Economics

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BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS & STATISTICS with IT

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YEAR I

1.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Introduction to Microeconomics

Basic Mathematics

Mathematics for Economist I

Linear Algebra I

African Economics Problems

Communication Skills

Foundations of Information Technology

Word Processing and Design of Presentations

Basics of HIV/AIDS and STIs

1.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Mathematics for Economists II

Comparative Economic System

History of Economic Thought I

Linear Algebra II

Introduction to Statistics

Computer Communication Systems

Data Manipulation and Analysis Using

Spreadsheets

YEAR II

2.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Intermediate Microeconomics

Economics Statistics I

Calculus I

Agricultural Economics

Probability I

Scientific Writing Skills

The Internet and World Wide Web

Desktop Publishing Techniques

2.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Economics Statistics II

History of Economic Thought II

Calculus II

Linear Algebra III

Probability and Statistics II

Computer-Based Information Systems

Relational Database Management Systems

YEAR III

3.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Advanced Microeconomics theory

Quantitative Methods I

Money and Banking

Labour Economics

Ordinary Differential Equations

Management of Information Technology Projects

Geographical Information Systems

Any TWO of the Following Electives

Urban Economics

Transport Economics

Demographic Economics

Managerial Economics

3.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Advanced Macroeconomics

Economics for Decision Making

Econometrics I

Financial Economics

Statistical Analysis with Econometric Software

Electronic Commerce

Any TWO of the Following Electives

Industrial Economics

The World Food Economy

Economic Policy Analysis

Project planning & Management

YEAR IV

4.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Development Economics

Research Methods

Environmental & Natural resource economics

Project Appraisal and Techniques

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Information assurance and Security

Any TWO of the Following Electives

Operations Analysis I

International Economics

Environmental & Natural resource economics

Economics of Cooperative Movement

Energy Economics

4.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Public finance and Fiscal Policy

Development Planning

Sampling technique and Hypotheses testing

Time Series Analysis

Research Project

Human Computer Interaction

Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs

Any TWO of the Following Electives

Agricultural Development and Policy Analysis

Health Economics

Development Planning

Operations Analysis II

Industrial attachment

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BACHELOR OF APPLIED ECONOMICS with IT

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YEAR I

1.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Introduction to Microeconomics

Basic Mathematics

Mathematics for Economist I

Linear Algebra I

African Economics Problems

Communication Skills

Foundations of Information Technology

Word Processing and Design of Presentations

Basics of HIV/AIDS and STIs

1.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Mathematics for Economists II

Comparative Economic System

History of Economic Thought I

Linear Algebra II

Introduction to Statistics

Computer Communication Systems

Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheets

YEAR II

2.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Intermediate Microeconomics

Economics Statistics I

Calculus I

Agricultural Economics

Probability I

Scientific Writing Skills

The Internet and World Wide Web

Desktop Publishing Techniques

2.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Economics Statistics II

History of Economic Thought II

Calculus II

Linear Algebra III

Probability and Statistics II

Computer Based Information Systems

Relational Database Management Systems

YEAR III

3.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Advanced Microeconomics theory

Quantitative Methods I

Money and Banking

Labour Economics

Managerial Economics

Management of Information Technology Projects

Geographical Information Systems

Any ONE of the Following Electives

Urban Economics

Transport Economics

Demographic Economics

Financial Economics

3.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Advanced Macroeconomics

Economics for Decision Making

Econometrics I

Economic Policy analysis

Project Planning and Management

Statistical Analysis with Econometrics Software

Electronic Commerce

Any ONE of the Following Electives

Financial Economics

Banking Law and Practice

The World Food Economy

Economic Policy Analysis

YEAR IV

4.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Development Economics

Research Methods

Environmental & Natural resource economics

Project Appraisal and Techniques

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Information assurance and Security

Any ONE of the Following Electives

Population and Development

Environmental & Natural resource economics

Economics of Cooperative Movement

Energy Economics

4.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Public finance and Fiscal Policy

Development Planning

Public Sector Economics

Agricultural Development & Policy Analysis

Applied Project II (Case Study)

Human Computer Interaction

Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs

Any ONE of the Following Electives

Monetary Theory and Policy

Health Economics

International Finance

Sampling Techniques & Hypotheses testing

Economic Modelling and Forecasting

Project Appraisal, Monitoring, and Evaluation

Industrial Attachments

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BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS with IT

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YEAR I

1.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Introduction to Microeconomics

Basic Mathematics

Mathematics for Economist I

Linear Algebra I

African Economics Problems

Communication Skills

Foundations of Information Technology

Word Processing and Design of Presentations

Basics of HIV/AIDS and STIs

1.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Mathematics for Economists II

Comparative Economic System

History of Economic Thought I

Linear Algebra II

Introduction to Statistics

Computer Communication Systems

Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheets

YEAR II

2.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Intermediate Microeconomics

Economics Statistics I

Calculus I

Agricultural Economics

Probability I

Scientific Writing Skills

The Internet and World Wide Web

Desktop Publishing Techniques

2.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Economics Statistics II

History of Economic Thought II

Calculus II

Linear Algebra III

Probability and Statistics II

Computer Based Information Systems

Relational Database Management Systems

YEAR III

3.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Advanced Microeconomics theory

