BP – Department of Economics

Bologna Process

نظام مسار بولونيا

Department of Economics

Programme Description

The Bachelor of Science in Economics program at the University of Mosul is a four-year, full-time program comprising 240 credit hours (ECTS) and aligned with the Bologna Process. The program provides students with a solid foundation in mathematics, economics, and the fundamental principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, followed by advanced studies in microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic development, and econometrics. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience, research activities, and learning based on international theories and case studies. Graduates acquire the analytical, practical, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary to address the economic challenges and crises facing their countries. The program also prepares graduates to practice their specialization by conducting economic feasibility studies to identify the most effective and efficient projects that contribute to increased economic growth. For more details, please visit the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqVLOhlC4lbvLVMA70nhaDMMxblC6HaM/view?usp=drive_link

Programme Objectives

The department seeks to create highly qualified economic personnel who enhance opportunities for success in the Iraqi business environment and contribute to its progress. This is achieved by relying on the departments core capabilities and offering high—quality academic programs that keep pace with the economic environment and its rapid and continuous changes. Therefore. The department aims to:

  • Improving the educational reality in line with the current situation.
  • Improving university performance through the use of modem electronic educational programs.
  • Developing educational curricula annually in accordance with ministerial instructions.
  • Delivering theoretical and practical lectures with high quality-an” advanced techniques.

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Awarded Qualification

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, graduates are awarded the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in economic sciences by the University of Mosul.

Qualification Level

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is based on the system of levels for academic degrees (undergraduate and postgraduate studies), which intersects with the quality assurance and program accreditation standards issued by the National Council for Accreditation of Colleges of Administration and Economics in Iraq.

Specific Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in economics program is governed by the regulations and admission policies of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

To be awarded the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in economics, students must successfully satisfy all graduation requirements, including:

  • Successful completion of all 240 ECTS credits, including all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum.
  • Achievement of the minimum graduation requirements in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.
  • Compliance with all academic regulations governing assessment, progression, and graduation as approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and transfer of academic credits are considered only in cases of student transfer or course equivalency, in accordance with the regulations and instructions of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Knowledge

  • Equipping students with knowledge of all program disciplines

Skills

  • The ability to identify and solve problems using modern methods
  • Developing the ability to use modern technologies in economic sciences

Values

  • Developing the required skills and self-development
  • Cultivating diligence and perseverance in learning related to the course curriculum

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Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Matrix

The Bachelor of Science in Economics program aligns with the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF) at Level 6. The following table illustrates how the program outcomes correspond to the key learning areas identified by the INQF, ensuring that graduates acquire the knowledge, skills, competencies, and professional values ​​necessary to study, analyze, and solve economic problems.

1. Teaching and learning strategies
–      To enable students to understand economic concepts and offer economic solutions to the challenges facing the economy.

–      To provide students with knowledge of economic theories in all their forms and enhance their deep understanding of its various fields.

–      To equip students with the essential economic skills and knowledge needed by economists in various government institutions.
2. Evaluation methods
–      Formative assessment is a type of assessment that identifies a student’s strengths and weaknesses during the semester and determines their progress toward achieving learning outcomes. Formative assessment consists of tasks and assignments determined by the course instructor and approved by the college/institute council. These may include, for example, daily quizzes, homework assignments, reports, projects, field visits, discussions, clinical requirements, etc., depending on the nature of the course.

–      Summative assessment is a type of assessment conducted mid-semester and at the end of the semester. It evaluates student achievements and ensures that the student has indeed achieved the learning outcomes. Summative assessment consists of two parts: a mid-semester exam and a final exam. It may also include a practical or clinical exam.

Course and Program Learning Outcomes Matrix

The program’s learning outcomes are achieved through the integrated delivery of the economics curriculum. The following matrix illustrates the alignment between core courses and program learning outcomes, demonstrating how each course contributes to developing the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies expected of graduates.

