| MEHKS501 |
Political Economy of Development |
Students will be equipped to provide a forensic inquiry into the empirical realities, theories, concepts, histories, governance and policy issues of development, as well as poverty and inequality. They become experts in project planning and administration as well as analysts dealing with international aid, development theories, debt crisis, trade, migration, climate, food security and health. Students will emerge with strategies to industrialise. |
| MEHKS502 |
Economics for Development Practitioners |
The module analyses medical histories of the world from an economic history viewpoint, exploring how different nations have responded to, and addressed, the challenges posed by global pandemics and epidemics. It produces a graduate who can provide evidence-based research on world epidemics in history with a view to identify possible solutions to present and future pandemics. |
| MEHKS503 |
Epidemiology in Economic History |
The module analyses medical histories of the world from an economic history viewpoint, exploring how different nations have responded to, and addressed, the challenges posed by global pandemics and epidemics. It produces a graduate who can provide evidence-based research on world epidemics in history with a view to identify possible solutions to present and future pandemics. |
| MEHKS504 |
Advanced Research Methods in Economic History and Knowledge Systems |
The module engages with various qualitative and quantitative methods in research, while exposing students to digital tools in research. This builds critical skills not only for academic research, but also for community survival. |
| MEHKS505 |
Food Security and Livelihoods in Emerging Economies |
Food production systems are integral to livelihoods. The module exposes students to debates around food security and food sovereignty, and its impact on livelihoods. It also unravels the dangers of food insecurity and how it can threaten livelihoods. Students will, thus, be able to appreciate challenges facing humanity regarding livelihoods and to contribute to policy research on innovative ways to guarantee food security at the household, community and national levels. |
| MIDAH501 |
Digital Skills for Masters |
The Information and Digital Skills module for Postgraduate students introduces students to the tenets of conducting scientific research in alignment with the current scholarly communication landscape. Module aims to conduct effective literature searches and synthesise evidence, understand academic integrity and reference management, navigate the academic publishing landscape, effectively manage research data, collaborate in research and identify funding opportunities, and communicate research findings and track research impact. |
| MEHKS506 |
Labour in Africa |
The module exposes students to labour theories of value, and the evolution of labour processes from slavery to contemporary labour discourses. It familiarizes students with the critical provisions in labour law in order to enable them to appreciate the relationship between labour and law in African settings. Graduates will be better placed to advise policy makers on various labour dynamics confronting society and improve bargaining processes. |
| MEHKS507 |
Peasant and Agrarian Practices in Africa |
This module discusses the evolution of agrarian processes from pre-colonial to post-colonial Africa. It interrogates the development of agri-businesses and policies around it. It equips students with knowledge systems on the evolution of peasant economies in order to maintain and improve agricultural productivity. |
| MEHKS508 |
Industrialisation and Innovation in Africa |
The module subjects students to theories and concepts around industrialisation and innovation in the African context. What are some of the debates around delayed and quick industrialisation and innovation processes in different parts of Africa? Students will use their knowledge of the role of state intervention and private capital in order to contribute to approaches that affect import substitution and comparative advantage. |
| MEHKS509 |
Contemporary Economies: Theories and Debates |
This module covers themes on contemporary global economies. One of its objectives is to generate suggestions for reforms in the African economic system. Students will emerge with critical analytical skills necessary to analyse the influence of globalisation on global economies, drawing on debates about transitional economies and the international economic regime, while also unpacking the links between economic growth and changes in the structure of comparative advantage. |
| MEHKS511 |
Natural Resources in Emerging Economies |
The module interrogates the many ways in which communities and individuals sought to make a living from natural resources. Graduates will, thus, be able to produce findings that underscore the limitations of dependency on natural resources. It enables them to identify the huge potential that lies within the exploitation of natural resources which are important for economic development. |
| MEHKS512 |
Community Project |
Students are required to do community service where they write articles or give speeches advocating financial literacy in selected communities. This will be assessed as a team project. |
| MEHKS570 |
Dissertation |
Students who write dissertations of between 20000 and 30000 words will develop writing skills for the benefit of areas of research interest. This will in turn prepare for more evidence-based research at their workplaces, while also being able to advise policy formulation. |
