In adherence with NEP, a student can opt to pursue this programme as 3 year regular degree or as 4 year Honours degree or as 4 year Honours with Research degree .
It is an undergraduate, 3 years full time programme designed to cater the growing needs of professionals for the Manufacturing sector, Banking, Financial Services, Markets, Industries Educational Institutions and public administration. The objective of this programme is to prepare students to think critically, analyze the economic problems with data and methodology and find solutions to problems. Such advanced analytical skills certainly helps to improve the productivity in corporations, manufacturing, banking, financial markets and industries. Students learn various macro, micro, behaviour issues of domestic and international economies. They learn data analysis and other skills which are required in the manufacturing and services sector. Most of the time, such analysis is complex and difficult for decisions as far as public finance, stock markets, business analysis are concerned.
This programme is spread over 6 semesters. Each semester under this programme makes sure that students are progressing step by step to meet the opportunities offered and face the challenges of the dynamic field of various financial markets, banking and commerce, corporate sector and public sector.
Programme Objectives
Equip the students to evaluate macroeconomic and micro economic factors that influence budgets and monetary policies. This programme helps with the conceptual requirements and skills on preparation and interpretation of budgets and monetary policies of RBI.
Prepare students to appraise the structure and operations of markets, banking and financial system and institutions.
Enables student to identify future challenges faced by banking, manufacturing and financial markets, institutions in the global business environment
Develop the role of responsible leadership in economics.
Analyse the problems with econometric methodology.
It enables the student to learn various economic issues faced by individuals, firms and government. Students critically think on various issues and search relevant literature on the issues with a focus on various sectors of economy.
Pedagogy
Lectures using Audio-Visuals, Workshops, Group Discussions, Debates, Presentations, Demonstrations, Guest Lectures, Field work, Industrial Visits, Seminars/Conferences, Group Exercises, Project Exhibitions, BSE/NSE and RBI visits.
Scope
After successfully completion of this programme, students can opt for M.A (Economics), MBA, M.Com. After completing this programme, candidates may work in areas like:
Banking Sector
Credit Rating Agencies
Educational Institutions
Finance Departments in Industries
Government and Private Banks
Media Services
Stock Exchanges
Custom and Excise Department
Specializations Offered
Mathematical economics and econometrics
Financial economics
Environmental economics
Behavioral economics
International finance
Energy economics
Game Theory
Job options after completing the B.Sc.(Economics)
B.Sc in Economics graduates may work in entry level positions like Economic Officer, Manager, Economist in Banks or Financial Institutions, Business Analyst, macroeconomic Analyst, Research Assistant/Associate etc.
Curriculum
Semester I
Semester II
Microeconomics
Modern Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Macro Economics : Theory and Policy
Statistical methods for Economics-I
Statistical methods for Economics-II
Excel and data analysis for Economics
Statistical data analysis using SPSS
Professional Communication - I
Business Writing and Communication
Constitution & Public Policy
Environmental Studies & Sustainability
Minor Elective (Any one)
Minor Elective
The minor electives will be offered from the following domains :- Marketing, Management, Data Science, Web Designing, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Commercial Data Science, Banking, Biotechnology, Mass communication, Embedded Systems and IoT.
Semester III
Semester IV
Urban economics
Development Economics
Wealth Management
Indian economy post reforms
Public Finance
Advanced Mathematical methods for Economics
Professional Communication Skill - II
Professional Communication Skill - II
Basics of Mathematical methods for Economics
Research Methodology
Financial Management
MSME & Business Development
The minor electives will be offered from the following domains :- Marketing, Management, Data Science, Web Designing, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Commercial Data Science, Banking, Biotechnology, Mass communication, Embedded Systems and IoT.
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