Year / Level Course code Course Name Essential or optional Learning outcomes for the required program
Knowledge Skills Values
1 A 2A 3A 4A 1b 2b 3b 4B 1 J 2 J 3 C 4 J
First/ First Course MEC1101 Principles of Microeconomics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
MEC1102 Management principles essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
MEC1103 Principles of Accounting unessential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
MEC1104 Principles of Economic Mathematics unessential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
UOM102 English language essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
UOM104 Democracy and human rights essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
MEC1101 Principles of Microeconomics unessential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
First/ Second Course MEC1205 Principles of Macroeconomics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
MEC1206 Financial accounting essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
MEC1207 Principles of Statistics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
MEC1208 Economic Readings E essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
UOM103 computer essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
UOM101 Arabic essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Second / (First Course) ECB402 Microeconomics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB403 National accounts essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB404 Mathematics for Economists essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB405 Economic statistics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB406 History of Economic Events essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB407 The Economics of Money essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB416 Human resource economics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Second / (Second Course) ECB402 Microeconomics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB403 National accounts essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB406 History of Economic Thought essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB405 Economic statistics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB407 Banking Economics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB404 Mathematics for Economists essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB019 SPSS computer essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Third / (First Course) ECB409 Macroeconomics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB411 Mathematical economics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB414 Economic development essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB415 agricultural economics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB413 International economy essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB423 Environmental economics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB412 Public finance essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB410 Industrial economy essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Third / (Second Course) ECB409 Macroeconomics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB420 knowledge economy essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB415 agricultural policies essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB414 Development policies and experiences essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB413 International policies essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB412 Financial policies essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB410 Industrial policies essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB411 Mathematical economics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Fourth / (First Course) ECB416 econometrics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB422 Economic systems essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB413 International Finance essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB417 Economic feasibility studies essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB420 Economic planning essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB419 oil economy essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB421 Critical theory essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
RPB009 Methods and ethics of scientific research unessential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Fourth / (Second Course) ECB416 econometrics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB417 Evaluation of economic projects essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB418 Operations Research essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB421 Monetary policy essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB419 Financial institutions essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB419 Energy economics essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ECB19 Economic applications on computers essential √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Graduate Profiles or Professional Profiles

Bachelor of Science in Economics graduates are qualified to pursue professional careers in a wide range of public and private sector organizations, including:

  • Public and private educational institutions
  • Feasibility study and performance evaluation firms
  • Government agencies, including those responsible for statistics, trade, agriculture, industry, finance, and central banks
  • The Federal Board of Supreme Audit and the Integrity Commission
  • Commercial banks and financial intermediaries
  • Oil, gas, and energy companies
  • Universities, research centers, and higher education institutions after completing graduate studies.

Opportunities for Continuing Studies or Enrolling in Postgraduate Studies

Bachelor of Science in Economics graduates can pursue postgraduate studies and benefit from professional development opportunities in the following areas:

  • Advanced Diploma in Feasibility Studies and Performance Evaluation.
  • Master of Science in Economics.
  • of Philosophy in Economics.

Examination, Assessment, and Grading Regulations

The Bachelor of Science in Economics program adopts the examination, assessment, and grading regulations approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University of Mosul, as outlined in the Bologna Process. Student performance is assessed through a variety of continuous and summative assessment methods, including:

  • Continuous assessment (quizzes, assignments, and classroom activities).
  • Midterm examinations.
  • Final examinations.
  • Graduation project assessment.
  • Adherence to academic integrity regulations and institutional policies regarding academic misconduct, cheating, and plagiarism.

Graduation Requirements

To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, students must successfully fulfill all graduation requirements according to the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University of Mosul, including:

  • Completion of all required and elective courses specified in the curriculum, totaling 240 credit hours (ECTS).
  • Achieving the minimum graduation requirements, including the required cumulative grade point average, according to applicable regulations.
  • Successful completion of the graduation project, in addition to all practical and summer training requirements.
  • Fulfillment of all academic and administrative requirements necessary for obtaining the Bachelor of Science degree.

Mode of Study

The Bachelor of Science in Economics is a four-year, full-time undergraduate program offered according to the Bologna Process, comprising 240 ECTS credits. The program adopts a student-centered approach, integrating theoretical and practical lectures. Students receive training in the use of computer software for measurement and analysis, such as EViews, STATA, MINITAB, SPSS, and other specialized statistical applications.

Program Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics

The program coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Science in Economics program. Their duties include overseeing curriculum implementation, monitoring the achievement of graduate learning outcomes, coordinating academic activities between faculty and students, supervising practical training in government institutions, and ensuring compliance with the University of Mosul’s quality assurance policies, the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and program accreditation requirements.