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Entry Requirements


Description
University Degree.
University Diploma.
Three (3) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus two (2) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects obtained.
Two (2) subjects at the GCE Advanced Level plus three (3) subjects at the General Proficiency/GCE Ordinary Level not obtained at Advanced Level. English Language and Mathematics must be among the subjects passed.
A minimum of five (5) CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I, II or III) or five (5) passes at GCE 'O' Level. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics.
Ordinary Diploma in Commerce (ODC) from the Government Technical Institute (GTI) (Pass with Credit) and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Ordinary Certificate in Business Studies from the Government Technical Institute (GTI). (Pass with Credit) and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Mature applicants (21 years and over) with creditable work experience in the field and can satisfy the University that they have had a suitable education may be considered for admission. Applicant must have a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ECN1101 Introductory Mathematics 3
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English 4
YYY1101 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose either POL1100 - Theory and Practice of Politics OR SOC1100 - The Study of Society
ECN1100 Introductory Micro-Economics 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ECN1200 Introductory Macro-Economics 4
ENG1205 Use of English 4
ECN1202 Mathematics for Economics 3
ECN1203 Introductory Statistics 3

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ECN2100 Intermediate Microeconomics 4
MNG2100 Computer Studies I 4
ECN2103 Managerial Economics 4
ECN2101 Economic Statistics 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ECN2200 Intermediate Macroeconomics 4
ECN2202 Comparative Economics 4
ECN2201 Introductory Econometrics 4
MNG2200 Computer Studies II 4

Third Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ECN3100 Applied Microeconomics 4
AAA3102 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department
ZZZ3101 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose either ECN4105, ECN4106 or MTH1101
AAA3101 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104, ECN4104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department
ECN3103 Industrial Organisation 4
ECN3101 Money and Banking 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ECN3202 Applied Econometrics 4
AAA3201 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Choose either ACT2101, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200, ACT1200 or any other course in consultation with your Head of Department.
ECN3201 Planning Techniques 4
ECN3200 Public Finance 4
ECN3203 Applied Macroeconomics 4

Fourth Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ZZZ4101 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose either ECN4104, ECN4105 or ECN4106
AAA4101 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department
ECN4100 Labour Economics I 4
ECN4107 Agricultural Economics 4
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course.
AAA4102 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Choose either ACT2100, SOC3104, HST2104 or any other course in consultation with Head of Department
ECN4102 International Finance 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for your Mandarin course.
ECN4206 Development Policy 4
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) 4 Choose either ECN4104, MTH1202, ACT2201, HST2204, ECN4203, ECN4204, MNG1200 or ACT1200.
ECN4200 Labour Economics II 4
ECN4202 International Trade 4
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
VVV1101 Elective (8 credits) 8 Choose from SPA1003, PRT1003, FRE1003. Note: Two Mandarin courses can be done in place of this Year-long course using course slots AAA4104 and AAA4204.