Applied Development Economics
The major in Applied Development Economics will give you insight into the real world application of economic analysis to economic policy from a developmental policy perspective.
Overview
This major entails a grounding in real-world application of economic analysis in the field of economic policy from a development perspective; this grounding will be focused on South Africa as we hope to train graduates who can conceptualise effective responses to the country’s many developmental challenges.
Curriculum
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- South African Development Issues
- plus one elective: Labour Economics or Public Economics
Entry Requirements
Entry into ADE course:
The formal entry criteria for this major are the following 2nd-year level Economics courses: comprised of Intermediate Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, International Economics (International Trade and International Finance), Mathematical Economics and Economic Statistics.
Course Application Process
Entry is at third-year level.
University Fees and Funding
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The Financial aid office provides information on student funding and scholarships. University-funded Scholarships include Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships, University Entrance Scholarships, Equality Scholarships, Sports Scholarships and National Olympiad winner awards. For information about NSFAS funding, please visit the NSFAS website. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.
Wits Plus applicants: terms of payment are in accordance with University regulations, and students are not eligible for University bursaries/NSFAS or residential accommodation.