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DES216Social Sciences Unitsintermediate

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the Nigerian economy, building upon concepts introduced in DES 215. It explores the structure, contributions, and challenges of key sectors including infrastructure, trade, commerce, and the private and public sectors. The course evaluates past and present government plans, policies, and programs and their impact on economic development. It also examines economic cooperation and integration within West Africa and Africa at large.

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260h
Study Time
13
Weeks
20h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Nigerian EconomyInfrastructureTradeEconomic PolicyEconomic Integration

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Infrastructure Sector

2

Trade and Commerce

3

Private Sector

4

Public Sector

5

Economic Planning

6

Economic Integration

7

International Trade

8

Balance of Payments

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Public Administrator

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Infrastructure/Service Sector1

2h

Unit 1: General Characteristics and Performance of the Infrastructural/Service Sector

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the dimensions, features, and significance of infrastructure.
  • •Evaluate the general performance of the service/infrastructural sector.
  • •Assess the mode of financing and management of infrastructure in Nigeria.
Week
2

Module 1: Infrastructure/Service Sector1

2h

Unit 2: Communication Subsector

2 study hours
  • •Trace the history of the communication industry in Nigeria.
  • •Highlight the structure of the communication subsector.
  • •Appraise the contribution of the communication subsector to the national economy.
  • •Enumerate the problems besetting the communication sector.
Week
3

Module 1: Infrastructure/Service Sector1

2h

Unit 3: Public Utility Subsectors

2 study hours
  • •State the importance of electricity and water.
  • •Describe the structure of the electricity and water agencies.
  • •Evaluate the contribution of the public utility sector to GDP.
Week
4

Module 1: Infrastructure/Service Sector1

2h

Unit 4: Transport Subsector

2 study hours
  • •Highlight the significance of transportation to the Nigerian economy.
  • •Trace the evolution and development of transportation in Nigeria.
  • •Evaluate the general performance of the transport sector.
  • •Summarize the features of Road, Rail, Air and Water transport in Nigeria.
Week
5

MODULE 2 - Infrastructural/Service Sector 2

2h

Unit 1: Finance Subsector

2 study hours
  • •Define concepts of finance and financial system.
  • •Identify the functions of various financial institutions.
  • •Appraise the performance of the financial sector in contribution to the GDP.
Week
6

MODULE 2 - Infrastructural/Service Sector 2

2h

Unit 2: Financial Sector Reforms in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Highlight some important reform interventions in the financial sector.
  • •Evaluate the effect of these reforms on the growth of small and medium scale industries.
Week
7

MODULE 2 - Infrastructural/Service Sector 2

2h

Unit 3: Education Subsector

2 study hours
  • •Define concept and significance of education.
  • •Describe the structure of the Nigerian educational system.
  • •Assess the funding of education in Nigeria.
  • •Appraise the performance of the education subsector in the Nigerian economy.
Week
8

MODULE 2 - Infrastructural/Service Sector 2

2h

Unit 4: Health Subsectors

2 study hours
  • •Define concepts of health.
  • •Enumerate the levels and responsibilities of health care in Nigeria.
  • •Review the expenditure on health in Nigeria.
  • •Appraise the performance and challenges of the health subsector to the GDP.
Week
9

MODULE 3 - Other Sectors

2h

Unit 1 Trade and Commerce Sector

2 study hours
  • •Profile the scope of general commerce and trade in Nigeria.
  • •Highlight the features and implications of Trans-Saharan, Trans-Atlantic Slave and Colonial Legitimate trades before independence.
  • •Describe the performance of the trade and commerce sector (internal and external trade) after independence.
Week
10

MODULE 3 - Other Sectors

2h

Unit 2 Building and Construction Sector

2 study hours
  • •Define the scope of building and construction sector in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the performance of the building and construction sector in Nigeria.
  • •Appraise the challenges of the building and construction sector with a view to suggest appropriate remedy measures.
Week
11

MODULE 3 - Other Sectors

4h

Unit 3 The Private Sector

2 study hours
  • •State the types and organizations that make up the private sector in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the performance of the private sector in Nigeria.
  • •Enumerate the private sector challenges in Nigeria.
  • •Examine government interventions to the private sector.

Unit 4 The Public Sector

2 study hours
  • •Trace the history of public enterprise in Nigeria.
  • •Highlight the necessities for public enterprises in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the forms and structure of public enterprises in Nigeria.
Week
12

MODULE4 - Economic Plans, Policies and Programmes 2

4h

Unit 1 Privatisation and Commercialisation

2 study hours
  • •State the objectives of privatization.
  • •Define the types and concepts of privatization.
  • •Describe the institutional arrangements and approach to privatization in Nigeria.
  • •Evaluate the privatization program in Nigeria with a view to suggest remedy measures.

Unit 2 Monetisation Policy

2 study hours
  • •Highlight the scope and components of the monetization policy in Nigeria.
  • •Appraise issues in favor and against the monetization policy.
Week
13

MODULE4 - Economic Plans, Policies and Programmes 2

4h

Unit 3 Vision 20: 2020

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and focus of vision 20:2020.
  • •State the rationale for vision 20:2020.
  • •Discuss the implementation strategy of vision 20: 2020.

Unit 4 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

2 study hours
  • •State the Millennium Development Goals and its target.
  • •Appraise the achievements of the MDGs.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit learning outcomes and ensure you can address each one.

2

Create summary tables comparing the different economic sectors and their contributions to GDP.

3

Focus on understanding the objectives and impacts of key government policies and programs.

4

Practice analyzing case studies related to economic development in Nigeria.

5

Pay close attention to the factors affecting international trade and the balance of payments.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts

7

Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly

8

Review all TMAs

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