Postgraduate School
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Ph.D. Economics
List of Academic Staff
| Name | Status & Qualification | Research Interest(s) |
| S.B.Akanbi | Reader &Ag. Head of Department, B.Sc.(UDUS, Sokoto);M.Sc.,Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Monetary Economics |
| A.Jimoh | Professor B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); M.A. (Ontario); Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife) | International Finance, Monetary Economics |
| G.T.Arosanyin | Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.(ABU, Zaria);Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife) | Transport Economics |
| G.T. Ijaiya | Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.(Jos);Ph.D.(UDUS, Sokoto) | Development Economics |
| R.A.Bello | Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria) | Health Economics |
| A.A.Kilishi | Reader B.Sc.(Ilorin);M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan) | Institutional Economics |
| A.T.Yakubu | Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Transport Economics |
| M.A.Yaru | Senior Lecturer B.Sc.(Ilorin);M.Sc.(ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Public Finance, Development Economics |
| I.A.Abdulrahman | Senior Lecturer B.Sc. M.Sc., (Maiduguri);Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Development Economics |
Introduction
Ph.D. degree in Economics is a programme designed and structured to enable the students acquire the required skills, to become excellent scholars and practitioners capable of contributing significantly towards sustained economic growth and development.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Programmes (Ph. D.)in Economics is targeted at producing a steady flow of high skilled manpower who is well equipped to make outstanding contributions to Economics in a globalised world. It is hoped that graduates of the programmer would readily meet the manpower needs of universities, research institutes, public and private organisations.
Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to produce high skill manpower that would be able to study, analyse and proffer solutions to economic problems.
The objectives of the Ph.D. degree programmes in Economics are:
To develop highly competent and versatile teachers, researchers, consultants and professionals in economics through the provision of relevant academic courses which are required in other to meet the development challenges of the Nigerian economy in the context of globalization.
To train high caliber man power for the Nigerian economy and promote the spirit of self- reliance.
Admission Requirements
Candidate must have at least five O’level credits in :English Language, Mathematics ,Economics, one social science subject and any other subject.
The applicant must hold Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees in Economics. It is mandatory for all candidates to score at least a weighted average mark of 60 percent in their Master Degree Examinations or a CGPA of at least 4.0 on 5.0 point scale.
Duration of the Programme
A full-time Doctoral programme shall run for a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 60 months.
A part-time Doctoral Programme shall run for a minimum of 48 months and maximum of 72 months.
For extension beyond the specified maximum period, a special permission of the Postgraduate School shall be required on the recommendation of the Department.
Detailed Course Description
ECN901:Topics in Micro-economics 3Credits
Welfare economics and general equilibrium analysis with applications to public finance, international trade, etc. Models of the consumer optimum; Demand analysis.; Duality and welfare change; Uncertainty ;Objectives of the firm under uncertainty; Profit-maximizing behaviour of the firm; Alternative criteria for the firm; Theories of corporate growth; Production theory and the stock market; Factor demand and supply in the short and long run; Public policy.45h(T);C
ECN902:Topics in Macro-economics 3Credits
Models of aggregate demand; the monetary sector; the IS/LM/BB model: Models of aggregate supply- production function and employment; Components of aggregate demand; Consumption function: Keynes, Friedman and others; empirical evidence from developing countries.; Models of investment behavior; Stabilization in open economies; Theories of inflation and unemployment; Alternative theories of interest rates; Recent trend in macroeconomics; Models of income fluctuations and trade cycles; Review of empirical evidence on factor shares in national income; Theory of macroeconomic policy; Capital theory; Growth and development.45h(T);C
ECN903:Applied Econometrics 3Credits
Modeling and estimating static single and multiple-equations systems: demand analysis, the consumption function and the production function; Measurement problems in econometrics; Dynamic single-equation systems: the investment function, etc. Dynamic simultaneous equation model; Modeling and estimating models with non-stationary data: tests of order of integration, co-integration, etc. VAR; Statistical inference; Simulation and policy application.45h(T);C
ECN904:Quantitative Methods 3Credit
Some aspects of linear algebra; Differential and integral calculus; Differential and difference equations; Expansion in series; Optimization problems; linear and goal programming; Input-out model; General Equilibrium models, etc.45h(T);C
ECN905:Postgraduate Seminar 2Credits
Each student is required to present at least one seminar paper in each of his/her second and third years at the departmental postgraduate seminar series. These papers shall be progress reports on pre-data analysis and post-data analysis stages respectively of his/her thesis. Emphasis will be placed on originality.90h(T);C
ECN999:Ph.D. Thesis 12Credits
Each student is required to write and defend a Ph.D. thesis. The Thesis must be original and it must contribute significantly to knowledge. Before a student can proceed to writing of a thesis, he must have passed the comprehensive examination. He must also have presented an acceptable proposal to the department.540h(T);C
Graduation Requirements
The candidate is expected to pass all core courses listed below.
Core Courses: ECN 901(3),902(3),903(3),904(3),989(2),999(12)=26Credits
Summary
To be awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Economics, a candidate must pass all core courses.
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