Programme Description
Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions when faced with limited resources, and how the market mediates those decisions. The Business Economics major revolves around the systematic study of the production, allocation, and conservation of resources, together with the organizational frameworks that govern these processes. Problem-solving skills are woven into the program curriculum. The major is designed to prepare students for careers as the business or financial analysts, grant writers, actuaries, insurance analysts, and investor relations representatives. The coursework also provides an excellent foundation for future business and community leaders, public policy researchers, and consultants.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- To provide an in-depth knowledge of economics and to enable students to apply the knowledge and understanding gained in this subject area.
- To enable students to study and apply the principles of economics to different types of practical situation that will be useful for future employment.
- To encourage ongoing critical, evaluative and strategic ways of thinking in all areas.
- To recognize the importance of the industry–education relationship and to offer opportunities for learning in other environments.
- To provide successful graduates of the programme with an educational and training profile that will equip them for employment in a range of sectors.
Programme Structure
Serial No. |
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
BCC 101 |
Digital Fluency |
4 |
|
2. |
BCC 103 |
Introduction to Leadership development |
4 |
|
3. |
BCC 105 |
Scholarly Writing |
4 |
|
4. |
BCC 107 |
Communication Skills |
4 |
|
5. |
BEC102 |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
4 |
|
6. |
BCC104 |
Principle of Management |
4 |
|
7. |
BCC 106 |
Business Statistics for Economists |
4 |
|
8. |
BEC 108 |
History of Economic Thought |
4 |
|
9. |
BEC 201 |
Intermediate Microeconomics |
4 |
|
10. |
BEC 203 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics |
4 |
|
11. |
BEC 205 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics |
4 |
|
12. |
BEC 207 |
Development Economics |
4 |
|
13. |
BEC 202 |
Quantitative methods for Economists |
4 |
|
14. |
BEC 204 |
Econometrics |
4 |
|
15. |
BEC 206 |
Corporate Finance and Investments |
4 |
|
16. |
BEC 301 |
Monetary economics |
4 |
|
17. |
BEC 302 |
International economics |
4 |
|
18. |
BEC 303 |
Public Economics |
4 |
|
19. |
BEC 302 |
Industrial Economics |
4 |
|
20. |
BEC 304 |
Labour Economics |
4 |
|
21. |
BEC 306 |
Agricultural Economics |
4 |
|
22. |
BEC 300 |
Dissertation |
8 |
|
|
Total Credit |
|
92 |
Progression and Graduation
- To progress from semester to semester, a student is required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.50
- A student shall be allowed to repeat a course until he/she has passed the paper so far as she is within the GPA of not less than 1.50.
- Courses designated as pre-requisites to more advanced courses must be passed before the latter courses are offered.
- A student, after successful completion of a semester, can, upon written application giving reasons and after approval has been granted defer and continue in the appropriate semester.
- Students shall also participate in live virtual streaming lectures and virtual classrooms and where necessary avail themselves on campus for the face to face intermittent programmes
- Must fulfill four times mandatory visit to the university within the period of study
- Students shall pass a minimum of 92-course credits to be eligible for graduation for level 100 entry
- Students shall pass a minimum of 60-course credits to be eligible for graduation for level 200 entry
Summary of Graduation Requirements
Programme Requirements |
Credit Hours (Normative 3 year) |
Level 2 Entry |
|
Professional Core |
24 |
4 |
|
Mandatory Electives |
60 |
48 |
|
Project Work |
8 |
8 |
|
Minimum Credit Pass for graduation |
92 |
60 |
Semester by Semester structure
Level I00
First Semester
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
BCC 101 |
Digital Fluency |
4 |
|
BCC 103 |
Introduction to Leadership development |
4 |
|
BCC 105 |
Scholarly Writing |
4 |
|
BCC 107 |
Communication Skills |
4 |
TOTAL UNITS |
|
16 |
Second Semester
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
BEC102 |
Introduction to Microeconomics |
4 |
|
BCC104 |
Principle of Management |
4 |
|
BCC 106 |
Business Statistics for Economists |
4 |
|
BEC 108 |
History of Economic Thought |
4 |
TOTAL UNITS |
|
16 |
Year 200
First Semester
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
BEC 201 |
Intermediate Microeconomics |
4 |
|
BEC 203 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics |
4 |
|
BEC 205 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics |
4 |
|
BEC 207 |
Development Economics |
4 |
TOTAL UNITS |
|
16 |
Second Semester
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
BEC 202 |
Quantitative methods for Economists |
4 |
|
BEC 204 |
Econometrics |
4 |
|
BEC 206 |
Corporate Finance and Investments |
4 |
TOTAL UNITS |
|
12 |
Level 300
First Semester
CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDIT HOURS |
|
BEC 301 |
Monetary economics |
4 |
|
BEC 302 |
International economics |
4 |
|
BEC 303 |
Public economics |
4 |
TOTAL UNITS |
|
12 |
Second Semester
|
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|
BEC 302 |
Industrial Economics |
4 |
|
BEC 304 |
Labour Economics |
4 |
|
BEC 306 |
Agricultural Economics |
4 |
|
TOTAL UNITS |
12 | |