Academic programme
Bachelor of Social Science (Business Economics) [from 2023-2024]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Five subjects of which at least two must be at the GCE Advanced Level/or two Unit 2 CAPE, and the remainder at CSEC General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level, other than the subjects obtained at the A level or CAPE. English Language and designated programmes, Mathematics; must be among the subjects obtained.
- Mature students and those with relevant experience, providing they pass the University Entrance Examination.
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
- A minimum of five (5) CSEC General Proficiency subjects (Grade I, II or III) or five (5) passes at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level (Grades A -C) and must include English Language, the subject(s) required for the pursuit of the specific major and Mathematics for designated programmes.
- Five subjects of which at least two must be at the GCE Advanced Level/or two Unit 2 CAPE, and the remainder at CSEC General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level, other than the subjects obtained at the A level or CAPE. English Language and designated programmes, Mathematics; must be among the subjects obtained.
- A minimum of five (5) CSEC General Proficiency subjects (Grade I, II or III) or five (5) passes at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level (Grades A -C) and must include English Language, the subject(s) required for the pursuit of the specific major and Mathematics for designated programmes.
- Mature students and those with relevant experience, providing they pass the University Entrance Examination.
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| ECN1101 | Introductory Mathematics | 3 | — |
| ECN1100 | Introductory Micro-Economics | 4 | — |
| MNG1100 | Principles of Management | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL1200 | Introduction to Political Structures and Institutions | 3 | — |
| ECN1200 | Introductory Macro-Economics | 4 | — |
| ECN1203 | Introductory Statistics | 3 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA2103 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | Use this course slot ONLY after consultation with your Head of Department |
| ECN2101 | Economic Statistics | 4 | — |
| ACT2100 | Financial Accounting I | 4 | — |
| ECN2103 | Managerial Economics | 4 | — |
| MKT1101 | Marketing Management | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA2203 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | — |
| UGC1201 | Computer Literacy II | 4 | — |
| MKT2201 | Consumer Behaviour | 4 | — |
| ECN2200 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 4 | — |
| ECN2201 | Introductory Econometrics | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ3101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose a course from another Faculty. |
| FIN3100 | Financial Management | 3 | — |
| ECN3103 | Industrial Organisation | 4 | — |
| ECN3101 | Money and Banking | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG3200 | Commercial Law II | 4 | — |
| ECN3300 | Internship | 4 | — |
| MNG2202 | Organisational Theory and Behaviour | 4 | — |
| ECN3201 | Planning Techniques | 4 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course. |
| ECN4106 | Economics of Innovation | 4 | — |
| ECN4102 | International Finance | 4 | — |
| ECN4100 | Labour Economics I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course. |
| ZZZ4201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one of ECN4203, ECN4204, ECN3200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department. |
| ECN4202 | International Trade | 4 | — |
| ECN4205 | Principles of Procurement and Supply Management | 4 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VVV1101 | Elective (8 credits) | 8 | Choose from SPA1003, PRT1003, FRE1003. Note: Two Mandarin courses can be done in place of this Year-long course using course slots AAA4104 and AAA4204. |