The M.Phil. Economics programme is for candidates with an M.Sc. degree in Economics but do not qualify for a direct admission into the PhD programme in Economics because they have a CGPA of 3.00-3.49 on a 5.00 point grading scale or 50%-54.99%. The second category of candidates for the M.Phil. Economics programme are those with a B.Sc. Economics, however, their M.Sc. degree is in a related course such as Agricultural Economics, Finance, Business Administration and Accounting with a CGPA of not less than 3.50-3.99 on a 5.00 point grading scale or 55%-59.99%. Candidates in the second category will be required to first take remedial courses comprising all courses at the M.Sc. Economics level that are not reflected in their transcript. The list of remedial courses is presented below. The M.Phil. Economics programme provides rigorous training on core areas of economics that will equip students for the world of work in government, international organizations, economic institutions and academics.
ECON 821 Microeconomic Theory and Practice I 3 Credits
ECON 822 Microeconomic Theory and Practice II 3 Credits
ECON 835 Macroeconomic Theory and Practice I 3 Credits
ECON 836 Macroeconomic Theory and Practice II 3 Credits
ECON 837 Research Methodology 3 Credits
ECON 846 Econometric Theory 3 Credits
ECON 812 Health Economics 3 Credits
ECON 814 International Trade 3 Credits
ECON 815 Monetary Economics 3 Credits
ECON 817 Public Sector Economics 3 Credits
COURSES FOR M. Phil. DEGREE IN ECONOMICS
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GEDS 901 |
Personal and Family Wholeness |
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GEDS 902 |
Advanced Statistics |
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GEDS 911 |
Research Proposal Writing |
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GEDS 912 |
Advanced Research Design |
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ECON 905 |
Advanced Microeconomic Theory and Practice I |
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ECON 906 |
Advanced Microeconomic Theory and Practice II |
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ECON 927 |
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory and Practice I |
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ECON 928 |
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory and Practice II |
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ECON 935 |
Quantitative Methods |
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ECON 942 |
Econometric Theory and Practice |
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ECON 880 |
M.Phil. Seminar |
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ECON 890 |
M. Phil Dissertation |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking admission into the programme must satisfy the general requirements stipulated by the College of Postgraduate Studies of Babcock University. Specifically, admission to M.Phil. Economics is limited to the holders of the following qualifications:
(i) WASC O’ Level with credit passes in 5 subjects at a maximum of two sittings which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and other two related subjects.
(ii) A Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Babcock University or any other University accredited by the NUC with at least Second Class lower Division.
(iii) A Masters Degree in Economics with a CGPA of 3.00-3.49 on a 5.00 point grading scale or 55%-59.99% from Babcock University or from any other University accredited by the NUC and from universities outside the country that are recognized by the NUC.
(iv) An M.Sc. Degree in a related course with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5.00 point grading scale or 55% from Babcock University or from any other University accredited by the NUC and from universities outside the country that are recognized by the NUC.
(v) Applicants may be required to satisfy the Department in a selection process.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
i) The minimum number of Earned Hours for graduation is 37 credit hours from the courses required for the M. Phil. degree in Economics (including thesis).
ii) The minimum residency requirement for graduation shall be 2 years/Four semesters.
iii) The minimum CGPA for graduation is three (3.00) points on a five (5.00) point grading scale.
iv) Other Requirements:
a. M. Phil. Dissertation: Every M. Phil. candidate will be required to undertake approved research and produce a dissertation under the supervision of a qualified senior member(s) of academic staff of the Department.
b. Candidate must meet all requirements as stipulated in the regulation of the College of Postgraduate Studies, clearly spelt out at the beginning of the PG Bulletin.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSES
General Requirement Courses: 8 Credits
Core Courses: 21 Credits
M.Phil Dissertation: 8 Credits
Total : 37 Credits
PROGRAMME DURATION
The minimum duration for the M. Phil. degree programme in Economics shall be four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters for students in the regular semester module and a minimum of five (5) semesters and a maximum of seven (7) semesters for students in the elongated semester module.
