Associate Degree in Economics (ADE)

Program Description

The 2-year associate degree in economics aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of economics and how they may be used in the real world. Students get a firm grasp of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles through a carefully crafted curriculum that covers themes including supply and demand, market structures, economic growth, and policy analysis. The curriculum emphasizes analytical thinking, numeric proficiency, and data analysis so that students can grasp the dynamics of the economy in the real world. Economics decision-making and policy ramifications are explored through practical exercises and case studies. Graduates are qualified for entry-level positions in a wide range of fields, including research, data analysis, administrative assistance, and more. This curriculum lays the groundwork for graduate study, allowing individuals to pursue more education in economics or a similar discipline to enhance their marketability and depth of understanding in the field.

Career Prospects

Graduates with a two-year economics associate degree have a wide range of professional options. They are qualified for jobs in a variety of businesses as research assistants, data analysts, market research associates, or administrators. They can contribute to data collecting, economic analysis, and policy assessment in governmental agencies, research businesses, or non-profit organizations using their excellent analytical and research abilities. Furthermore, students can pursue career prospects in industries like banking, consulting, or market analysis, where sound judgment is aided by a grasp of economic concepts. A bachelor's degree in economics or a similar topic can be pursued after earning this degree, which can lead to opportunities in more advanced professions such as that of an economic analyst, financial adviser, or policy analyst. AD Economics also provides seamless admittance in the fifth semester of undergraduate/ equivalent degree programs (BSBE, BSAF, BCOM, BBA) offered in the same discipline without any deficiency course.

Program Objectives

The objective of the program is to create the following competencies in the graduating students:

Provide students with a solid grounding in fundamental economic principles, theories, and concepts, enabling them to comprehend economic phenomena at a foundational level.
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate economic data, assess economic policies, and make informed decisions based on economic insights.
Enhance students' communication skills, both written and verbal, to enable them to articulate economic ideas, findings, and solutions clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue advanced studies in economics or related fields, or to enter the workforce in entry-level positions that require a strong understanding of economics.

Admissions and Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Eligibility: The University welcomes applications from students who have completed up to Grade 12 schooling with a minimum of 45% score. The more specific criteria follow:

FSC (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical)
Intermediate with Arts or General Science or Commerce
Advanced Levels (A Levels)
Any other equivalent grade 12 degree approved by the Ministry of Education.

Program Structure

Duration: 2 years; 4 Semester, Total: 66 Credit Hours

Description	No. of Courses	Credit Hours
General Education Courses	12	30
Major / Discipline-Specific Courses	11	33
Field Experience / Internship	01	03
Program Credit Hours	24	66