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B.A. Economics

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
  • PEO1: Program enables the learners to build up a professional carrier as economists, financial advisors, economics planners and policy makers. It prepares them to cope up with the obstacles involved in the process of economic development.
  • PEO2: Exhibits theoretical and practical knowledge of economic concepts and theories to explain and understand the business and economic phenomena in the domestic and global context.
  • PEO3: Acquaint with statistical, mathematical methods to be applied to obtain solutions to pertinent questions by using qualitative and quantitative reasoning. Application of Statistical techniques to analyze and interpret data for more authentication.
  • PEO4: Equips knowledge of the discipline of Economics including concepts, fundamental theories, fiscal and monetary policies to overcome the problems of inflation and deflation.
  • PEO5: Publish research findings and innovations in national, international conferences and seminars, project presentations, and publication of research articles in peer reviewed and indexed conferences and journals.

Programme Outcomes (POs) & Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs)

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO)

PO1: Logical / Analytical reasoning: Learners will effectively visualize, conceptualize, articulate, and solve complex problems or address problems that do not have a clear answer, with available information, through experimentation and observation, using microeconomic and macroeconomic theories as well as calculus and statistical tools.

PO2: Conceptualizing: Learners are capable to apply economic analysis for day to day problems by helping them to understand events, identify proposals to solve the issues, evaluate specific policy proposals and implement the policies in an effective manner.

PO3: Integrative Knowledge: Students will broaden their global and disciplinary knowledge, enhancing their understanding of the world around them both within economy and beyond.

PO4: Applicability: Students are provided with opportunity to focus on applied and policy issues in Economics by emphasizing quantitative and theoretical aspects of Economics.

PO5: Superintendence: Students are equipped with skills to work as part of a team and lead others, ensuring them to prepare and navigate diverse audiences and situations.

PO6: Specialization: Learners to understand the economic functioning and conditions of our country in the context of past, present and future.

PO7: The Teacher and Society: Application of reasoning for the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional teaching practice.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO)

PSO1:  Demonstrate competency across economic disciplines, specifically apply the essential elements of core economics principles to analyse and evaluate problems and to construct and implement solutions in the economic environment.

PSO2: As the Under Graduate Course contains the fields like statistics, mathematics and economics principles, it enhances them to compute and assess the real situation of the economy including the size and changes of population, income pattern, nature of an extend of employment, rate of development with pattern of investments and savings, policies in relation to other countries, and social security measures adopted in the country.

PSO3: Demonstrate ability to recognize and identify Economic planning, capital market, monetary and fiscal policies and assess response options relative to the needs and interests of relevant stakeholders to address issues in a business context.

PSO4: To facilitate the students to go for economical decision making with mathematical and statistical concepts.

PSO5: To motivate the students to know about new trends in National Economy.

Curriculum & Syllabus

CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 140

Hours/WeekMaximum Marks
Code No.CourseLectureTutorialPracticalCreditsCASEETotal
SEMESTER 1
LANGTamil I/Hindi / French30034060100
ENGEnglish I30034060100
COREMicro Economics I41054060100
COREFinancial Economics - I41054060100
COREMathematics for Economists50054060100
AECCommunication Skills10124060100
SECOrientation/Induction programme/Life skills-------
202123

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Eligibility Criteria

ProgramProgram Duration (Year)EligibilityCriteria for Merit
B.A Economics3 Years (6 Semesters)Pass in (10+2), or Equivalent in any streamMerit based on percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination

Career Prospects

CAREER OPTIONS IN GOVERNMENT SECTOR

Apart from these job profiles, there are numerous government job openings for BA Economics graduates, especially in Government Banks and the RBI. Here are some Career Options in the Government Sector one can look into after pursuing BA Economics:

  • Civil Services
  • Indian Statistical Services
  • Government Banks

CAREER OPTIONS IN PRIVATE SECTOR

Students can pursue career options after BA Economics in one of the following profiles and fields:

  • Finance and Budget Analyst
  • Banker
  • Market Analyst
  • Economist
  • Business or Economic Writer/Journalist
  • Investment Administrator and Analyst
  • Sales Executive or Analyst
  • Human Resources
  • Operations Manager
  • Airport Office

HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS AFTER BA ECONOMICS

All aspirants should note that pursuing a BA Economics degree may not be the last option. One can always choose to pursue higher studies after completing their course, which will further enhance their career prospects in the long run. Recently in India, it has been noticed that many graduates tend to pursue higher studies in different fields such as management and law, etc. However, it is also better to pursue courses that add value to the UG degree you pursued previously, in order to enhance your career prospects. Here are some PG courses to pursue after BA Economics:

Career Options in private sector

Students can pursue career options after BA Economics in one of the following profiles and fields:

  • Finance and Budget Analyst
  • Banker
  • Market Analyst
  • Economist
  • Business or Economic Writer/Journalist
  • Investment Administrator and Analyst
  • Sales Executive or Analyst
  • Human Resources
  • Operations Manager

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Fee Structure

Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)Other Fee (Per Sem)
Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)
17,00013,00030,000