Economics

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

The Department of Economics teaches future leaders of industry, government, and civil society both theoretical and applied economics and conducts research on socio-economic issues at the micro, regional, and macro levels to promote inclusive development. The fundament of the department emphasises teaching excellence through continuous professional development, high-quality scholarship, and a commitment to student success and lifelong learning.

Objectives

  • To provide quality education in Economics and its applications, prepare students for contemporary challenges and global competition, and conduct research focusing on community-relevant issues.
  • To prepare students to acquire applied economics knowledge that will enhance their employability and capacity for entrepreneurship.
  • To conduct high-quality research to investigate the region's socio-economic status for regional development.
  • To provide a venue for students to exhibit their talents and creativity, thereby encouraging them to become creative and research-oriented.
  • To teach economic theory,  applied economics, qualitative and quantitative preparation, international and comparative economics, and banking and fiscal policies.
  • To ensure students have the integrative, critical, quantitative, and qualitative skills to analyse complex domestic, social, and global problems.
  • To support students to become responsible citizens and influential leaders by improving their interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
  • To prepare students for higher masters and doctoral programmes.

Careers:

 A graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics can pursue careers such as economist, business or economic writer, journalist, investment analyst, sales executive and human resources manager.  After completing the programme, civil, statistical services, banking, insurance, and investment careers in the government sector can be considered.

Featured Faculty:

                                                              

Smt. B. Sailakshmi, M.A., APSET,              Dr. S. Nagendra, M.A.(Eco.), M.A.(Eng), B.Ed, Ph.D                     

Head, Dept. of Economics                                                                    Assistant Professor