B.Sc. Economics

Programme Mode

Full-Time

Duration

4 Years

Economics is the science describing the production and distribution of wealth. The undergraduate Economics programme provides students with the theoretical and empirical tools to comprehend, assess and analyze the many pressing issues and problems of society in an economic context. Areas of study include basic and advanced economic theory, public policy, labour and regional development, as well as the quantitative and historical aspects of economics.

Programme Overview

The B.Sc. in Economics at Chrisland University offers a deep dive into the mechanisms that drive economic activity both on a macro and micro scale. Students explore key economic theories, models, and methodologies, learning to analyze, predict, and respond to economic trends and policies. Our curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the skills necessary to address economic challenges and opportunities in a global context.

Key Features of the Programme

Rigorous Curriculum: Covering a range of subjects from microeconomics and macroeconomics to quantitative economics and international trade, our courses are crafted to provide a comprehensive understanding of economic principles.
Experienced Staff Members: Our academic staff consists of renowned economists and researchers who are committed to teaching and mentoring, bringing their expertise and insights directly into the classroom.
Practical Experience: Students engage in internships, case studies, and real-world economic analysis projects, which provide practical experience and enhance employability.
Research Opportunities: We encourage students to participate in research projects led by our faculty, as well as to pursue their own research interests within the diverse fields of economics.
Global and Local Perspectives: Our programme focuses on both global economic issues and local economic development, preparing students to work effectively in both international and domestic settings.
Policy Impact: Students learn to craft and critique economic policies, preparing them for roles in government, non-profit organizations, and international agencies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B.Sc. Economics program are well-prepared for various career paths, including:

Economic Analysis
Financial Consulting
Public Policy
International Trade and Development
Market Research
Banking and Finance
Academic and Private Sector Research

Admission Requirements

Admission into the BSc. Economics programme in Chrisland University is by two modes; the UTME and Direct Entry. The requirements for each is as stated below:

1. UTME Admission: Candidates for admission into the four year degree programme in Economics should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificates of Education, National Examination Council or their equivalent with at least five credit passes including Mathematics, English Language and Economics at not more than two sittings.

2. Direct Entry: Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit passes in the following;
(a) Senior Secondary School Certificates, General Certificate of Education, National Examination Council or their equivalent including English Language and Mathematics of which at least two shall be at the Advanced level or four credit passes of which at least three shall be at the Advanced level provided that such passes are not counted at both level of the examinations.
(b) OND in relevant discipline with at least upper credit grade in addition to the five credit passes as in 2(a) above.
(c) HND in relevant discipline with at least lower credit in addition to five credit passes in 2(a) above.

How to Apply

For detailed information on the general admission requirements, application guidelines, deadlines and required documents, please visit the Admissions page or visit the Undergraduates Admissions Portal.

Chrisland University, Abeokuta operates a Course system. This is a system in which subjects are broken down into one or more convenient sections called Course, which are taught and examined within a semester. A Course is assigned a specific number of lectures and practical/tutorial hours and the total number assigned to it will determine its unit value. A Course unit is defined as fifteen hours of lecture (one lecture per week) or forty-five hours of practical work (3 hours of practical work per week) for 15 weeks. Regulations guiding the operation of the Course system in the College of Management and Social Sciences are specified in the prospectus.

The University also operates the Semester system under which full academic session is divided into two semesters. A full semester consists of 15 weeks of lectures plus practical, after which examinations are taken.

Course Credit System

This should be understood to mean a ‘quantitation system of organization of the curriculum in which subject areas are broken down into unit courses which are examinable and for which students earn credit(s) if passed’. The courses are arranged in progressive order of difficulty or in levels of academic progress, e.g. Level or year I courses are 100,101 etc., and Level II or Year II course are 200, 202 etc.

The second aspect of the system is that courses are assigned weights allied Credit Units.

Grade Point, Grade Point Average and Cumulative Grade Point Average

As there is considerable variation in the modes of application and interpretation of Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) as means of computing mean score of a student, there is, therefore, the need to define and streamline their use as follows:

Grade Point (GP):

The Grade Point derives from the actual percentages, raw score for a given course; the raw score is converted into a letter grade and a grade point.

Grade Point Average (GPA):

Performance in any semester is reported in Grade Point Average. This is the average of weighted grade points earned in the course taken during the semester. The Grade Point Average is obtained by multiplying the Grade Point Average in each course by the number of Credit Units assigned to the course, and then summing these up and dividing by the total number of Credit Units taken for the semester.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

This is the up-to-date mean of the Grade Points earned by the student in a programme of study. It is an indication of the student’s overall performance at any point in the training programme. To compute the Cumulative Grade Point Average, the total of Grade Points multiplied by the respective Credit Units for all the semester are added and the divided by the total number of Credits Units for all courses registered by the student.