BA · Business & Economics
BA Economics
- Qualification
- BA
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Central
Overview
BA Economics helps you understand how individuals, businesses and governments make decisions about scarce resources. The programme matters in Ghana because economic thinking supports better policies, business planning, public finance and development, while giving you a flexible foundation for careers in finance, research, consulting and government.
What you will study
You study microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, mathematics for economics, econometrics, public finance, monetary economics, international trade and development economics. You build skills in data analysis, economic modelling, research, forecasting, policy evaluation and presenting evidence-based recommendations.
Career prospects
You can work as an economist, economic analyst, research officer, financial analyst, data analyst, policy analyst or investment analyst in organisations such as the Bank of Ghana, Ghana Statistical Service, Ministry of Finance, development agencies, banks and consulting firms. International opportunities include the World Bank, IMF, African Development Bank, multinational companies and research institutions, often after gaining relevant experience or postgraduate training.
Who this programme may suit
You will thrive if you enjoy mathematics, current affairs, logical reasoning and understanding how markets and policies affect people. Curiosity, analytical thinking, persistence and comfort working with data are important strengths.