BSc. Economics - West Midlands Open University

Economics

Course Curriculum

Our Economics degree program is designed to help students understand the vital role of economics in the business world. Students will learn about the different economic theories and how they can be applied to real-world businesses. They will also learn about the different aspects of economics, such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international economics. The program will prepare students to work in a variety of fields, such as business, finance, government, and non-profit organisations. Students will develop the skills they need to analyse economic data, conduct economic research, and make economic decisions. They will also develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential for success in the business world.

100 Level

First Semester	Units
ACC 101 – Introduction to Financial Accounting I	3
GST 101 – Use of English and Communication Skills	2
BUA 101 – Introduction to Business I	2
ECO 101 – Principles of Economics I	3
COS 101 – Introduction to Computers	2
GST 109 – Use of Library and ICT Skills	2
AMS 101 – Basic Mathematics	2
Second Semester	Units
BUA 102 – Introduction to Business II	2
ECO 102 – Principles of Economics II	3
GST 102 – Nigerian People and Culture	2
ACC 102 – Introduction to Financial Accounting II	3
AMS 104 – Principles of Project Management	2
AMS 102 – Principles of Management	2
EMT 103 – Business Ethics	3

200 Level

First Semester	Units
ECO 207 – Mathematics for Economists	2
ECO 205 – Structure of the Nigerian Economy	2
ECO 201 – Microeconomics Theory I	2
ECO 203 – Macroeconomics Theory I	2
ENT 211 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation	2
BUA 203 – Business Statistics	3
GST 201 – Philosophy, Logic, and Human Existence	2
Second Semester	Units
ECO 202 – Microeconomics Theory II	2
ECO 204 – Macroeconomics Theory II	2
ECO 208 – Applied Economics	2
ECO 206 – Intermediate Economic Statistics	2
ECO 210 – Computing Applications for Economics	2
ECO 212 – Environmental Economics	2
ACC 202 – Financial Accounting	2
ECO 214 – Monetary Economics and Finance II	2

300 Level

First Semester	Units
ECO 311 – International Economics I	2
ECO 313 – Advanced Statistics	2
ECO 303 – Monetary and Financial Institution	3
SSC 301 – Innovation in the Social Sciences	2
ECO 307 – Project Analysis I	3
ECO 305 – History of Economic Thought	2
ECO 371 – Elements of Public Finance	2
Second Semester	Units
GST 312 – Peace and Conflict Resolution	2
ECO 310 – Public Sector Economics	2
ECO 306- Economics of Marketing	3
ECO 308 – Economic Development Theory	2
ECO 310 – Introductory Econometrics	3
ECO 312 – International Economics II	2

400 Level

First Semester	Units
ECO 401 – Advanced Microeconomics I	2
ECO 403 – Advanced Macroeconomics I	2
ECO 445 – Theory of International Trade	3
SSC 401 – Research Methodology	2
ECO 407 – Fiscal and Policy Analysis	3
ECO 405 – Economics of Planning	3
Second Semester	Units
ECO 408 – Project Review and Report	6
ECO 402 – Advanced Microeconomics II	2
ECO 404 – Advanced Macroeconomics II	2
ECO 406 – Monetary Theory and Policy	3
ECO 452 – Economics of Production	2

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Economics

Course Curriculum

Economics

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