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 Name | Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics |
| Programme Duration | 3 Years |
| Admission Criteria | Direct 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 |
| Mode | Dual Mode (Online and Local Support) |
| Fee Type – Per Semester | Uganda Shillings: 1,100,000 |
Programme Structure
| Year 1 Semester I | |||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | CH | CU |
| EC 100 | Microeconomics I | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| MT 112 | Introduction Mathematical Economists | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| BA 103 | Fundamentals of Business Accounting | 30 | – | 45 | 3 |
| BA 104 | Business Communication | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| DE 100 | Political Economy | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| HR 102 | Principles of Human Resource Management | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| Total Semester Load | 19 | ||||
| Year 1 Semester II | |||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | CH | CU |
| DE 101 | Principles of Development Economics | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| EC 102 | Macroeconomics I | 60 | – | 60 | 3 |
| MT 103 | Statistical methods in Economists | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CS 101 | Computer Applications and Systems | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BA 107 | Principles of Marketing | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| BA 307 | Organizational Behaviour | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| RECESS TERM | |||||
| TM 100 | Community Engagement I | 300 | 75 | – | 5 |
| Total Semester Load | 20 | ||||
| Year 2 Semester I | |||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | CH | CU |
| EC 209 | Population and Labour Economics | 60 | – | 60 | 4 |
| BA 201 | Business Quantitative Methods | 30 | – | 45 | 3 |
| MT 102 | Mathematical Economics | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| DE 200 | Agricultural Production and Farm Management | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| EC 309 | Industrial Economics | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| Total Semester Load | 16 | ||||
| Year 2 Semester II | |||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | CH | CU |
| EC 302 | Econometrics I | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| EC 210 | Financial Economics | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TM 201 | Research Methods | 30 | – | 45 | 3 |
| EC 313 | Managerial Economics | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| DE 201 | Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| EC 214 | Economics of Regulation | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| Total Semester Load | 19 | ||||
| Recess Term | |||||
| TM 100 | Community Engagement II – | 300 | 75 | 5 | |
| Year 3 Semester I | |||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | CH | CU |
| DE 300 | Development Economics | 60 | – | 60 | 4 |
| EC 312 | Econometrics II | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| EC 207 | Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| EC 202 | International Economics | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| EC 304 | Monetary Economics | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| Total Semester Load | 21 | ||||
| Year 3 Semester II | |||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | CH | CU |
| PP 305 | Project Planning and Management | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| BA 301 | Strategic Management | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| EC 315 | Health Economics | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| AF 302 | International Finance | 45 | – | 45 | 3 |
| TM 301 | Project | 4 | |||
| Total Semester Load | 19 | ||||
| TM 300 | Community Engagement III | 300 | 75 | 5 |
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 semester | Functional Fees | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200,000 UGX | 250,000 UGX | 50,000 UGX |