Department of Economics

An Overview

The Department of Economics became operational from 2013-14 to offer B.A. Honours (Economics) and M.A. Economics to meet the growing demand of seekers to higher education to specialize in particular subject domain.

Vision

To produce conscientious students equipped with analytical, logical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, driven not just by self-interest but general wellbeing.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Economics is to develop amongst students a clear understanding of regional, national and international economic issues of the present and future, pushing forward the frontiers of knowledge.

To generate awareness of key environmental, socio-economic, and developmental needs of the society.

To create an open, supportive and independent learning environment and assist the students in attaining their career goals and help them embark on a journey of self-realization.

CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED:

The department offers Certificate Course in Dynamics of Event Management and Certificate Course in Marketing Research, under the centralized system of the Certificate Courses open for all students.

MAJOR EVENTS ORGANISED BY THE DEPARTMENT

Departmental Activities 2021-22:

Webinars:

• National Webinar on “The Economics of Climate Change and UN IPCC AR-6”
• National Webinar “Finding your Mindset Catalyst: Career Opportunities post COVID 19”
• National Webinar on “Solving Case Studies”
• National Webinar on “Fiscal Policy and Transmission: The case of India's States”
• Investors Awareness Program in collaboration with National Stock Exchange

Competitions

• A Photography Competition: Economics through a Lens
• What if (The monthly article writing Competition)
  1. October: What if THIS PANDEMIC STRETCHES TILL 2050
  2. November: What if THE ECONOMY WAS RUN BY THE FATHER OF THE NATION
  3. December: What if VASCO DA GAMA DIDN’T MAKE IT TO INDIA

Research:

• International Conference on “Global Issues of Poverty, Development, and Environment”

Workshops:

• Hands-on Workshop on “Basics of MS Excel”
• International Workshop on SPSS

Departmental MOUs

1. Sacred Heart College, Kerala
2. MP Chronicle
3. Samarthan
4. St Xaviers’ College Autonomous, Kolkata

The National Economics Fest - Arth Aveg on the theme Inclusive Economic Growth - The Hidden Revolution led by Social Enterprises.

Activities conducted over a span of two days during the fest included :

• A workshop on Social Entrepreneurship
• Ardvaad - the debate
• Inquizition -The Economics quiz
• Panel discussion on Social Entrepreneurship at the time of the pandemic
• Eco quest - The economics treasure hunt 

Panel discussion on Budget 22-23

Alumni Session on “ Clearing of CAT”.

BSSS MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN)-2022 on the theme

 “A road map to Afghanistan’s Social and Economic Development amidst new Geopolitical realities.”

Erudomics

The Erudite Economists Club, BSSS is the student run society of the Department of Economics. The club works to engage a wider cross section of the student fraternity by coordinating interactive events that go beyond the realm of the classroom and which promote leadership and initiative while providing resources to learn and network.

Departmental magazine ECOKNOCKS