Online Economics Degree :: Accredited Universities

Keeping pace with the rapid changes that are taking place in economic and political spheres across the globe, the subject of Economics is undergoing swift changes, which warrants constant updating of the curriculum. The principal aims and objectives of BA Programme in economics are:

 Imparting knowledge of fundamental concepts and theoretical propositions

 An understanding of the methodology by which economic ideas are framed, tested and modified.

 To provide the students an opportunity to take up a career in economics and related areas.

 An understanding of the economic issues of national and international importance and realize the dynamics behind them.

 To develop the capacity to analyze the socio-political and economic issues in the language of an economist.

 To provide an opportunity to understand how the economic policies of the government and governmental institutions affect the common people.

 To provide an opportunity to venture into research in economics and there by contribute to the creation of knowledge.

 An understanding of the institutions – social, political and economic, that influence economic issues.

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Entry Requirements

A pass in Pre-University/ Higher Secondary Examination/ Second Year Foundation / Two year Diploma in Teacher Education / Three Year Diploma or an equivalent examination.

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Admission fee I year - Rs.1000

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Entry Requirements

Any Degree or an equivalent examination.

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Admission fee I year - ₹ 1300

The Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning seeks to provide learning opportunities to students who are unable to take up full-time on-campus programmes. The School provides a wide range of quality programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels using blended teaching and learning that combines digital instruction with live tutorials in the following regional centres: Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Garissa, Kisumu, Kakamega, Embu, Nyeri, Marsabit and Kericho.

Entry Requirements

Mean grade of C+ at KCSE or equivalent

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Statutory fees 22900KES

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An increasing world population, the scarcity of resources and the growing need for social responsibility are very prominent issues that we currently face in society. The importance of these areas has created a need for individuals that can understand the actions of society and create incentives that lead to welfare and sustainability.

Economics is the social science that aims to understand and predict human behavior by combining a strong education in liberal arts with a thorough understanding of mathematics and computer science.

The curriculum of this program is designed to give you the tools to understand how incentives affect human behavior, markets, and economies so you can model real-life situations, effectively allocate resources, and map out the best outcomes.

Along with giving you the benefit of a top-quality liberal arts education, Penn State’s Bachelor of Arts in Economics can provide you with the additional advantage of a solid foundation in the analytical knowledge of economics, as well as the skills to think more critically in your work for complex national and international organizations, and to manage change and social challenges effectively.

Career Opportunities for Economics Graduates

With your bachelor of arts degree in economics, you can expand your career opportunities to work in diverse professional settings, with a varied set of professional responsibilities that could include:

- examining trends, such as turnover rates, product cycles, or immigration to help make predictions about the future

- carrying out quantitative analysis through surveys and data collection to understand and explain human behavior

- advising the strategic leadership of any organization to maximize the payoff for all stakeholders

- designing policies or making recommendations to optimize the use of resources in any project or plan

Who Should Apply?

A Bachelor of Arts in Economics may be most suitable for you if you wish to work in consulting or if you want to advance your career in the following fields:

government
health and environmental policy
public policy
small, medium or large businesses
nonprofit organizations (national and international)

Entry Requirements

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.

International applicants
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International students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.
The scores must be less than two years old. The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam (score reports must be official and cannot be more than two years old (code #2660);

IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test

SAT score of 530 or higher on the critical reading section (code #2660);

ACT score of 24 or higher on the English section (code #3656);

IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam,
IB score of 5 or higher on the English Language & Literature (SL/HL) exam.

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