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BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS
(PROGRAMME STRUCTURE / STUDY PLAN)

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Economics programme is designed to provide solid grounding in theory and economic knowledge
and improve critical and analytical skills of students. The core and the elective courses are shaped to produce
graduates with broad based as well as specialized knowledge. Starting session 2021/2022, the newly introduced
specialization offers the option for students to specialize in one of 5 areas, namely, Applied Economics, Financial
Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration and Applied Statistics and Analytics. Students have to take
a minimum of 7 courses from a particular specialization during their course of study and have the flexibility to select
4 faculty courses from other specializations. Students are required to complete a total of 126 credits in order to
graduate.

PROGRAMMME GOALS

To produce ethical and socially responsible graduates who are able to apply economic knowledge and analytical
skills in making economic, policy and managerial decisions for the benefits of the society.

Programme Educational Objective(s) (PEO)

(1) Graduates engage in the field or position related to economics and administration. (PLO1, PLO3, PLO4)

(2) Graduates have developed in them the ability to exercise judgment in evaluating economic policies and
managerial decisions. (PLO2, PLO5, PLO7)

(3) Graduates demonstrate exemplary teamwork and leadership skills, growing professionally and increasing
their level of responsibility and authority. (PLO6, PLO8)

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of the Bachelor of Economics programme, graduates are able to :

(1) Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of core economic theories and techniques.

(2) Think critically to solve economic and society related problems using scientific reasoning.

(3) Conduct numerical exercises, empirical tests and/or simulations of theoretical economic models.

(4) Exploit a wide range of digital sources to obtain, use, create and/or share information, data and
knowledge in ways relevant to economics.

(5) Communicate economic theory, policy and analysis effectively, orally and in writing.

(6) Work responsibly with others to achieve specific outcomes.

(7) Demonstrate ability to understand changes in market and general economic conditions in a broad array of
settings.

(8) Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.