Economics and Statistics
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Program Description
Economics and Statistics teaches how economies and businesses work, and how to use data to make better decisions. Students study microeconomics, macroeconomics, probability and statistics, data analysis, and basic accounting. The course builds practical skills in financial planning, market research, business analytics and entrepreneurship. Graduates can pursue roles such as business manager, marketing specialist, human resources officer, financial analyst, or start their own business. The program combines classroom theory with hands-on projects and real data, preparing you for jobs in banks, firms, government agencies, and startups across Ghana, and for further study in business, economics, or data science.
Aims & Objectives
Develop the ability to collect, clean, and present business data using spreadsheets and charts, demonstrated by completing practical data assignments.
Master core economic principles, including supply and demand, market structures, and national income, shown through written tests and projects.
Understand and apply basic statistical methods, probability, and sampling to solve business problems, measured by accurate analysis in coursework.
Create simple financial plans and budgets, and evaluate business proposals using quantitative evidence, assessed by case study reports.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong job prospects
Combines economic insight with data skills that employers value, opening roles in banks, firms, government, and startups.
Practical, hands-on learning
You will work on real data projects and case studies that build usable skills for the workplace.
Pathway to further study and entrepreneurship
Provides a solid foundation for university programs in business, economics, finance, and for launching small businesses.
Industry connections and internships
Opportunities for placements with local companies, NGOs, and banks help you gain workplace experience and networks.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use formulas, pivot tables, and charts to organize, analyze, and present business and statistical data.
Apply descriptive statistics, probability, sampling, and simple hypothesis tests to interpret data.
Work with beginner-level tools such as R, Python (basic), or SPSS for data cleaning and simple analysis.
Prepare budgets, cash flow estimates, and basic financial statements to evaluate small business decisions.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
R or Python (basic)
SPSS or Stata (introductory)
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Difficult mathematics and statistics concepts
Tips & Advice
Practice with past questions, join study groups, and ask teachers for extra problem sets or tutorials.
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