The Centre aims to become a leading research centre in disseminating knowledge by research and consultancy, as well as collaboration with other research institutions. The Centre also want to inculcate among the faculty and the academic community a culture of commitment to effective dissemination of knowledge and vigorous scholastic research activities with high international standard publication. The Centre works towards its objectives through doing research in multi-disciplinary areas, i.e., economics and finance, and carrying out applied research and consultancy works by members.