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Micro-credential certification in Principles of Economics ECO4034 (DIBA)

Overview: 

This course focuses on the study of individuals, households and firms' behavior in decision making and allocation of resources. It generally applies to markets of goods and services and deals with individual and economic issues. Besides that, this course shall look into national income accounts, labor market, commodity markets, money market, analysis of business cycles, Keynes model, inflation and unemployment.

Note: Subject relates to Diploma in Business Administration

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Business & Accounting
Contents: 
  1. Introduction to Economics:
  2. The Economic Problem:  Scarcity and Choice:
  3. Demand, Supply, and Market Equilibrium:
  4. Elasticity:
Assessments: 

Assignment 1 - 30% 
Assignment 2 - 30% 
Final Examination - 40% 

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Principles of Economics (DIBA), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Diploma in Business Administration
Continuing Education: 

Upon successful completion of this Diploma in Business Administration programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):

  1. Bachelor of Accounting & Finance (BAF)
  2. Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)
Career Opportunities: 

The student will enhance the skills in the workplace withI by developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to make good decisions. It develops analytical skills to examine data to support good decisions. These skills are desired across careers in the public and private sectors.Suitable professions are Economist, Market Analyst