MSc in Economics is a 2-year postgraduate study programme that aims at providing specialisation in economics.
Students with a bachelors in any stream (science, commerce or arts) are eligible to pursue an MSc Economics at their postgraduate level of education.
Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Economics in Ghana are:
UDS
About Programme:
The MSc Economics programme is intended to train economists in advanced theory and methods, mainly for policy analysis and economic management within government, and the private sector.
Hence, MSc (Economics) at the Department of Economics provides a very good foundation in core economic disciplines such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and Mathematics.
The MSc (Economics) provides an excellent foundation for a career as a professional economist.
A number of graduates have gone on to distinguished careers in Economics or related fields.
The programmes is a one-year programme that consists of course work and a research component.
Entry Requirements:
To be admitted to this programme, candidates must possess a good Honors degree in Economics or in a related discipline.
What can you do with a master’s degree in economics?
Economist.
Consultant.
Professor.
Policy Analyst.
Budget Analyst.
Market Researcher.
Data Scientist.
Statistician.