Land, In economics, the resource that encompasses the natural resources used in production. Land was considered to be the “original and inexhaustible gift of nature.” In modern economics, it is broadly defined to include all that nature provides, including minerals, forest products, and water and land resources.
BSc. (Land Economy) Degree
The School of Land Economy offers a four-year undergraduate course leading to the BSc. (Honours) Degree in Land Economy
Bachelor BSc (Land Economy) At KNUST Entry Requirement
Wassce/ Sssce Applicants
(a) Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Economics, Geography and a
third subject relevant to the Land Economy Programme, preferably Accounting, Business Management, Government, Business Mathematics, French, Literature in English, History, Building Construction, Technical Drawing and Mathematics.
(b) Credit passes in THREE (3) elective subjects including Economics, and two (2) other subjects from the following: Elective Mathematics, Geography, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Government, French, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, and General Knowledge in Art.
A /O Level Applicants
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes, two of which shall be Economics and Geography, at a grade not below C.
Preference will be given to a third A’ Level pass in Mathematics, Government or History. Candidates must also pass the General Paper.
OR
Diploma in Estate Management holders with at least FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including: English and Mathematics.
Mature Applicants
Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.
EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE credits passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Economics and Geography OR should hold a Diploma/HND in Estate Management. In the case of Diploma
holders, THREE (3) years working experience, irrespective of age, may be required.
OR
Diploma Holders
Candidates with the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Estate Management or other relevant Diploma qualification from a recognized University or Polytechnic with Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 70% and above after a successful
interview would be admitted into the second year of the Programme. Other Diploma holders with less than 70% as their CWA would be required to have three years’ work experience in the real estate industry and in addition pass an interview to be admitted into first year of the Programme