The postgraduate diploma (PGD) programme provides an opportunity for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in Economics but are deficient in the admission requirements for an M.Sc degree in Economics or whose first degree is not in Economics and wish to switch to the field of Economics to be able to further their education in Economics. It also provides an enabling environment for students to get high quality exposure to basic analytical and research skills useful for further studies in Economics.
COURSES FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) IN ECONOMICS
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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GENERAL REQUIREMENT COURSES |
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GEDS 701 |
Religion and Society |
2 |
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GEDS 702 |
Statistics |
2 |
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CORE COURSES |
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ECON 713 |
Microeconomic Theory I |
3 |
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ECON 714 |
Microeconomic Theory II |
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3 |
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ECON 725 |
Macroeconomic Theory I |
3 |
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ECON 726 |
Macroeconomic Theory II |
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3 |
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ECON 747 |
Mathematics for Economists |
3 |
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ECON 758 |
Econometrics |
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3 |
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ECON 779 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
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ECON 790 |
Research Project |
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4 |
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ELECTIVE COURSES |
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One elective course each semester |
3 |
3 |
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Total = 35 Credits |
17 |
18 |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking admission into the postgraduate diploma programme in Economics in the Department of Economics must satisfy the general requirements stipulated by the College of Postgraduate Studies of Babcock University. Specifically, admission to PGD Economics is available to the holders of the following qualifications:
(i) WASC O’ Level with credit passes in 5 subjects in not more than two sittings which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and other two subjects.
(ii) A Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Babcock University or any other University accredited by the NUC with a Third Class Division or a Bachelor of Science Degree in related fields from Babcock University or any other University accredited by the NUC with at least a Second Class Lower Division
(iii) Applicants may be required to sit for qualifying examinations and/or attend an oral interview sessions to determine eligibility.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Requirement Courses: 4 Credit Units
Core Courses: 25 Credit Units
Elective Courses: 6 Credit Units
Total: 35 Credit Units
