Program Details

B.A. in Economics (Hons./Hons. with Research) - 4 Yrs.

  • About Program

    B.A. (Honours) Economics (4 Year)/ B.A. (Honours with Research) Economics (4 Year) at DIT University is designed to deliver core economic theories and their practical relevance using authentic data from International and National Institutions like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, RBI, NITI Aayog and NSSO. The program strengthens the quantitative and analytical skills of the students by exposing them to state-of-the-art statistical software like MS Excel, E-Views, SPSS, R-studio and Python. Students can also access various databases and computer software in the computer lab. The students are individually cared for and supported by the Economics faculty, who have received their Ph.Ds. from the top institutions in India and abroad. They have teaching, research, and industry experience. Following the National Education Policy of 2020, students enrolled for the B.A. Economics Degree can choose either B.A. Economics (3 Year) or B.A. (Honours) Economics (4 Year) or B.A. (Honours with Research) Economics (4 Year) along with the flexibility to choose from different minors like Statistics and Computer Applications.

Highlights

  • The course structure is based on NEP 2020, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary study
  • Seven full-time faculty members in the Economics discipline have received their PhD from the top Universities in India and abroad.
  • Offers students the opportunity to explore the core theories of economics along with economic data analysis using statistical software like E-Views, SPSS, R, Python etc.
  • The curriculum imparts the required skills to pursue higher education or find employment in research, consultancy, and analytics.
  • Recent graduates have been placed with an average package of 7.5 LPA, and others have gone on to pursue higher education in IITs and top Central Universities.
  • PROGRAM OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES

    The Economics curriculum at DIT University offers students the opportunity to explore the core theories of economics along with economic data analysis. The program is designed to train students who aspire to pursue higher education in economics and public policy. The curriculum also focuses on building the required skills for students looking to be employed in research, consultancy, and analytics - such as economic, business, market, and policy analysis. The program's interdisciplinary nature allows the students to choose various non-economics electives from allied departments of Statistics and Computer Science to add to their skill set. Emphasis is laid on developing the student's analytical, writing, communication, and critical thinking skills so that they are ready for the job right after graduation.

    On completion of the B.A. (Hons.) & B.A. (Hons. with Research) in Economics, students will be able to:

    • Understand and apply core economic theory in their decision-making in business and organizational context
    • Pursue a Master's degree from the top institutions in the World
    • Appear for examinations conducted by various Government bodies and the Reserve Bank of India
    • Analyze and interpret data to recommend public policies
    • Use financial data to forecast prices and the economy

    JOB PROSPECTS

    • Economic Analyst
    • Market Analyst
    • Policy Analyst
    • RBI Grade-B Officer
    • RBI Assistant

Program Curriculum (As Per FFCBCS Scheme)

 

 

 

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