Department of Economics

Overview

Course
Economics Program
Career Opportunities in Economics
City University Learning Outcomes (CULOS)
Economics Department
Department Learning Outcomes
Degree Requirements
Foundation Program (Government Mandated)
City University Core Courses
Structure of the Program

Course

Bachelor of Science – Economics

Economics Program

The Bachelor of Science in Economics program at City University equips students with the analytical and quantitative skills necessary for successful careers in academia, government, and the private sector. The objective of the program is to develop economic analysts, policymakers, and business leaders. Students will specialize in pure economics, gaining a deep understanding of economic theory, econometrics, and applied economics

Career Opportunities in Economics

Economics graduates have several career options. They can work in government as economic analysts or policy advisors. Those who want to continue their studies can also specialize in advanced economic research or become academics. Moreover, many economics graduates choose to work in financial institutions, international organizations, or the private sector. In the public sector, economics graduates analyze economic trends and formulate policies to promote economic growth. They also develop, implement, and evaluate economic programs and services to improve societal welfare.

City University Learning Outcomes (CULOS)

City University Learning Outcomes (CULOS) are general, transferrable knowledge and skills that every City University graduate is expected to have met, regardless of the degree program. City University Learning Outcomes are developed through integrated curricular and co-curricular student experiences. These outcomes are achieved throughout the foundation program, the university-wide core courses, the degree program courses, and student experiences outside the classroom.

Critical thinking: City University graduates will be able to engage in inquiry, value examination, and creative problem-solving.
Communication: City University graduates will be able to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.
Leadership & teamwork: City University graduates will be able to participate constructively and interact effectively with others to accomplish common goals.

Technological competence: City University graduates will be able to properly use and evaluate technology in their professions both ethically and securely.

Research: City University graduates will be able to systematically investigate a research question, exploring, collecting, and analyzing evidence, to establish facts and make informed conclusions.

Global awareness: City University graduates will be able to explain globalization and its impact on them and their society while understanding their own and other cultures, and reacting to differences in an enlightened and socially responsible manner.

Local/National & Islamic awareness: City University graduates will be able to discuss the main features of Islamic civilization as well as the history and socio-politics of the Somali people.

Language: City University graduates will be able to communicate fluently in Somali and English, using the academic and professional conventions of these languages.

Delivery Mode

City University Learning Outcomes guide the development of degree programs and course-level learning outcomes.

Department Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

Subject-Matter Competency: Master major theories, concepts, and methods of economics and its sub-fields.
Subject-Matter Competency: Use economic concepts and theories to explain and analyze global, regional, and national economic issues and events.
Critical Thinking: Identify and critically assess arguments, evidence, and assumptions behind economic positions and claims.
Leadership and Teamwork: Develop leadership capacity and social responsibility through volunteer community service programs and internship projects.
Research: Demonstrate competency in using economic research methods, including quantitative and qualitative methods.
Communication: Develop effective oral and written communication competency.
Global Awareness: Demonstrate the ability to make global-local links in economic contexts.

Economics Department

The Economics Department, through its rigorous and comprehensive program, prepares students for careers in government, finance, research, academia, and the private sector.

Degree Requirements

No	Course Description	Subjects	Credit Hours
1	Foundation Program (Government Mandated)	11	28
2	University Core Required Courses	8	24
3	Department Required Courses	14	42
4	Concentration Required Courses	8	24
5	Electives	5	15
	Total	47	133

Foundation Program (Government Mandated)

Effective September 2023, the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education of the Federal Government of Somalia has mandated a one-year foundation program for all university students in Somalia. The Ministry’s directive has specified the foundation year’s minimum courses and credit hours, ensuring students are prepared for their academic journey. As a result, like any other university in the country, the City University of Mogadishu students will complete a well-structured foundation year program.

Foundation classes (Semester One)

Course	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
Medium of Instruction (Intensive English Course) FND 051 Beginner English FND 061 Elementary English FND 071 Pre-Intermediate English FND 081 Intermediate English FND 091 Upper Intermediate English	16 hours	3
Introduction to University Context	1	1
Essentials of Islam and Ethics	2	2
Computer Technology	2	2
Introduction to Economics	3	3
Total	25	11

Foundation Course (Semester 2)

Course	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
Medium of Instruction Language (English)/Academic Writing	8	3
Somali Language	4	3
Critical Thinking	4	3
Conflict Resolution	2	2
Arabic)	4	3
Pre-Calculus	4	3
Total	24	17

City University Core Courses

City University’s core curriculum is divided into two parts. First, all students take the required core courses after they successfully finish their foundation program. This shared intellectual experience is designed to immensely contribute to the achievement of the University Learning Outcomes. Second, depending on their degree program, students will select from the free core electives throughout their years of study at the university.

