BEd · Education
BEd Economics Education
- Qualification
- BEd
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Central
Overview
BEd Economics Education combines economic knowledge with the professional skills needed to teach economics effectively at the secondary level. It matters in Ghana because learners need financial and economic understanding to make informed decisions and contribute to national development, while the qualification opens doors in both education and economic communication.
What you will study
You study microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance, monetary economics, development economics, statistics, entrepreneurship, and Ghana’s economic policy environment. Education courses develop your skills in curriculum planning, assessment, classroom research, instructional technology, and teaching practice.
Career prospects
You can become an economics teacher, business studies teacher, education officer, curriculum specialist, or examiner, with further training supporting careers in research and policy. Employers and sectors include Ghana Education Service, private and international schools, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, universities, banks, research institutes, and development organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You will thrive if you enjoy analysing markets, explaining complex ideas, working with data, and discussing national and global issues. Clear communication, curiosity, and patience are important for turning economic theory into engaging lessons.