Programmes

The DES offers several undergraduate degrees. Undergraduate programmes in economics and statistics provide broad knowledge of the field and give a substantial foundation in economics and statistics to students interested in professional graduate training in economics and statistics or in careers in business, finance, law or government.

The programmes are taught within the University’s credit system. To complete a degree, students would normally take 30 modules over the three years, which are assessed by a combination of examination and continuous assessment (inclusive of a compulsory class test). In their final year, students are required to submit a 10,000 – 12,000 words project/dissertation in an area of specialization. Upon commencing their studies, each class at each level is assigned a Programme Co-ordinator who will guide the students through their study with the department.

Career opportunities in economics and statistics are found in government agencies, private industry and various nonprofit organizations. A bachelor's degree in economics provides an excellent background for admission to various fields of further study. Students with substantial undergraduate academic records frequently go on to graduate work in economics, which leads to careers in higher education and economic research organizations in government and private sectors.

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