Programs

The Bachelor of Arts (Economics) Degree program is designed to give learners a good starting point for their career. It provides broad intellectual training which provides the foundation for a deep knowledge and understanding of how the economy works; and helps develop the relevant skills for the constructive use of that knowledge. The programme is intellectually robust and of contemporary relevance. It enables students to apply the knowledge and understanding gained to the development of the country at large. The students are thus equipped with the latest tools of analysis and exposed to the most modern outcomes of economic research for both intellectual stimulation and practical application. It also encourages critical, evaluative and strategic thinking in research, academics and developmental activities thereby preparing students for careers in management, government, education, private sector and international organizations.

The aims of the programme focuses on the area of Academia, Industrial, Professional and Societal needs and these include:

• To enhance the learner’s critical thinking skills, as well as develop the necessary abilities required to excel academically in a rigorous environment.
• To imparts on the learners’ the necessary analytical skills and attributes required for them to succeed in a demanding professional setting.
• To equipped with the most relevant skills, graduates of the program are able to give insightful analysis to various stakeholders on matters concerning business, economics and government policy guidance.
• To develop awareness and appreciation for social and ethical responsibilities at the societal and global levels.