BSc Economics

A Bachelor of Science degree in BSc Economics  is a four-year undergraduate program

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSc Economics) is an undergraduate program that focuses on understanding economic theories and applying them to real-world issues. The program covers both microeconomics, which deals with individual consumer and firm behavior, and macroeconomics, which looks at the broader economy, including inflation, unemployment, and growth.

Students also develop strong quantitative skills, learning mathematics, econometrics, and statistical methods to analyze economic data. The program often includes applied fields like development economics, international economics, and public economics, where students study issues such as poverty, trade, and government policy.

Graduates are well-equipped with critical thinking and data analysis skills, preparing them for careers in finance, banking, public policy, and consultancy. They may also pursue advanced studies in economics or related fields. Common job roles include economic analysts, policy advisors, and financial consultants.

Courses

Semester 1CreditsCode
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I (MICROECONOMICS)3MECN101
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS I3MECN103
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ECONOMICS3MECN105
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS3MURC110
INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE3MURL110
ACADEMIC WRITING I3MURE110
Semester 2CreditsCode
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS II3MECN114
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II (MACROECONOMICS)3MECN102
BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES3MURB110
LOGIC AND PRACTICAL REASONING3MURR110
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS3MSTA146
Semester 3CreditsCode
ELEMENTS OF MICROECONOMICS3MUIT221
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS3MUIT223
OBJECT-OBJECTED PROGRAMMING II WITH JAVA3MUIT225
ACADEMIC WRITING II3MUIT221
FUNCTIONAL FRENCH3MURF210
RELIGION AND CHRISTIAN ETHICS3MURX210
Semester 4CreditsCode
DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS3MUIT224
MULTIMEDIA CONCEPTS AND INTERNET APPLICATIONS3MUIT228
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS3MUIT222
DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS3MUIT226
AFRICAN STUDIES3MURA210
ENTREPRENEURSHIP3MURT210
Semester 5CreditsCode
PROJECT APPRAISAL3MECN317
MONEY,BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS I3MECN303
ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENTS I3MECN307
MACROECONOMIC THEORY I3MECN325
MICROECONOMIC THEORY I3MECN323
PUBLIC FINANCE I3MECN305
Semester 6CreditsCode
MONEY,BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS II3MECN304
PUBLIC FINANCE II3MECN306
ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT II3MECN308
RESEARCH METHODS(ECONOMICS)3MECN318
MICROECONOMIC THEORY II3MECN324
MACROECONOMIC THEORY II3MECN326
Semester 7CreditsCode
PROJECT I3MUIT421
PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN IT2MUIT423
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM3MUIT425
APPLICATIONS FOR DATA MINING3MUIT427
PRINCIPLES OF DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING3MUIT431
FOUNDATIONS OF E-BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES3MUIT433
Semester 8CreditsCode
PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS3MECN408
APPLIED ECONOMETRICS3MECN416
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND REGULATION3MECN434
LABOUR ECONOMICS II3MECN442
ADVANCED MACROECONOMIC THEORY II3MECN414
FUNCTIONAL FRENCH3MURF102

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