Copperbelt University Economics Course
Copperbelt University Economics Course – Details of Copperbelt University Economics Course
ABOUT ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
The department of Economics is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing departments in the university consisting of highly trained and skilled members of staff in a broad range of disciplines in economics. The department offers a bachelor of science in economics at all modes namely, Full time, Evening and Distance modes. The program’s main objective is to train qualified professional economists who will immensely be useful in the public and private sectors nationally and internationally. These professionals will have a strong understanding of requisite economic aspects of modern society and will be familiar with techniques for the analysis of contemporary economic problems so as to develop an ability to exercise judgment in evaluating public policy. The degree programme is for four years for school leavers and two to three years for special cases. The program has a practical dimension that enables the candidates to become any of the following:
- Economists in the public sector
- Economists in the private sector
- Market analysts
- Economic Planners
- Statisticians
- Policy analysts
- Monitoring and Evaluation officers
- Policy Monitoring and implementation
RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY
The department of economics is composed of highly motivated and dedicated individuals and are highly involved in both teachings, research and consultancy. Research in the department covers areas such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, monetary and financial economics, international economics, environmental and agricultural economics, labour economics, health economics and econometrics.
Copperbelt University Economics Course – BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science degree in Economics was introduced in the 2012/13 academic year as a response to increased industry, government, non-governmental organizations and international organisations demand graduates with a strong grounding in Economics. Therefore, it became imperative to introduce specialized degrees in Economics at bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. A number of specialized Economics programmes tailored to meet the interests and needs of students are now available at many other universities worldwide. In order to stay competitive on the changing higher education landscape, it was thought important that Copperbelt University also adapts to such changes by introducing the programme of Economics. The department offers only one-degree programme: Bachelor of Science in Economics with various specialisations in international economics, health economics, financial and monetary economics, environmental economics, agricultural economics and development economics.
Rationale
Economic decisions have a crucial influence on all aspects of all life in any economy. Whether people have studies economics or not are affected by economic decisions they make consciously and unconsciously. It is for this reason that the discussions of economic issues dominate the media and politics because everyone is affected by economics. The study of economics can help different individuals, groups of people and society at large to make choices that can improve the quality of living. A number of theories are taught in economics that are aimed at solving and assessing economic problems faced by households, firms and governments. The program of economics will equip students who will immensely be useful in the public and private sectors nationally and internationally. These professionals will have a strong understanding of requisite economic aspects of modern society and will be familiar with techniques for the analysis of contemporary economic problems so as to develop an ability to exercise judgment in evaluating public policy and also make quick but precise decisions aimed at solving problems as they arise in the corporate world and the public sector. The programme of Economics has a practical dimension that enables the candidates to become any of the following:
- Economists in the public sector
- Economists in the private sector
- Finance experts
- Market analysts
- Economic Planners
- Statisticians
- Policy analysts
- Monitoring and Evaluation officers
- Policy Monitoring and implementation
Aims of the programme
The program’s main objective is to train qualified professional economists who will immensely be useful in the public and private sectors nationally and internationally. These professionals will have a strong understanding of requisite economic aspects of modern society and will be familiar with techniques for the analysis of contemporary economic problems so as to develop an ability to exercise judgment in evaluating public policy.
Objectives of the programme
- To provide a background for a holistic understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomic concepts that prepare a candidate for the problem-solving experience in the business world.
- To provide a framework for basic analytical and quantitative skills in understanding and evaluating public policy.
- To equip the candidates with practical research skills in all relevant aspects of economics
PROGRAMME DETAILS
YEAR 1
- BEC 110: Introduction to Microeconomics
- BEC 130: INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMIC THEORY
- BEC 190: BUSINESS LAW
- OTHER COURSES
YEAR 2
- BEC 210: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
- BEC 220 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
- BEC 230 History of Economic Thought
- BEC 244: Mathematical Economics
- BEC 240: Data Processing and Management Information Systems
- BEC 242 (Statistics)
YEAR 3
- BEC 310 Public Finance
- BEC 320 Advanced Microeconomics
- BEC 340: Econometrics I
- BEC 350 Monetary and Financial Economics
- BEC 360: Advanced Macroeconomics
- 2 BEC330 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
YEAR 4
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410 – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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BEC 420: International Economics
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440: Econometrics II
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BEC 470 Environmental economics
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BS450 Strategy and Strategic Management
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BEC 424
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