Africa requires skilled economists and robust economic policy frameworks to navigate its future growth and development. Ashesi University’s BSc. Economics program is designed for ambitious students aiming to contribute to the private, public, and non-profit sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa. You will gain a deep understanding of economic principles, quantitative methods, and development economics, preparing you to address complex challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving continent. This undergraduate degree provides a strong foundation for impactful careers and further academic pursuits in economics and related fields.
This rigorous, four-year undergraduate degree is studied full-time on campus, immersing you in a comprehensive curriculum that includes microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and development economics. You will engage with real-world economic issues through case studies and research methods, culminating in a final year project such as an entrepreneurship initiative, thesis, or applied project. You will develop critical analytical skills and a nuanced understanding of economic systems, graduating prepared for roles in economic analysis, policy advising, financial management, and entrepreneurship across Africa and beyond.