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Postgraduate Admissions for 2026/2027 is now OPEN!

Economics

Economics

Postgraduate Program

* 2026 EST * Quality Teaching
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Welcome to the Economics department. We offer a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.

Our faculty members are dedicated researchers and educators who bring extensive industry experience to the classroom.

Available Specializations

  • Monetary Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Public Sector Economics
  • International Economics
  • Quantitative Economics
  • Human Resource Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Environment Economics
  • Energy Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Environmental Economics
  • Energy Economics

Admission Requirements

a.         O’level

5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other 2 subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.

b.         Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

The candidate must be a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University with at least a Third Class degree or a minimum of  lower  Credit in the Higher National Diploma, HND, from a recognized Institution

c.         Master’s Degree (MSc)

i.          The candidate must have a first degree in Economics with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University

ii.         A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma from a cognate discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied

d.         Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree

A candidate who holds a master’s degree in Economics with an FCGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5 Point Scale or an average of 60%, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University may be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirement is satisfied

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