Overview

The M.Sc. Economics programme from Covenant University is for a period of two academic sessions for full-time students.

Educational Opportunity

The taught courses are expected to last for one academic session, while the last session is to be devoted to research activities. Each student is required to submit a Research Project (Dissertation) of 20,000 to 65,000 words in partial fulfilment of the M.Sc. degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Economics

Advanced Microeconomic Theory

Theories of Growth and Development

Quantitative Analysis in Economics

International Trade Theory

Monetary and Financial Institutions

Public Finance and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

41 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Niamey, Niger

Disciplines

Economics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for admission to the Master’s degree programme in Economics, candidates must possess:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in Economics of Covenant University or any other approved university, or

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in a related discipline within the social and management sciences of Covenant University or any other approved University. Such a candidate will however be admitted on the condition that he/she will take required courses in which he/she is deficient.

Candidates may be required to satisfy the department in an interview or written examination or both.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

921040 NGN / year

≈ 921040 NGN / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

921040 NGN / year

≈ 921040 NGN / year

Additional Details

Registration Fee Applies only to Foreign Students: $ 1,800

Funding

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