School of Management and Liberal Studies (SOM)

About

Aim of B.A. (Hons) Economics programme is to equip students with firm foundation of knowledge in advanced Macro and Micro Economics theory, Research Methodology, Development and Growth Economics, Econometric Models, Mathematical Economics and many more. The programme equips students with analytical, research and decision making skills besides developing national and international perspective. These skills set are much valued by employers and hence graduates of economics play a vital role in organizations. We produce students who are ready for opportunities in the market, be it Corporate Sector, Public Sector, Non-Governmental/ Social Sector or have a desire to pursue higher studies in Economics or related disciplines.

Objectives

• To promote excellence in economics education through provision of appropriate and innovative curriculum, building up of behavioral & technical competencies and sensitization of students towards global, socio-economic and political issues.
• To lay foundation for students to undertake successful ventures of pursuing higher studies, undertaking economics research and establishing themselves as competent economists.
• To provide to the nation and the world the required human capital for its sustainable development.
• To imbibe in learners the ethics and positive attitudes to utilize their analytical minds and abilities towards making meaningful contributions to the society.

Highlights

• Facilitate Vocation Analysis.
• Assists in Exposure to authentic working Environment by internship programs.
• Providing a prospect to interrelate with industry personnel.
• Revelation to Industrial Environment & Work Culture.
• Help in Developing Soft Skills in the Students.
• Help in overall Career Development.
• Facilitate in providing Opportunities to develop career in Industry.
• Hand out as a Launch Pad to the Students
• Facilitate providing Exposure of Industrial Environment, Economic Models, Quantitative Analysis, and Latest Software Applications through Apprentice Training and Visits in different fields.
• Maintaining good and healthy relations with Industries.
• To maintain and add updated information regarding latest requirements in the industries in our curriculum.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

On completing this course: –

1. Graduates can join professional career in fields of IES, Economics Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Banking, finance service, research and consultancy in private as well as Govt. owned companies of repute in India and abroad, in case of B.A. (Hons) in Economics.
2. Graduates can pursue a relevant post-graduate study such as MBA, MBE, MA, M.Com, MFC and other professional courses.
3. Graduates will be informed and involved members of their communities, and responsible professionals.

Programme Outcome (POs)

By the end of the program, the students should be able to: –

1. Articulate multiple principles, concepts, and theoretical perspectives central to understanding complex international issues relating to various sectors and in various domains.
2. Formulate effective responses to specific interdisciplinary problems.
3. Connect their personal beliefs to their professional practice.
4. Prepare themselves for multiple careers and learn other careers not aware of before.
5. Be Industry ready.
6. Write and speak professionally for diverse audiences.
7. Develop key critical thinking skills.
8. Enhance their creativity level.
9. Get high chance of becoming top decision makers of an organization.
10. To face the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complex and Ambiguity) environment through teaching pedagogy.
11. Programs are an integration of qualitative (Art, culture) and quantitative (Stat, Quant) to make it intensive, relevant and with liberal approach.

Programme Specific Outcome

• Ability to acquire factual knowledge and strong foundation courses in subjects like Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics though various software, Time Series Analysis, Financial Economics and many more.
• Ability to develop an understanding of the basics, transform, strategize, and implement projects demonstrating Micro and Macro Theory and their Application to Economic Sub-Fields. Areas like Economic Growth, Green Economics, Minimum Wage are few to state for project implications.
• Ability to have an international stance using knowledge of practical subjects towards social dilemmas and ecological advancement implying all-inclusive expansion as an entity. The program equips students with analytical, research and decision-making skills which creates employability and hence graduates of economics play a vital role in organizations.

Syllabi and Course Outcomes

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