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Economics at AFU develops rigorous analytical thinkers. You will model consumer and firm behaviour, analyse macroeconomic indicators, and apply econometric techniques to real datasets. Policy modules examine taxation, trade, development, and environmental economics. Debate seminars challenge assumptions behind headlines on inflation, inequality, and growth.
Access to African Future University's economics data lab includes World Bank, ONS, and FRED datasets for coursework.
Faculty spotlight
Professor Daniel Mensah leads Econometrics; A supervising member of faculty researches development economics.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECO101 | Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Microeconomics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO102 | Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO103 | Mathematics for Economists Mathematics for Economists — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO104 | Economic Statistics & Data Analysis Economic Statistics & Data Analysis — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO105 | History of Economic Thought History of Economic Thought — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO106 | Applied Economic Issues & Policy Applied Economic Issues & Policy — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECO201 | Intermediate Microeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO202 | Intermediate Macroeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECO301 | Advanced Development Economics Advanced Development Economics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO302 | Applied Econometrics & Big Data II Applied Econometrics & Big Data II — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 3 years full-time. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. African Future University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@afutureuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 20 |
| ECO203 | Econometrics I — Linear Models Econometrics I — Linear Models — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO204 | International Trade & Commercial Policy International Trade & Commercial Policy — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO205 | Public Economics & Fiscal Policy Public Economics & Fiscal Policy — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO206 | Financial Economics & Asset Pricing Financial Economics & Asset Pricing — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| 20 |
| ECO303 | Monetary Economics & Central Banking Monetary Economics & Central Banking — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO304 | Behavioural & Experimental Economics Behavioural & Experimental Economics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 20 |
| ECO305 | Honours Economics Dissertation Honours Economics Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 40 |