Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics

Examination:

• Purpose: To test the student's ability to understand concepts, theories, and principles, as well as to apply critical reasoning in a logical and creative way.
• Skills Tested:
  • Understanding concepts, theories, and principles.
  • Critical reasoning.
  • Problem-solving with critical reasoning.
  • Applying quantitative skills.

Class presentations:

• Purpose: To test the student's ability to effectively communicate, present arguments, analyze problems/situations/literature critically, and interact with peers collaboratively.
• Skills Tested:
  • Effective communication.
  • Utilization of appropriate techniques/methodologies for argument presentation.
  • Critical analysis.
  • Teamwork and peer interaction.

Assignments:

• Purpose: To test the student's ability to access, synthesize, analyze, and interpret data and information, think creatively, apply critical reasoning, and work collaboratively.
• Skills Tested:
  • Data and information analysis.
  • Creative thinking and critical reasoning.
  • Quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques.
  • Teamwork and peer interaction.

Dissertation:

• Purpose: To assess the student's ability to demonstrate creativity, holistic thinking, critical application of theory to real-world problems, application of appropriate skills, self-motivation, independence, and self-reliance.
• Skills Tested:
  • Research topic selection and treatment.
  • Integration of learning experiences.
  • Application of theory to real-world problems.
  • Quantitative and qualitative skills application.
  • Critical analysis and recognition of analysis limits.

Integrated assessment:

• Assessment Strategy: Combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations to assess the integration of learning outcomes.
• Continuous Assessment:
  • Class presentations.
  • Participation in class discussions.
  • Assignments.
• Final Assessment:
  • Examination for each module.
• Dissertation:
  • Research project with an empirical research component.
  • Integration of material learned in real-world problem study.