PROGRAM OVERVIEW
B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics is a full-time, four-year graduation program in accordance with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The School of Economics offers a B.Sc degree with Major in Economics and Minor in Applied Econometrics with a total of 171 credits over eight semesters. The curriculum comprises of Major Courses (Domain-specific courses), Minor Courses, Multidisciplinary Courses, Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Value Addition Courses (VAC) along with mandatory Summer Internship Programme (at the end of the second year) with relevant NPTEL SWAYAM MOOC as optional courses along with regular courses. There is scope for getting a degree in Economics Major with a Minor in Financial Economics, as well. The Program will be flexible with multiple entry and exit points with re-entry options with certification as specified by NEP.
A student is eligible for certificate after completing 1 year (first two semesters) of study, a diploma after 2 years (first four semesters) of study, a bachelor’s degree after a 3-year (first six semesters) of study, and a bachelor’s degree with honours after a 4-year (with eight semesters) of study with research or without research.
The courses offered in the program are designed to give students a comprehensive academic experience that encompasses both theoretical knowledge as well as real life application of the theory. Special care is taken to develop analytical skill and academic curiosity.
Program Objectives
The program is designed to help students to learn Economics in the gamut of a well-founded education program that helps students to train in basic economic theory and understand the basic economic modelling. Students get access to a well-structured curriculum that is likely to support and augment the academic orientation and development of students to make them understand proper policy responses to economic problems both local as well as global. Students pick up quantitative skill and theoretical domain to understand various aspects of the subject necessary for getting a proper insight to the discipline to arrive at conclusions about the validity of economic theories through data analysis. The multidisciplinary courses make students learn effective communication. Students are expected to learn to work in close groups and address strategic and organizational challenges.
Curriculum Framework for 4 year B.Sc. (Hons) Major: Economics with Minor in Applied Econometrics
| Sl No. | Courses | Type of Course | Credits | |||
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Semester- I |
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1 |
Introductory Microeconomics
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Major |
4 |
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2 |
Introductory Macroeconomics
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Major |
4 |
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3 |
Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics |
Minor |
4 |
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4 |
Basic Concepts of Sociology
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Multidisciplinary |
4 |
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5 |
English Communication I |
AEC |
2 |
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6 |
Communication and Presentation Skills |
SEC |
2 |
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7 |
Community Engagement – NSS, NCC, etc. |
VAC |
2 |
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22
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Semester- II |
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1 |
Indian Economy 1 |
Major |
4 |
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2 |
Basic Development Economics |
Major |
4 |
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3 |
Introductory Statistics for Economics
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Minor |
4 |
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4 |
Public Policy & Governance |
Multidisciplinary |
4 |
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5 |
English Communication II |
AEC |
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6 |
Introduction to Computer Application |
SEC |
2 |
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7 |
Universal Human Values |
VAC |
2 |
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22
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Semester- III |
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1 |
Intermediate Microeconomics I
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Major |
4 |
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2 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics I
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Major |
4 |
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3 |
Introductory Econometrics
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Minor |
4 |
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4 |
Digital Media & Photography |
Multidisciplinary |
4 |
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5 |
Creative Writing and Literature |
AEC |
2 |
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6 |
Data Handling (Databases) – 1 |
SEC |
2 |
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7 |
Health & Wellness |
VAC |
2 |
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22
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Semester- IV |
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1 |
Intermediate Microeconomics II |
Major |
4 |
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2 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics II |
Major |
4 |
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3 |
Data Analysis with Statistical Software (R, Python, SAS, STATA)
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Minor |
4 |
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4 |
Elements of Econometrics
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Minor |
4 |
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5 |
Contemporary Literature & Story Craft |
AEC |
2 |
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6 |
Data Handling (Databases) – 2 |
SEC |
3 |
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7 |
Digital & Technological Solutions |
VAC |
2 |
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23 |
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Students on exit shall be awarded Undergraduate Diploma (in the Field of Study/ Discipline) after securing the requisite 89 credits on completion of Semester IV and / or Internship of 2 Credits
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Semester- V |
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1 |
Public Finance I |
Major
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4 |
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2 |
International Economics
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Major |
4 |
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3 |
Agricultural Economics
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Major |
4 |
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4 |
Money, Banking & Finance |
Major |
4 |
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5 |
Environmental Economics /SWAYAM NPTEL |
Major |
4 |
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6 |
Applied Econometrics with R/STATA/SAS/EXCEL |
Minor |
4 |
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24
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Semester- VI |
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1 |
History of Economic Thoughts /SWAYAM NPTEL |
Major |
4 |
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2 |
Indian Economy II |
Major |
4 |
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3 |
Financial Economics |
Major |
4 |
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4 |
Applied Quantitative Finance |
Major |
4 |
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5 |
Financial Markets & Institutions |
Major |
4 |
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6 |
Advanced Econometrics with R/STATA/SAS/EXCEL |
Minor |
4 |
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24 |
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Students on exit shall be awarded Bachelor of (in the Field of Study/Discipline) Honours (3 years) after securing the requisite 137 credits on completion of Semester VI and / or 2 Credits for Internship |
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Semester-VII (WITHOUT RESEARCH) |
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1 |
Advanced Microeconomics |
Major |
4 |
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2 |
Advanced Macroeconomics |
Major |
4 |
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3 |
Corporate Finance |
Major |
4 |
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4 |
International Finance |
Major |
4 |
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5 |
Econometrics of Financial Markets |
Minor |
4 |
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20 |
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Semester-VII (WITH RESEARCH) |
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1 |
Advanced Microeconomics |
Major |
4 |
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2 |
Advanced Macroeconomics |
Major |
4 |
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3 |
Corporate Finance |
Major |
4 |
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4 |
International Finance |
Major |
4 |
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5 |
Statistical Methods & Research Methodology |
Minor |
4 |
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20 |
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Semester-VIII (WITHOUT RESEARCH) |
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1 |
Public Finance II |
Major |
4 |
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2 |
Monetary Economics |
Major |
4 |
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3 |
Industrial Organization |
Major |
4 |
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12 |
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Semester-VIII (WITH RESEARCH) |
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Dissertation / Research Report |
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12 |
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169 |
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Summer Internship |
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2 |
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Total Credits required |
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171 |
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Students on exit shall be awarded Bachelor of (in the Field of Study/Discipline) (Honours with Research) or (Honours With Research in Discipline-1 (Major) With Discipline-2 (Minor) after securing the requisite 171 credits on completion of Semester VIII which will include 2 Credits for Internship undertaken by the students during the study years. |
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B.Sc. (Hons with Research) Major: Economics with Minor in Business Economics and B.Sc. (Hons with Research) Major: Economics with Minor in Environmental Economics & Management may also be available at the discretion of the School.
Admission Process:
- Application: Visit https://applyug.xim.edu.in/ to apply online.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.
- Selection: The final selection will be based on academic performance and interview results.
Accommodation: On-campus accommodation is available with necessary amenities, including Wi-Fi, study rooms, and recreational facilities.
Library: The university library offers a vast collection of books, journals, and online resources in Economics and related fields, with access to international databases and e-journals.