MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
OVERVIEW OF OUR MSc IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEGREE PROGRAMME
The programme is open to applicants who possess a Post Graduate Diploma of the Institute (IITD) or a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Finance, Foreign Languages, Accounting, History, Marketing, Management, Geography or related fields in Education or have earned a Law degree from recognized institutions. Candidates with HND in related fields will be considered for admission. Candidates in the trade related industry with at least five (5) years working experience with university degrees or HND outside the ones listed above may also be considered for admission into the programme.
The duration of the Programme for PGD and M.Sc is 12 calendar months.
Successful students at the end of the programme shall receive an M.Sc in International Trade and Development in the University of Port Harcourt.
List of Courses, Code and Credit Units for PGD Programme
S/No
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT UNITS
1
ITD 800.1
This course is designed to deepen and widen the critical and analytical understanding of theoretical and methodological issues in microeconomics. It also addresses the basic questions of resource allocation within our society and the appropriate role of government intervention in the economy.
3
2
ITD 810.1
This course is designed to provide students with the quantitative skills needed in understanding and application of mathematical reasoning and methods in economics. Topics such as the nature and scope of econometrics and methodology will be examined in the course.
3
3
ITD 820.1
Over the past two decades, there have been fundamental structural changes in the global economy. These changes include trade and payments liberalization, globalization and rapid integration of national economies. This course therefore, is designed to acquaint students with the basic theories and policies of international trade.
3
4
ITD 830.1
This course is intended to survey the basic literature in development economics. It covers the general approaches to the development process, methodological issues, measuring economic development and problems and policies of development.
3
5
ITD 840.1
All countries regulate trade. The objective of this course is to acquaint students with various international laws that are used to regulate the mobility of labour and capital among nations. Issues relating to immigration, regulation and nationalization and international dispute resolution will also be covered in the course.
2
6
ITD 850.1
The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the various theories and policies of international finance. The role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the World Bank, World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (ADB) in mobilizing long-term funds for rapid economic growth and development will also be examined in the course.
2
7
ITD 860.1
Traditionally, international trade analysis had focused primarily on the transfer of physical goods from one country to another. But in recent times, the emphasis is on trade in services. Trade in services also plays a major role in the process of economic progress especially in developing countries. This course therefore, examines the objectives of international trade negotiations, types of trade negotiations and the legal dimension of trade negotiations.
Several international trade organizations have been established to facilitate the free flow of goods and services among nations. These international trade organizations include the World Trade Organization (WTO) and General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT). The purpose of this course is to examine the economic and political roles of these organizations. In addition, the role of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will be critically examined.
2
8
ITD 870.1
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the historical development of trade in Africa. The prospects and challenges in African trade will also be examined in the course.
3
10
SGS 801.1
Traditionally, international trade analysis had focused primarily on the transfer of physical goods from one country to another. But in recent times, the emphasis is on trade in services. Trade in services also plays a major role in the process of economic progress especially in developing countries. This course therefore, examines the objectives of international trade negotiations, types of trade negotiations and the legal dimension of trade negotiations.
2
11
ITD 800.2
Macroeconomics studies the functioning of the economy as a whole. Therefore, the main objective of this course is to enable students have a good understanding of macroeconomic theory and policy. Macroeconomic problems and policies including the tools used in stabilizing the macro economy are also explored in the course.
3
12
ITD 810.2
Any form of external economic relations is regarded as a form of economic and monetary co-operation. Therefore, this course is designed to enable students have a broader knowledge of regional economic and monetary co-operation concepts including preferential Trade Agreement, Free Trade Area, Customs Union, Common Market and Economic Union.
2
13
ITD 830.2
This course is designed to assist students acquire skills and techniques used in analyzing broad economic and social data.
3
14
ITD 860.2
This course is designed to acquaint students with various theories of international relations. It will examine also the distribution of power, interactions among nations, national interest and instruments of foreign policy.
3
15
ITD 870.2
The objective of this course is to acquaint students with basic international marketing concepts. It will also cover planning of international marketing operations, evaluating international markets and environmental factors in international marketing.
2
17
ITD 880.2
An original thesis is required of all students in accordance with the general regulations of the University of Port Harcourt, College of Post-Graduate Studies.
6
Total Units for Graduation
48 units
ITD 800.1
This course is designed to deepen and widen the critical and analytical understanding of theoretical and methodological issues in microeconomics. It also addresses the basic questions of resource allocation within our society and the appropriate role of government intervention in the economy.
3 Credit units
ITD 810.1
This course is designed to provide students with the quantitative skills needed in understanding and application of mathematical reasoning and methods in economics. Topics such as the nature and scope of econometrics and methodology will be examined in the course.
