Economics and Development Studies as an undergraduate programme combines the analytical framework of economics with the practical focus of development studies. It explores how economic theories, policies, and institutions influence national and global development, particularly in addressing poverty, inequality, unemployment, and sustainable growth. The programme typically spans four years and leads to the award of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics and Development Studies.
Students in this programme take core courses such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, development economics, public finance, international economics, project planning, poverty and inequality studies, environmental economics, and economic policy analysis. The goal is to equip students with the tools to understand, analyze, and influence socioeconomic development, especially in emerging and developing countries.
Importance Across All Fields and Sectors
Economics and Development Studies play a key role in shaping societies, governments, and international institutions:
Public Policy and Government: Guides decision-making in budgeting, taxation, public spending, and development planning.
International Development: Supports organizations like the UN, World Bank, and NGOs in project design, impact evaluation, and donor funding.
Banking and Finance: Involves economic forecasting, investment planning, risk analysis, and financial market monitoring.
Research and Academia: Enables graduates to pursue careers in teaching, policy research, and publication in think tanks or universities.
Corporate Sector: Assists businesses in market research, economic strategy, and expansion planning.
Nonprofits and NGOs: Contributes to poverty alleviation programmes, rural development, and community empowerment projects.
Environmental and Resource Management: Informs policy on climate change, natural resource use, and sustainable development.
Media and Communication: Provides insights into economic reporting, development journalism, and public awareness.
O’Level Requirements (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
Candidates must obtain at least five (5) credit passes in the following subjects:
Credits must be obtained at not more than two sittings.
UTME Subjects
Candidates must sit for and pass the following:
Minimum UTME Score
JAMB Subject Combination
Economics, Mathematics, and one other relevant subject.
Candidates applying for Direct Entry into 200 Level must have one of the following:
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Professor Moussa Mahamat Boukar is a globally accomplished scholar of Computer Science. He was formerly the Dean, Faculty of Computing and Director of Distance Learning and Partnership Programs at Nile University Abuja. During his twelve year stint at Nile University, he also held several other major academic and administrative portfolios with considerable capacity and diligence. A citizen of Chad Republic, Nigeria’s sister neighbour to the north eastern flank, Professor Boukar is one of Africa’s leading scholars of Computer Science. An eminently renowned researcher and administrator, he served in many other top leadership positions in various institutions and organizations around the world.
His education traverses North America, Central Asia and the former Soviet Union. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from International Black Sea University, Georgia, an MSc from International Ala-Too University, Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, and a BSc in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada.
Professor Boukar has authored over 70 research papers published in leading international journals indexed by Scopus and SCI, and has written two influential books. His award-winning research has been presented at 45 international conferences, which earned him 23 prestigious recognitions for its groundbreaking record.
Professor Boukar joins Prime University at a critical juncture in the institution’s foundation years. He is poised to provide the needed leadership, direction and guidance, which are critical in propelling the university towards realising it’s vision of preparing global citizens, who would graduate as professionals, statesmen and business leaders.
His leadership era at Prime University is being anchored on five strategic goals namely: 1. The pursuit of Academic Excellence, 2. Driving Innovation and Research, 3. Propelling Students Enrollment and Institutional Growth, 4. Offering Ethical and Inclusive Leadership as well as 5. Strategic Collaboration and Global Visibility. In achieving these institutional goals, Professor Boukar said he will “continually LISTEN, cautiously LEARN and painstakingly LEAD, which he strongly believes are the three key and mutually inclusive success factors in any competitive and sustainable institutional or organisational stewardship.
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