Subjects at A level

Mathematics
Economics
History/Social Studies
Computer Science

Learning Resources

Research Writing

Academic Writing

Choosing & Applying for University

CV Writing

Navigating Career Path Options

Business School

Interviews

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Description:

Introduction to degree course was developed in response to high dropout and failure rates of university students. The program fully supports successful progression of students from high school to undergraduate study and beyond. This course introduces students to a degree, giving students a frame work and direction in their area of study. We are well aware that if students fail to understand the foundation of the subject they are likely to lose interest in the subject that is why this course was designed to make it easier for students. The course is equipped with most of the learning materials required by students to understand their degree program.

This course was developed in consultation with universities at global. The course is designed to give students a deeper knowledge and understanding of the degree. The course is designed to enhance the creativity and critical thinking skills that are needed by students to develop their own ideas at University standard. Taking students step by step, to simplify and to explain the degree.

The course equips students with the knowledge needed to make an informed decision before starting and during your studies enabling students to plan ahead, minimizing student failure rates. The process makes knowledge transfer easier between students, universities, professionals, employers and research institutes The aim of this course is not just to make learning easier, but also to help put qualification in to use. We understand that most students at Universities fail not because they are “dumb” but, because they don’t get to understand what they are required to do.

Key Modules:

1: Microeconomics

This module focuses on the behavior of individual economic agents, such as consumers and firms. It covers topics such as supply and demand, market equilibrium, consumer choice, production theory, and market structures.

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2: Macroeconomics

This course examines the economy as a whole, including topics such as national income, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and economic growth.

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3: Econometrics

This module introduces students to statistical methods used in economics. It covers topics such as regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and the application of statistical techniques to economic data.

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4: Mathematical Economics

This module applies mathematical methods to economic analysis. It covers topics such as optimization theory, calculus, linear algebra, and mathematical modeling of economic phenomena.

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5: International Economics

This module focuses on the economic interactions between different countries. It covers topics such as international trade, exchange rates, balance of payments, trade policies, and the impact of globalization on economies.

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6: Development Economics

This module examines the economic issues faced by developing countries. It covers topics such as poverty, income inequality, economic growth, foreign aid, and policies for promoting sustainable development.

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7: Financial Economics

This module explores the intersection of economics and finance. It covers topics such as asset pricing, portfolio theory, risk management, financial markets, and the behavior of financial institutions.

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8: Public Economics

This module examines the role of the government in the economy. It covers topics such as public goods, taxation, public expenditure, welfare economics, and the evaluation of government policies.

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9: Industrial Organization

This module focuses on the structure and behavior of firms and industries. It covers topics such as market structure, pricing strategies, entry and exit barriers, competition policy, and the analysis of market power.

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10: Labor Economics

This module examines the labor market and the behavior of workers and employers. It covers topics such as labor supply and demand, wage determination, human capital theory, labor market discrimination, and labor market policies.

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11: Environmental Economics

This module explores the economic aspects of environmental issues. It covers topics such as market failure in the presence of externalities, cost-benefit analysis, environmental policy instruments, and the economics of natural resource management.

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12: Health Economics

This module focuses on the economic analysis of health and healthcare systems. It covers topics such as healthcare demand and supply, health insurance, healthcare financing, and the evaluation of healthcare policies.

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13: Experimental Economics

This module applies experimental methods to study economic behavior. It covers topics such as experimental design, game theory, behavioral economics, and the use of experiments to test economic theories and hypotheses.

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14: Monetary Economics

This module examines the role of money in the economy. It covers topics such as money supply and demand, central banking, inflation, monetary policy tools, and the transmission mechanisms of monetary policy.

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15: Public Policy Analysis

This module focuses on the analysis of public policies from an economic perspective. It covers topics such as policy evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, policy design, and the role of economic analysis in informing policy decisions.

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16: Behavioral Economics

This module examines the psychological and cognitive factors that influence economic decision-making. It covers topics such as biases, heuristics, prospect theory, and the application of behavioral insights to economics and policy-making.

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17: Applied Econometrics

This module focuses on the application of econometric methods to real-world economic data. It covers topics such as time series analysis, panel data analysis, instrumental variables, and the interpretation of econometric results.

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18: Economic History

This module studies the historical development of economies and economic thought. It covers topics such as economic growth over time, economic systems, economic crises, and the contributions of key economists throughout history.

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19: Urban and Regional Economics

This module examines the economic issues related to cities and regions. It covers topics such as urbanization, regional development, location theory, urban planning, and the impact of policies on urban and regional economies.

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20: Financial Markets and Institutions

This module focuses on the functioning of financial markets and institutions. It covers topics such as financial instruments, banking, stock markets, bond markets, derivatives, and the regulation of financial markets.

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21: Economics of Education

This module examines the economic issues related to education. It covers topics such as the returns to education, education financing, education policies, and the relationship between education and economic development.

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22: Economics for a changing world

Looking through the lens of competing economic theories and policies, students will learn how economics can help analyse the current challenges facing the global economy. This will include?how to manage a country?s economic growth?in a globalised world; the socio-economic impacts of international trade; how multinational companies influence?the distribution of wealth through global value chains; the role of finance for economic development; the causes and consequences of financial crises and how to address the challenge of climate change.

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23: Business Communication

This module focuses on developing effective communication skills in a business environment. It covers topics such as written and oral communication, professional presentations, interpersonal communication, cross-cultural communication, and the use of technology in business communication.

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24: Corporate Finance

This module explores the financial decisions made by corporations. It covers topics such as capital budgeting, cost of capital, financial analysis, dividend policy, risk management, and the evaluation of investment opportunities.

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25: African Philosophy and Thought

This module examines the philosophical traditions and thought systems of Africa. It covers topics such as indigenous knowledge systems, African ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and the contributions of African philosophers to global philosophical discourse.

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26: Quantitative Methods

This module introduces students to quantitative techniques used in economic analysis. It covers topics such as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, optimization methods, and the application of quantitative tools to economic problems and data.

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27: Treasury Management

This module focuses on the management of an organization's cash flow, liquidity, and financial risks. It covers topics such as cash flow forecasting, working capital management, cash and liquidity management, foreign exchange risk management, and interest rate risk management.

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28: Economics Research Methods

This module provides students with the knowledge and skills to conduct research in economics. It covers topics such as research design, data collection methods (surveys, interviews, experiments), data analysis techniques, and the reporting of research findings.

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29: Portfolio Management

This module explores the theory and practice of managing investment portfolios. It covers topics such as asset allocation, portfolio diversification, risk management, portfolio performance evaluation, and the use of financial derivatives in portfolio management.

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30: Financial Innovation and Structural Finance

This module examines the role of financial innovation in shaping the financial system. It covers topics such as financial engineering, securitization, derivatives markets, structured products, and the impact of financial innovation on financial institutions and markets.

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31: Bank Financial Management

This module focuses on the financial management of banks and financial institutions. It covers topics such as bank regulation, capital adequacy, liquidity management, credit risk management, asset and liability management, and the measurement of bank performance.

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