The Masters of Arts in Economics (MA) is a one-year program that provides a thorough grounding in modern economics, blending both theoretical and empirical methods. Graduates of the program normally pursue one of two career tracks. One track is immediate placement in a position as an economic analyst.
Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Arts in Economics in Ghana are:
KNUST
UCC
Admission Requirements
The MSc. Economics is an advanced degree programme in the Economic Sciences focusing on training both Ghanaian and Foreign nationals for industry both at home and abroad. The entry requirements for admission to the programme for both Ghanaians and foreign nationals are as follows:
Applicants must hold a good Bachelor’s degree, preferably Second Class (Lower Division) or better from a recognized tertiary institution in the following disciplines: BA/BSc Economics, BA/BSc Economics (with Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Law, Sociology, Political Science, and History, etc.); Bachelor of Business Administration, BSc Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering /Physics/Actuarial Science/ Environmental Science/ Land Economy/Natural Resource Management; BA/BSc Geography/Geography and Resource Development/Geography and Rural Development/Geography and Regional Planning; BA/BSc Development Studies; and related disciplines. Applicants without Bachelor’s degree must have a Master’s degree from a recognized tertiary institution in any of the disciplines listed above. Admission is subject to passing an entrance examination and interview. Ghanaian applicants must have completed their national service at the time of enrollment.
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