Bachelor of Science Honours in Development Economics

The Zimbabwe Open University offers a Bachelor of Science Honours in Development Economics. The programme includes principles of economics across microeconomics and macroeconomics, plus statistics and mathematics for economists, business communication, and contemporary issues in development economics. It also covers topics such as the state, politics and development, peace and conflict management, entrepreneurship, and regional economic development.

Learning is organised across multiple parts with 34 examinable courses, a supervised research project, and a work-related learning component. Several courses have pre-requisites, such as Principles of Economics I (Microeconomics) as a pre-requisite for Principles of Economics II (Macroeconomics), and Maths for Economists 1 as a pre-requisite for Maths for Economists 2. Students also complete research methods and development-related research and innovation work alongside work-related learning.

Modules

• Principles of Economics I (Microeconomics)
• Statistics for Economists
• Maths for Economists 1
• Business Communication
• Contemporary Issues in Development Economics
• The State, Politics and Development
• Principles of Economics II (Macroeconomics)
• Maths for Economists II
• Computer and Statistical Analysis
• Peace and Conflict Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Regional Economic Development

1.1 To be admitted to the programme, an applicant must have passed a minimum of 5 “O” Levels with a C or better in both Mathematics and English Language.

OR

1.2 Gained advanced standing through Accreditation of Prior Learning.

1.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of the General Regulations for Undergraduate degrees governing special entry to undergraduate programmes, a student who has passed Mathematics at another university or obtained a full professional qualification from professional accounting bodies or with at least two “A” Level passes in Economics, Accounting and Management for Business with a substantial quantitative component will be considered as a replacement for the “O” Level Mathematics entry requirement.

1.4 Students with the ZIMCHE accredited relevant Advanced Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) will be exempted first and second years and admitted into third year whilst students with the ZIMCHE accredited relevant Diploma or National Diploma (ND) will be exempted first year only and therefore, admitted into second year.