Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics
December 16, 2025 2025-12-16 12:52Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics
A four-year interdisciplinary program blending economic theory with quantitative methods, equipping graduates with skills in economic analysis, forecasting, and decision-making for data-driven roles in public, private, and international sectors. The curriculum spans economics, statistics, econometrics, and data analysis, culminating in a final-year research project using real datasets and tools such as STATA, R, and SPSS.
KCSE: Minimum aggregate C+, and C (Plain) in both Mathematics /Business Studies and English/Kiswahili. OR KACE: At least two principal passes and a credit (6) in Mathematics at KCE. OR Diploma from a recognized institution
- Quantitative Emphasis:Â Strong focus on applied statistics and econometric modeling.
- Practical Training:Â Data collection, analysis, and interpretation for policy and business.
Technology - Integration:Â Use of industry-standard statistical software.
- Applied Research:Â Exposure to real-world datasets and empirical problem-solving.
- Industry Linkages:Â Internship or practicum opportunities for hands-on experience.
Career pathways for graduates of the program
- Data Analyst / Statistician:Â Government, NGOs, and private sector organizations.
- Economist:Â Central banks, ministries, think tanks.
- Research Analyst:Â Policy institutions, international agencies.
- Business Analyst:Â Consulting firms, multinational corporations.
- Postgraduate Pathways:Â Advanced study in economics, statistics, data science, or related fields.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
S/N | Semester I | S/N | Semester II |
1. | Development Concept and Application | 1. | Introduction to Macroeconomics |
2. | Introduction to Microeconomics | 2. | Mathematics for Economists II |
3. | Mathematics for Economists I | 3. | State, Society and Development |
4. | Introduction to Statistics | 4. | Integral Calculus |
5. | Differential Calculus | 5. | Elementary Applied Mathematics |
6. | Introduction to Information Technology | 6. | Probability Theory |
7. | Business Communication | 7. | Object Oriented programming I |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
S/N | Semester I | S/N | Semester II |
1. | Intermediate Microeconomics | 1. | Intermediate Macroeconomics |
2. | Economic Statistics IÂ Â Â | 2. | Economic Statistics IIÂ Â |
3. | Issues in African Economic Development | 3. | Economics of Microfinance |
4. | Linear Algebra I | 4. | Legal Systems and Methods |
5. | Probability and Distribution Models | 5. | Linear Algebra II |
6. | Social and Economic Statistics for national planning | 6. | Bivariate Analysis |
7. | Object Oriented Programming II | 7. | Introduction to Database systems |
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY
S/N | Semester I | S/N | Semester II |
1. | Quantitative Methods I | 1. | ECO Quantitative Methods II |
2. | International Economics I | 2. | International Economics II |
3. | Advanced Microeconomics | 3. | Advanced Macroeconomics |
4. | Ordinary Differential Equations I | 4. | Complex Analysis I |
5. | Theory of Estimation | 5. | Test of Hypothesis |
6. | Information Management | 6. | Enterprise Application Development |
 |  | 7. | Field Attachment |
FOURTH YEAR OF STUDY
S/N | Semester I | S/N | Semester II |
1. | Economics of Development | 1. | Public Finance & Fiscal Policy |
2. | Economic Policy Analysis | 2. | Development Planning |
3. | Econometrics I | 3. | Econometrics II |
4. | Project Appraisal and Evaluation | 4. | Agricultural Dev. &Policy Analysis |
5. | Partial Differential Equations I | 5. | Applied Multivariate Analysis |
6. | Measure and Probability Theory | 6. | Information Technology Entrepreneurship |
7. | Research Project | Â | Â |
