Economics

Overview

The Economics programme consists of three phases: the first phase is coursework, which covers the core modules and selected electives offered at University of Namibia; the second phase is the set of electives offered through a Joint Facility for Electives (JFE) in a country chosen by the AERC’s Academic Board; and the final phase involves theses to be conducted after completion of coursework, including the electives offered at the JFE. 

Objectives

The collaborative Master’s programme aims to assist participating universities in training economists in advanced theory and methods, mainly for policy analysis and economic management within government, but also for employment in the private sector. It aims also to provide the foundation for students to pursue more advanced studies at the doctoral level, mainly for employment in universities and research institutions. 

To these ends, the collaborative programme aims to help develop Masters programmes in Economics in African universities that meet international standards, which are relevant to the unique circumstances of African economies, and which can eventually be sustained with local resources. 

Who is this programme for

The programme is designed for graduates with a strong interest in economics, with the aim of strengthening skills in quantitative methods and econometric techniques needed for advanced studies in economics, research and the academic profession. The programme is also suited for professionals in the private and public sectors since these sectors need economic tools to analyse risks from different perspectives. 

The main objective of the program is to build capacity, particularly for the Economics Department at UNAM, as well as for the Namibian economy, since there are limited qualified professionals in the field of economics in the country