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:
Applicants applying on the diploma scheme should fulfil the following requirements;
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
Programme Structure
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Codes |
Course name |
LH |
P/FH |
TH |
CH |
CU |
|
Year 1 semester 1 (6 cores) |
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BEC 1100 |
Microeconomics I |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BDE 1201 |
Principles of Development Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
CSC 1101 |
Computer Applications &Systems |
30 |
30 |
- |
45 |
3 |
|
BBA 1106 |
Communication Skills |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
MMT 1100 |
Mathematical Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
MMT 1103 |
Statistical Methods in Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
Semester load |
18 |
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Year 1 semester 2 (6 cores) |
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BEC 1202 |
Macroeconomics I
|
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BEC 1200 |
History of Economic Thought |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BEC 1203 |
Rural Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BBA 2207 |
Money & Banking |
30 |
30 |
- |
45 |
3 |
|
BBA 1200 |
Organisational Behaviour |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BBA 3202 |
Ethics & Corporate Governance |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
Semester load |
18 |
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|
Year 1 recess Term |
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|
COE 1300 |
Community Engagement I |
- |
150 |
- |
75 |
5 |
|
Recess term load |
5 |
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Year 2 semester 1 (6 cores) |
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BEC 2100 |
Microeconomics II |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BEC 2101 |
Macroeconomics II |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BEC 2102 |
Econometrics |
45 |
- |
30 |
60 |
4 |
|
BEC 2105 |
Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BEC 2103 |
Monetary Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BBA 2108 |
Entrepreneurship Theory & Principles |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
Semester load |
19 |
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Year 2 semester 2 (6 cores) |
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BEC 2201 |
International Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BEC 3213 |
Managerial Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BEC 2203 |
Natural Resource& Environmental Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BBA 2206 |
Public Finance & Fiscal Policy |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BEC 2205 |
Economic Planning & Policy |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
RMS 2201 |
Research Methods |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
Semester load |
18 |
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|
Year 2 recess term |
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|
COE 2300 |
Community Engagement II |
- |
150 |
- |
75 |
5 |
|
Recess term load |
5 |
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|
Year 3 semester 1 (3 cores) |
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|
BEC 3100 |
Public Sector Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BBA 3102 |
Managing Non-Profit Organizations |
45 |
- |
30 |
60 |
4 |
|
HPP 2102 |
Project Planning & Management
|
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
(2 electives ) |
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BEC 3105 |
Agricultural Economics
|
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BBA 2103 |
Financial Management |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
HME 2103 |
Project Monitoring & Evaluation
|
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
Semester load |
16 |
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|
Year 3 semester 2 (3 cores) |
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|
BEC 3200 |
The Uganda Economy |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
CIS 1201 |
Management Information Systems
|
30 |
30 |
- |
45 |
3 |
|
RPR 3201 |
Project
|
- |
120 |
- |
60 |
4 |
|
(2 electives) |
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|
BEC 3109 |
Industrial Economics
|
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BEC 2202 |
Transport Economics |
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
BBA 3204 |
Investment & Portfolio Management
|
30 |
- |
30 |
45 |
3 |
|
Semester load |
16 |
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|
Year 3 recess term |
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|
COE 3300 |
Community Engagement III |
- |
150 |
- |
75 |
5 |
|
Recess term load |
5 |
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The minimum graduation Load for the programme is 120 Credit Units.
Fees per semester
| Fees per semester | Functional Fees | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1,100,000 UGX | 250,000 UGX | 50,000 UGX |
International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.
| Category of Programme | Fees per academic session (USD) | Application / Admission Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | $700 | $30 |
| Undergraduate Diploma | $500 | $30 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | $250 | $30 |