BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

CEC 31 – BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

1.2 Philosophy

The philosophy of economics concerns itself with conceptual, methodological, and ethical issues that arise within the scientific discipline of economics. The primary focus is on issues of methodology and epistemology—the methods, concepts, and theories through which economists attempt to arrive at knowledge about economic processes.  Philosophy of economics is also concerned with the ways in which ethical values are involved in economic reasoning—the values of human welfare, social justice, and the tradeoffs among priorities that economic choices require.  Economic reasoning has implications for justice and human welfare; more importantly, economic reasoning often makes inexplicit but significant ethical assumptions that philosophers of economics have found it worthwhile to scrutinize.  Finally, the philosophy of economics is concerned with the concrete social assumptions that are made by economists. 

1.3 Rationale

Economics governs the life of the individual, Society and the modern States. The subject plays a significant role in the international affairs. It helps develop students who possess an economic way of thinking that can produce better economic problem solvers and citizens. It studies the, vital question of satisfying human wants with scarce resources. The present-day poverty and the poor standard of living of the people of many backward countries are due to poor resources, little production and lack of technology. The knowledge of economics is essential to eradicate poverty of a nation and to raise their living standards.

A growing economy and demand for education in Kenya needs the services of highly skilled economists.  The Government, whose economic policies shape the growth and stability of the economy, needs the input of economists.  The private sector, which is an important instrument for socioeconomic transformation, also needs well trained economists. It is in this context that this program was designed to fill the gap.

1.4 Objectives

The objective of the Bachelor of Economics program of study is to impart knowledge and prepare undergraduates for careers in the field of Economics through a judicious mix of units that are core to the discipline and those drawn from complementary disciplines.

1.6 Schedule of Intakes

Department of Economics and Development Studies, University of Nairobi has ONE intake in a year.

• September Intake (Every Year)

1.8 Application Information

Step 1: Visit the application website http://application.uonbi.ac.ke

Step 2: Registration and creation of User Account - To register, you need an email address and phone number that will be validated during registration. Every applicant must create their own personal user account.

Step 3: Profile Management - Key-in your personal details and upload scanned copies of academic certificates and a passport size photograph. Only when your profile is complete can you apply for the programme you wish to undertake.

Step 4: Programme Selection - Select and apply for the course you are interested in. You will be issued with a REFERENCE NUMBER and directed to pay the prescribed application fee through the following Available Payment options:

1. Credit/Debit Card
2. M-Pesa Pay Bill
3. Direct Cash Deposit at any Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) branch

Upon payment, you will receive a confirmation of the payment on the email address and phone number registered in step 2.

Step 5: Application Tracking - Track the status of your application online through the system.  Alerts will be sent to your registered email address and phone number.

For any assistance and clarification please contact any of the following:

Academic Registrar

Admissions office

Tel:+254 20 020 491 3065, 020 491 3199, 020 491 3027, 020 491 3067

 (For undergraduate courses)

Email: admissions@uonbi.ac.ke, reg-academic@uonbi.ac.ke

Academic Revenue Office

Tel:+254 20 491 3138

(For all courses) 020 491 0000

Email:cessp-g3@uonbi.ac.ke

More information may also be obtained from the Admissions Office, Main Campus, Administration Block, 1^st floor, room 116, Room A112 or email: admissions@uonbi.ac.ke

1.9 Mode of Delivery

The programme shall adopt blended learning through the use of face-to-face and online modes. The face-to-face learning will take place within the classroom setting at the Main Campus. Currently, learning is through online delivery. The online classes are conducted over video conferencing platforms such as Mtihani, Zoom and Google Meet, among others