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Background Information on the Department

The Department of Economics was among the pioneer departments in the School of Social Sciences (SOSS) and it was one of the four start-up departments in the School of Social Sciences, Christopher University. The Department currently runs one degree programme i.e. B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Economics.

The B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Economics is a four-year programme for UTME candidates and three-year for Direct Entry candidates. The programme provides graduates with a broad-based background in preparation for a successful career in a variety of occupations as outlined in the philosophy and objectives. They are also to provide in the process a solid academic base upon which to build more advanced degrees (M.Sc. & Ph.D), if so desired.

The department’s philosophy is that of producing graduates that are relevant to the needs of the economy and can develop on their own enterprises that are sustainable and adaptable to the changes in the economic demand of the country. This leads the department to develop programmes that have the necessary capacity to enhance self-reliance in students and stimulate their interest toward entrepreneurship development.

It is the desire of the department that graduates from the department will imbibe self-discipline, integrity and competency. The department aims to be a model in the field of entrepreneurial study in Nigeria and to produce the prototype model of entrepreneurial study that is adaptable to the Nigerian context.

Programme Title: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) (Hons) Degree in Economics

Philosophy of the Programme

The philosophy underlying the B.Sc. Economics degree programme is designed to produce graduates equipped with critical skills and abilities to: abstract using simplified models that identify the essence of a problem; analyse and reason both deductively and inductively; marshal evidence, assimilate structure and analyse qualitative data; communicate concisely the results to a wide audience, including those with no training in Economics; think critically about the limits of one’s analysis in a broader socio-economic context; and draw economic policy inference and recognise the potential constraints in their implementation.

Objectives of the Programme

To provide a firm foundation of knowledge about the workings of an economy and to develop the relevant skills for the constructive use of that knowledge in a range of settings;
To stimulate students intellectually through the study of economics and to lead them to appreciate its application to a range of problems and its relevance in a variety of contexts;
To avail the students with sound knowledge of the theories of economics, their applications to a range of problems and their relevance in a variety of contexts;
To provide accessible research tools for probing economic problems both at the national and global levels;
To arouse the mind of enquiry in students so as to make them to explore and exploit opportunities for national development;
To develop in students the ability to apply the analytical tools, knowledge and skills acquired to the solution of societies’ economic problems;
To provide students with the knowledge and skill base, from which they can proceed to further studies in economics, related areas or in inter-disciplinary areas that involve Economics;
To provide a firm foundation of knowledge about the workings of an economy and to develop the relevant skills for the constructive use of that knowledge in a range of settings;
To train students in the competent manipulation of economic tools and models for effective analysis in different domains of economics;
To develop in students, leadership and inter-personal relations skills needed for working in organisations.

Mode of Admission and Admission Requirements

Students intending to major in Economics must satisfy the University and School of Social Sciences (SOSS) admission requirements. There are two modes of admission into the B. Sc. (Hons) Economics programme.

U.T.M.E Requirements

UTME subjects include Use of English, Mathematics,Economics and any other social sciences subject.Candidates must have had a minimum of five credits at Ordinary Levels (SSCE/NECO) or equivalent with the qualifying subjects including credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and any other two social science subjects. The pre-degree programme of Christopher University or of any other universities recognised by the Senate can be considered having satisfied the UTME requirements.

Direct Entry Requirements

In addition to meeting the U.T.M.E requirements, candidates seeking admission into the 3-year Direct Entry programme, any of the following qualifications can be considered:

Higher National Diploma (HND) in all aspects of Business and Financial Studies;
National Diploma (ND)/NCE with at least a lower credit in all aspects of Business and Financial Studies;
A holder of Christopher University Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Mass Communication, Public Relations & Marketing, and Public Administration or equivalent diploma from a university recognised by the Senate with at least a lower credit;
GCE Advanced Levels/IJMB/JUPEB advanced level with passes in at least two subjects from Economics, Mathematics, Business Studies, Accounting, Geography, and Government.

B.Sc Economics

100 Level Economics

100 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	ECO 111	Principles of Economics I	3	C
2	ECO 112	Introductory Mathematics for Economists I	2	C
3	ECO 113	Introduction to Statistics I	2	C
4	ACC 111	Introduction to Accounting & Financial Reporting I	3	C
5	BUS 111	Introduction to Business I	3	C
6	BAF 111	Introduction to Finance I	2	C
7	PSY 111	Introduction to Psychology I	2	R
8	GST 111	Communication in English I	2	C
9	GST 112	Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence	2	C
10	GST 113	Use of Library, Study Skills & ICT	2	C
TOTAL			23

100 Level Second Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	ECO 121	Principles of Economics II	3	C
2	ECO 122	Introductory Mathematics for Economists II	2	C
3	ECO 123	Introduction to Statistics II	2	C
4	ACC 121	Introduction to Accounting & Financial Reporting II	3	C
5	BUS I2I	Introduction to Business II	3	C
6	BAF 121	Introduction to Finance II	2	C
7	COM 121	Introduction to Computer	2	R
8	GST 121	Communication in English II	2	C
9	GST 122	History and Philosophy of Science	2	C
10	GST 123	Nigerian Peoples and Culture	2	C
TOTAL			23

200 Level Economics

200 Level First Semester

S/N	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Unit	Status
1	ECO 211	Introduction to Microeconomics I	2	C
2	ECO 212	Introduction to Macroeconomics I	2	C
3	ECO 213	Applied Statistics I	2	C
4	ECO 214	History & Structure of the Nigerian Economy I	2	C
5	ECO 215	Mathematics for Economists I	2	C
6	ECO 216	Public Finance	2	C
7	ECO 217	Theories of Human Resources	2	E
8	ACC 211	Financial Accounting & Reporting I	3	E
9	BUS 213	Principles of Marketing I	2	E
10	GST 211	Health Awareness & Environmental Sustainable Development	2	C
11	GST 213	Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies	2	C
	TOTAL		23