Quantitative Methods I

Money and Banking

Management of Information Technology Projects

Geographical Information Systems

Any THREE of the Following Electives

Urban Economics

Transport Economics

Demographic Economics

Labour Economics

3.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Advanced Macroeconomics

Econometrics I

Economics for Decision Making

Statistical Analysis with Econometrics Software

Electronic Commerce

Any THREE of the Following Electives

Financial Economics

Industrial Economics

The World Food Economy

Economic Policy Analysis

YEAR IV

4.1 FIRST SEMESTER

Development Economics

Research Methods

International Economics

Project Appraisal and Techniques

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Information assurance and Security

Any TWO of the Following Electives

Operations Analysis I

Population and Development

Environmental & Natural resource economics

Economics of Cooperative Movement

Energy Economics

4.2 SECOND SEMESTER

Econometrics II

Public finance and Fiscal Policy

Development Planning

Monetary Theory and Policy

Human-Computer Interaction

Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs

Any TWO of the Following Electives

Agricultural Development and Policy Analysis

Health Economics

Sampling Techniques & Hypotheses testing

Operations Analysis II

Industrial Attachments

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Programme in Economics

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Programme in Economics is a course work and thesis degree that is focused on developing cutting-edge academic skills that are needed to advance teaching, research and consultancy in finance. The PhD programme is structured around student mentoring processes management by faculty to inculcate independent and critical thinking, with emphasis on the interplay between theory development and empirical applications. The graduates are encouraged to foster this culture of scholarship as prospective faculty at higher learning institutions and Researchers and policy makers and analysts. A critical component of the PhD programme is dissemination on knowledge through peer-reviewed scholarly journals.

Overall Goal of the Programme is to develop attitudes, knowledge and skills of learners to evaluate and apply theories of Economics, principles and analytical techniques, interrogate problems in the field of Economics and develop frameworks that provide solutions.

Admission Requirements

The applicant must:

Satisfy the minimum entry requirements for admission into a PhD programme in the University.
Satisfy the entry requirements for admission to the programme in the School of Business and Economics of Maseno University.
Have obtained a masters qualification or an equivalent in finance or a related business field.
Satisfy the entry requirements for admission as set out by Maseno University School of Graduate Studies.

Graduation Requirements

A student shall graduate after covering and passing all the course requirements for the eight (8) courses and a thesis. A full-time student for the Doctor of Philosophy programme in Economics shall normally be registered for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years. A part-time student shall be registered for a minimum of four years and a maximum of seven years. Continuance of registration will depend on evidence of satisfactory progress.

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Master Of Economics (Economic Policy Analysis And Management)

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The Master of Economics (Economic Policy Analysis and Management) programme enables candidates to understand, describe and compare the important Economic phenomena across sectors and Economies. This is market-driven programme intended to benefit current practitioners in Public sector, Private sector, International Organization, Banking sector, Insurance industry, county managers, civil service, labour organizations and academicians. The programme has been developed after an extensive and highly interactive market survey. Graduates of this programme will be in high demand in the public and private sectors both locally and internationally.

The program is designed to develop economists with skill in using economic ideas and methods and with a strong policy orientation. Our objective is to provide students with graduate-level technical training that has direct policy relevance.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission into Master of Arts/Economics degree programme candidates shall be:

i. Holders of First class or upper second class honours degree in Economics or any other relevant discipline of Maseno university

ii. Holders of first degree from an accredited University and recognized by Maseno university senate as equivalent to a first class or upper second class honours degree of Maseno university

iii. Holders of lower second class honours degree of Maseno university or of a recognized university in Economics or any other relevant discipline; plus evidence of post graduate research.

iv. Pass degree with a post graduate diploma in the relevant areas

PROGRAMME DURATION

The programme of study leading to the award of the Master’s Degree spans over a minimum period of 2 years of 4 semesters

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Master Of Economics (Applied Economics)

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The Master of Science in Applied Economics enables candidates to describe and compare the important Economics phenomena across sectors and Economies. This is market-driven programme intended to benefit current practioners in Banking sector, insurance industry, county managers, civil service, labour organizations and academicians. The programme has been developed after an extensive and highly interactive market survey. Graduates of this programme will be in high demand in the public and private sectors. The programme aims to prepare students for senior-level management positions in government, public and private corporations, financial institutions and intergovernmental sub-regional, regional and international organizations. It fills a rapidly growing demand for managers with expertise in both private and public economic management.

Overall objective is to Advance students understanding and applications of the theories, principles and analytical techniques in Economics cognizant of the dynamics of economies and business environments.

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Master Of Arts In Economics

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This Programme covers courses in theoretical and applied Economics which lead to the award of Master of Arts degree programme in economics (M.A. Economics). The courses are of relevance to today’s local and global market demand in the field of economics.

The overall objective of the Programme is to produce graduates who are capable of applying economic theories, principles and analytical techniques as taught worldwide and progress to higher levels of studies in economics.

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