Rationale
Market-Driven Quantitative Expertise
The programme enables students to employ twin disciplines in describing, comparing, and correlating important economic phenomena of production, consumption, and distribution. Recognizing the growing demand for personnel trained in mathematical, statistical, and accounting skills across public and private sectors, this market-driven programme fills critical deficits while considering national growth objectives as envisaged in Vision 2030, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and statutory Sessional papers.
Curriculum Enhancement: Field Attachment
Reviewed to conform with CUE guidelines, the curriculum incorporates an essential field attachment component. This exposure allows learners to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world industrial environments, builds discipline-specific confidence, and strengthens sustainable partnerships and resource links between the University and the economy.
Programme Objective
Core Intentions & Goals
The Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics programme provides students with a thorough understanding of the theories, principles, and analytical techniques in economics and statistics disciplines as taught worldwide. This prepares graduates to participate effectively and productively across various sectors of the economy.
Admissions
Entry Requirements & Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the general minimum entry requirements for University admission as stated in Egerton University Statute 37(2) (c) of 2023.
- KCSE Route 1: At least a KCSE mean grade of C plus (C+) in Mathematics.
- KCSE Route 2: A C plain (C) in Mathematics paired with a C plain (C) in Economics, Commerce, Accounting, or Business Studies.
- Advanced Level Route: Holders of "A" Level qualifications with at least two principal passes, one of which must be in Economics or Mathematics.
Course Coding
Curriculum Structural Codes
Courses within the Bachelor of Economics and Statistics structure are assigned the prefix ECON (denoting the Economics Department), where the first digit indicates the year of study, and the second digit indicates the core content area:
| 0 | General Economic Courses |
| 1 | Microeconomics Courses |
| 2 | Macroeconomics Courses |
Regulations & Grading
Statutory Metrics & Benchmarks
Examination Regulations
Examinations for this programme will comply with the Egerton University Statute 37 (7), of 2023 and the Egerton University Procedure for Teaching and Examinations (EU/AA/OP/07).
Grading System
The grading of examination for this programme shall be conducted in accordance with Egerton University Statues 37 (8) (e)(i) (f), of 2023.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass at least 150.5 CFs which, at least 9 CFs will be University Common Core Courses within the stipulated period in accordance with Egerton University Statute 37 (6) (a) (b) (c), of 2023.
Ready to Join the Programme?
Submit your application today through the Egerton University online admissions portal.