BA Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

B.A (Economics) or Bachelor of Arts in Economics is an Under-Graduate Economics course. Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The curriculum of the Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree program comprises areas such as definition, nature, scope, concepts, utility, production, market, monopoly and other minor or major aspects of Economics. 

The Bachelor of Arts program in Economics is generally three academic years and may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes. The Bachelor of Arts course specialized in Economics has a semester system based and it is career orienting in nature that provides many jobs for them.

B.A (Economics) Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed their 10+2 examination or its equivalent from a recognized Board.
• The students should have scored a minimum of 50-55% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.
• In many reputed colleges, there is an entrance exam for admission.

B.A (Economics) Syllabus

The Syllabus of Economics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.A (Economics) Colleges

• Kamala Nehru College, Delhi
• Dayanand College, Ajmer
• Baba Umad Singh Institute of Education, Juhnjhunu
• Akshaiber Singh Memorial Post Graduate College, Maharajganj

B.A (Economics) Course Suitability

• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level i.e., college and university level both in private and government institutions.
• They should have skills like communication, numeracy, problem-solving, computing, time management, and analytical skills.
• Candidates should also possess a logical and analytical bent of mind, numerical ability, an interest in current social and political activities.
• They should also have sincerity, commitment, and devotion; an interest in problem-solving, a high level of patience, with a positive and optimistic attitude.

How is the B.A (Economics) Course Beneficial?

• This degree course enables the students to go to various commerce and banking related jobs.
• One can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects such as M.A. in Economics.
• The Indian Economic Service and Reserve Bank of India are excellent options open to those who want to join government services after it.
• They are placed in the Planning Commission, Planning Board, Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Sample Survey and other departments that need specialists in economics.

B.A (Economics) Areas

• Agricultural Companies
• Analysis / Forecasting Firms
• Banks / Credit Unions
• Economic Research Institutions
• Financial Information Firms
• International Trade Companies
• Manufacturing Firms
• Stock Exchanges
• Statistical Research Firms

B.A (Economics) Job Types

• Customer Profit Analyst
• Economist
• Economic Researcher
• Financial Service Manager
• Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
• Investment Analyst / Investment Administrator
• Sales Analyst
• Securities Analyst Trainee

Advanced Courses in B.A (Economics)

• M.A. (Economics)
• M.Phil. (Economics)
• Ph.D. (Economics)