This programme has been designed by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London, regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. The degree will not only prepare students for a career as an economist in academia, industry, finance or government, but also a range of related careers such as accountancy, banking and managerial jobs as well as to more advanced academic study.
The course aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of economics, sociology and human geography subjects whose literature demonstrates key links with the process of development.
Programme Structure
The degree consists of 12 units and each unit will be delivered over 15 weeks with 30 contact hours each.
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FOUNDATION UNITS |
1 |
Introduction to economics |
2 |
Statistics 1 (half unit) and Statistics 2 (half unit) |
3 |
Mathematics 1 (half unit) Mathematics 2 (half unit) |
4 |
Economic History of the 20th Century |
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FURTHER UNITS |
5 |
Elements of econometrics |
6 |
Micro economics |
7 |
Macroeconomics |
8 |
Economics of Labour |
9 |
Managerial Economics |
10 |
Monetary Economics |
11 |
Economics of Development |
12 |
Corporate Finance |
Assessment
Each full unit will be examined by one three-hour unseen written paper. Each half unit will be examined by one two-hour unseen written paper. Examinations by written paper will take place on one occasion each year, normally commencing in May.
Study Materials
The study materials provided include:
Entrance requirements
In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the BSc Accounting and Finance, you must:
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or above) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less than grade D) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C) or
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level.
*Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London. |
Fees
The course fee is Rs 100,000 per year, payable at the beginning of each academic year.
How to apply for admission
Application forms may be obtained from:
The Rushmore Business School
4th Floor, Newry Complex
St Jean Road
Quatre-Bornes.
Tel 4544091
Website www.rbs.ac.mu
When applying for admission, completed application forms must be accompanied by:
The Application form, supporting documentation and the application fee should be submitted by hand to:
The Director of Studies
Rushmore Business School
4th Floor, Newry Complex
St-Jean Road
Quatre-Bornes
Mauritius
Enquiry no: + (230) 454 4991
Fax: + (230) 467 3801
Email: registry@rbs.ac.mu
Website: www.rbs.ac.mu