How to become Economics Uganda

Economics is the study of how societies use scarce resources to produce valuable commodities and distribute them among different people. Behind this definition are two key ideas in economics: that goods are scarce and that society must use its resources efficiently.

How to become Economics Uganda

You are likely to require an undergraduate degree in economics or a related subject, such as statistics, mathematics, business studies or finance and accounting. Some employers may require you to hold a postgraduate master’s degree in economics. Economists typically need a master’s degree or Ph. D. Positions in business, research, or international organizations often require a combination of graduate education and work experience. In addition, courses that introduce students to statistical analysis software are helpful.

This programme focuses on training the world’s development economic decision makers and managers of the future. It provides broad intellectual training in foundations of knowledge of how the economy works and offers relevant skills for the constructive use of that knowledge. It is designed to generate a body of human resource equipped with skills to identify, analyse, formulate, implement, monitor and evaluate development issues affecting society. The course facilitates students with a range of skills to deal with development problems and challenges.

Career Options

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

Admission Requirements

Programme NameBachelor of Arts in Development Economics
Programme Duration3 Years
Admission CriteriaDirect Entry

Candidates seeking admission through the direct entry shall require the following: At least two principal passes at same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education ( UACE) At least five passes at the same seating in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Diploma Entry

Applicants applying on the diploma scheme should fulfil the following requirements; At least a 2nd class (Lower division) Diploma in Science, Business Administration, IT, Statistics, public administration, law, finance, Economics or any other related field. At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education ( UACE) At least five passes at the same seating in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) 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
ModeDual Mode (Online and Local Support)
Fee Type – Per SemesterUganda Shillings: 1,100,000

Programme Structure

Year 1 Semester I
CodeCourse NameLHPHCHCU
EC 100Microeconomics I3030453
MT 112Introduction Mathematical Economists4530604
BA 103Fundamentals of Business Accounting30453
BA 104Business Communication45453
DE 100Political Economy45453
HR 102Principles of Human Resource Management45453
 Total Semester Load   19
Year 1 Semester II
CodeCourse NameLHPHCHCU
DE 101Principles of Development Economics45453
EC 102Macroeconomics I60603
MT 103Statistical methods in Economists4530604
CS 101Computer Applications and Systems3030453
BA 107Principles of Marketing45453
BA 307Organizational Behaviour4530604
RECESS TERM   
TM 100Community Engagement I30075 –5
Total Semester Load   20
Year 2 Semester I
CodeCourse NameLHPHCHCU
EC 209Population and Labour Economics60604
BA 201Business Quantitative Methods30453
MT 102Mathematical Economics3030453
DE 200Agricultural Production and Farm Management45453
EC 309Industrial Economics45453
 Total Semester Load   16
Year  2 Semester II
CodeCourse NameLHPHCHCU
EC 302Econometrics I4530604
EC 210Financial  Economics3030453
TM 201Research Methods30453
EC 313Managerial Economics45453
DE 201Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives45453
EC 214Economics of Regulation45453
 Total Semester Load   19
Recess Term    
TM 100Community Engagement II
30075 5
Year  3 Semester I
CodeCourse NameLHPHCHCU
DE 300Development Economics60604
EC 312Econometrics II4530604
EC 207Environmental and Natural Resource Economics45453
EC 202International Economics45453
EC 304Monetary Economics45453
 Total Semester Load   21
Year  3 Semester II
CodeCourse NameLHPHCHCU
PP 305Project Planning and Management45453
BA 301Strategic Management45453
EC 315Health Economics45453
AF 302International Finance45453
TM 301Project   4
 Total Semester Load   19
TM 300Community Engagement III300755

Career Options

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

Fees per semester

  • Local Students (East African Community)
Fees per semesterFunctional FeesApplication Fees
1,200,000 UGX250,000 UGX50,000 UGX