Are you passionate about the business and finance sector? Do you follow the national and international news? Then, an Economics degree is the answer. It has always been one of the most sought-after degrees amongst youth.
Economics degrees are designed to tackle all the issues that have an impact on financial situations, ranging from production to how resources are used. Candidates are trained to understand how the economy suffers fluctuations based on the market’s needs and wants followed by the market’s supply and demand.
By far one of the most crucial elements is that economics is divided into microeconomics and macroeconomic. Microeconomics deals with the economic behaviour at an individual level (companies, buyers, sellers and others), whilst macroeconomics illustrates the bigger picture, on a national or global scale (unemployment, economic growth, inflation and so on).
Having an economics degree increases anyone’s chances to find a job, regardless of the field. This is mainly due to the fact that graduates hold many transferable abilities, such as analytical and problem-solving skills, that are suitable for any career.
A study made by the London School of Economics and Political Science showed that graduates from an economics course have a starting salary of £33,000 per year. Having a job in the field right after graduation is a major positive aspect and comes with a lot of opportunities for career advancement.
Economics degrees are usually a three years commitment and sometimes are offered as part of a joint degree. This means that Economics can be studied along with another subject such as engineering, management, law, computer science and others.
This degree can be found either as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA). The BSc focuses more on economical theory and statistical techniques, while BA is combined with social sciences and qualitative modules.
Focusing on practical and hands-on training is one of JKUAT’s noteworthy features, which I love, especially in the sectors of technology and agriculture. The contemporary classrooms, labs, and libraries on the KUAT campus offer a favorable study environment. A thriving student community with a wide range of extracurricular activities and chances for both professional and personal development is another thing the university prides itself on.
All things considered, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a respectable establishment committed to promoting scholarly achievement, investigation, and originality in Kenya and abroad.
This university is amazing with good people, good learning environment and lecturers. There is sports and clubs whereby you get to participate in your free time. We were able to go for trips several times catering to the students needs.
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