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The postgraduate programmes of the Department of Economics are designed to promote advanced training and research in Economics. The aim of the programmes is to continuously produce economists that are well armed to play positive roles towards the social and economic advancement of Nigeria, Africa and the world. To satisfy national and international interests, the postgraduate programmes of the Department cover the following areas: Economic Theory; Economic Growth and Development, and International Economics. Others include Money and Banking, Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Quantitative Economics, Energy Economics, Development Management, Economics of Technology and Policy, Environmental Economics, Public Sector Economics and Financial Economics. The following postgraduate programmes in exist in Economics:
i) PGD in Economics
ii) M.Sc in Economics
iii) M.Phil/Ph.D, and
iv) Ph.D in Economics
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The postgraduate programmes of the Department of Economics are designed to promote advanced training and research in Economics. The aim of the programmes is to continuously produce economists that are well armed to play positive roles towards the social and economic advancement of Nigeria, Africa and the world. To satisfy national and international interests, the postgraduate programmes of the Department cover the following areas: Economic Theory; Economic Growth and Development, and International Economics. Others include Money and Banking, Labour Economics and Industrial Relations, Quantitative Economics, Energy Economics, Development Management, Economics of Technology and Policy, Environmental Economics, Public Sector Economics and Financial Economics. The following postgraduate programmes in exist in Economics:
i) PGD in Economics
ii) M.Sc in Economics
iii) M.Phil/Ph.D, and
iv) Ph.D in Economics
Admission Requirements
60+
Entry Requirements * What are the things potential applicants would need (at your selected study level) to be able to apply for this program Candidates for the Ph.D degree in Economics must possess any of the following qualifications:
a. An M.Sc. degree of Covenant University or any other recognised University with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 or equivalent.
b. M.Phil degree of Covenant University or any other recognised University.
When a situation where the candidate does not meet the above, requirement but already has a relevant Masters Degree with a CGPA between 3.50 and 3.99 such a candidate might be admitted for M.Phil/Ph.D route.
Candidates may be required to satisfy the Department in an interview or written examination or both.
3 Years
Sep
Oct
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
International
5,810
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36 monthsProgramme duration
5,810 Tuition Fee/year
Sep, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Development Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
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Development Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
International
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