BSc Economics
A Bachelor of Science degree in BSc Economics is a four-year undergraduate program
- 4 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Aug.
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 1 | Credits | Code |
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INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I (MICROECONOMICS) | 3 | MECN101 |
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS I | 3 | MECN103 |
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ECONOMICS | 3 | MECN105 |
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS | 3 | MURC110 |
INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE | 3 | MURL110 |
ACADEMIC WRITING I | 3 | MURE110 |
Semester 2 | Credits | Code |
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INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS II | 3 | MECN114 |
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II (MACROECONOMICS) | 3 | MECN102 |
BEHAVIOURAL STUDIES | 3 | MURB110 |
LOGIC AND PRACTICAL REASONING | 3 | MURR110 |
INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS | 3 | MSTA146 |
Semester 3 | Credits | Code |
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ELEMENTS OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 | MUIT221 |
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS | 3 | MUIT223 |
OBJECT-OBJECTED PROGRAMMING II WITH JAVA | 3 | MUIT225 |
ACADEMIC WRITING II | 3 | MUIT221 |
FUNCTIONAL FRENCH | 3 | MURF210 |
RELIGION AND CHRISTIAN ETHICS | 3 | MURX210 |
Semester 4 | Credits | Code |
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DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 3 | MUIT224 |
MULTIMEDIA CONCEPTS AND INTERNET APPLICATIONS | 3 | MUIT228 |
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 | MUIT222 |
DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS | 3 | MUIT226 |
AFRICAN STUDIES | 3 | MURA210 |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 | MURT210 |
Semester 5 | Credits | Code |
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PROJECT APPRAISAL | 3 | MECN317 |
MONEY,BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS I | 3 | MECN303 |
ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENTS I | 3 | MECN307 |
MACROECONOMIC THEORY I | 3 | MECN325 |
MICROECONOMIC THEORY I | 3 | MECN323 |
PUBLIC FINANCE I | 3 | MECN305 |
Semester 6 | Credits | Code |
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MONEY,BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS II | 3 | MECN304 |
PUBLIC FINANCE II | 3 | MECN306 |
ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT II | 3 | MECN308 |
RESEARCH METHODS(ECONOMICS) | 3 | MECN318 |
MICROECONOMIC THEORY II | 3 | MECN324 |
MACROECONOMIC THEORY II | 3 | MECN326 |
Semester 7 | Credits | Code |
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PROJECT I | 3 | MUIT421 |
PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN IT | 2 | MUIT423 |
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM | 3 | MUIT425 |
APPLICATIONS FOR DATA MINING | 3 | MUIT427 |
PRINCIPLES OF DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING | 3 | MUIT431 |
FOUNDATIONS OF E-BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES | 3 | MUIT433 |
Semester 8 | Credits | Code |
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PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS | 3 | MECN408 |
APPLIED ECONOMETRICS | 3 | MECN416 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND REGULATION | 3 | MECN434 |
LABOUR ECONOMICS II | 3 | MECN442 |
ADVANCED MACROECONOMIC THEORY II | 3 | MECN414 |
FUNCTIONAL FRENCH | 3 | MURF102 |