journal, Vol.11, No.1, Page 193-212
- Thar Htay, Ko Myat, Htun Khaing, Nay Chi Htun, Phyu Phyu Min, San San Htay. (2020). Farmer’s Perception and Adaptation GAP in Vegetable Cultivation of Selected Villages in Sagaing Region. Monywa University of Economics Research Journal, Vol.11, No.1, Page 109-121.
- Ko Myat (2020). Knowledge and Practices of Soil and Water Conservation of Farmers in Monywa Township. Monywa University of Economics Research Journal, Vol.11, No.3, Page 175-191.
- Tha Zin Htwe. (2018). A Study on the Impact of North Nawin Dam and South Nawin Dam upon the Agricultural Development of Pyay District, Pyay University Research Journal, Vol.10, No.1, Page 121-129.
- Tha Zin Htwe. (2018). Health and Health System in Myanmar Pyay University Research Journal, Vol.10, No.1, Page 130-139.
- Tha Zin Htwe. (2019). Foreign Direct Investment in Myanmar Pyay University Research Journal 2019, December Vol.11, No.2, Page 320-329.
- Tha Zin Htwe. (2022). A study of Trade Situation of Myanmar. Monywa University of Economics Research Journal Vol. 12, No.1, Page 123-138.
- Nyunt Min. (2021). A Study on Rural Health Care Service in Sagaing District. University of Co-operative and Management Research Journal. Vol.4, No.2, Page 92-105.
Degrees offered
- Econ (Economics)
- Econ (Economics) (Honours)
- Econ (Economics)
- PhD (Economics)
.HRD Programme
- MPA (Pioneer in Myanmar)
Name U Ko Myat
Position Associate Professor, Department of Economics
Degree M. Econ (Economics), PGDIT (CLMV) IIFT, India
Name Daw Thazin Htwe
Position Associate Professor, Department of Economics
Degree M. Econ (Economics), Yangon University of Economics, Econ (Economics) (Hons), Post Graduate Diploma in English (MUFL)
Name U Zaw Than Oo
Position Associate Professor, Department of Economics
Degree MPA, (Monywa University of Economics), Econ (Economics) (Q) (Yangon University of Economics)
Name Daw Thidar Win
Position Lecturer, Department of Economics
Degree M. Econ (Economics), Monywa University of Economics, Econ (Economics) (Q), Monywa University of Economics
Name Daw Aye Myat Mon
Position Lecturer, Department of Economics
Degree M. Econ (Economics), Monywa University of Economics, Econ (Economics) (Q), Monywa University of Economics
Name U Yaw Zar Ling
Position Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics
Degree M. Econ, Chaing Mai University, Thailand, Econ (Economics) (Hons)
Monywa University of Economics
Name U Nyunt Min
Position Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics
Degree MPA, Monywa University of Economics, B.Sc. (Biochemistry)
Name Daw Ei Ei Win
Position Tutor, Department of Economics
Degree M. Econ (Economics), Monywa University of Economics, Econ (Economics), Monywa University of Economics
Name Daw Phyo Thinzar
Position Tutor, Department of Economics
Degree B. Econ (Economics) (Hons), Monywa University of Economics
Name Daw Htet Yee Mon Oo
Position Tutor, Department of Economics
Degree B. Econ (Economics) (Hons), Monywa University of Economics