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Programme Name	Bachelor of Social Science (Economics) (0833)
Department	Department of Economics
Faculty	Faculty of Social Sciences
Admission Criteria	University 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 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. 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 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 Fee	First 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
AAA4104	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Slot for Chinese courses
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 POL1100 or SOC1100

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AAA4204	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Slot for Chinese courses
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

Annual
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
VVV1101	Elective (8 credits)	Not Specified	8	This is an additional course and is not needed for graduation.

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit
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
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 one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
AAA3102	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 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
ECN3102	Agricultural Economics I	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4
ECN3103	Industrial Organisation	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AAA3201	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with 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
ZZZ3201	Elective (4 credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.

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

Fourth Year

Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AAA4101	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
AAA4102	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose one of ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104, ECN4105 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
ECN4100	Labour Economics I	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4
ECN4101	Development Economics	In Class	4
ECN4102	International Finance	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4
ECN4103	Agricultural Economics II	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4

Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Delivery Mode	Course Credit	Remarks
AAA4201	Additional Course (4 Credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.
ECN4200	Labour Economics II	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4
ECN4201	Industrial Policy	In Class	4
ECN4202	International Trade	Hybrid (In Class/Online)	4
ZZZ4201	Elective (4 credits)	Not Specified	4	Choose one of ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department.