Jimma University Economics Department

Jimma University Economics Department

Jimma University Department of Economics; See details on Jimma University Department of Economics

The establishment of the Department is believed to contribute greatly to the effort of the government and the community to alleviate the prevailing shortage of qualified economists in the country. As an independent department, it became operational in 2003 by offering courses in regular and evening programmes.

Besides this, the Department has launched a Continuing and Distance Education Programme that covers major regions such as: Oromiya, South Nations and Nationalities People’s Region, Benshangul-Gumuz, Gambela and Addis Ababa administrative city. The Department also has launched an MSc programme in five areas: MSc in International Economics, MSc in Economic Policy Analysis, MSc in Development Economics, MSc in Transport Economics, and MSc in Industrial Economics. Currently, the department has launched two PhD programs; PhD in Financial Economics and PhD in Industrial Economics. Over the next 10 years, the Department intends to increase its MSc and PhD programmes in line with the national demand.

Vision:

• To become center of excellence in Economics through producing competent graduates who ensures sustainable development of Ethiopian economy.

Mission:

• Contribute to optimal allocation, utilization and management of resources for sustainable development through academics, research, training, consultancy services and policy advocacy.

Objective of the Department

• The main objective of the department is to train and produce competent professionals (Economists) who are well equipped with sufficient knowledge and professional skill for analyzing economic problems and proposing appropriate solutions.

Programs:

• Under-graduate:

1. Bachelor of Art (BA) in Economics (In Regular, Extension and Distance)

• Postgraduate:

1. Masters of Science in Economic Policy Analysis (Regular and Extension)
2. Masters of Science in Development Economics (Regular and Extension)
3. Masters of Science in Industrial Economics (Regular and Extension)
4. Masters of Science in Transport Economics(Regular and Extension)
5. Masters of Science in International Economics (Regular and Extension)
6. PhD in Financial Economics (in Regular)
7. PhD In Industrial Economics (in Regular)

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