Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics are expected to work as:

• Institutional Planner
• Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
• Economic Modelers
• Micro and Macro Economists
• Project Planners/Managers
• Economic Policy Researchers
• Quantitative economists

They can work in public, private or non-governmental organizations. Their designations can as well be varied depending on the unique needs of the organization.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics degree program are to produce a unique breed of economists for Uganda and the East African region as a whole. The program intends to produce graduates who will be able to:

• Perform Macro and Micro Economic Analysis
• Perform Economic Modeling and Analysis
• Perform Monitoring and Evaluation
• Perform Institutional Planning

Admission Requirements

Students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics degree program through three avenues:  Direct Entry, Mature Entry and Diploma Entry.

Direct Entry Scheme

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

• At least two principal passes at the same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent of which one must be in Economics.
• The candidate must have at least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics/sub-math in UACE or its equivalent.

Mature Age Scheme

For admission under mature age, a candidate must have passed the university mature age entry examinations from a recognized Institution.

Diploma Holders Scheme

• Applicants should possess at least a second class (lower division) Diploma in Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, Statistics or related field from a recognized institution.
• At least a principal pass in Economics and two subsidiary passes in UACE or its equivalent at the same sitting.
• At least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics/sub-math in UACE or its equivalent.

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

Minimum Graduation Load = 123

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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