ABOUT ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT
I wish to welcome you to the Department of Economics, Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria where students are given managerial, ethical, and philosophical training to develop personal skills and critical thinking that would be useful in the planning, economic growth, and development of the Nigerian economy in particular and the world at large.
The department is one of the pioneer Departments in the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Federal University Birnin Kebbi that has been blessed with sufficient academic staff that runs Bachelor Degree in Economics, Masters Degree in Economics and Doctor of Philosopy Degree in Economics. Members of staff of the Department always strive to take action that will serve our communities and attract new and best candidates into the Department. The Department also serves as a vital force of a legacy of excellence that trains our future leaders of tomorrow.
During my four-year tenure-ship as Head of the Department, The Department has grown from strength to strength. I also urge all members of staff of the Department to build consistency, credibility, and quality in their research and teaching as I believe that they are essential qualities needed for the future growth of the Department. It is by our service that we are known and valued. The world evaluates our growth according to what we do to improve the quality of life and serve humanity.
It is with this in mind that I welcome you to the Department of Economics, Federal University Birnin Kebbi and urge you to take advantage of the programmes and facilities in the department.
Academic Staff
| SN |
Full Name |
Email |
| (1 ) |
ABDULLAHI ABUBAKAR SOKOTO |
SP0015 |
| (2 ) |
ZAKARI YAHAYA ABDULLAHI |
SP0016 |
| (3 ) |
MIKAILU ABUBAKAR |
mikailu.abubakar@fubk.edu.ng |
| (4 ) |
ADAMU SHUAIBU |
SP0265 |
| (5 ) |
KABIRU IBRAHIM HANNAFI |
kabiru.hannafi@fubk.edu.ng |
| (6 ) |
ABDULLAHI SAYUTI SHAFI’L |
sayuti.abdullahi@fubk.edu.ng |
| (7 ) |
ABDULAZEEZ MACCIDO |
maccido.abdulazeez@fubk.edu.ng |
| (8 ) |
ABDULLAHI SHEHU |
shehu.abdullahi@fubk.edu.ng |
| (9 ) |
MUHAMMAD YUSUF MUAZU |
y.muazu@fubk.edu.ng |
| (10 ) |
UMAR AHMED SANDA |
a.sanda@fubk.edu.ng |
| (11 ) |
ABDULAZIZ SHEHU |
a.shehu@fubk.edu.ng |
| (12 ) |
SANI MUHAMMAD MUHAMMAD JABO |
SP0615 |
| (13 ) |
AHMED YUSUF ABDULFATAHI |
aa.yusuf@fubk.edu.ng |
| (14 ) |
SANI ABDUL-AZEEZ BARAYA |
abdul-azeez.baraya@fubk.edu.ng |
| (15 ) |
UMAR ALIYU CHIKA |
SP0737 |
| (16 ) |
UMAR YUSUF DANTAMA |
SP0866 |
| (17 ) |
LAWAL AHMAD MAGAJI |
ahmad.lawal@fubk.edu.ng |
| (18 ) |
RABIU SANI |
sani.rabiu@fubk.edu.ng |
| (19 ) |
MUKHTAR SHUAIBU |
mukhtar.s@fubk.edu.ng |
School Fees Structure
| Level |
School Fee (₦) |
| 100 Level |
66,300.00 |
| 200 Level (DE) |
66,300.00 |
| 200 Level |
54,300.00 |
| 300 Level |
54,300.00 |
| 400 Level |
71,300.00 |
Courses Offered
100 Level Courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Semester |
Unit |
| ACC101 |
Introduction to Financial Accounting I |
Second |
3 |
| BUA101 |
Introduction to Business I |
Second |
2 |
| ECO101 |
Principles of Economics l |
Second |
2 |
| ECO103 |
Introductory Mathematics l |
Second |
2 |
| ECO105 |
Introduction to Islamic Economics |
Second |
3 |
| GST111 |
Communication in English |
Second |
2 |
| ECO107 |
Introduction to Statistics I |
Second |
2 |
| ECO108 |
