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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2022/2023)
Programme NameBachelor of Social Science (Economics) (0833)
DepartmentDepartment of Economics
FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences
Admission CriteriaUniversity Degree.
OR
University Diploma
OR
Three (3) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus two (2) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects obtained.
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Two (2) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus three (3) subjects at the General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects passed.
OR
Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (Pass with Credit) and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE)
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Ordinary Certificate in Business Studies from the Government Technical Institute (GTI). (Pass with Credit) and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE)
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Mature applicants (26 years and over) with creditable work experience in the field and can satisfy the University that they have had a suitable education may be considered for admission. Applicant must have a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE)
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Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
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A minimum of five (5) CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I, II or III) or five (5) passes at GCE 'O' Level. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics.
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Slot for Chinese courses
ECN1100 Introductory Micro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ECN1101 Introductory Mathematics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
YYY1101 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose POL1100 or SOC1100
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Slot for Chinese courses
ECN1200 Introductory Macro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ECN1202 Mathematics for Economics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ECN1203 Introductory Statistics Online 3
ENG1205 Use of English Online 4
Second Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
VVV1101 Elective (8 credits) Not Specified 8 This is an additional course and is not needed for graduation.
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ECN2100 Intermediate Microeconomics Online 4
ECN2101 Economic Statistics Online 4
ECN2103 Managerial Economics Online 4
MNG2100 Computer Studies I Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ECN2200 Intermediate Macroeconomics Online 4
ECN2201 Introductory Econometrics Online 4
ECN2202 Comparative Economics Online 4
MNG2200 Computer Studies II Online 4
Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA3101 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
AAA3102 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
ECN3100 Applied Microeconomics Online 4
ECN3101 Money and Banking Online 4
ECN3102 Agricultural Economics I Online 4
ECN3103 Industrial Organisation Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA3201 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
ECN3200 Public Finance Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN3201 Planning Techniques Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN3202 Applied Econometrics Online 4
ZZZ3201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4101 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
AAA4102 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
ECN4100 Labour Economics I Online 4
ECN4101 Development Economics Online 4
ECN4102 International Finance Online 4
ECN4103 Agricultural Economics II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4201 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
ECN4200 Labour Economics II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN4201 Industrial Policy Online 4
ECN4202 International Trade Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.