Number	Course No	Course Title	Credit Hrs
1	UNI 117	Understanding the Somali Society and Culture	3
2	UNI 121	Oral & Written Communication	3
3	UNI 123	Academic English (Writing)	3
4	UNI 132	Islamic Civilization	3
5	UNI 208	Statistics	3
6	UNI 310	Research Methods	3
7	UNI 321	Entrepreneurship Management	3
8	UNI 421	Globalization	3
		Total	24

MAJOR REQUIRED COURSES:

Number	Course No	Course Title	Credit Hrs
1.	UNI221	Math for Economics	3
2.	ECN 103	Microeconomics	3
3.	ECN 104	Macroeconomics	3
4.	MATH 208	Statistics for Economics	3
5.	BUS 120	Accounting Principles I	3
6.	BUS135	Principles of Management	3
7.	BUS 212	Business Communications I	3
8.	BUS 216	Business Law and Ethics	3
9.	MATH 103	Math for Business and Economics	3
10.	BUS319	Research Methods	3
11.	BUS 321	Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management	3
12.	BUS 351	Accounting Principles II	3
13.	ECN 101	Introduction to Economics	3
14.	POL 101	Introduction to Political Science	3
15.	POL 205	Public Administration	3
16.	ECN 453	Economics Internship	3
17.	ECN 417	Capstone I	3
		Total	51

ECONOMICS CONCENTRATION REQUIRED COURSES:

Number	Course No	Course Title	Credit Hrs
1	ECN 304	Intermediate Microeconomics	3
2	ECN 405	Intermediate Macroeconomics	3
3	ECN 410	Development Economics	3
4	ECN 411	Islamic Economics	3
5	ECN 406	Econometrics	3
6	ECN 413	International Economics	3
7	ECN 407	History of Economic Thought	3
8	ECN 418	Capstone II	3
		Total	24

Major Electives (Choose Five Courses or 15 Credit Hours)

Number	Course No	Course Title	Credit Hrs
1	ECN 312	Industrial Economics	3
2	ECN 310	Agricultural Economics	3
3	ECN 420	Labour Economics	3
4	FIN 312	Money and Banking	3
5	ECN 454	Monetary Economics	3
6	ECN 455	Health Economics	3
7	ECN 305	Public Finance	3
8	ECN 415	Somali Economy	3
		Total	24

Structure of the Program

Semester 1

Course	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
Medium of Instruction (Intensive English Course) FND 051 Beginner English FND 061 Elementary English FND 071 Pre-Intermediate English FND 081 Intermediate English FND 091 Upper Intermediate English	16 hours	3
Introduction to University Context	1	1
Essentials of Islam and Ethics	2	2
Computer Technology	2	2
Introduction to Economics	3	3
Total	25	11

Semester 2

Course	Contact Hours	Credit Hours
Medium of Instruction Language (English)/Academic Writing	8	3
Somali Language	4	3
Critical Thinking	4	3
Conflict Resolution	2	2
Arabic)	4	3
Pre-Calculus	4	3
Total	24	17

Semester 3

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hours
UNI 123	Academic English	3
BUS 120	Accounting Principles I	3
BUS 112	Business Communication I	3
ECN 103	Microeconomics	3
BUS135	Principles of Management	3
	Total	15

Semester 4

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hours
UNI 208	Statistics	3
ECN 102	Macroeconomics	3
BUS 121	Accounting Principles II	3
BUS 313	Business Communication II	3
MATH 103	Math for Business and Economics	3
	Total	15

Semester 5

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hours
UNI 121	Oral and Written Communication	3
UNI 321	Entrepreneurship	3
ECN304	Intermediate Microeconomics	3
POL101	Introduction to Political Science	3
	Total	12

Semester 6

Course No	Course	Credit Hours
UNI 117	Understanding the Somali Society and Culture	3
ECN310	Agricultural Economics	3
POL209	Public Administration	3
ECN405	Intermediate Macroeconomics	3
	Total	12

Semester 7

Course No	Course	Credit Hours
UNI 132	Research Methods	3
ECON305	Public Finance	3
BUS 216	Business Law and Ethics	3
FIN312	Money and Banking	3
	Total	12

Semester 8

Course No	Course	Credit Hours
UNI 310	Islamic Civilization	3
ECN413	International Economics	3
ECN415	Somali Economy	3
ECN415	Industrial Economics	3
	Total	12

Semester 9

Course No	Course	Credit Hours
ECN407	History of Economics Thoughts	3
ECN410	Development Economics	3
ECN453	Economics Internship	3
ECN417	Capstone I	3
	Total	12

Semester 10

Course No	Course	Credit Hours
UNI 421	Globalization	3
ECN411	Islamic Economics	3
ECN406	Econometrics	3
ECN418	Capstone II	3
	Total	12

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