Program Purpose

The HND in Economics is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and applied economics. It prepares students to work in various economic sectors including banking, government, policy planning, research institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The program balances theoretical knowledge with practical applications relevant to national and international economic issues.

Program Objectives

– Develop a foundational understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles.

– Apply quantitative and analytical tools to evaluate economic data and policies.

– Critically analyze economic problems and propose informed solutions.

– Understand the role of economics in development, finance, and public policy.

– Prepare students for employment or further studies in economics and related fields.

Key Concepts to be Learned

– Demand and supply analysis

– Elasticity, utility, and market equilibrium

– National income, inflation, and unemployment

– Fiscal and monetary policies

– International trade and finance

– Development economics and economic planning

– Quantitative methods and econometrics

– Public sector economics and taxation

Course Structure

Semester 1

  • ECN101 – Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECN102 – Mathematics for Economists I
  • GEN101 – Communication Skills I
  • GEN102 – Introduction to Information Technology
  • GEN103 – Citizenship and Moral Education

Semester 2

  • ECN104 – Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECN105 – Mathematics for Economists II
  • ECN106 – Introduction to Development Economics
  • GEN104 – Communication Skills II
  • GEN105 – Statistics for Social Sciences

Semester 3

  • ECN201 – Intermediate Microeconomics
  • ECN202 – Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • ECN203 – Public Sector Economics
  • ECN204 – Research Methods in Economics
  • GEN201 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Semester 4

  • ECN205 – International Economics
  • ECN206 – Econometrics
  • ECN207 – Project Work / Dissertation
  • ECN208 – Environmental and Resource Economics
  • GEN202 – Ethics and Leadership