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Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Economics

Programmes

BSc Economics with Management

About the Programme

Discover the synergies that exist between models of the market mechanism and the management of resources, goods and services with a degree in Economics with Management. Management. Studies is the discipline in economics that examines the theory and practice of management, taking into account such areas as
governance, human resources and the likes.

What Will I Study?

  • Examines the theory and practice of management and its relationship to economics
  • Develops students analytical expertise in economic theory
  • Develop informed forecasts
  • Exposes students to human behavious in an oorganization

Research

The Department of Economics specialises in a wide range of research. Please click here for more details. 

Career Opportunities

  • Financial risk analyst
  • Data analyst
  • Financial planner
  • Accountant
  • Economic researcher

Why Study in Barbados

The Department of Economics at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, plays a key role in training the next generation of decision-makers. The Department’s teaching incorporates local, regional and international perspectives and has a global reach.  According to RePEc (Research Papers in Economics), the Department of Economics is ranked in the top 10% of Economic Institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Many former students in the Department have gone on to pursue careers in finance (e.g. commercial banks, international banks, finance companies), to name a few. Additionally, careers can also be found in industry, government and international financial institutions, (Inter-American Development Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, International Monetary Fund) among others.  As part of The UWI's effort to build our ideal graduate, The UWI provides an international learning experience for our students.

The excellent teaching we provide, coupled with our beautiful environment and our warm and friendly people, the Department of Economics at Cave Hill Campus, truly makes students consider us a home away from home.

Additional Information

Please click the links below for more information on scholarships and internships opportunities. 
  • Central Bank of Barbados Scholarship
  • Cidel Bank & Trust Inc. Scholarship
  • Enterprise Growth Fund Limited Scholarship
For further details on scholarships. Please click here.

At a Glance

  • Degree Level: Undergraduate
  • Qualification: BSc
  • Duration: Part Time: Five (5) years Full Time: Three (3) years

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Programme Details

For more 2024-2025 programme details please click here.

Kindly click here to see the undergraduate courses offered by the Department of Economics for Academic Year 2024/2025.

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