Economics with IT
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Program Description
Economics with IT combines the study of how people, markets, and communities make choices with practical digital skills. You will learn core economics topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, development economics, and public policy, alongside information technology subjects like data analysis, spreadsheets, and basic programming for social research. The program trains you to collect and analyse social and economic data, prepare reports, and support policy or community projects. Graduates can work in government, NGOs, community development, research institutes, and the private sector as policy analysts, community development officers, social researchers, or roles in social services. This course is practical, career-focused, and a strong foundation for further study or immediate work in Ghana and beyond.
Aims and Objectives
Develop the ability to design and conduct social and economic surveys, demonstrated by completing at least one field research project.
Master basic statistical analysis and data management using tools such as Excel and R or SPSS, measured by practical assignments and tests.
Understand core economic theories and apply them to local development problems, shown through case study reports.
Create clear policy and community reports, demonstrated by writing and presenting research findings to peers or community stakeholders.
Why Choose This Program?
Blend of economics and digital skills
You gain both economic reasoning and practical IT skills, making you attractive to employers who need data-literate social analysts.
Strong career versatility
Opens paths in government, NGOs, research institutes, community development, and private sector roles like policy analyst or project officer.
Practical fieldwork and internships
Includes community assessments and research projects that build real-world experience and often link to internships with local NGOs or government offices.
Growing demand for data-driven policy
Ghana and the wider region increasingly need professionals who can use digital tools to inform social and economic decisions.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Plan questionnaires, sample populations, and carry out ethical field data collection for community and policy studies.
Use Excel, SPSS, or R to clean data, run descriptive statistics, and perform basic regression and inference for social research.
Create clear charts, tables, and written reports to communicate findings to policymakers, NGOs, and community leaders.
Manage datasets, use spreadsheets effectively, and prepare data for analysis and presentation.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Microsoft Excel
R or Python (free statistical tools)
SPSS (where available)
Google Sheets
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Difficulty with statistics and mathematics
Applying theory to local contexts
Tips & Advice
Attend extra tutorials, practise with real datasets, and use online lessons to strengthen numeracy.
Engage in field projects early, discuss case studies in groups, and seek local examples to test ideas.
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