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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics program of AMA Computer University is designed to provide
a world-class bachelors education in Economics that is not only nationally accredited but also globally
competitive and to produce graduates who will be professionally competent, morally upright, and
socially responsible contributors to national development.
The curriculum is based on the standards and minimum requirement of the Commission on
Higher Education (CMO# 44 s 1997) and is benchmarked from the curricula of leading academic
institutions, national and international, offering similar program.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Economics has the following
objectives:
1. To enable students to obtain a comprehensive knowledge and deep understanding of the field
of Economics, Statistics and Econometrics
2. To provide students a solid grounding in economic concepts and reasoning and how these
3. To enable students to get a broad liberal education in the arts and letters, social sciences and
philosophy, natural science and mathematics.
4. To provide training in subject specific skills for further study or direct entry to the labor market
5. To enable students to develop the cultural sensitivity, ethical responsibility, and social
consciousness needed to become upright citizens of the Philippines and the world.
B. Thinking Skills
B1. Communicate economic concepts, models and techniques in a clear and precise style
through written and oral work
B2. Solve quantitative problems
B3. Analyze and discuss contemporary economic issues using appropriate economic
concepts principles and constructs
B4. Synthesize and interpret information from a range of sources
B5. Exhibit an understanding of research methodology appropriate to undergraduate level
C. Practical Skills
C1. Gather and organize economic data for presentation and decision making purposes
C2. Analyze and interpret economic data through the use of statistical methods including
computer based techniques
C3. Demonstrate an awareness of how to simplify complex problems to improve decision
making
D. Transferable Skills
D1. Work Independently and responsibly in completing research works
D2. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
D3. Work in a team environment
D4. Undertake self evaluation in preparation for employment
CAREER PATH
Graduates of Economics may find careers in the finance sector, government economic
service (NEDA, DTI), Investment banks, Insurance companies, think tanks, or
universities.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
FIRST YEAR ATTENDANCE
First Trimester
COURSE CODE LEC LAB
COURSE TITLE UNIT(S) PRE-REQUISITES
UNIT(S) UNIT(S)
Free Electives - Student Can choose any course they want to take provided the prerequisites are satisfied
Science Elective
COURSE LEC LAB
COURSE TITLE UNIT(S)
CODE UNIT(S) UNIT(S)
NSCI151 Science, Technology & Society 3 0 3