Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics

Career Prospects

The graduates of this Bachelor’s degree have a wide range of openings and they can build their careers in the following areas:- 

• Educationists in economics
• Economic sector managers
• Economic  supervisors and sales people
• Business Analysts
• Agricultural economics
• Labour economics
• Consultants

Programme Objectives

1. Equipping graduates with knowledge of the development problems and challenges particularly relevant to developing countries as well as the analytical skills required to address such issues.
2. To generate a body of human resource equipped with skills to deal with development problems and challenges.
3. To generate qualified personnel who are able to identify, analyze, formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate development issues affecting society.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, students will be able to:-

1. Understand institutional structures and processes supporting global economy;
2. To analyze the economic aspects that affect communities;
3. Have Disciplinary skills and perspectives relevant to global economy;
4. Have ability to critically analyze and solve the problems of the economic world. Students learn how to apply their skills to many different economic issues, both locally and internationally;
5. Understand Professional competences and ethical perspectives relevant to practice in global contexts;
6. Understand of alternative ways in which knowledge can be created and effectively deployed;
7. Have Capacities for life-long learning and the negotiation of change.

Admission Requirements

Students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics through three avenues: Direct Entry, Mature Entry and Diploma Entry.

Direct Entry Scheme

Candidates seeking admission through the direct entry shall require the following:

1. At least two principal passes at same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.
2. At least five passes at the same sitting in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.

Diploma Holders Scheme

1. Applicants should possess at least a lower division Diploma in Science, Business Administration, IT, Statistics, public administration, law, finance, Economics or any other related field from a recognized institution.
2. At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.
3. At least five passes at the same sitting in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.

Mature Age Entry Scheme

For admission under mature age, a candidate must have sat and passed the university mature age entry examinations from a recognized centre as provided by NCHE. To sit for university mature age, the candidate must have age of at least 25 years.

Program Duration

The program will extend over a period of three academic years. An academic year shall consist of two semesters and one recess term. A semester shall consist of 15 weeks of lectures. A recess term shall consist of 10 weeks.

Program Options

Fees per semester

Local Students (East African Community)

International Students

International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.

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