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Bachelor of Arts in Economics

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

Programme Structure

Codes Course name LH P/FH TH CH CU
Year 1 semester 1 (6 cores)
EC 100 Microeconomics I 30 - 30 45 3
EC 101 Principles of Development Economics 30 - 30 45 3
CS 101 Computer Applications &Systems 30 30 - 45 3
BA 104 Business Communication 30 - 30 45 3
MT 102 Mathematical Economics 30 - 30 45 3
MT 103 Statistical Methods in Economics 30 - 30 45 3
Semester load 18
Year 1 semester 2 (6 cores)
EC 102 Macroeconomics I     30 - 30 45 3
EC 200 History of Economic Thought 30 - 30 45 3
EC 201 Rural Economics 30 - 30 45 3
BA 208 Money & Banking 30 30 - 45 3
BA 307 Organisational  Behaviour 45 - 30 60 4
BA 310 Ethics & Corporate Governance 30 - 30 45 3
Semester load 19
Year 1 recess Term
TM 100 Community Engagement I - 300 - 75 5
Recess term load 5
Year 2 semester 1 (6 cores)
EC 300 Microeconomics II 30 - 30 45 3
EC 301 Macroeconomics II 30 - 30 45 3
EC 302 Econometrics 45 - 30 60 4
EC 303 Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis 30 - 30 45 3
EC 304 Monetary Economics 30 - 30 45 3
BA 108 Entrepreneurship Theory & Principles 30 - 30 45 3
Semester load 19
Year 2 semester 2 (6 cores)
EC 202 International Economics 30 - 30 45 3
EC 203 Transport Economics 30 - 30 45 3
EC 204 Natural Resource Economics 30 - 30 45 3
EC 305 Public Finance & Fiscal Policy 30 - 30 45 3
EC 306 Economic Planning & Policy 30 - 30 45 3
TM 201 Research Methods 30 - 30 45 3
Semester load 18
Year 2 recess term
TM 200 Community Engagement II - 300 - 75 5
Recess term load 5
Year 3 semester 1 (3 cores)
EC 210 Public Sector Economics 30 - 30 45 3
BA 211 Managing Non-Profit Organizations 45 - 30 60 4
BA 200 Project Planning & Management   30 - 30 45 3
(2 electives )          
EC 307 Agricultural Economics   30 - 30 45 3
EC 308 Environmental Economics 30 - 30 45 3
EC 309 Industrial Economics       30 - 30 45 3
Semester load 16
Year 3 semester 2 (3 cores)
EC 310 The Uganda Economy 30 - 30 45 3
IS 201 Management Information Systems   30 30 - 45 3
TM 301 Project   - 120 - 60 4
(2 electives)          
EC 311 Money & Financial Markets 30 - 30 45 3
EC 312 Business Conditions Analysis 30 - 30 45 3
EC 313 Managerial Economics 30 - 30 45 3
BA 321 Investment & Portfolio Management   30 - 30 45 3
Semester load 16
Year 3 recess term
TM 300 Community Engagement III - 300 - 75 5
Recess term load 5
The minimum graduation Load for the program is 121 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

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Bugolobi Campus

Plot 2 Erisa Rd, Kiswa Bugolobi Kampala;
P.O Box 73307 Kampala Uganda
+256-702-646-093, +256-750-599-736, +256-780-249-942
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Plot 8374 Block 82 Kyadondo, Kungu, Gombe, Nansana, Wakiso;
P.O Box 73307 Kampala Uganda
+256-702-646-093, +256-750-599-736, +256-780-249-942
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