Debre Berhan, Amhara, Ethiopia
FPR@dbu.edu.et
Debre Berhan, Amhara, Ethiopia
FPR@dbu.edu.et
1. General Information
The Department of
Economics was first launched in 2005 with the objective of addressing the
country`s trained human power shortage in the field of Economics. The program
provides instruction on economic theories and a rigorous foundation in the
analytical tools and applied areas of economics, relying on mathematical and
statistical techniques.
As per the new policy of
the Ethiopian government to mitigate the human power shortage in this field of
study, the department aspires to produce qualified citizens who are going to
participate in research and development, teaching and consultancy service that
the economy demands and thereby contribute towards the fulfillment of the
development policies and strategies of the country. Therefore, its plan is to
educate and train students in this field of specialization.
Currently the department provides training for 150 undergraduate
students 49 2nd year, 81 3rd year,
and 20 4th year (graduating class).
M1: To produce
knowledgeable, skilled and attitudinally matured graduates for the job
market and entrepreneurship by providing practice-oriented education.
M2: To enhance and promote applied research focusing on innovation and
technology
transfer to create sustainable and knowledge based industries and societies.
M3: To provide need based and reliable consultancy, short-term training, and
community
services to the society in the in the field of economics.
§ The development of
critical thinking skills and the accumulation of factual knowledge in the
fields of economics.
§ Exceptional educational experience by
integrating, theory, application, and practitioner networks ensured.
§ The development of an understanding
of micro econometrics and macro econometrics theories and their application to
economic sub-fields.
§ Producing competent middle-level
economists capable of contributing to the realization of the country’s
development objectives.
§ Graduates become proactive,
goal-oriented, optimistic, and professionally competent in the labour market.
§ Making department research source of
innovation and a critical means for improving private and public sector
institutions’ cost-effectiveness and performance.
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PEO-1: |
To produce qualified economists with the potential to become economic
data analyst. |
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PEO-2: |
To
produce economists who are capable of developing projects and undertaking
monitoring and evaluation. |
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PEO-3: |
To
produce qualified economists with the potential to undertake economic
research and policy analysis. |
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PEO-4: |
To
produce qualified economists with the potential to provide independent
consultancy and advisory services for various agents. |
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PEO-5: |
To
produce qualified economists with the potential to create multifaceted
linkage and initiate forum for the discussion of economic issues. |
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PEO-6: |
To produce qualified economists with the potential to present and transfer economic knowledge to target groups |
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Program Outcome PO |
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PO-1 |
Economic
Theory: Graduates will have a deep understanding of
economic concepts, principles, theories and models. |
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PO-2 |
Quantitative
Analysis: Graduates will be proficient in using
mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze economic data, conduct
economic experiments, and make informed decisions based on quantitative
findings. |
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PO-3 |
Economic
Modeling: Graduates will be equipped with the
ability to create and interpret economic models to analyze and predict the
behavior of individuals, firms, markets, and economies. |
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PO-4 |
Research
Skills: Graduates will have experience in conducting
research, including collecting and analyzing data, evaluating sources, and
writing scholarly reports or papers. |
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PO-5 |
Critical
Thinking: Graduates will have improved their
critical thinking abilities, enabling them to assess and interpret complex
economic phenomena, identify underlying assumptions, and evaluate alternative
solutions or policy recommendations. |
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PO-6 |
Communication
Skills: Graduates will have excellent written and oral
communication skills, allowing them to effectively convey economic concepts,
present research findings, and articulate economic arguments to diverse
audiences. |
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PO-7 |
Data
Analysis and Interpretation: Graduates will be
proficient in using statistical software and other data analysis tools to
interpret economic data accurately, identify patterns, and draw meaningful
conclusions. |
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PO-8 |
Economic
Policy Analysis: Graduates will have the capability to
analyze economic policies, evaluate their impact on various stakeholders, and
provide evidence-based recommendations to policymakers. |
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PO-9 |
Ethical
and Professional Standards: Graduates will have an
appreciation for ethical considerations in economics and understand the
importance of professional conduct when working in economic roles. |
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PO-10 |
Adaptability
and Lifelong Learning: Graduates will be adaptable to
changing economic environments and possess the skills to continue learning
and updating their economic knowledge throughout their careers. |
The department is a program of
study that normally takes four years (including freshman program) to complete
for full time regular students and five to six years for part time students.
The department will admit if the student:
§ Meet the entry requirements of
higher education institutions stated by Ministry of Education.
In particular;
§
Has
successfully completed preparatory level schools and passed entrance examination
for the University prepared by Ministry of Education or has completed and
passed level four (Level V) college COC exam.
§ Has successfully completed freshman
program and assigned to the department on a regular program base by the
University, or
§ Has completed BA/BSc in any field
of study