Course in African Political Economy - The African Economic Challenge (76734)

Duration: 6 months

Language medium: English

Target group:

Professionals in different fields; members of different political parties and formations; civil servants, civil society activists and community leaders; women and gender activists; students and youth; and spiritual/religious leaders and activists.
No previous study of technical economics is assumed, although exposure to African economic and development policy debates either through experience or study would be expected.

Admission requirements:

An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification

Registration periods:

Unisa semester dates
For more information please visit: www.unisa.ac.za

Course leader details:

Prof Buitendag, PhD in Economics, University of Pretoria
Discipline and expertise: Economics
E-mail: dtoitcb@unisa.ac.za

Programme administrator:

Mr Mohau Manthata
TM-School, Unisa
Tel: +27 12 337 6171
manthh@unisa.ac.za

Purpose statement:

To build basic knowledge of macro-economic theory and policy.
To familiarize participants with the elements of economic theory applicable to Africaﾒs most important economic challenges.
To discuss alternative approaches to the study of economics, globalisation and development in the context of Africaﾒs economic challenges.
To study cases of African economic challenges drawn from across the continent.
To introduce learners to the study of African political economy

Modules:

CAPE01L - ECONOMIC THEORIES OF GROWTH WITH REFERENCE TO AFRICA

CAPE02M - AFRICAN ECONOMIC AND THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD ECONOMY

CAPE03N - PERSPECTIVES ON CHALLENGES FOR AFRICAN ECONOMIES AND MODELS FOR GROWTH