3 Credit units
ITD 820.1
Over the past two decades, there have been fundamental structural changes in the global economy. These changes include trade and payments liberalization, globalization and rapid integration of national economies. This course therefore, is designed to acquaint students with the basic theories and policies of international trade.
3 Credit units
ITD 830.1
This course is intended to survey the basic literature in development economics. It covers the general approaches to the development process, methodological issues, measuring economic development and problems and policies of development.
3 Credit units
ITD 840.1
All countries regulate trade. The objective of this course is to acquaint students with various international laws that are used to regulate the mobility of labour and capital among nations. Issues relating to immigration, regulation and nationalization and international dispute resolution will also be covered in the course.
2 Credit units
ITD 850.1
The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the various theories and policies of international finance. The role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the World Bank, World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (ADB) in mobilizing long-term funds for rapid economic growth and development will also be examined in the course.
2 Credit units
ITD 860.1
Traditionally, international trade analysis had focused primarily on the transfer of physical goods from one country to another. But in recent times, the emphasis is on trade in services. Trade in services also plays a major role in the process of economic progress especially in developing countries. This course therefore, examines the objectives of international trade negotiations, types of trade negotiations and the legal dimension of trade negotiations.
Several international trade organizations have been established to facilitate the free flow of goods and services among nations. These international trade organizations include the World Trade Organization (WTO) and General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT). The purpose of this course is to examine the economic and political roles of these organizations. In addition, the role of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will be critically examined.
2 Credit units
ITD 870.1
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the historical development of trade in Africa. The prospects and challenges in African trade will also be examined in the course.
3 Credit units
SGS 801.1
Traditionally, international trade analysis had focused primarily on the transfer of physical goods from one country to another. But in recent times, the emphasis is on trade in services. Trade in services also plays a major role in the process of economic progress especially in developing countries. This course therefore, examines the objectives of international trade negotiations, types of trade negotiations and the legal dimension of trade negotiations.
2 Credit units
ITD 800.2
Macroeconomics studies the functioning of the economy as a whole. Therefore, the main objective of this course is to enable students have a good understanding of macroeconomic theory and policy. Macroeconomic problems and policies including the tools used in stabilizing the macro economy are also explored in the course.
3 Credit units
ITD 810.2
Any form of external economic relations is regarded as a form of economic and monetary co-operation. Therefore, this course is designed to enable students have a broader knowledge of regional economic and monetary co-operation concepts including preferential Trade Agreement, Free Trade Area, Customs Union, Common Market and Economic Union.
2 Credit units
ITD 830.2
This course is designed to assist students acquire skills and techniques used in analyzing broad economic and social data.
3 Credit units
ITD 860.2
This course is designed to acquaint students with various theories of international relations. It will examine also the distribution of power, interactions among nations, national interest and instruments of foreign policy.
3 Credit units
ITD 870.2
The objective of this course is to acquaint students with basic international marketing concepts. It will also cover planning of international marketing operations, evaluating international markets and environmental factors in international marketing.
2 Credit units
ITD 880.2
An original thesis is required of all students in accordance with the general regulations of the University of Port Harcourt, College of Post-Graduate Studies.
6 Credit units
Facilities Available for the Programme
Available facilities at the newly acquired IITD building provide enough classrooms for the proposed programme. Available facilities are therefore adequate.
Staff List - Name, Qualification, Designation and Specialization
| Name of Staff | Qualification and Educational Institutions Attended | Rank | Area of specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohale, L. | B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D (UPH) | Professor & Director of Institute | Development Economics |
| Gbosi, A. N. | B.Sc New Hampshire, MSc and Ph.D Northeastern | Professor | Labour, Monetary and International Economics |
| Onuchuku, O. | B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D UPH | Professor | Public Sector and Quantitative Economics |
| Arokoyu, S. B | B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D (UPH) | Professor | Regional Development Planning |
| Okereke, J. | B.Sc, MBA (ABSU), M.Sc, Ph.D (Futo) | Professor | Finance |
| Barikor, I.P /Kialee | B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD (UPH) | Senior Lecturer | International Relations |
| Kalu, I. E. | B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D UPH | Professor | Development Economics |
| Robinson, M.O | B.Sc, M.Sc (UniJos) Ph.D (UniCal) | Professor | Development Economics |
| Gbanador, C. A. | B.Sc, M.Sc Ph.D (UPH) | Professor | Monetary Economics and Quantitative Economics |
| Udeorah, S. F. | B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD (UPH) | Lecturer, Deputy Director & Coordinator of Programmes | Labour / Human Resources Economics |
| Obayori, J.B | B.Sc, M.Sc (UPH) Ph.D (Unizik) | Adjunct Lecturer/ Consultant | Monetary Economics, and Quantitative Economics |