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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameBachelor of Social Science (Economics) [from 2023-2024] (8210)
DepartmentDepartment of Economics
FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences
Admission CriteriaUniversity Degree.
OR
University Diploma.
OR
Three (3) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus two (2) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects obtained.
OR
Two (2) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus three (3) subjects at the General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects passed.
OR
A minimum of five (5) CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I, II or III) or five (5) passes at GCE 'O' Level. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics.
OR
Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (Pass with Credit) and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
OR
Ordinary Certificate in Business Studies from the Government Technical Institute (GTI). (Pass with Credit) and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
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Mature applicants (21 years and over) with creditable work experience in the field and can satisfy the University that they have had a suitable education may be considered for admission. Applicant must have a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ECN1100 Introductory Micro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ECN1101 Introductory Mathematics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
YYY1101 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose either POL1100 - Theory and Practice of Politics OR SOC1100 - The Study of Society
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ECN1200 Introductory Macro-Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ECN1202 Mathematics for Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
ECN1203 Introductory Statistics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
ENG1205 Use of English Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ECN2100 Intermediate Microeconomics In Class 4
ECN2101 Economic Statistics In Class 4
ECN2103 Managerial Economics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MNG2100 Computer Studies I Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ECN2200 Intermediate Macroeconomics Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ECN2201 Introductory Econometrics In Class 4
ECN2202 Comparative Economics Online 4
MNG2200 Computer Studies II Online 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA3101 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department
AAA3102 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department
ECN3100 Applied Microeconomics In Class 4
ECN3101 Money and Banking Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN3103 Industrial Organisation Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ZZZ3101 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either ECN4105, ECN4106 or MTH1101
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA3201 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with your Head of Department.
ECN3200 Public Finance Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN3201 Planning Techniques Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN3202 Applied Econometrics In Class 4
ECN3203 Applied Macroeconomics Not Specified 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
VVV1101 Elective (8 credits) Not Specified 8 Choose from SPA1003, PRT1003, FRE1003. Note: Two Mandarin courses can be done in place of this Year-long course using course slots AAA4104 and AAA4204.
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4101 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department
AAA4102 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course.
ECN4100 Labour Economics I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN4102 International Finance Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN4107 Agricultural Economics Not Specified 4
ZZZ4101 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either ECN4104, ECN4105 or ECN4106
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course.
ECN4200 Labour Economics II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN4202 International Trade Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ECN4206 Development Policy Not Specified 4
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose either ECN4104, MTH1202, ACT2201, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200 or ACT1200.

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711