E   Economics Program

In the last ten years the need for economics as a subject has increased because it is the tool through which economists analyze and find solutions to the economic crises which hit the World lately, the latest of which were the European Debt Crises and the World Monetary crises 2007.

The Economics Program has been designed to meet the need and to prepare specialists knowledgeable in Economic Studies. The program has been designed following the model of the Ministry Higher Studies and Scientific Research to award a B Sc honors in Economics after successful completion of four years, divided into eight semesters and  a total  168 credit hours.

Program Objectives

-          Prepare and qualify students in the field of Economics

-          Combine  theoretical and applied economics in a changing economic environment

-          Conduct studies and research to analyze economical crises

-          Solve economical crises through conducting research, workshops, seminars and conferences.

-          To cope with the latest economic trends.

-          To supply libraries with economic research

Program Outcome

Knowledge and understanding

-          Familiarize students with economic principles

-          Teach students the functions and modes of economics

-          Give students the skills needed for economic analysis

Cognitive Skills

-          Students do planning, financial analysis and risk management

-          Students use scientific methods when dealing with financial jobs

-          Students are to practice activities related to finance, investment and monetary market

Methods of Teaching and Learning

-          Lectures

-          Seminars

-          Group discussion and team work

Admission Conditions

Admission is done based on the regulations decided by the Ministry of Higher Education  and Scientific Research Admission.