The BSc in Computer Science with Economics is a single-major programme with Computer Science as the major and Economics as the minor. The programme is designed to provide computational and analytical skills to graduates in computer science with a background in economics. It will enable graduates of the programme to apply programming and analytics with economic lenses to propel the national developmental agenda.
With continuous innovation in the modern era, there is a growing need for specialists in data science, machine learning, programming and analytics to propel national developmental agenda. Students reading computer science with economics will master programming and analytical skills to satisfy the demand for such expertise.
Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are the following:
- Provide students with a solid foundation in computer science alongside a strong grounding in economic principles, preparing them to apply computational tools to economic analysis.
- Train students to design algorithms, develop software, and apply statistical and machine learning methods to solve economic and business problems.
- Equip graduates with the ability to analyse economic data and interpret insights using computational techniques, including data science, AI, and modelling.
- Foster the ability to work across disciplines in technology-intensive sectors such as fintech, policy analytics, software engineering, and digital business.
Objectives of the Programme
The specific objectives of the programme are to train graduates who will be able to:
- Apply programming, systems design, and algorithmic techniques to develop software and computational tools for real-world applications.
- Analyse economic systems and policies using microeconomic and macroeconomic models, supported by statistical and computational tools. Critically evaluate economic models and policies using both qualitative reasoning and quantitative simulations.
- Use modern computing tools (e.g., Python, Java, R, SQL) to collect, analyse, and visualise economic and financial data.
- Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to design, manage, and deliver projects at the intersection of computer science and economics.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the B.Sc. programme Computer Science with Economics would acquire competencies suitable for several careers, including:
- financial and data analysts,
- researchers,
- programming,
- system analysis and design,
- database,
- networking,
- web technology,
- multimedia and mobile applications, etc.
Admission requirements
The minimum admission requirements of Central University (CU) apply. To enter the programme, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
- Credit passes(A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, and Mathematics, plus three (3) electives in subjects such as Further Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Physics, Chemistry, Geography and History.
- Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE).
- Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, and Mathematics, plus three (3) electives in subjects such as Further Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Physics, Chemistry, Geography and History.
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels.
- Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and Arts subject (for science students).
- Higher National Diploma (HND) Applicants
- Applicants who hold an HND shall be admitted into the programme at Level 200 or 300, depending on the assessment of their diplomas in relation to the programme.
- Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE) Applicants
- ATHE Level 3 holders will be admitted into the programme at Level 100.
- Mature Applicants
- The applicants must be at least 25 years old by 31st December of the year preceding the examination. A certified copy of birth certificate is required. The date of issue the birth certificate should not be less than five (5) years from the date of the completion of the admission form.
- The applicant must have GCE O-Level or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics. Applicants who do not have the required qualifications will take a Special Entrance Examination.
- The applicant must write the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination, which consists of a general paper for all applicants and two papers in the area(s) of specialization desired.
- Foreign Applicants
- Applicants must have qualifications equivalent to those stated above. All academic results and certificates must be translated into English and applicants must demonstrate the ability to read and write in English.
- Prospective international applicants should note that their certificates will be submitted to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for evaluation and verification.
For further enquiries, contact:
Admissions Office: (+233) 0307020540
Programme Coordinator: (+233) 020 736 0173 I (+233) 024 048 9697