The Faculty of Social Sciences/Economics
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
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Introduction
HOD Profile
Past HOD
Courses
Staff Profile
Admission Requirements
Introduction
HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
The Department of Economics was one of the founding disciplines of the former Rivers State College of Education which was affiliated with the University of Ibadan. It was one of the founding disciplines of the school of Social Sciences, and initially awarded the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and later, B.Ed. in Economics.
Then, students studied within the framework of an integrated interdisciplinary programme which allowed them to specialize in one of the following disciplines: Economics, Geography, Political Science and Social Studies. Within this framework, the students offered courses in General Studies courses, Education, and elective courses from other departments up to the final year.
In October 2009, when the then Rivers State College of Education Metamorphosed into Rivers State University of Education through the parliamentary act of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the Department of Economics was still a foundation discipline of the new university. Although the university adopted the faculty systems, there were slight modifications as students in the faculty still offered courses in General Studies and Education. The students offered Faculty courses in the first and second years of study and were allowed to take a few elective courses in the third and fourth years of study.
PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME
The philosophy of the Department is to produce quality teachers in Economics and to ensure that graduates of the department have broad training in economics and are well enlightened and self-reliant. Thus, the graduates are taught the conceptual and analytical skills to decipher the salient features characterizing the intricacies and complexities of a dynamic world. The programme develops the student’s critical judgment and ability to observe, understand, analyze and synthesize data on socio-economic problems, using social science and educational concepts, methods and techniques, which will enable them to make an objective contribution in the field of economics as well as contribute to the achievement of national objectives.
VISION
To be ranked among the best Department of Economics in Africa, whose graduates are renowned for their professionalism and competence.
MISSION
To build a department for the training of world-class economics teachers that will be highly competitive in the global economy.
HOD Profile
Dr. Felix Jebbin
Contact: Email: [email protected]
Rank: Senior Lecturer
Academic associations: Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria,
International Institute for Policy Review and Development
Strategies,
Nigerian Economic Society,
Nigerian Economic Society South-South,
International Association for Economics Educators
Qualifications: NCE,B.Ed,M.Sc, PhD
Past HOD
Past HOD’s
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
| Dr. J.E Ahme | 2008-2010 |
| Prof. R.O Ukeje | 2010-2011 |
| Dr. G.C Nwaeke | 2011-2015 |
| Prof. W.J Okowa | 2015-2017 |
| Dr. S.O.N. Amadi | 2017-2021 |
| Prof. Good Wilson | June 2021-Nov. 2021 |
| Dr. Jebbin Felix | 2021-Till Date |
Courses
Economics
Offers Bachelor of Science(B.Sc) Degree in Economics
Economics
Offers Bachelor of Education(B.ED) Degree in Economics
Staff Profile
Staff Profile
| Name | Area Of Specialization | Qualification | Discipline | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Kemkamma Aborh | Economics | PhD | Economics | Lecturer |
| ANGELINAH KURUBO OSU | International Economics | PhD | Economics | Senior Lecturer |
| Augustine Adindu Anele | Development Economics | PhD | Economics | Senior Lecturer |
| Felix Jebbin Maclean | Development (Health Economics) | PhD | Economics | Senior Lecturer |
| Nye Oruwari | Economics | PhD | Economics | Lecturer |
| Nzidee Adebue Williams, | Economics | PhD | Economics | Lecturer |
| Itode James Krama | Economics | PhD | Economics | Lecturer |
| Wasurum Edward | Economics of Development and Planning | PhD | Economics | Lecturer |
| Wosu Chidi | Monetary Economics | PhD | Economics | Lecturer I |
Admission Requirements
The candidate must have written JAMB and the post-JAMB aptitude tests where applicable and be formally admitted by the university. To qualify for Departmental registration, the candidate must possess at least credit passes in five (5) subjects which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two social science subjects. In addition, the subjects offered in the JAMB and post-JAMB exams should include Mathematics, Economics, Government/History, or Commerce.
Holders of the NCE qualification are admitted to year 2 through the direct entry.
Programme/sub-discipline: The programme is structured to include a period of formal studies, industry training, planned visit and projects. B.Sc(Ed) Economics Programme takes a period of four years of study. The normal course load for a student is 15-24 credit units per semester, and no student is permitted to register for less than 15 or more than 24 credit units in any semester.
Course content specification/syllabus of all courses in the programme/sub-discipline/discipline: See the departmental hand book.
Dr Felix Jebbin
HOD,Economics