Programmes

The Department of Economics continues to produce the necessary manpower for public, private, and international institutions. Currently, the Department offers a Master of Philosophy in Economics, Master of Science in Economics Education, and B.A degree in Economics Education with either (Geography, Political science, Social studies, or History),.

B.A. degree in Economics Education with either (Geography, Political science, Social studies, or History)

The B.A. Economics Education Programme started in the 2013/2014 academic year when the then Social Science Department was split into four departments namely; Geography, Political Science, History, Social Studies, Economics Department was one of the divisions created. Students who choose to study B. A. Economics Education are made to select options from the other departments as minor areas.

Aims and Objectives of the programme:

 Aims:

The programme aims at training students to become graduate teachers of Economics and demonstrate excellence in teaching through integrity, hard work, and dedication to work in the education sector and industry as a whole as well as render community services in Ghana, Africa, and beyond.

Objectives of the programme

The objectives of the B.A. Economics Education Programme is to;

1. provide students with knowledge in various fields of study in Economics;
2. equip students with pedagogical skills to teach economics in pre-tertiary   institutions;
3. analyse students with the theoretical principles underlying economic behaviour in society and
4. expose students to the methods of economic research to develop their analytical abilities in resolving economic challenges.

Career Options / Programme Prospects

List sectors of the economy that could employ graduates of the programme

•           The Education sector as teachers and administrators

•           The Public Services

•           The Banking and Finance industry

•           Non-governmental and Community-based Organizations

•           Self-employment in Microfinance, School Proprietors etc.

Master of Philosophy in Economics

This is a two years programme  designed to equip students with the intellectual apparatus and practical skills necessary for an economist working in private or public organisations in Ghana and the international community through research and knowledge dissemination. Master of Philosophy in Economics is a regular programme.

 

Aim and Objectives

Aim

The goal of the Master of Philosophy Programme in Economics is to develop the human capital necessary for the conduct of independent critical policy-oriented research and teaching at the tertiary levels of education. The programme also aims to develop the research competencies and capacities of students in economics of education and prepare students to pursue Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. train tertiary students with the ability to use more advanced economic theory and econometric methods to understand, appreciate and address public policy issues and be able to carry out policy-relevant research related to the economic needs of Ghana and other developing countries;
2. equip students with advanced analytical techniques in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometric methods that apply to issues in educational policies;
3. provide students with rigorous training in economics of education so they can make a significant contribution to research in emerging issues in economics of education; and
4. provide students with relevant knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to pursue a Ph.D. programme.

These objectives will be accomplished through extensive course work, significant faculty-student and student-student interactions, and in-depth analyses of challenges in the context of project work.

Career Options / Programme Prospects

The prospective sectors of the economy which will employ the graduates of the Master of Philosophy Programme in Economics include the following:

1. Public Sector Organizations

• The Education Sector (especially in the tertiary sector).
• The Public Services (the various Ministries and parastatal)
• Research Organisations and Policy Institutions

2. Private Sector Organisations

• Non-governmental and Community-based Organisations
• Research Organisations and Policy Institutions
• The Self-employment and Entrepreneurship
• The Banking and Finance industry

Master of Science in Economics Education

The MSc. in Economics Education programme spans one (1) year made up of two consecutive sandwich sessions for a minimum period to complete the programme and a maximum of four long vacations. is designed to equip the student with the relevant knowledge and practical skills necessary for an economist working in either the private or public organisations in the education and other sectors in Ghana and the international community.

Aim and Objectives

1. provide an opportunity for students who seek to strengthen their skills and techniques in economics and quantitative methods to perform their tasks in teaching and other professional areas;
2. equip students with the requisite skills and expertise for administrative positions in education and other sectors such as a head of departments, headmasters, etc;
3. strengthen the teaching and research capacity of students in curriculum design and assessment techniques and
4. enable students to develop entrepreneurial and innovative approaches that enhance creativity and productivity, especially in the education sector.

 

Career Options / Programme Prospects

The prospective sectors of the economy which will employ the graduates of the MSc. in Economics Education programme include the following:

3. Public Sector Organizations

• The Education Sector (especially the -pre-tertiary sector).
• The Public Services (especially the Ministry of Education)

4. Private Sector Organisations

• Non-governmental and Community-based Organisations

The Self-employment and Entrepreneurship