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Our PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the economics programme in Veritas University is to produce graduates equipped with critical skills and abilities to abstract, using simplified models that identify the essence of a problem and reason deductively, marshal evidence, assimilate structures, analyze qualitative and quantitative data and communicate concisely the findings to the Nigerian Authority for better policy making and implementation.

Our Programmes

B.Sc. Economics

Economics is one of the foundation courses of the College of Management and Social Sciences Studies (MAS) of Veritas University, Abuja. At inception in 2008, it was a programme of study in the Department of Management and Social Sciences. Following the split of the department in the 2013/14 academic session, the programme now domiciles in the Department of Economics.

The objectives of the Bachelor of Science, Economics programme are:
  • To inculcate in the students a deep understanding and deep appreciation of the fundamentals and theories in Economics discipline
  • To ensure students with technical analytical tools for research and policy work in public and private sectors
  • To prepare students for rigorous post-graduate and academic pursuits in all areas of economics discipline.
  • To prepare students for decision-making challenges as professional economist in the industries and professional careers.
  • To ensure competitive positioning in the world of practical survival of the fittest for the graduates of this course,
  • Provision of adequate and technical preparation in professional pursuits and careers in other related field as in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Marketing, Management, Planning and Counseling practice in any economy.

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Our Mission
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To structure programme that will meet the needs of the graduates and enhance government realization of socio-political and economic objectives of the country and provide further research for knowledge advancement.

Admission Requirement

JAMB / UTME

Credit passes in WASC, SSCE, NECO, or its nationally recognized equivalents in Economics, Mathematics, and English Language plus any other 2 subjects (in a maximum of two sittings).

In addition, the University requires that the candidate makes an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Furthermore, the University screens all candidates for admission into its degree programmes.

Direct Entry

Minimum of B grades in Economics, Mathematics, and English in IJMB Examination, or minimum of 3.00 (out of a total of 5 points) in a University or Polytechnic diploma in Economics, Business Administration, or any other related field, obtained for a recognized institution.

Furthermore, the University reserves the right to screen Direct Entry candidates before admission

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OLUSHOLA OLUWATOSIN SOLOMON Lecturer II View Profile
OYINLOLA OLANIYI Professor View Profile
OBANSA SUMAILA ADAVANI JOSEPH Professor View Profile
IHUOMA, ANTHONY ADIEKPERECHI SENIOR LECTURER View Profile
Chris AC-Ogbonna LECTURER I View Profile
MODESTUS CHIDI NSONWU Lecturer I View Profile
Toluhi Kayode David Assistant Lecturer View Profile
Oguchi Chinweuba Benjamin Lecturer II View Profile
Enitan Grace Wale-Odunaiya Lecturer II View Profile
Samuel David Lecturer I View Profile
Amarachi Doris Aligwara Graduate Assistant View Profile

Why Study Here?

With over 30 undergraduate programmes and 21 Postgraduate programmes to choose from, Veritas University offers you a unique opportunity to be the very best that you can be.

Located in a serene environment enveloped by nature and boasting state of the art facilities for study and recreation, you are assured that your experience here at Veritas University will be a pleasant one.

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