Master of Commerce in Economics

Master of Commerce in Economics

RATIONALE

Economics is vital to a changing modern life as it seeks to understand, assess and explain the mechanisms of markets and national economies. This importance of Economics to the Botswana
Economy is as espoused in the National Development Plan (NDP 11) and the Vision 2036. Botswana, through Vision 2036, aims at achieving the pillars of Sustainable Economic Development and Human and Social Development. The two pillars emphasise transformation to a knowledge based economy that would enable citizens to globally compete in driving economic growth and diversification. There is need to therefore develop skills, competencies and experts who will drive this transformation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Economists
• Financial Economists
• Monetary Economists
• International Trade Specialists
• Researchers
• Market Analysts
• Budget Analysts
• Investment Analysts
• Economic Advisors

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Degree, Postgraduate Diploma in
Economics or any equivalent qualification
in the fields of Business, Commerce
and Management Studies with
compulsory modules in Microeconomics,
Macroeconomics and Mathematics/
Statistics.
• Candidates who do not have these
minimum academic qualifications but
have five years relevant work experience
in a related field, will be considered.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The programme will run over a duration of
24 months
(2 years)