fbpx Micro-credential certification in Principles of Economics ECO4034 | Africa Open Learning
Overview: 

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

Note: Subject relates to Diploma of Accountancy

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. Economic Problems
  2. Demand and Supply Analysis
  3. Market Equilibrium
  4. Costs and Production Decisions
  5. Competition and Market Structures
  6. Welfare Economics
  7. Macroeconomic
  8. Income Determination in The Keynesian Model
  9. Determinants of Aggregate Demand
  10. Inflation and Unemployment
  11. International Trade
  12. Balance of Payment
  13. Exchange Trade
  14. Economy
Assessments: 

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

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

Upon successful completion of this Diploma of Accountancy 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 students will enhance the skills in the workplace with by developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to make good decisions.  These skills are desired across careers in the public and private sectors.