Taylor’s University has launched Malaysia’s first Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) (Honours), setting a new benchmark for interdisciplinary education. This pioneering three-year degree aims to create a new generation of leaders and thinkers equipped to navigate global challenges and industry transformations.
Taylor’s PPE programme is designed to close this gap by integrating academic excellence with real-world application. Students will tackle pressing issues in governance, economic stability, sustainability, global policy, and social justice, gaining a broad yet practical foundation to address complex socio-political and economic challenges.
A key strength of Taylor’s PPE programme is its distinguished Industry Advisory Panel (IAP), led by Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement at Taylor’s University, as well as a former two-term Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia.
The IAP comprises renowned policymakers, economists, corporate leaders, and academics, including Khairy Jamaluddin, Tony Pua, Professor Farish Noor, Dr Tricia Yeoh, Dr Lee Hwok-Aun, Shahril Hamdan, among others, offering mentorship, research collaborations, guest lectures, and exclusive industry engagements to bridge theory with practical application.
“In today’s dynamic world, specialising in multiple fields offers a competitive edge. One of the biggest challenges we hear from industry leaders is that many graduates are not ‘job-ready’ as they lack the critical thinking and multi-perspective approach needed to tackle various complex global issues, including public policy concerns in the workplace.
Knowing this, we have designed our PPE programme to combine academic excellence with industry engagement, equipping students with analytical skills, strategic foresight, and ethical reasoning necessary to drive progress in an evolving world,” said Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming.
Taylor’s University welcomes applications for its April and September 2025 intakes, offering a 100% scholarship on tuition fees for both intakes, or a 10% bursary exclusively for the first cohort of the April intake.
