This degree equips students with a strong grasp of economic concepts and analytical methods, essential for building a successful career in economics, business or finance.
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree is an excellent first step towards a career in applied economics, economic policy, business, law, public administration, urban planning, and other professional fields. Many students pursuing business or public sector careers opt for the honours economics degree as a stepping stone to an MBA or MPA.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Economics programme, the students should be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of economic concepts and theories to analyse economic issues and make informed decisions.
- Examine the impact of economic decisions and policies on various stakeholders and society as a whole.
2. Skills
- Apply analytical tools and economic models to solve economic problems and make predictions about future economic outcomes
- Implement economic concepts and ideas to different audiences, including policymakers and the general public.
3. Competences
- Autonomy and Responsibility
- Take responsibility for one's own learning and development in economics. - Self-Development
- Manage learning tasks independently and professionally in complex and unfamiliar economic contexts to enhance personal and professional growth.
4. Role in context
- Take responsibility for setting and achieving individual and group outcomes in the economics discipline, demonstrating social awareness and advocacy for responsible management of scarce resources.
Programme Completion Requirements
For Programme Completion Requirements, refer to our Undergraduate Programme Completion Requirements Policy, which can be downloaded here.
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