Bachelor of Commerce Honours In Economics
Prof Ferdinand Niyimbanira
Programme Description
The BCom honours in economics programme is a 1 year full-time, 120 credits and NQF exit level 8 qualification which includes compulsory and elective modules. It provides an important route for progression into further postgraduate studies, Masters and Doctoral for those who wish to continue with their studies at the University of Mpumalanga or elsewhere.
The BCom honours academic structure is designed to equip students with advanced economics skills to address the contemporary and complexity of the socio-political and economic challenges of our time. The purpose of this economics honours programme is to provide students with a high level of engagement with economics concepts and theories and on developing intellectual independence of the scholars.
The programme allow BCom graduates to further develop their knowledge and skills in research methodology and quantitative techniques in economics in order to prepare students for research-based postgraduate studies by means of conducting and reporting research under supervision. Upon successful completion of the programme, students are expected to have gained advanced academic knowledge, higher thinking, analytical and problem solving skills in the field of economics.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the BCom Honours (Economics) programme a student should have a:
- a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with majors in Economics with an average of 60%.
- a minimum average of 60% in Economics modules in the third year is required for admission.
Career Opportunities
A BCom (Honours) in economics is a great degree to prepare you to work in the private, public or non-profit sectors, or as an entrepreneur running your own business. Career opportunities include, Economists; Researchers; Policy analyst; Investment analysts; Investment bankers, Economic consultants; Managers and many more.
Curriculum, Credits & Fees
| Module description |
Module code |
Compulsory (Y/N) |
Semester |
Credits |
| Advanced Econometrics |
ECN401 |
Y |
1 |
15 |
| Advanced Macroeconomics |
ECN402 |
Y |
1 |
15 |
| Advanced Microeconomics |
ECN403 |
Y |
1 |
15 |
| Research Methodology |
ECN404 |
Y |
1 |
15 |
| Research Report |
ECN405 |
Y |
1 & 2 |
30 |
| Select two(2) elective modules |
| Development Economics |
ECN406 |
N |
2 |
15 |
| Financial Economics |
ECN407 |
N |
2 |
15 |
| History of Economic Thought |
ECN408 |
N |
2 |
15 |
| International Economics |
ECN409 |
N |
2 |
15 |
| International Finance |
ECN410 |
N |
2 |
15 |
| Mathematical Economics |
ECN411 |
N |
2 |
15 |
| Total credits |
|
|
|
120 |