WELCOME ADDRESS FROM THE HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
I am very delighted in welcoming you to the Department of Economics and Development Studies. Covenant University is an amazing opportunity to deliver a compelling vision to raise a new generation of leaders that will redeem the dignity of the black race. The Department was established in September 2004 with two programmes, namely: i) Economics and ii) and Demography and Social Statistics, which is a skilled–based training towards raising future planners and policymakers. We are committed to cultivating exceptional Economists and Demographers with the capacity to positively impact the future of the global economy, beginning with the African continent. In the Department of Economics and Development Studies, our students are equipped with the required training and exposure that will make them self-reliant graduates and competitive.
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The Economics and Development Studies department encourages and and supports substantive and quality research. Thus, there are research clusters in the Department addressing societal issues. Some of the clusters include Macroeconomic policy, Human Capital, International Trade and Development, Climate change and Informal Sector. Besides these, the Department is in collaboration with meaningful organizations and institutes, whose mission aligns with ours. Some of these include UNCTAD, Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Birmingham City University to mention a few. In addition, the Economics and Development Studies department is committed to ensuring that her graduates are well qualified to thrive in the world of work. This commitment is expressed in our linkages with the industry. We partner with supportive companies and organizations that contribute to our curriculum development, take our students on internship and recruit them after graduation.
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TOWN AND GOWN SERIES
On November 2, 2023, the department hosted its first town and gown event of the session titled, "Charting a Career Path in an Artificial Intelligence-Driven World." The seminar, which was led by an alumnus of the 2007 graduating class, covered the impact of AI on career paths and opportunities. Mr Oluwaseun Okikiola emphasized the need for future professionals to develop a blend of technical skills like data analysis, coding, and machine learning, as well as soft skills like creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. He urged academic institutions to modify their curricula to give students the skills they will need for an AI-driven future. The seminar gave attendees a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in the labour market and the economy.
