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 Mathematics, English, Economics and Accounts.
General Education Requirements |
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| Communication Studies | Caribbean Studies | Integrated Maths |
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COMM1001 Module 1 – Gathering and Processing Information COMM1002 Module 2 – Language and Community |
CCST1181 Module 1 – Caribbean Society and Culture CCST1182 Module 2 – Issues in Caribbean Development CCST1183 Module 3 – Investigating Issues in the Caribbean |
CMTH1331 Module 1 – Foundations of Mathematics CMTH1332 Module 2 – Statistics CMTH1333 Module 3 – Calculus |
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