BSc Economics with Information Technology

Overview

The BSc. Economics with Information Technology is a single-major programme in which Economics serves as the major field and Information Technology as the minor component. The programme is relevant in providing theoretical and digital skills to graduates in the social and applied sciences. This is certainly important in a modern digital world where information technology is a key driver in socio-economic interactions. In a developing economy such as Ghana, this is critical for rapid economic growth and development

There is a growing need in a modern digitalised world for specialists in data science, programming and the creation of algorithms for applications in business and economic policymaking. Students reading a combined major in Economics and Information Technology will have strong digital and analytical skills to undertake advanced data analysis and economic modelling.

Provide students with a solid foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and their practical applications.

Accreditation: GTEC institutional accreditation. Professional body recognition where applicable to the school.

How you’ll study

Pathway. Core study, applied work and assessment as set by the school for this award.

Outcomes. Graduates work across economics, business technology and data roles.

Entry requirements

Route	Requirement
WASSCE	Credit passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects.
SSSCE	Credit passes (A–D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant subjects.
GCE Advanced Level	Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one Grade D or better). Credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students).
Mature applicant	At least 25 years of age. Applicants without the required passes take the mature students’ entrance examination (general paper plus two papers in the area of specialisation).
Foreign applicant	Qualifications equivalent to the above, translated into English, with the ability to read and write in English. Certificates are sent to GTEC for evaluation and verification.

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Careers

Graduates work across economics, business technology and data roles.