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Department of Economics

  The program focuses on the study of how societies allocate scarce resources. Students explore individual, group, and national economic decision-making.


Department of Economics

Understand the forces that shape our world.  Our program explores how societies allocate scarce resources, examining economic decision-making at every level- from individuals and businesses to entire nations.  

Programs Offered

We equip students with robust analytical tools to tackle real-world challenges like poverty, inflation, trade and development. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, policy formulation, and empirical research, empowering graduates to contribute meaningfully to national and global development goals.

Undergraduate

  • BA in Economics

Duration:  4 years (Regular), 5 years (Weekend)

Graduate

  • MSc in Economics with specializations in Environmental, Financial, Development Economics 

Duration:  2 years (Regular), 3 years (Weekend) 

Graduate Profiles

Our graduates possess the analytical prowess to translate theory into impactful action.

Core Skills: 

  • Graduates develop strong analytical skills, Advanced economic modeling, data analysis and empirical research
  • Policy analysis,project appraisal, economic consultancy
  • The ability to communicate complex economic concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Career Paths:

Graduates excel as:

  • Economists,
  • Policy Analysts,
  • Project Managers,
  • Researchers,
  • Consultants,
  • Advisors within public, private, and international institutions

Potential Employers of Graduates

They are recruited by leading organizations, including:

Potential Employers:

  • Government & Policy: National Bank of Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance, Planning Commission
  • Research: Economic Think Tanks and Research Institutes
  • Development: NGOs and Development Agencies (e.g., World Bank, African Development Bank)
  • Education: Universities and Colleges
  • Industry: Policy Advisory Bodies and Public Enterprises