MASTERS OF COMMERCE IN ECONOMICS DEGREE (MECON)

Overview

  1. PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme aims to develop the sound conceptual, technical, analytical and communication skills that are required to succeed in the Economics profession. Students will be expected to exercise their analytical abilities and develop effective verbal and written communication skills.

 

  1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for entry into the Master of Commerce Economics degree programme a student should have an honours degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Banking & Finance, Fiscal Studies or a related field.

  1. PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS

Areas of study: Microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics and statistics, econometrics, trade, monetary economics, public sector, agriculture, ecology and environmental issues and industry.

Specialist Focus: Economics

Orientation: Research and innovation oriented. Teaching and learning are professionally oriented and focused on practical aspects.

Distinctive Features: The programme builds the research-technology-innovation continuum and focuses on knowledge development and application using a student-centred approach.

  1. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND FURTHER EDUCATION

Graduates can be absorbed in the following organizations and areas; Financial institutions, Government Departments, Parastatals, private sector firms, non-governmental organizations, regional and international organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consultancy firms among others.

Holders of the Master of Commerce in Economics Degree are eligible for Doctoral studies in specialised areas of Economics.

 

  1. PROGRAMME DELIVERY
  1. Teaching and Learning Methods: Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group-work, colloquiums, research projects and individual independent study.
  2. Assessment Methods: Written and oral examinations, tests, term papers, seminar presentations, final year research project report, continuous assessments.
  3. LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the programme, a graduate will be able to:

  • Critically evaluate economic policies.
  • Come up with innovative solutions to economic problems.
  • Undertake economic research and other tasks in economics with minimal monitoring and supervision.
  • Supervise others in conducting economics and related research.
  1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Refer to faculty and general regulations.

  1. PROGRAMME ASSESSMENT

8.1 Evaluation of students shall normally be based on continuous assessment as well as formal university examinations that are held at the end of each semester.

8.2 Continuous Assessment will account for 40% of the overall assessment. No continuous assessment shall be carried over to the next semester.

8.3 Final examination accounts for 60% of the overall assessment.

8.4 The department shall determine which items will be included in the continuous assessment and shall define the relevant weighting to each item.

8.5 To be admitted to the examinations, a candidate must;

8.5.1 be a registered student of the University in accordance with the General Regulations

8.5.2 have satisfactorily attended and completed the approved modules of study.  Completion of modules shall require submission of all written assignments and tests that constitute the continuous assessment.

8.5.3 have attended and participated in seminars, tutorials and practical classes, presentations and other activities as required by the Department.

8.5.4 Candidates shall be informed in advance of the deadline of submission of dissertation or project. Unless the Academic Board has granted prior permission for an extension of this deadline any candidate who fails to meet this submission deadline shall normally fail the dissertation or project. In such cases, on the recommendation of the Examiners, candidates may be permitted to resubmit the dissertation or project at a later date, normally within three months of the original submission deadline. Unless otherwise determined by Senate, the maximum mark allowed for such work should be 50%.

  1. PROVISION FOR PROGRESSION

Refer to section 6 of the Faculty Regulations.

  1. FAILURE TO SATISFY EXAMINERS

Refer to Section 9 of the General Academic Regulations.

  1. GRADING AND DEGREE CLASSIFICATION

Refer to section 12 of the general regulations.

  1. DEGREE WEIGHTING

Refer to section 13 of the faculty regulations.

  1. AWARD OF DEGREE

Refer to section 13 of the general regulations.

 

Programme Structure