Department of Economics

NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION MINIMUM STANDARDS (2020 EDITION)

Economics is a subject that is desired by all citizens either as producers or as consumers so that they would acquire knowledge of the economic system and how it works. The insight derivable from the study of economics not only frees the minds of the recipients from the shackles of destiny and chance events but also equips them with solutions to problems of our country. Further, it enables the development of critical thinking required for making logical contribution towards economic growth and development.

The objectives of teaching economics are to:

  1. a) Train teachers who have acquired in-depth knowledge of economic theory and applied economics to be able to appreciate economic problems;
  2. b) Produce teachers who have acquired adequate professional skills to be able to organize and teach economics related courses at the Primary school level in Nigeria;
  3. c) Prepare teachers who would be able to undertake further education in economics or related areas of study; and
  4. d) Produce teachers who have acquired economic skills and abilities and are able to apply them to their daily activities.
  1. A Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with credits in 5 subjects including English Language and mathematics at not more than two sittings. Two of the credits must be relevant to the course the candidate wishes to offer.
  2. All candidates wishing to be considered for admission must meet the requirements of an accredited body such as JAMB.
  3. Candidate must pass RACOED screening tests and interviews.

Course Outline

COURSE CODECOURSE TITLECREDITSTATUS
NCE YEAR 1 FIRST SEMESTER
ECO 111Principles of Economics I2C
ECO 112Introduction to Public Finance1E
ECO 113Introductory Statistics I1C
ECO 114Introduction to Business Finance1E
NCE YEAR 1 SECOND SEMESTER
ECO 121Principles of Economics II1C
ECO 122Introduction to Mathematics for Economics2C
ECO 123Introductory Statistics II1C
NCE YEAR 2 FIRST SEMESTER
ECO 211Microeconomics2C
ECO 212Money and Banking1C
ECO 213Economics Teaching Methodology2C
ECO 214Research Methods in Economics1C
NCE YEAR 2 SECOND SEMESTER
ECO 221Macroeconomics2C
ECO 222Introduction to Business Economics1E
ECO 223Economics of Production1C
ECO 224Structure of the Nigerian Economy1E
ECO 225Development Economics1C
ECO 126Introduction to Financial Accounting1C
NCE YEAR 3 FIRST SEMESTER
Teaching Practice6C
NCE YEAR 3 SECOND SEMESTER
ECO 321Applied Economics1E
ECO 322International Economics1C
ECO 323History of Economic Thought1C
ECO 324History of Economic Thought1E
ECO 325Human Resources Development1C