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B.Sc. Economics
This programme will allow students to develop an understanding of economic principles. Topics of B.Sc. Economics include: contrasting macroeconomics and microeconomics; gross domestic product; economic growth and business cycles; unemployment and inflation; aggregate supply and demand; scarcity, opportunity costs and trade; the law of demand and supply; accounting versus economic profits; money and exchange rates; government choices, markets, efficiency and equity; monopoly and competition; externalities, public goods and free riders; globalization and trade policy. Some common economics careers and roles include: banker, academician, auditor, stockbroker, insurer, business manager, retail merchandizer, pricing analyst, statistician, financial consultant and salesperson.
- To improve skills in effective business communication, problem-solving, decision-making, computer literacy and numerical capabilities
- To stimulate higher-order thinking skills among students, who are required to be at their best and specialize in their respective areas of study
- To develop the competitive skills and competencies of students through meaningful industry interactions, thereby improving their employability
- To provide a conducive value-based learning environment to the students during their studies and inculcate in them, a habit of lifelong independent growth and development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various concepts in different subjects in the area, like Language, Arts, management and Social Sciences
- Explain the relationship between business, culture, values, ethics and services to the community
- Demonstrate capacity for critical inquiry and logical thinking, and use analytical skills to solve problems in industry and society
- Synthesize theory and practice within the spheres of their respective subjects for their effective application for the benefit of society.
B. Sc. Economics – 4 Years Curriculum Plan
| Sl. No | Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 Level 100 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | GST1211 | English Communication I | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
| 2 | GST1213 | Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
| 3 | GST1215 | Nigerian People and Culture | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
| 4 | ACC1311 | Business Mathematics | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 5 | PSY1311 | Social Psychology | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 6 | BUA1311 | Principles of Management | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 7 | BUA1313 | Business Environment | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 18 | 270 | – | |||||||||||||
| SEMESTER 2 Level 100 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | GST1222 | Communication in French | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
| 2 | GST1224 | Logical Critical Thinking & Problem Solving | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
| 3 | GST1226 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
| 4 | STA1322 | Business Statistics | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 5 | ACC1322 | Research Methodology | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 6 | ECO1322 | Micro Economics | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 7 | ACC1324 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 18 | 270 | – | |||||||||||||
| SEMESTER 3 Level 200 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | GST2211 | English Communication II | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
| 2 | GST2213 | Leadership Skills | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
| 3 | GST2215 | Core Life Skills & Happiness | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
| 4 | BAF2313 | Quantitative Techniques for Business | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 5 | MKT2313 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 6 | CSC2319 | Emerging Technologies | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 7 | CSC2311 | Digital Transformation for Business | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 18 | 270 | – | |||||||||||||
| SEMESTER 4 Level 200 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | ECO2322 | Macro Economics | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 2 | ECO2324 | Principles of Finance | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 3 | ECO2326 | History & Structure of Nigerian Economy | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 4 | ECO2328 | Labour Economics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 5 | ECO2340 | Urban and Regional Economics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 6 | ECO2342 | History of Economic Thought | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 18 | 270 | – | |||||||||||||
| SEMESTER 5 Level 300 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | ENT3311 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 2 | ECO3311 | Political Economy | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 3 | ECO3313 | International Economics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 4 | ECO3315 | Management Accounting | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 5 | ECO3331 | Economics of Development | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 6 | ECO3317 | Mathematical Economics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 7 | ECO3319 | Financial Institutions | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 21 | 315 | – | |||||||||||||
| SEMESTER 6 Level 300 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | ECO3699 | SIWES(Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | – | – | |||||||||||||
| SEMESTER 7 Level 400 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | ECO4311 | Monetary Economics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 2 | ACC4313 | Financial Accounting & Reporting | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
| 3 | ECO4315 | Introductory Econometrics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 4 | BAF4317 | Project Evaluation | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 5 | Elective 1 | 3 | 45 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | Elective 2 | 3 | 45 | ||||||||||||
| 18 | 255 | 45 | |||||||||||||
| SEMESTER 8 Level 400 | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | ECO4322 | Public Sector Economics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 2 | ECO4324 | Operations Research | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 3 | ECO4326 | Taxation and Fiscal Policy | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
| 4 | Elective 3 | 3 | 45 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | Elective 4 | 3 | 45 | ||||||||||||
| 15 | 225 | – | |||||||||||||
| Total Credits for Programme | 132 | 1,875 | 45 | ||||||||||||
| Options for Electives 1 & 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | ||||||||||
| ECO4317 | Intermediate Micro-Economics | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
| ECO4319 | Intermediate Macro-Economics | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
| ECO4331 | Economics of Production | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
| ECO4333 | Applied Statistics | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
| Options for Electives 3 & 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | ||||||||||
| ECO4328 | Economics Planning | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
| ECO4340 | Comparative Economic Systems | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
| ECO4342 | Advanced Micro-Economics | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
| ECO4344 | Advanced Macro-Economics | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
| Project / Internship / SIWES ( Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) | |||||||||||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | ||||||||||
| ECO3699 | SIWES / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 |