Economics

Economics is the study of how society provides for itself by making the most efficient use of scarce resources so that both private and social welfare may be improved. The CAPE Economics Syllabus is intended to promote knowledge and understanding of the principles and concepts of economics and to foster an appreciation of the various methods used by economists in analyzing economic problems. The knowledge and skills acquired will enable students to contribute to the economic and social development of the Caribbean.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidate MUST have at least Five (5) subjects at CXC General Proficiency including English. Economics would be an asset


Business Studies – Economics

Core Courses

UNIT 1: MICROECONOMICS

ECON1061 Module 1 - Methodology: Demand and Supply
ECON1062 Module 2 - Market Structure, Market Failure and Intervention
ECON1063 Module 3 - Distribution Theory

UNIT 2: MACROECONOMICS

ECON2061 Module 1 - Models of the Macroeconomy
ECON2062 Module 2 - Macroeconomic Problems and Policies
ECON2063 Module 3 - Growth, Sustainable Development and Global Relations


Management of Business Unit 1: Management Principles and Processes
MGMT1121 Module 1 - Business and its Environment
MGMT1122 Module 2 - The Management of People
MGMT1123 Module 3 - Business Finance and Accounting

Management of Business Unit 2: Application in Management

MGMT2121 Module 1 - Production and Operations Management
MGMT2122 Module 2 - Fundamentals of Marketing
MGMT2123 Module 3 - Small Business Management