At the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, our Economics Department stands as a center for analytical excellence and national transformation.
We nurture students to think critically about real economic challenges, explore innovative ideas, and apply theory to practice. In a dynamic learning environment, they build the intellectual strength, discipline, and creativity needed to shape policy, drive enterprise, and contribute meaningfully to development.
Our graduates emerge not just as economists, but as problem-solvers and leaders — equipped to make informed decisions, inspire change, and advance the progress of Nigeria and the global community.
The undergraduate programme prepares students for careers in administration, banking and finance, planning and policy making, research, statistics, entrepreneurship, and in Secondary School and University teaching.
Read More The ultimate objective of the programme is to continuously produce professional economists who are well armed to play positive roles towards the social and economic advancement of Nigeria, Africa and the world. In addition to preparing students for a career in public and private services, the postgraduate diploma (PGD) is designed to prepare students for advancement to a higher degree programme in Economics.
Read More The M.Sc. Economics programme equips graduates with the competence to interpret data, influence policy, and provide solutions in an increasingly globalized economy. The programme opens doors to diverse career paths in academia, government, financial institutions, international organizations, and private enterprises. Through rigorous training, students develop independent thinking, professional versatility, and a strong foundation for leadership in economic research, planning, and decision-making—both in Nigeria and beyond.
Read More The key objective of the Ph.D Programme is to train qualified economists, preparing and building up their independent intellectual capacity for sustainable and creative careers in teaching and research in higher institutions of learning, research and administration, in research institutes, government, non-governmental/national and international organizations, business organizations and specialized consultancy services.
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