Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)

The programme aims to support industrialisation, export and economic growth in Malawi by producing world-class economics graduates with an in-depth understanding of contemporary and emerging economic issues, commercial matters and managerial skills so that they provide informed decisions and solutions to policy-makers and business. Students are equipped with the knowledge, analytical competencies and practical skills for economic planning and decision-making. The programme is especially tailored to suit professionals ready to take up leadership positions in the private sector but still being equipped to serve the public sector, non-profit sector and academia.
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)
The programme aims to support industrialisation, export and economic growth in Malawi by producing world-class economics graduates with an in-depth understanding of contemporary and emerging economic issues, commercial matters and managerial skills so that they provide informed decisions and solutions to policy-makers and business. Students are equipped with the knowledge, analytical competencies and practical skills for economic planning and decision-making. The programme is especially tailored to suit professionals ready to take up leadership positions in the private sector but still being equipped to serve the public sector, non-profit sector and academia.
Level: Undergraduate
Period: 4 years
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Award: Bachelors Degree

Admission Criteria Requirements

Normal entry:

Eligible candidates should have at least six credits including Mathematics and English at the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent.


Mature entry:

To join in Year 2, a candidate must have a Diploma in Economics or related field plus MSCE with four credits including Mathematics and English or any Bachelor Degree that covered similar modules offered in Year One, e.g. Bachelor of Accountancy or Business Administration.

Mathematics should be a credit at MSCE or equivalent mathematical skills.

Advanced level students with minimum grade A in Mathematics, and in addition with a minimum grade B in Economics or grade B in Business Studies can also join in Year 2.