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About NESA ABSU
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics degree is the intended outcome of the undergraduate study offered by this department. Below is a quick description of the programme.
Additionally, students enrolled in programmes outside the Department take courses taught by the Department. These students mostly come from the Sociology and Education faculties as well as from other Departments within the Faculty of the Social Sciences.
The program’s primary goal is to provide a thorough training in both the technique and application of economic analysis, with particular reference to problems facing contemporary Nigeria within a global context. It is typically expected to last 3–4 sessions (six–eight semesters). The necessary courses aim to address the essential ideas and methodologies that ought to be the minimal need for every economist. Practically every area of economics and business study is covered in the optional courses, which enable specialisation in these areas.
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Our Approach
The Department of Economics at Abia State University is committed to comprehending the production and distribution of resources at the individual, firm, and societal levels, along with assessing the impact of social policies on these dynamics.
Our Mission
Our mission involves conducting top-notch research to address pertinent social issues while offering students an outstanding education in economic methods and critical thinking approaches at all academic levels.
Our Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in economics education and research, empowering students with profound economic insights and analytical prowess, while making significant contributions to solving local and global socio-economic challenges.
The ABSU economics department is a huge tent, large enough to house a variety of people working in a variety of subjects, including finance, economic history, behavioral economics, political economy, and many more. It’s challenging to do so anyplace else, yet our staff and students mix these subjects in novel ways.