Academic programme
Bachelor of Social Science (Economics)
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- 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.
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
- 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.
- 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)
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| YYY1101 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose POL1100 or SOC1100 |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| ECN1101 | Introductory Mathematics | 3 | — |
| ECN1100 | Introductory Micro-Economics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese courses |
| 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 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VVV1101 | Elective (8 credits) | 8 | This is an additional course and is not needed for graduation. |
Third Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA3102 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department. |
| AAA3101 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department. |
| ECN3102 | Agricultural Economics I | 4 | — |
| ECN3100 | Applied Microeconomics | 4 | — |
| 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 one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department. |
| ECN3202 | Applied Econometrics | 4 | — |
| ZZZ3201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department. |
| ECN3201 | Planning Techniques | 4 | — |
| ECN3200 | Public Finance | 4 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4102 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department. |
| AAA4101 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department. |
| ECN4103 | Agricultural Economics II | 4 | — |
| ECN4101 | Development Economics | 4 | — |
| ECN4102 | International Finance | 4 | — |
| ECN4100 | Labour Economics I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4201 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department. |
| ZZZ4201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department. |
| ECN4201 | Industrial Policy | 4 | — |
| ECN4202 | International Trade | 4 | — |
| ECN4200 | Labour Economics II | 4 | — |