MPhil Economics

1 year

Duration

₦1,200,000

Fees per session

September or January entry

Start date

The Master of Philosophy, Economics is designed to prepare students to be scholars, to develop the students’ capacities to understand issues and problems at the frontiers of knowledge and to make significant contributions to knowledge. The program’s overall educational goals are to provide advanced training in Economics Research, to develop new knowledge in science, and to disseminate the knowledge gained through the appropriate channel. These educational objectives can be itemized as follows:

Produce competent researchers in Economics who can communicate new and innovative research findings to scientists and engineers worldwide,
Train Economists who are well versed in the general body of knowledge in the profession,
Produce researchers with specialized knowledge in Economics and
Increase the number of specialists in Economics needed for nation building.
Provide innovative solutions to issues for increased economic prosperity and growth.

In order to achieve these aims and objectives, the major areas of focus offered by the department are:

Advanced Microeconomics
Advanced Macroeconomics
Research Methods (Qualitative)
Research Methods (Quantitative)
Development Economics
International Economics
Monetary Theory and Policy
Energy Economics
Public Sector Economics

Study Modules

This course will produce students with the ability to understand Taxation and Fiscal Policies in Nigeria and to make meaningful contribution to the development of Nigeria and communities. They will also acquire appropriate research skills and knowledge.

MPhil Economics - FAQs

What are the entry requirements?

A. All candidates must have five credit passes including English and Mathematics at the O‟ Level, as basic requirement.

B. Candidates with bachelor’s degree from an approved university must obtain a minimum of Second-Class Lower division.

C. All candidates must have attained a satisfactory level of performance in the university’s admission test and interview.

D. M.Phil. candidates should possess at least a second-class upper degree at the B.Sc. level and a good M.Sc. degree in the relevant discipline from recognized Universities. The M.Sc. must be of the standard specified in the Regulations Governing higher Degree and Diplomas. The Nile M.Phil. programme is intended for candidate wishing to do postgraduate research in Economics. Candidates are expected to take and pass a first-year course work of at least 36 units taken from the 800 level courses.

E. Audit Courses: candidates from non-related economic background must have a good M.Sc. degree and when admitted into the programme, must take certain Postgraduate Diploma courses as prescribed in the curriculum, in addition to the regular M.Phil. Economics courses.

How will I be taught?

The students will be taught using the following methods: Lectures, seminars, group work, tutorial and presentations. Through these methods of teaching, the students will be well grounded in public sector knowledge and policy/decision making in the public sector.

What is the career support?

Career options cover the breadth of economic activity. For example, graduates work as Financial Analysts, Economists, Stockbrokers, Market Researchers and Investment Analysts.

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