VISION STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT

To be a top rated Economics Department committed to our stakeholders’ mandates.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT

Unique Economics department that produces theoretically well-grounded graduates with knowledge that is relevant to the society, and is in the forefront of policy making through:

cutting-edge research; quality instruction to students to prepare them for successful careers; and holistic education for sustainable national development.

AIMS / OBJECTIVES

Having regard to its philosophy of education on balanced and harmonious development of the whole man in his physical, social, and spiritual environment, the specific objectives of the programme are as follows:

1.To build on the foundation earlier laid at the undergraduate level of the Economics programme and provide an academic avenue to pursue a professional career in economics.

2.to provide our students with appropriate analytical skills to lay the groundwork for lifelong learning;

3.to equip our students to become policy-literate and thus be more informed as citizens

4.to prepare our students for successful careers as applied economists

5.To equip the students to become accomplished citizens and professionals capable of critical thinking and independent analysis