Resumen de Design and implementation of degree programmes in Economics
Ahcene Bouceid, Melake Tewolde Tecleguiorgis, Henri Ngoa Tabi, Maria Madalena Duarte Almeida, Edson Niyonsaba Sebigunda (coord.), Abdillahi Aptidon Gombor, Maru Shete, Charles Barnor, Consolata Oloo Ngala, Retselisitsoe Isaiah Thamae, Abdeljabbar Abdouni, Enang Bassey Udah (coord.), José Nicolau Silvestre, Hala Mohamed Fathi Hafez Sakr, Margret Schermutzki
In most African universities, higher education courses in Economics are offered in three cycles: first, second and third degree levels. These degree cycles usually lead to the award of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Economics. In participating Universities, higher education courses are offered in the first, second and third cycles. The duration of the Bachelor’s degree is between three and four years. The Master’s degree in Economics has a maximum duration of four semesters and a minimum of two semesters. A PhD programme may last three to five years, depending on the specific country, university and the ability of the students.
A typical degree programme in Economics at various cycles aims to develop individuals with knowledge and competences that will be useful in humanitarian services, social, economic, mathematical, natural and behavioural sciences. These knowledge and skills are expected to also prepare graduates to work successfully in the chosen field of activity with universal professional skills, contributing to their social relevance and competitiveness in the labour market.
