Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Micro and macroeconomics, econometrics and development economics, with a focus on the South Sudan economy.
- Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Duration
- 4 years
- Campus
- Juba
Overview
The BA in Economics builds a strong grounding in economic theory and quantitative methods, then applies it to development, public finance, international trade and the South Sudan economy.
Final-year students write a research project using statistical analysis software.
Like every CUofSS student, you begin with the common introductory year in study skills, logic, English, mathematics, computing, accounting, social analysis and ethics.
Entry requirements
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or Sudan School Certificate with at least 60%; Uganda: Advanced Certificate with two principal passes; Kenya, Ethiopia and other countries: C+ or equivalent.
- Foreign certificates certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the South Sudan embassy in that country
- Two reference letters: a senior teacher and a community figure such as your parish priest
- To continue into Year 2 you must pass Introductory Year Mathematics with at least a grade C.
Curriculum
Semester 121 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| CBE 111 | Language and communication skills I | 3 |
| CBE 112 | Introduction to Mathematics I | 3 |
| CBE 113 | Computer literacy I | 3 |
| CBE 114 | Basic Accounting I | 3 |
| CBE 115 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| CBE 116 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| CBE 117 | Social Analysis & Catholic social thought | 3 |
Semester 221 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| CBE 121 | Language and Communication skills II | 3 |
| CBE 122 | Introduction to Mathematics II | 3 |
| CBE 123 | Computer literacy II | 3 |
| CBE 124 | Basic Accounting II | 3 |
| CBE 125 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| CBE 126 | Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
| CBE 127 | Study Skills | 3 |
Semester 121 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| CBE 211 | Economic Statistics and Probability | 3 |
| CBE 213 | Micro Economics | 3 |
| CBE 214 | History of Economic Thoughts | 3 |
| CBE 215 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| CBE 216 | Comparative Economic Systems | 3 |
| CBE 217 | World Religions | 3 |
| CBE 218 | Environmental Economics | 3 |
Semester 221 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| CBE 222 | Economic Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| CBE 223 | Macro Economics | 3 |
| CBE 224 | Management of information systems | 3 |
| CBE 225 | Economics of Sub-Saharan Africa | 3 |
| CBE 226 | Problems and Policies in Economic Development | 3 |
| CBE 227 | Theology | 3 |
| CBE 228 | Mathematical Economics | 3 |
Semester 121 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| CBE 311 | Industrial Economics | 3 |
| CBE 313 | Development Economics I | 3 |
| CBE 314 | International Economics I | 3 |
| CBE 315 | Advanced Micro-Economics | 3 |
| CBE 317 | Public Finance | 3 |
| CBE 318 | Econometrics I | 3 |
| EBE 319 | Operations Analysis | 3 |
Semester 224 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| CBE 322 | Development Economics II | 3 |
| CBE 323 | International Economics II | 3 |
| CBE 324 | Advanced Macro-Economics | 3 |
| CBE 325 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| CBE 326 | South Sudan Economy | 3 |
| CBE 327 | Econometrics II | 3 |
| CBE 328 | Social Ethics | 3 |
| CBE 329 | Research Methods | 3 |
Semester 121 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| CBE 411 | Labour Economics | 3 |
| CBE 412 | Economics of Population | 3 |
| CBE 413 | Development Planning | 3 |
| CBE 414 | Health Economics | 3 |
| CBE 415 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| CBE 416 | Financial Economics | 3 |
| CBE 417 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
Semester 221 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| CBE 421 | Monetary Economics | 3 |
| CBEI 422 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |
| CBE 423 | International Finance | 3 |
| CBE 424 | Research Project Writing (SPSS for Analysis) | 3 |
| SRS 425 | Interfaith Encounter & religious Dialogue | 3 |
| CBE 426 | Energy Economics | 3 |
| CBE 427 | Religion and Political Movements in Africa | 3 |
57 courses, 171 credits as listed in the Students’ Handbook. A 3-credit course is 45 contact hours.
Where it can take you
- Economist or policy analyst
- Planning and statistics officer in government
- Banking and financial services
- Research and M&E with development partners
- Postgraduate study in economics
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