BCom (Econometrics) is a three-year full-time program in which students are introduced to economic theory, economic policy, and the statistical theory underpinning empirical analysis which is more commonly referred to as econometrics
Admission requirements
Relevant BCom degree with
65% average in Intermediate Microeconomics and Intermediate Macroeconomics
2nd and 3rd-year Mathematical Statistics
3rd-year Economics or equivalent
Registration for the second field of study With reference to General Regulation G.6, a student who has already completed a bachelor of honours degree at this or another university, may, with the permission of the Dean, register for another degree, subject to the regulations applicable to the field of study in question and to any other stipulations the Dean may prescribe on the condition that there shall be no overlap in the course content of the first degree and the second degree. Such a concession may be withdrawn by the Dean/Deans if the student does not perform satisfactorily.
Acknowledgment of modules
Subject to the stipulations of G.22.1, G.23.2, and the Joint Statute, a Dean may acknowledge modules passed at another tertiary institution or at this University in a department other than that in which the honours study is undertaken for the honours degree – provided that at least half of the required modules for the degree in question is attended and passed at this university.
If there is overlap in the course content of the degree for which the student wishes to enroll or is enrolled and a degree already conferred, the Dean may not acknowledge any modules that form part of the degree already conferred.
Additional requirements
Registration for the second field of study With reference to General Regulation G.6, a student who has already completed a bachelor of honours degree at this or another university, may, with the permission of the Dean, register for another degree, subject to the regulations applicable to the field of study in question and to any other stipulations the Dean may prescribe on the condition that there shall be no overlap in the course content of the first degree and the second degree.
Such a concession may be withdrawn by the Dean/Deans if the student does not perform satisfactorily.
Acknowledgment of modules
a. Subject to the stipulations of G.22.1, G.23.2, and the Joint Statute, a Dean may acknowledge modules passed at another tertiary institution or at this University in a department other than that in which the honours study is undertaken for the honours degree – provided that at least half of the required modules for the degree in question are attended and passed at this university.
b. If there is overlap in the course content of the degree for which the student wishes to enroll or is enrolled and a degree already conferred, the Dean may not acknowledge any modules that form part of the degree already conferred.
Duration of study 1 year
How many subjects are there in economics Honours?
Course Structure for B.A. (Hons.) Economics: There are a total of fourteen economics core courses that students are required to take across six semesters. All the core courses are compulsory.