Introduction to Statistics II |
Second |
2 |
| ACC102 |
Introduction to Financial Accounting II |
Second |
3 |
| BUA102 |
Introduction to Business II |
Second |
2 |
| ECO102 |
Principles of Economics ll |
Second |
2 |
| ECO104 |
Introductory Mathematics ll |
Second |
2 |
| ECO106 |
Principles of Finance |
Second |
3 |
| GST112 |
Nigerian Peoples and Culture |
Second |
2 |
200 Level Courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Semester |
Unit |
| ECO209 |
International Trade and Finance |
Second |
3 |
| ENT211 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
Second |
2 |
| ECO205 |
Structure of the Nigerian Economy |
Second |
2 |
| ECO201 |
Introduction to Microeconomics l |
Second |
2 |
| ECO203 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics l |
Second |
2 |
| ECO207 |
Mathematics for Economists |
Second |
2 |
| ECO210 |
Banking and Finance |
Second |
3 |
| SSC202 |
Introduction to Computer and its Application |
Second |
3 |
| GST212 |
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence |
Second |
2 |
| ECO206 |
Statistics for Economists |
Second |
2 |
| ECO202 |
Introduction to Microeconomics II |
Second |
2 |
| ECO204 |
Introduction to Macroeconomics II |
Second |
2 |
| ECO208 |
Islamic Banking and Finance |
Second |
3 |
300 Level Courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Semester |
Unit |
| GST312 |
Peace and Conflict Resolutions |
Second |
2 |
| SSC301 |
Innovation in the Social Sciences |
Second |
2 |
| ECO301 |
Intermediate Microeconomics l |
Second |
2 |
| ECO303 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics l |
Second |
2 |
| ECO305 |
History of Economic Thought |
Second |
2 |
| ECO307 |
Project Evaluation |
Second |
3 |
| ECO309 |
Agricultural Policy and Development |
Second |
2 |
| ECO306 |
Introductory Econometrics |
Second |
3 |
| ECO310 |
Public Sector Economics |
Second |
2 |
| ENT312 |
Venture Creation |
Second |
2 |
| ECO308 |
History and structure of Kebbi State Economy |
Second |
2 |
| SSC302 |
Research Method I |
Second |
2 |
| ECO302 |
Intermediate Microeconomics ll |
Second |
2 |
| ECO304 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics ll |
Second |
2 |
400 Level Courses
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Semester |
Unit |
| ECO411 |
Taxation and Fiscal Policy |
Second |
2 |
| ECO413 |
Islamic Banking and Finance |
Second |
2 |
| ECO415 |
Banking and Finance |
Second |
2 |
| ECO417 |
Econometrics |
Second |
2 |
| ECO419 |
Economic Development Under Islamic Framework |
Second |
2 |
| ECO401 |
Advanced Micro Economics I |
Second |
2 |
| ECO403 |
Advanced Macro Economics I |
Second |
2 |
| ECO405 |
Project Evaluation I |
Second |
2 |
| ECO407 |
Comparative Economic Systems |
Second |
2 |
| ECO409 |
Economic Policy and Planning II |
Second |
2 |
| ECO412 |
Advanced Applied Statistics |
Second |
2 |
| ECO416 |
Economics of Energy Resources |
Second |
2 |
| ECO418 |
Advanced Mathematical Economics |
Second |
2 |
| ECO420 |
Economics of Production |
Second |
2 |
| ECO422 |
Industrial Economics |
Second |
2 |
| ECO424 |
International Finance |
Second |
2 |
| ECO402 |
Advanced Micro Economics II |
Second |
2 |
| ECO499 |
Research Project |
Second |
6 |
| ECO404 |
Advanced Macro Economics II |
Second |
2 |
| ECO406 |
Project Evaluation II |
Second |
2 |
| ECO408 |
Economic Policy and Planning I |
Second |
2 |
| ECO410 |
Development Economics II |
Second |
2 |