Academic programme
Bachelor of Social Science (Economics) [from 2023-2024]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- University Degree.
- University Diploma.
- Three (3) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus two (2) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects obtained.
- Two (2) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus three (3) subjects at the General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects passed.
- A minimum of five (5) CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I, II or III) or five (5) passes at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics.
- Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (Pass with Credit) and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Ordinary Certificate in Business Studies from the Government Technical Institute (GTI). (Pass with Credit) and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Mature applicants (21 years and over) with creditable work experience in the field and can satisfy the University that they have had a suitable education may be considered for admission. Applicant must have a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYY1101 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose either POL1100 - Theory and Practice of Politics OR SOC1100 - The Study of Society |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| ECN1101 | Introductory Mathematics | 3 | — |
| ECN1100 | Introductory Micro-Economics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECN1200 | Introductory Macro-Economics | 4 | — |
| ECN1203 | Introductory Statistics | 3 | — |
| ECN1202 | Mathematics for Economics | 3 | — |
| ENG1205 | Use of English | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG2100 | Computer Studies I | 4 | — |
| ECN2101 | Economic Statistics | 4 | — |
| ECN2100 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 4 | — |
| ECN2103 | Managerial Economics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECN2202 | Comparative Economics | 4 | — |
| MNG2200 | Computer Studies II | 4 | — |
| ECN2200 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 4 | — |
| ECN2201 | Introductory Econometrics | 4 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA3101 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department |
| AAA3102 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department |
| ECN3100 | Applied Microeconomics | 4 | — |
| ZZZ3101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose either ECN4105, ECN4106, MTH1101, ACT2100, SOC3104 or HST2104 |
| ECN3103 | Industrial Organisation | 4 | — |
| ECN3101 | Money and Banking | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA3201 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose either ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with your Head of Department. |
| ECN3202 | Applied Econometrics | 4 | — |
| ECN3203 | Applied Macroeconomics | 4 | — |
| ECN3201 | Planning Techniques | 4 | — |
| ECN3200 | Public Finance | 4 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4102 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department |
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course. |
| AAA4101 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department |
| ECN4107 | Agricultural Economics | 4 | — |
| ZZZ4101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose either ECN4104, ECN4105, ECN4106 or MTH1101 |
| ECN4102 | International Finance | 4 | — |
| ECN4100 | Labour Economics I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course. |
| ECN4206 | Development Policy | 4 | — |
| ZZZ4201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose either ECN4104, MTH1202, ACT2201, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200 or ACT1200. |
| ECN4202 | International Trade | 4 | — |
| ECN4200 | Labour Economics II | 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. |